Edna M. Zwirschitz
Edna M. Zwirschitz, 96, formerly of Mattoon, died on Tuesday, February 06, 2018 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of AseraCare Hospice. She was born on March 12, 1921 in the town of Aniwa, the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Fischer) Beck. On January 25, 1941, Edna was united in marriage to Joseph Z...
Feb 07, 2018
Jason Ronald Dickman
Jason Ronald Dickman, age 43, of Lily Road in Birnamwood, died Friday, February 2, 2018 in his home after a short battle with cancer. Jason was born in Antigo on July 17, 1974 to loving parents Ronald and Patricia (Meyer) Dickman of Birnamwood. Jason was joined in marriage to Darcy (Durocher) Dickman in 1998, and they ...
Feb 05, 2018
Donald Ewald
Donald Lee Ewald, 72, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital following a battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 2, 1946, in Beloit, to the late Loyal and Esther (Johnson) Ewald. On June 20, 1992, he was married to Amy Hilscher in Wisconsin Rapids. Don attended Beloit ...
Feb 02, 2018
Lawrence Willard McFarlane
Lawrence Willard McFarlane passed quietly on the evening of January 29, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI after a prolonged illness. Larry was a long-time resident of Bowler, WI where he spent much time in retirement fishing (lake & ice), hunting, making wood, growing vegetables and flowers, and watchi...
Feb 02, 2018
Kathryn V. Jensen
Kathryn V. Jensen, formerly of Birnamwood, donned her angel wings on January 26, 2018 to be reunited with her husband Roger, the love of her life. She was born on October 7, 1925 in Winter, WI, the daughter of the late Herbert and Grace (VanAlstine) Whiting. On March 29, 1947, Kathryn was united in marriage to Roger Je...
Jan 29, 2018
Kenneth Heiser
Kenneth C. Heiser, 92, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Monday evening, January 22, 2018, at The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids. He was born on September 15, 1925, in Vesper, to the late Herman and Kathryn (Kreppel) Heiser, and served in the U.S. Army following World War II. His marriage to Carol Schroeder took place...
Jan 23, 2018
Lorraine Doehr
Lorraine M. Doehr, 91, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Hilltop Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids. She was born on Sep. 28, 1926, in Junction City, to the late John and Marie (Mallek) Wayerski. Her first marriage to Leonard Buelow ended in divorce. On Aug. 1, 1953, she married Kenneth Doe...
Jan 23, 2018
Joseph Getzloff
Joseph T. "Joe" Getzloff, 59, of Vesper, passed away on Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, 2018, at home while under the care of his family and Ministry Hospice. He was born on Dec. 12, 1958, in Stevens Point, to Clarence and Elaine (Lepinski) Getzloff and was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. On ...
Jan 16, 2018
Kurt P. Schmitz
Kurt P. Schmitz, 58, Birnamwood, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born on July 28, 1959, in Appleton, the son of the late Richard Schmitz and Marlene (Giese) Schmitz of Appleton. On April 12, 1985, Kurt was united in marriage to Peggy Meagher in Appleton. ...
Jan 16, 2018
Robert J. Clark
Robert J. Clark, 87 of Birnamwood, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Bob was born on August 29, 1930 in the town of Norrie, Marathon County, the son of the late Earl and Julia (Pietz) Clark. On October 16, 1954, Bob was united in marriage to Shirley Matz at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Churc...
Jan 15, 2018
Joyce Swartout
Joyce H. Swartout, 66, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at the Marshfield Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 18, 1951, in Wisconsin Rapids, to Norman and Helen (Ostrum) Stone, and was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School. On Dec. 6, 1969, her marriage to John Swartout took place at the F...
Jan 15, 2018
Patricia A. Opper
Patricia A. Opper, 79 of Birnamwood, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1938 in Antigo, the daughter of the late Nick and Sophie (Neibauer) Meidl. On June 30, 1956, Pat was united in marriage to Melvin Opper in Birnamwood. He survives. In her early years...
Jan 09, 2018
Elizabeth 'Betty' Krauss
Elizabeth 'Betty' Krauss, 85, formerly of the town of Almon, died on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Homme Home of Wittenberg. She was born September 19, 1932 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Melter) Jaeger. Betty was a 1950 graduate of the Girls Trade & Tech High School in Milwaukee. On April 19...
Jan 08, 2018
Kenneth "Kenny" Haderlein
Kenneth "Kenny" A. Haderlein, 81, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Marshfield Medical Center. He was born on June 10, 1936 to the late Andrew and Anna (Zahorka) Haderlein in Milan, Wisconsin.Kenneth grew up in Milan and was a graduate of Abbotsford High School.After completing his posts...
