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.
Kenneth R. Barnett Sr
Oct 28, 2001
Kenneth R. Barnett Sr. 55, 2462 Four Mile Road, Marathon, died Sunday, October 28, 2001 at his home. Ken was born November 30, 1945 in Wausau, son of Mack and Winniefred (Hoffmann) Barnett Jr., Wausau. He married Sandra Karlen April 1, 1967 in Wausau. She survives. Ken was employed at the former American Can Corporation for 18 years, then was...
Floyd Richard Radant
Oct 28, 2001
Floyd R. Radant 79, West Fork Rd., Hazelhurst, a former Wausau resident, died Sunday October 28, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 11, 1922 in Marathon County, son of the late Reinhart and Ella (Matthiae) Radant. On July 4, 1941 he married Deloris M. Schubring in Wausau. She survives. Floyd had been...
Larry I. Strese
Oct 27, 2001
Larry I. Strese 47, 1316 County Road A, Athens, died Saturday, October 27, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born August 13, 1954, in Fort Atkinson, son of Merlin Strese and Ilene (Schueler) Strese both of Fort Atkinson. On March 22, 1975, he married Martha Olsen in Jefferson. She survives. Larry was owner and operator of the Chalet...
Robert L. Clark
Oct 24, 2001
Robert L. Clark, 70, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001 peacefully at home under the care of his wife and family. Bob was born October 14, 1931 in Arbor Vitae, son of the late Lowell and Mayme (Stearns) Clark. On February 14, 1988, he married Christine Woyak in Stevens Point. She survives. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the...
Dorothy E. Bombagi
Oct 24, 2001
Dorothy E. Bombagi 79, Wausau, died Wednesday October 24, 2001, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born December 29, 1921 in Wausau daughter of the late William and Katherine (Michael) Peterson. On July 9, 1941, she married John Bombagi in Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 2,...
Walter J. Wadzinski Sr
Oct 23, 2001
Walter J. Wadzinski Sr. 85, town of Cassel, died Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at his home. He was born January 23, 1916 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Roman and Louise (Zawichrowski) Wadzinski. On June 16, 1936, he married Sylvia Bonin at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Walter and Sylvia were dairy farmers in the...
Elmer H. Plautz
Oct 23, 2001
Elmer H. Plautz 86, 1010 East Wausau Avenue, Wausau died Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Elmer was born March 28, 1915 in the town of Pine River, son of the late Richard and Ella (Kufahl) Plautz. He married Dolores M. Nimz June 25, 1944 in Texarkana, Texas. She preceded him in death June...
Henry H. Sherfinski
Oct 20, 2001
Henry H. Sherfinski 90, 408 Everest Ave., Brokaw, died Saturday October 20, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 4, 1911 in Brokaw, son of the late Felix and Clara (Goytowski) Sherfinski. On August 31, 1940 he was united in marriage with Cecilia Hoffmann in Edgar. She survives. Henry had been employed with Wausau Paper Mill,...
Frederic A. Wagner
Oct 20, 2001
Frederic A. Wagner 64, Wausau, died Saturday, October 20, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital Fred was a meteorologist for Channel 7 TV, Wausau until the time of his retirement. Survivors include his sons & daughters. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Church of The Ressurrection of...
Violet M. Kohnhorst
Oct 20, 2001
Violet M. Kohnhorst 92, 500 Grand Ave., Wausau died Saturday, October 20, 2001under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Violet was born August 14, 1909 in Colby, daughter of the late Michael & Rosa (Kick) Bast. On May 3, 1928, she married Arthur Kohnhorst in Stratford. He preceded her in death on...
Betty A. Blank
Oct 19, 2001
Betty A. Blank 55, 935 Washington St., Wausau, died Friday under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Betty was a homemaker. Survivors include 3 sons, Donovan Gruna and Kevin Blank both of Wausau and Travis Gruna, Phoenix, AZ; 3 step children, Jeff Blank, Texas and Mike Blank and Brenda Scheffler both of...
Rev. Ralph J. Geissler
Oct 16, 2001
Rev. Ralph J. Geissler 91, died Tuesday October 16, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Marshfield. He was born July 23, 1910 in Chippewa Falls, son of the late Henry and Mathilda (Kressin) Geissler. He received his elementary education at St. Peter School, Tilden, Wisconsin and in 1930 graduated from McDonnell Memorial High School, Chippewa Falls. A Bachelor...
Lucille H. Rhyner
Oct 16, 2001
Lucille H. Rhyner 85, 6001 Alderson Street, Weston, died Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. Lucille was born August 22, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Frances (Skarwecki) Wieloch. She married Ivan P. Rhyner September 17, 1934 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death July 27, 1997....
Charles Elston, Sr
Oct 15, 2001
Charles Elston Sr. 78, 105 N. Tenth Street, Wausau, died Monday, October 15, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Charles was born April 27, 1923 in Scranton, Penn., son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Hannick)Elston. He married Esther 'Tess' Schiefelbein September 21, 1945 in Hawaii. She preceded him in death June 27, 1977. Charles was employed for 36...
Dolores J. Parker
Oct 15, 2001
Dolores J. Parker 85, 1300 North Ninth Avenue, Wausau died Monday, October 15, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Dolores was born February 15, 1916 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, daughter of the late George and Amanda Emily (Rogstad) Mertinke Dolores managed the Concession stand in the Hotel Wausau from 1949 to 1960. She moved to California in 1960 and...
Delia L. Hosler
Oct 15, 2001
Delia L. Hosler 98, 6001 Alderson Street, Weston, died Monday, October 15, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Delia was born January 30, 1903 in Saskatchewan, Canada, daughter of the late Fred and Sophia (Meier) Siebold. She married Myron Hosler and he preceded her in death in 1983. Delia was...
Leo Joseph Kriel
Oct 13, 2001
Leo J. Kriel 90, 6300 Birch St., Lot 265, Weston, died Saturday October 13, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 26, 1911 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Francis (Marvin) Kriel. On June 24, 1933 he married Eva M. Rheinschmidt in Wausau. She survives....
Sarah Marie Stockfleth
Oct 12, 2001
Sarah Marie Stockfleth 22, Wausau, died Friday October 12, 2001 as a result of an accident. She was born December 12, 1978 in Milwaukee, daughter of Charles Stockfleth, Milwaukee and Barbara (Teige) Striegel, Wausau. Sarah was a sales representative for WDEZ Radio, Wausau in which she excelled because of her outgoing personality. She enjoyed her kitties but the love of...
William E. Borth
Oct 11, 2001
William Ervin Borth, 86, a former Wausau resident, died Thursday October 11, 2001, at St. Therese Home, New Hope, Minn. William was born June 2, 1915, in Wausau, son of the late William and Augusta (Krueger) Borth. On June 5, 1948, he married Eva Schultz at Salem Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on July 11, 1999. He...
Violet S. Furmanek
Oct 10, 2001
Violet S. Furmanek 82, 1121 South 13th Avenue, Wausau, died peacefully Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at her home. Violet was born April 2, 1919 in Bevent, daughter of the late Thaddeus and Anna (Kuklinski) Damask. She married Ambrose Furmanek May 20, 1940 in Bevent. He preceded her in death May 17, 2001. The Furmanek's farmed in the town of Bevent...
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