OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar
The obituaries in the Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar Areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar's history and identity.
Keith J. Schleif
Dec 22, 2001
Keith J. Schleif 45, Wausau, died Saturday December 22, 2001 at his home. He was born July 16, 1956 in Wausau, son of the Elmer Schleif, Schofield and the late Virginia (Kluender) Schleif. Survivors include his father, Elmer Schleif, Schofield, four sisters, Janet (Ralph) Ferge, Schofield, Heidi (Gary) Kelly, Wausau, Gretchen (Robert) Karlen, Sussex, Ann (Bruce) Rhyner, Hudson, nieces, nephews...
Earl E. Gavitt
Dec 22, 2001
Earl E. Gavett 85, 308 East Sell Street, Wausau died Saturday, December 22, 2001 at Community Health Care, Wausau Hospital. Earl was born December 23, 1915 in the town of Ringle, son of the late Roy and Elizabeth (Wilson) Gavitt. He married Laurena Karcher February 29, 1936 at St. Paul Church, Wausau. She survives. Earl was employed as a truck...
Harvey M. Ellenbecker
Dec 21, 2001
Harvey M. Ellenbecker 82, 1712 Wuertzburg Road, Athens, died Friday, December 21, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Harvey was born June 13, 1919 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Peter and Frances (Boser) Ellenbecker. He married Mary Grgurich October 19, 1946 at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She survives. Harvey was employed as a machinist for...
Arvin F. Buchberger
Dec 18, 2001
Arvin F. Buchberger 76, 4126 Co. Road B, Marathon, died Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 8, 1925 in Marathon, son of Selma (Pyan) Buchberger, Wausau and the late Hugo Buchberger. On July 20, 1955, he married Mary Newmann at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She preceded him in death on December 29,...
Eugene J. Felzkowski
Dec 15, 2001
Eugene J. Felzkowski 69, 2126 Setter Drive, Mosinee, died Saturday, December 15, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Gene was born January 20, 1932 in the town of Rietbrock, son of Helen (Springer) Felzkowski, Athens and the late Ed Felzkowski. He married Lucille Syring June 9, 1951 at St. John...
Beatrice M. White
Dec 14, 2001
Beatrice M. White 89, 500 Grand Ave., Wausau, died Friday, December 14, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born July 2, 1912 in Longwood, Wisconsin daughter of the late Charles and Sadie(Reier)Thorson. She married Ervin White in 1934. He preceded her in death. She leaves behind a legacy...
Richard J. Ostrowski
Dec 13, 2001
Richard J. Ostrowski 63, a former Chicago resident, died Thursday, December 13, 2001 at the home of his sister in Thorp. He was born September 17, 1938 in Milwaukee, son of the late Thomas and Helen (Pestka) Ostrowski. Richard was a veteran of the Army serving from 1957 until 1960 . Prior to his retirement, Richard was employed at Northrop...
Shay Steven Kraegenbrink
Dec 11, 2001
Shay Steven Kraegenbrink Shay Steven Kraegenbrink, infant son of Steven and Teri Kraegenbrink, 1001 19th Street, Mosinee, died Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Survivors, besides his parents, Steven and Teri Kraegenbrink, Mosinee, include two sisters, Jessica and Brandi Kraegenbrink, at home, maternal grandfather, Edward Fochs, Mosinee and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Shay was...
Elroy W. Sellin
Dec 7, 2001
Elroy W. Sellin 76, 523 S. 19th Ave., Wausau, died Friday, December 7, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Elroy was born August 23, 1925 in Marathon County, son of the late Arthur and Anna (Hintz) Sellin. On July 27, 1957, he married Lorna Hass at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. She survives. Elroy was general manager and slaesman for...
Sigrid Schwocho
Dec 7, 2001
Sigrid Schwocho 94, 1297 Co. Hwy A, Athens, died Friday, December 7, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 17, 1907 in Germany, daughter of the late Karl and Marie (Goertz) Butter. On October 29, 1929, she married William Frederic Schwocho. He preceded her in death December 29, 1973. Sigrid was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening,...
Joanne (Jansen) Duranceau
Dec 5, 2001
JoAnn (Jansen) Duranceau I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me on that day. JoAnn has now moved on from her role as a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, loving and caring...
Teresa C. Woodward
Dec 4, 2001
Teresa C. Woodward Teresa Woodward passed away December 4, 2001, at her residence after a short illness. She was born April 19, 1913, to Severio and Cristina Betonti in Hurley, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold (1982). She is survived by a sister, Lucille Hunnel, Fresno, California; a son Lowell (Sonia) Laredo, Texas; a daughter, Ruth...
Roy E. Knapp
Dec 4, 2001
Roy E. Knapp 71, 2613 Teal Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, December 3, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Roy was born October 3, 1930 in Wausau , son of the late Fred and Viola (Schuh) Knapp. He married Rosalie Mogensen July 14, 1951 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death August 2, 1999. Roy was employed...
Stephanie J. Achauer
Dec 4, 2001
Stephanie J. Achauer 43, Wittenberg died Tuesday, December 4, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 6, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Jean (Thompson) McClain, Burlington and the late James McClain. On September 6, 1989, she married Jay Achauer in Milwaukee. He survives. Stephanie and Jay moved to Wittenberg in 1990, where she...
Mildred E. Wiese
Dec 3, 2001
Mildred E. Wiese 71, 7054 Hwy. 97, Athens, died Monday December 3, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 20, 1930 in Edgar, daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Halkowitz) Schmidt. On September 20, 1950 she married Reinhart Wiese in Marathon. He survives. For the past five years, Mildred had been employed as a cook...
Kenneth Ken Salzman
Dec 3, 2001
Kenneth 'Ken' Salzman 72, 806 S. Third Avenue, Wausau, died Monday December 3, 2001, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 20, 1928 in the Town of Cassel, son of the late Felix and Juliana (Starzinski) Salzman. On July 19, 1975, he married Bonnie Burke in Wausau. She survives. Ken owned and operated the Salzman Roofing and...
Patricia Ann Finley
Nov 30, 2001
Patricia A. Finley 65, a former Marathon resident, died Friday November 30, 2001 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born March 21, 1936 in Swamscott, Mass., daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Burke) O'Rourke. Patricia farmed in the town of Rib Falls and had been employed at Marathon Cheese. She enjoyed square dancing, polka music,...
James H. Teske
Nov 29, 2001
James H. Teske 66, 14361 Hwy 107, town of Hamburg, died Thursday, November 29, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. James was a dairy farmer in the town of Berlin his whole life. Survivors include his wife, Doris (Juhlke) Teske, town of Hamburg, three sons, Gregory (Marilyn) Teske, Hamburg, John (Julie) Teske, St. Cloud and Matthew (Dawn) Teske, town...
Lyle M. Fletcher
Nov 27, 2001
Lyle M. Fletcher 86, 1105 North First Avenue, Wausau died Tuesday, November 27, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Lyle was born March 16, 1915 in Wausau, son of the late Harry Sr. and Laura (Lee) Fletcher. He married Verna Stark, August 3, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. Lyle...
Valderine H. Towns
Nov 26, 2001
Valderine H. Towns 69, 413 Pine Street, Waupaca, died Monday, November 26, 2001 at her home. Valderine was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Bob Towns, Waupaca, three sons, Robert (Glory) Towns, Green Bay, Terry (Wendy) Towns and John (Victoria) Towns, all of Oshkosh, three daughters, Valerie Towns, Appleton, Cathy (Tom) Poole, Green Bay and Sandy (Dennis) Dark, Wausau, eleven...
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