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.
Arthur E. Dornstreich
Dec 29, 2001
Arthur E. Dornstreich 86, formerly of Humboldt Ave, Wausau, died Saturday, December 29, 2001 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born December 13, 1915 in Marathon County, son of the late Ewald and Helen (Reinhart) Dornstreich. On October 24, 1959, he married Eleanore Kotsch in Iowa. She preceded him in death on May 9, 1996. He...
Edna M. Vogen
Dec 28, 2001
Edna M. Vogen 75, former Wausau resident passed away on December 28, 2001 in Green Bay. She was born to Christ and Olga Olson on October 20, 1926. She lived most of her life in the Wausau, where she was employed for many years at the Montgomery Wards Catalog Store. Edna enjoyed raising indoor plants and outdoor gardening. She enjoyed...
Frederick ''Fritz'' Osterbrink
Dec 26, 2001
Frederick "Fritz" Osterbrink Frederick J. Osterbrink, 88, died on December 26, 2001. He came to New Hampshire in 1998 to be close to a daughter. He was born in Mattoon, WI in 1913 to Aurora Belanger and Ignatius Osterbrink. He lived most of his adult life in the Chicago area as an Escoffier graduate and successful chef, having owned the...
Hattie M. Meyer
Dec 25, 2001
Hattie M. Meyer 90, Mosinee, died Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Mosinee She was born November 26, 1911 in Bancroft, daughter of the late John and Lena (Haen) Kons. On June 30, 1934, she married Clarence Meyer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Menomonee Falls. He preceded her in death. Hattie and Clarence moved to Poniatowski area...
Meta I. Leffel
Dec 25, 2001
Meta I. Leffel 98, formerly of the town of Wien, died Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born February 12, 1903 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late August and Mathilda (Christian) Steffen. On April 21, 1923, she married Henry Leffel at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wien. He preceded her...
Alex F. Vetter
Dec 24, 2001
Alex F. Vetter 93, formerly of Beaver Dam and Marathon, died Monday December 24, 2001 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born May 21, 1908 in Marathon, son of the late Jacob and Augusta (Lemmer) Vetter. On July 29, 1935 he married Mona Trochinski in Wheaton, Minn. She preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1995. The Vetters moved...
Harris ''Harry'' Milbeck
Dec 23, 2001
Harris "Harry" Milbeck 82, 127 CTH A, Marathon, died Sunday December 23, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born September 30, 1919 in Marathon, son of the late Henry and Emma (Heil) Milbeck. He was married to Delores Kosinski from 1946 until 1990. She survives. Harry had been employed at Marathon Cheese Corporation and was co-owner of...
Janice Gibbens
Dec 23, 2001
Janice Gibbens 70, 500 Grand Ave., Wausau, died Sunday December 23, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 18, 1931 in Marathon County daughter of the late Carl and Dorena (Jaeger) Dittmar. She married Milton Gibbens. He preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Theresa (John)...
Virginia C. Prelipp
Dec 23, 2001
Virginia C. Prelipp 56, 2403 Hwy C, Mosinee, died Sunday, December 23, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Virginia was born September 2, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of Sylvia (Harder) Wadzinski, Schofield and the late Louis Wadzinski. Virginia was employed as an accountant at MODU - line Windows. Survivors, besides her mother, Sylvia Wadzinski, Schofield, include three sons, Michael...
Keith J. Schleif
Dec 22, 2001
Keith J. Schleif 45, Wausau, died Saturday December 22, 2001 at his home. He was born July 16, 1956 in Wausau, son of the Elmer Schleif, Schofield and the late Virginia (Kluender) Schleif. Survivors include his father, Elmer Schleif, Schofield, four sisters, Janet (Ralph) Ferge, Schofield, Heidi (Gary) Kelly, Wausau, Gretchen (Robert) Karlen, Sussex, Ann (Bruce) Rhyner, Hudson, nieces, nephews...
Earl E. Gavitt
Dec 22, 2001
Earl E. Gavett 85, 308 East Sell Street, Wausau died Saturday, December 22, 2001 at Community Health Care, Wausau Hospital. Earl was born December 23, 1915 in the town of Ringle, son of the late Roy and Elizabeth (Wilson) Gavitt. He married Laurena Karcher February 29, 1936 at St. Paul Church, Wausau. She survives. Earl was employed as a truck...
Harvey M. Ellenbecker
Dec 21, 2001
Harvey M. Ellenbecker 82, 1712 Wuertzburg Road, Athens, died Friday, December 21, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Harvey was born June 13, 1919 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Peter and Frances (Boser) Ellenbecker. He married Mary Grgurich October 19, 1946 at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She survives. Harvey was employed as a machinist for...
Arvin F. Buchberger
Dec 18, 2001
Arvin F. Buchberger 76, 4126 Co. Road B, Marathon, died Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 8, 1925 in Marathon, son of Selma (Pyan) Buchberger, Wausau and the late Hugo Buchberger. On July 20, 1955, he married Mary Newmann at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She preceded him in death on December 29,...
Eugene J. Felzkowski
Dec 15, 2001
Eugene J. Felzkowski 69, 2126 Setter Drive, Mosinee, died Saturday, December 15, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Gene was born January 20, 1932 in the town of Rietbrock, son of Helen (Springer) Felzkowski, Athens and the late Ed Felzkowski. He married Lucille Syring June 9, 1951 at St. John...
Beatrice M. White
Dec 14, 2001
Beatrice M. White 89, 500 Grand Ave., Wausau, died Friday, December 14, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born July 2, 1912 in Longwood, Wisconsin daughter of the late Charles and Sadie(Reier)Thorson. She married Ervin White in 1934. He preceded her in death. She leaves behind a legacy...
Richard J. Ostrowski
Dec 13, 2001
Richard J. Ostrowski 63, a former Chicago resident, died Thursday, December 13, 2001 at the home of his sister in Thorp. He was born September 17, 1938 in Milwaukee, son of the late Thomas and Helen (Pestka) Ostrowski. Richard was a veteran of the Army serving from 1957 until 1960 . Prior to his retirement, Richard was employed at Northrop...
Shay Steven Kraegenbrink
Dec 11, 2001
Shay Steven Kraegenbrink Shay Steven Kraegenbrink, infant son of Steven and Teri Kraegenbrink, 1001 19th Street, Mosinee, died Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Survivors, besides his parents, Steven and Teri Kraegenbrink, Mosinee, include two sisters, Jessica and Brandi Kraegenbrink, at home, maternal grandfather, Edward Fochs, Mosinee and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Shay was...
Elroy W. Sellin
Dec 7, 2001
Elroy W. Sellin 76, 523 S. 19th Ave., Wausau, died Friday, December 7, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Elroy was born August 23, 1925 in Marathon County, son of the late Arthur and Anna (Hintz) Sellin. On July 27, 1957, he married Lorna Hass at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. She survives. Elroy was general manager and slaesman for...
Sigrid Schwocho
Dec 7, 2001
Sigrid Schwocho 94, 1297 Co. Hwy A, Athens, died Friday, December 7, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 17, 1907 in Germany, daughter of the late Karl and Marie (Goertz) Butter. On October 29, 1929, she married William Frederic Schwocho. He preceded her in death December 29, 1973. Sigrid was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening,...
Joanne (Jansen) Duranceau
Dec 5, 2001
JoAnn (Jansen) Duranceau I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me on that day. JoAnn has now moved on from her role as a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, loving and caring...