Jan 08, 2018
Leroy J. Bamke
Leroy J. Bamke, 86 of Birnamwood, died on Friday, January 5, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1931, in the town of Elderon, the son of the late Frank and Olga (Steinhelder) Bamke. On May 2, 1953, Leroy was united in marriage to Eleanor Brown at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. She preceded him in dea...
Jan 05, 2018
Michael B. Phillips
Michael B. "Mike" Phillips, 81, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, 2018, at home, while under the care of his family and Heartland Hospice. If you knew Mike, you know he lived life large and to the fullest. He was born on April 10, 1936, in Rockford, Illinois, to the late Cecil and H...
Jan 05, 2018
Alice Margaret Hable
Alice Margaret Hable, 87, formerly of Birnamwood, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center Weston. She was born on June 4, 1930, in the Town of Texas, the daughter of the late Alexander and Ella (Deininger) Edenhofer. On June 25, 1952, Alice was united in marriage to Jacob Hable, Sr. at St....
Jan 04, 2018
Randy Forrest Stice
Randy Forrest Stice, 63, of Birnamwood, passed away on Dec. 31, 2017. He was born Nov. 14, 1954 in Phoenix, Arizona. Randy married his wife, Cathy, on Aug. 6, 1982, in Prescott, Arizona. He was a graduate of Prescott High School. He served as a firefighter/paramedic/rescue diver in Bullhead City from 1975-1978. He spen...
Jan 03, 2018
Dennis Zellner
Dennis P. Zellner, 69, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1948, in Milwaukee, to the late Peter and Delores (Dorhorst) Zellner and was a 1966 graduate of Pittsville High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1967...
Dec 29, 2017
Marlyn "M.J."James Halverson
Marlyn "M.J."James Halverson, 97, formerly of Elderon, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at RoseMary Manor in Mattoon, under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was born on March 2, 1920 in the village of Elderon, the son of the late Thomas and Effie (Mortson) Halverson. On August 28, 1943, he was united...
Dec 28, 2017
Kenneth Hammond
Kenneth V. Hammond, 78, of the Adams County town of Rome, passed away on Thursday morning, Dec. 28, 2017, at home. Ken was born on Jan. 6, 1939, in Marshfield, and was a graduate of Pittsville High School. He had worked as a machine tender at the Biron Division of Consolidated Papers, Inc. before retiring. His interest...
Dec 28, 2017
Orville W. Pingel
Orville W. Pingel, 79, Ringle, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1938 in Edgar, the son of the late William and Martha (Radun) Pingel. On September 26, 1959, Orville was united in marriage to Yvonne Hohn at St. John Lutheran Church, Birnamwood. She survives. The ...
Dec 26, 2017
Lucille Dove
Lucille J. Dove, 79, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at Arborview Court. She was born on June 5, 1938, to the late Philip and Luella (Helke) Styka, and was a graduate of John Edwards High School in Port Edwards. She was previously married to David Saeger. On May 17, 1975, her marriage to C...
Dec 22, 2017
Larry Jepsen
Larry G. Jepsen, 73, of Vesper, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, at home. He was born on July 24, 1944, in Wisconsin Rapids, to the late Lyngaard and Henrietta (TeKampe) Jepsen, and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, and on Dec. 25, 1965, his marriage to Nancy Fr...
Dec 22, 2017
Eugene W. Smrstick
Eugene Wenzel Smrstick, 89, of Wausau, passed away on December 14, 2017, at Aspirus Hospice House. He was born in Catawba, WI, to the late Anton and Cynthia (Weber) Smrstick on August 17, 1928. He graduated from high school in Tony, WI as valedictorian of his class.Eugene married his high school sweetheart Irma Charmle...
Dec 20, 2017
Michael F. Modjewski,
Michael F. Modjewski, 84 of Hatley, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau. He was born on May 30, 1933 in Bessmer, MI, son of the late Stanley and Mary (Beissel) Modjewski. On May 25, 1953 he married Maxine Drewa at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. She preceded him in death in 200...
Dec 18, 2017
James Simonis
James F. Simonis, 83, of Rudolph, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at the University Hospital in Madison. Jim was born on April 18, 1934, in Rosholt, to the late George and Anna Simonis. He had served in the U.S. Army. His first marriage ended in divorce. He had owned & operated Skmo's Place tavern in Rudol...
