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.
Vitalia A. Manecke
Jan 28, 2002
Vitalia A. Manecke 83, 4000 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, January 28, 2002, at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She had been employed in house keeping for 17yrs. with the Wausau Club. Survivors include, one daughter: Judi (Jerry) Laduron, one son: David (Jeralyn) Manecke 8 Grandchildren: Laura, Gerard "Butch", Debra, Susan, Jeffrey, Dawn, David & Ann 13 Great-grandchildren, three sisters: Alice...
John ''Jack'' Gorman
Jan 28, 2002
John 'Jack' Gorman 71, Madison, a former Wausau resident, passed away peacefully Monday January 28, 2002 after battling kidney cancer for the past year. Jack was born on March 8, 1930 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, son of Elsie and Lyle Gorman. He came to Wausau with his parents in childhood and attended Wausau Schools, including the University Extension. Jack enlisted...
Catherine S. Doepke
Jan 25, 2002
Catherine S. Doepke 69, 815 Norton St., Wausau, died Friday, January 25, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born December 2, 1932 in Antigo, daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Callahan) McClean. On November 20, 1954, she married Carl Doepke at St. Mary Catholic Church Rectory. He survives. Catherine was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, baking,...
Tammy M. Wiedenhoft
Jan 24, 2002
Tammy M. Wiedenhoft 38, Eland, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2002. She was born December 21, 1963 in Tomahawk, daughter of Larry B. Wiedenhoft, Antioch, Illinois and Susan "Diane" Wolter, Wausau. On January 17, 1981 she was united in marriage to David J. Wheeler. She was also formerly married to Clint Ziesmer. Tammy spent many rewarding...
Laverne James Krueger
Jan 23, 2002
LaVerne James Krueger 58, 508 5th St., Marathon, died Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at his home. He was born November 24, 1943 in Wausau, son o f the late Harvey and Viola (Riemer) Krueger. On July 12, 1975, he married Ann Froehlich in Wausau. She survives. LaVerne worked on the bridge crew for Marathon County Highway Department. He enjoyed woodworking,...
Elvio R. Misoni
Jan 20, 2002
Elvio R. Misoni 21, 305 Anna Street, Mosinee, was born to eternal life on Sunday January 20, 2002. He was born to life, April 6, 1980 in Wausau, son of Steven and Pamela (Johnson) Misoni. Elvio was a 1998 graduate of Mosinee High School and was entering his Junior year at the U.W. Stevens Point majoring in Health and Wellness....
Mary Jane Mattson
Jan 20, 2002
Mary Jane Mattson, 81, 905 Kickbusch St., Wausau, died Sunday January 20, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 5, 1920 in Merrill, daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Rex) Parlier. She married Robert Oestreich, he preceded her in death. She then married Norman Wolfe. He...
John C. Ullrich
Jan 20, 2002
John C. Ullrich John C. Ullrich, 56, of Wausau, died of a gunshot wound in Chicago on the evening of Jan. 20, 2002, trying to prevent a robbery at a livery business where he was working. John was a gifted musician, a concert organizer, a taxi businessman and a crack fisherman whose many talents and interests traversed a wide and...
Elvio R. Misoni
Jan 20, 2002
Elvio R. Misoni April 6, 1980 - January 20, 2002 Elvio will be reunited with his loving sister Jennifer during Graveside Committal Services at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2002 at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of the arrangements. Cemetery Restlawn Memorial Park T4710 N. Troy Wausau, WI 54403 Saturday, July...
Ann Marie Goralski
Jan 19, 2002
Ann M. Goralski, 76, 302 N. 11th Avenue,Wausau, died Saturday, January 19, 2002 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. She was born January 3, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Marie (Bloom) Andrews. Ann married Donald Goralski on July 31, 1948 in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He survives. Ann was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crotcheting...
Gary Drewek
Jan 18, 2002
Gary Drewek, 51, 402 N. Third Ave., Edgar, died Friday January 18, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born September 9, 1950 in the Town of Rietbrock, son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Urmanski) Drewek. Gary was a truck driver for the Edgar Co-operative. He helped many...
Roberta ''Bobbi'' Pedranzan
Jan 17, 2002
Roberta "Bobbi" Pedranzan 42, Kenosha formerly of Edgar, died Thursday, January 17, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha after along courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born March 2, 1959 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Lottie (Kijak) Urmanski. Bobbi married Marty Pedranzan. Bobbi was a customer service manager for retail groceries stores. She enjoyed staying fit...
Eleanor M. Zinkowich
Jan 16, 2002
Eleanor M. Zinkowich, 74, 713 Pine Street, Athens, died Wednesday January 16, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Marshfield. She was born April 22, 1927 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late William and Mary (Huber) Derleth. In 1945, in Athens, she married Louie Zinkowich. He preceded her in death in 1985. Eleanor was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing,...
Lois M. Lamb
Jan 16, 2002
Lois M. Lamb 67, Key Largo, Florida and Wausau, Wisconsin, died Wednesday January 16, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 21, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ervin Eggebrecht and Florence Haynar Bremer. Survivors include four children, Gloria Hohlbein, Steven Smith, Desiree Smith, Robert Lamb Jr., four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother, Ronald Eggebrecht,...
Elsie Gorman
Jan 15, 2002
Elsie Hoyer Gorman, age 96, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Wausau. She was born on October 20, 1905 in Rice Lake, WI, the daughter of Chris and Rachel Hoyer and was married to Lyle Gorman in 1928. Elsie loved socializing with friends, attending church functions and visiting...
Victoria Kramm
Jan 15, 2002
Victoria Kramm 78, 305 Kreutzer St., Athens, died Tuesday, January 15, 2002, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. She was born February 11, 1923 in the Town of Halsey, daughter of the late George and Alice (Wilcox) Dietsch. On August 31, 1940, she married Herman Kramm Sr. in the Town of Halsey. He preceded her in death on April 11,...
Wallace O. Roll
Jan 14, 2002
Wallace O. Roll 76, 1209 S. 9th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday January 14, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 10, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Otto and Agnes (Scholz) Roll. He married Mary Ann LeTendre. She preceded him in death in 1984. Wallace had been employed at Wausau Metals for 25 years, retiring...
Myrtle L. Krause
Jan 13, 2002
Myrtle L. Krause 75, Edgar, died Sunday, January 13, 2002 at her home. She was born January 31, 1926, Town of Emmet, daughter of the late Albert and Lilian (Leffel) Ewert. On February 10, 1945, she married Edward S. Krause in the Town of Cassel. He preceded her in death on September 12, 1994. Myrtle and her husband had a...
Anton J. Engman
Jan 10, 2002
Anton J. Engman, 93, Wausau, died Thursday January 10, 2002 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. He was born July 17, 1908 in Wausau, son of the late John and Anna (Nightengale) Engman. On January 11, 1927, he married Gertrude Koback in Wausau. She preceded him in death on November 9, 1990. Anton was a machinist for 23...
Bernice L. Knapp
Jan 9, 2002
Bernice L. Knapp, 83, Wausau died Wednesday January 9, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services Wausau Hospital. She was born December 10, 1918 in Stillwater, OK, daughter of the late Albert and Katherine (Lesticko) Nelson. On June 30, 1940, she married Edward F. Knapp in Antigo. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1995. Survivors...
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