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.
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...
Ervin August Roesler
Oct 10, 2001
Ervin A. Roesler 76, 610 Schlegel Street, Athens died Wednesday, October 10, 2001 under hospice care at Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. Ervin was born May 20, 1925 in the town of Goodrich, son of the late Fred and Fredericka (Radke) Roesler and attended the town of Halsey area schools. He married Dorothy Boxrucker August 26, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church,...
Earl F. Thompson
Oct 9, 2001
Earl F. Thompson 80, 812 Maple Street, Wausau died Tuesday, October 9, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at his home. Earl was born September 15, 1921 in Crandon, son of the late Paul and Katherine (Salzman) Thompson. He married Esther (Karter) Kwarciany November 6, 1953 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tomahawk. Earl was employed at...
Marie Theresa Wex
Oct 7, 2001
Marie T. Wex 93, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Sunday, October 7, 2001 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Marie was born July 1, 1908 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Anna (Sauter) Wex. She enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include two sisters, Bette Nass, Wausau and Rita Picken, Chicago, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Marie was preceded in...
James E. Nyholm
Oct 7, 2001
James E. Nyholm 66, 301 South Tenth Street, Wausau, died Sunday, October 7, 2001 at University of Wisconsin Research Hospital, Madison. Jim was born December 10, 1934 in Merrill, son of the late Frank and Ruth (Kunze) Nyholm. He graduated from Wausau High School where he played basketball, football and track. Jim began his career at Marathon Bait Shop. He...
Albert R. Brzezinski
Oct 6, 2001
Albert R. Brzezinski, 93, Edgar, died Saturday October 6, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 12, 1908, in the Town of Cassel, son of the late Anton and Anastasia (Feltzkowski) Brzezinski. On January 22, 1966, he married Anna Kraucyk in Rothschild. She survives. Survivors besides his wife, Anna, include four daughters, Gayle (Wilfred) Hennes, Unity,...
Genevieve M. Busche
Oct 5, 2001
GENEVIEVE M. BUSCHE 82, Formerly of South Mountain Road, Wausau, died Friday, October 5, 2001 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Genevieve was born December 15, 1918 in Stratford, daughter of the late Edward and Regina (Adams) Meyer. She married Harold F. Busche April 7, 1945 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death January...
Theodore J. Potaczek
Oct 4, 2001
Theodore J. Potaczek 55, 225 Hwy 97, Athens, died Thursday, October 4, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Ted was born November 6, 1945 in Stanley, son of Henry Potaczek, Jim Falls, Wisconsin and the late Mary (Pogodzinski) Potaczek. He married Carol Gilbertson December 14, 1981 in Freeport, Illinois. She survives. Ted was the owner and operator of Potaczek Scrap...
William J. Dvorak
Oct 4, 2001
William 'Bill' J. Dvorak, 76, Edgar, died Thursday October 4, 2001 at his home. He was born October 12, 1924, in Milan son of the late Joseph and Rose (Kosnar) Dvorak. On February 7, 1959, he married Violet Artus in Edgar and she survives. Survivors besides his wife Violet 'Tiny' Dvorak, Edgar, include his sons Bob Dvorak, Dan (Colleen)Dvorak, Jon...
Russell J. Callahan
Oct 3, 2001
Russell J. Callahan 88, 136 Kent St., Wausau, died peacefully, at his home on Wednesday October 3, 2001, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 11, 1913 in Tomah, son of the late Daniel and Mary Callahan. Russell Callahan and Pearl Dominski were united in marriage on September 25, 1948 at St. Mary Catholic...
Richard ''Dick'' Peters
Oct 3, 2001
Richard A. "Dick" Peters On October 3, 2001 Dick's heart gave its last beat, his eyes went closed and the oxygen machines were turned off as he went into eternal sleep. Dick was at University of San Diego Hospital being prepared to be taken to Wisconsin for a lung transplant. At his side was his wife, Elizabeth (Liz) Peters of...
Mary Ann Robison
Oct 2, 2001
Mary Ann Robison 54, Madison, died Friday September 28, 2001 at Birch Hill Health Care Center, Shawano, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 22, 1946 in LaCrosse, daughter of the late Victor 'Tick' Robison and Fayth (Kuhn) Robison who followed her in death on October 2, 2001. Mary Ann was a 1964 graduate of Newman High...
Fayth Marie Robison
Oct 2, 2001
Fayth M. Robison 90, 550 South First Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday October 2, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 12, 1911 in Camp Douglas, daughter of the late George and Ella (Gerbig) Kuhn. On December 26, 1931 she married Victor 'Tick' Robison in Camp Douglas. He preceded her in death on February 25, 1988. Fayth...
Joanne C. Jansky
Oct 2, 2001
Joanne C. Jansky age 67, of Wausau, died Tuesday October 2, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born April 3, 1934 in Racine, daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Lizdas) Kaupie. On June 11, 1955 she married John P. Jansky at Holy Name Catholic Church in Racine. He survives. Survivors besides her husband John, include daughters...
Esther B. Schmidt
Oct 1, 2001
Esther B. Schmidt, 98, formerly of Edgar, died Monday October 1, 2001 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. She was born February 6, 1903 in the Town of Wien, daughter of the late Friederich and Emma (Greening) Bartell. On October 3, 1925 she married Otto Schmidt in Edgar. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1973. Esther attended...
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