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.
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...
Donald ''Rody'' Rodehaver
Jan 9, 2002
Donald 'Rody' Rodehaver 74, 802 N. Second Ave., Wausau, died Weds. January 9, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born May 12, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late Leroy and Sarah (Durke) Rodehaver. He married Dorothy Seidl on September 16, 1950 in Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 22, 1970. He married Roberta (Hagen)...
Leonard J. Seim
Jan 9, 2002
Leonard J. Seim 86, 2214 Tenth Street, Wausau, died Weds. January 9, 2002 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born October 22, 1915 in Wausau, son of the late John and Katherine (Legman) Seim. On November 20, 1941 he married Eleanor Gruna in Wausau. She survives. Leonard founded 'Seim Appliance Co.' in 1941 and operated the...
Lillian B. O'Brien
Jan 9, 2002
Lillian B. O'Brien, 88, Wausau, died Wednesday January 9, 2002 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born February 3, 1913 in Edgar, daughter of the late August and Anna (Passehl) Gartmann. On July 3, 1933 she married Raymond O'Brien in Gleason. He preceded her in death in 1956. Prior to her retirement Lillian was a clerk for the F.W....
Dodd R. Lochner
Jan 9, 2002
Dodd R. Lochner, 35, Wausau, died Wednesday January 9, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital as the result of a traffic accident. He was born June 23, 1966 in Milwaukee son of John Lochner, Henderson, Nev. and Marie Breitenstein, Mosinee. On October 10, 1992 he married Donna Karch in Rosholt. She survives. Dodd attended Mosinee High School, class of...
Otto ''Red'' Gust
Jan 8, 2002
Otto 'Red' Gust 72, R5060 CTY Hwy H, Edgar, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 8,2002. He was born May 1, 1929 in the Town of Cleveland, son of the late Otto Sr. and Johanna (Hagen) Gust. On September 5, 1953, he married Peggy Schill in Minneapolis, MN and they had 9 hildren. She preceded him in death...
Pauline C. Orth
Jan 7, 2002
Pauline C. Orth 91, a former Milwaukee resident, died Monday January 7, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 17, 1910 in Browns Corners, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Mary (Misik) Cagala. She married William 'Bill' Orth. He preceded her in death. Pauline was a...
Ann Rodda
Jan 7, 2002
Ann Rodda, 65, Marathon, died Monday January 7, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born March 23, 1936 in Withee, daughter of the late Harry and Olive (Taylor) Bull. On July 12, 1954 she married Wesley Lee Rodda in Conith, MA. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1999. Survivors include her daughter Laurie Rodda, Wausau; son...
Caroline ''Carrie'' Eckardt
Jan 6, 2002
Caroline 'Carrie' Eckardt 92, 1821 N. 4th Ave., Wausau, died Sunday January 6, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 7, 1909 in Birnamwood, daughter of the late John and Anna (Foelker) Ecker. On April 2, 1929 she married Anton 'Tony' Eckardt in Aniwa. He preceded her...
Gwendlyn M. Felch
Jan 4, 2002
Gwendlyn M. Felch 86, 1821 N. Fourth Ave., Wausau, died Weds. Jan. 2, 2002 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born September 18, 1915 in Phillips, daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Richards) Jeske. She married Ronald Felch on April 18, 1933 in Phillips. He preceded her in death April 1, 1988. Gwen was a homemaker. Survivors include...
Marlyn ''Don'' Jonas
Jan 3, 2002
Marlyn "Don" Jonas 66, 7005 Christiansen St., Weston died Thursday January 3, 2002 at Hospice House, Wausau. Don was born December 5, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Hazel (Baken) Jonas. On March 2, 1957, he married Shirley Padlock. She preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Don was a meat cutter...
Peter Wroblewski
Jan 3, 2002
Peter Wroblewski, 86, 8567 Elderberry Lane, Eland, died Thursday January 3, 2002 at his home. He was born March 8, 1915 in Rosholt, son of the late Casmir and Veronica (Chilla) Wroblewski. Peter had farmed for many years and was a logger. He enjoyed the out of doors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include a brother Frank...
Milton J. Bush
Jan 2, 2002
Milton J. Bush, 72, 6300 Birch Street Schofield, died Wednesday January 2, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Milton was born July 13, 1929, in Pierre, SD, son of the late Leslie and Loretta (Schultz) Bush. He was a commercial industrial painter and painted many bridges, water towers and schools. He...
Ruth G. Heinz
Jan 2, 2002
Ruth G. Heinz 85, 1228 S. 11th Ave., Wausau, died Weds. Jan. 2, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born January 26, 1916 in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Hartner) Wangard. On May 16, 1936 she married Orville W. Heinz in Tomahawk. He survives. Prior to her marriage, Ruth was a teacher in rural...
Florabell I. Writz
Dec 31, 2001
Florabell I. Writz 85, 304 Elm St., Athens, died Monday, December 31, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born May 29, 1916 in Athens, daughter of the late George Sr. and Anna (Klein) Frahm. On October 5, 1941, she married Frank Writz at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1991. Florabell...
Sophie G. Carney
Dec 31, 2001
Sophie G. Carney 82, formerly of Zimmerman St., Wausau, died Mon. Dec. 31, 2001 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 10, 1919 in Wausau daughter of the late Leo and Mary (McCloskey) Sewacki. On May 6, 1937 she married Arthur F. Carney Sr. in Rochester, Minn. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1985. Sophie had...
Thomas F. Gassner
Dec 29, 2001
Thomas F. Gassner 77, 228 N. 112th Ave., Marathon, died Saturday, December 29, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born February 14, 1924 in Marathon, son of the late Anton and Agatha (Seubert) Gassner. On July 27, 1946, he married his high school sweetheart, Dolores Goldbach at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Thomas was a...
David J. Bornfleth
Dec 29, 2001
David J. Bornfleth 54, 7704 Azalea Court, Wausau, died Saturday, December 29, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 2, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Reinhard and Lucille (Shebelski) Bornfleth. On June 5, 1971, he married Debra Mohr in Merrill. She survives. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. David was a welder for...
