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.
Barbara Jean Adamski
Sep 9, 2001
Barbara Jean Adamski 63, 1805 Fairmount St., Wausau left this world on September 9, 2001 at Mount View Care Center, under the Care of comfort Care and Hospice Services. She left this world surrounded by her family who were so important to her. She was born February 2, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of Viola (Luedtke) Adamski, Wausau and the late...
Gilbert V. Anderson
Sep 9, 2001
Gilbert V. Anderson, 91, of Wausau died Sunday, September 9, 2001 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Gilbert was a veteran of the US Army. He worked at Wausau Insurance Company until the time of his retirement. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 6th St., Wausau. Burial...
John J. Akey
Sep 8, 2001
John J. Akey 62, Eagan, Minn., a former Wausau resident, died Saturday September 8, 2001 at Merit Care Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota. He was born September 6, 1939 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late Carl and Mildred (Lambrecht) Akey. John married Darlo Graveen on October 29, 1960 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. John graduated from Wausau High School....
Marvin ''Poor Marvin'' Hanke
Sep 7, 2001
MARVIN W.O. "POOR MARVIN" HANKE 69, 162 E. 15th Street, Marathon died Friday, September 7, 2001 at his home. Marvin was born November 11, 1931 in the Town of Rib Falls at the Hanke family homestead, son of Alma (Zastrow) Hanke, Marathon and the late Walter Hanke. He married Karmen Kirstein, October 9, 1954 at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church,...
Cornelia ''Toots'' King
Sep 7, 2001
Cornelia 'Toots' King 89, Hatley, passed away Friday September 7, 2001 at her home, surrounded by her family, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 20, 1911, daughter of the late John Sr. and Lillian (Barnowski) Nowinsky. On November 12, 1940 she was united in marriage with Ambrose C. King. He preceded her in...
Marie E. Hummer
Sep 4, 2001
MARIE E. HUMMER 74, 305 Caroline Street, Athens, died Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at her home. She was born March 20, 1927 in the Town of Holton, daughter of the late Albert and Sadie (Speck) Hackel. Marie was employed by Marathon Cheese in Medford and then for the Athens School District as a custodian, retiring in 1989. She also farmed...
Florence G. Bembinster
Sep 3, 2001
Florence G. Bembinster 84, 909 So. 22nd Avenue, Wausau, died Monday September 3, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born March 3, 1917 in Arena, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Byron and Mabel (Porter) Billington. She married Edward Bembinster on June 18, 1938 in Wausau. He survives. The Bembinster's were the founders of the former Wausau Auto...
Anna H. Weiler
Sep 2, 2001
Anna H. Weiler 90, formerly of Athens died Sunday, September 2, 2001 at Continental Manor, Abbotsford. She was born March 5, 1911 in Athens, daughter of the late Julius and Caroline (Duerr) Post. On October 28, 1931, she married Sabastian "Bud" Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He died January 23, 1987. Anna was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting,...
Todd Gerald Fellbaum
Sep 2, 2001
Todd Gerald Fellbaum 38, Brookfield, Wisconsin, died Sunday Sept. 2, 2001 at his home. He was born April 12, 1963 in Wausau, son of Gerald and Audrey (Borchardt) Fellbaum, Wausau. Todd was educated in the Wausau Public School System, was very involved in Scouting and enjoyed athletics, especially wrestling, skiing and bicycling. He was a graduate of the U.W. Madison...
Marion H. Mathie
Sep 1, 2001
Marion H. Mathie 74, formerly of 811 Dunbar Street, Wausau, died Saturday September 1, 2001 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 14, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles and Helen Gorectke. Marion married Eugene Mathie on September 25, 1946 in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1985. Prior to her retirement,...
Edwin A. Schreiner
Sep 1, 2001
Edwin A. Schreiner 92, 316 Elm Street, Athens, died Saturday September 1, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 19, 1909 in Athens, son of the late John and Frances (Berghammer) Schreiner. He married Esther Rogstad on June 15, 1932 at St. John Catholic Church, Marshfield. She preceded him in death on February 16, 1999. Edwin and...
Virginia ''Ginny'' Schmidt
Aug 28, 2001
VIRGINIA "Ginny" SCHMIDT 73, 2343 Rainbow Dr., Mosinee died Tuesday, August 28, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Virginia was born October 25, 1927 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Tom and Josephine (Huber) Thompson. Virginia met Ray Schmidt at the Rothschild Pavilion Roller Rink in the summer of 1943...
Arlene M. Sischo
Aug 23, 2001
Arlene M. Sischo 82, 6001 Alderson St., Weston, died Thursday August 23, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born Novemeber 24, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arnold and Margaret (Zastrow) Seiler. On July 2, 1938 she married Merrill A. Sischo in Wausau. He preceded her in...
Thomas A. David
Aug 23, 2001
Thomas A. David 4 1/2 month old son of Paul and Patty David, 902 E. Union Ave., Wausau, died Thursday August 23, 2001. Thomas was born April 12, 2001 in Wausau. He enjoyed the special company of his brother, Jack and sister, Katherine. He was a happy, contented baby whose smile became the smile of his family. Survivors include his...
Marie C. King
Aug 20, 2001
MARIE C. KING 83, 3536 Hwy H, Edgar, Wis, entered into eternal life on August 20, 2001 in Marshfield. Marie was born on October 20, 1917 to Anton and Agnes (Seidl) Neuman in Hewitt, Wis. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Hewitt. Marie worked in Chicago and Marshfield following her schooling. She married Aloysius King on May 7, 1946...
Irene Sternberg
Aug 20, 2001
Irene Sternberg 89, 1010 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau died Monday, August 20, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Irene was born March 13, 1912, Town of Easton, daughter of the late Henry and Julie (Hansen) Vaughn. She married Clarion "Bob" Sternberg October 1, 1945 in Elkader, Iowa. He preceded her...
Nu Shee Long Lao
Aug 20, 2001
Nu Shee Long Lao 9, 415 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, August 20, 2001, 2001 at St. Jospeh Hospital, Marshfield. Nu Shee attended Lincoln Elementary School, Wausau. Surviving are his parents, Ger and Mai (Vang) Lao, Wausau, five sisters, Der Lao, Sheng Lao, Kou Lao and Kia Lao all of Wausau and Mee Lao, Lansing, Mich.; 1 brother, Yao Lau,...
Gertrude F. Peroutka
Aug 20, 2001
Gertrude F. Peroutka 92, 1240 Merrill Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, August 20, 2001 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Gertrude was born April 17, 1909 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Anna (Stipek) Ronek. She married Querin Peroutka June 28, 1927 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death July 31, 1957. Gertrude was a...
Helen C. Schlais
Aug 19, 2001
HELEN C. SCHLAIS 94, formerly of 914 S. 9th Avenue, Wausau, died Sunday, August 19, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Helen was born January 21, 1907 in Lynn, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Theodore and Lena (Klein) Feldmaier. She married James Schlais June 28, 1932 in Wausau. He preceded...
Stanley J. Bochanyin
Aug 18, 2001
Stanley J. Bochanyin 75, 5133 County Road E, Athens, died Saturday August 18, 2001, at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born January 23, 1926 in the Town of Holton, son of the late John and Elida (Hall) Bochanyin. Stanley was an engineer for the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company until the time of his retirement and then a instructor...