Dec 15, 2017
Craig Arnold
Craig J. Arnold, 63, of the town of Saratoga, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a four-year battle with cancer. He was born on June 24, 1954, in Wisconsin Rapids, to the late Lawrence and Theresa (Wirtz) Arnold. On Jan. 26, 1974, his marriage to Delain Zimmerman took place in Wisc...
Dec 15, 2017
Vilas J. Barttelt
Vilas James Barttelt, 80, of Schofield, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017, surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1937, in the town of Maine to the late Wilhelm and Martha (Utecht) Barttelt.Vilas grew up and was a lifelong resident of the area.During Vilas' life he was ble...
Dec 09, 2017
Jack Thomas Monegar, "Hoii Saa Ga"
Jack Thomas Monegar, "Hoii Saa Ga", 76, of Ringle, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on April 7, 1941 in Wittenberg, the son of the late Joseph and Christine (Brown) Monegar. On June 20, 1970, Jack was united in marriage to Ora Storm in Three Lakes. She survives. Jack w...
Dec 07, 2017
John William "Bill" Hanawalt
John William "Bill" Hanawalt, 77, of the Adams County Town of Rome, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at home. He was born on May 3, 1940, in Gary, Indiana, to the late John Hanawalt II and Kathryn (Clayton) Hanawalt, and was raised in Evanston, Illinois. Bill was a graduate of Evanston High School and ea...
Dec 06, 2017
William J. McCarthy
William J. McCarthy, 85, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on December 11, 1931 to the late Edwin and Irene (Hanson) McCarthy in Wausau. William was a lifelong resident of the Wausau area and while growing up attended St. Mary's School and Wausau High Sc...
Dec 05, 2017
Amber Schlotman
Amber M. Schlotman, 34, of Port Edwards, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. She was born on Feb. 8, 1983, in Stevens Point, and was a 2001 graduate of Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. Amber was a counter at Rainbow Casino in Nekoosa and she enjoyed crafts, fishing and camping up north. She especially loved ...
Nov 30, 2017
Beatrice A. Stelter
Beatrice A. Stelter, 91 of Eland, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Homme Home of Wittenberg. Beatrice was born on February 21, 1926 in Waupaca County, the daughter of the late William and Olive (Hansen) Miller. On June 21, 1947, Beatrice was united in marriage to Homer Stelter in Wittenberg. He preceded her in dea...
Nov 29, 2017
Arlene D. Newcomb
Alene D. Newcomb, 76 of Wittenberg, died on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her home under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on May 4, 1941 in Wittenberg, the daughter of the late Adolf Diestler and Ellen (Groh) Diestler Dean. On June 22, 1963, Alene was united in marriag...
Nov 27, 2017
Virginia A. Stoltz
Virginia A. Stoltz, 72, Bevent, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born on October 4, 1945 in Stevens Point, the daughter of the late Walter and Esther (Kazmierczak) Wierzba. On August 5, 1967, Virginia was united in marriage to Robert Stoltz at St. Ladislaus Catholic ...
Nov 22, 2017
Alvada Brostowitz
Alvada J. Brostowitz, 92, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Woodruff. She was born on June 18, 1925, in Wisconsin Rapids, to the late LeRoy and Inga (Stensberg) Lutz, and she was married to Herbert Brostowitz on Nov. 15, 1947. He passed away on Jan. 9, 1964. Alvada was a registered nurse at ...
Nov 21, 2017
Wayne Kruger
Wayne R. "PeeWee" Kruger, 57, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital. He was born on Aug. 12, 1960, in Wisconsin Rapids, to the late Violet Kruger. Wayne had worked as a pulper for Kempf Logging of Nekoosa and his hobbies were fishing, hunting and watching N...
Nov 21, 2017
Walter and Dorothy Stefanski
Walter and Dorothy Stefanski, ages 91 & 87, of Aniwa, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at their home. Walter was born on June 20, 1926 in Aniwa, the son of the late Joseph and Antonine (Konkol) Stefanski. Dorothy was born on January 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Lillian (Stubbe) Z...
Nov 16, 2017
Philip A. "Shippy" Cherek
Philip A. "Shippy" Cherek, 84, Bevent, died on Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home under the care of his family and Ministry Hospice. He was born on September 15, 1933 in Bevent, the son of the late Anton and Martha (Mieska) Cherek. Philip was a US Army Veteran and was a member of the Elderon Memorial Post ...
Nov 16, 2017
Robert Von Haden
Robert "Bob" Louis Von Haden Sr., age 97, passed away on November 10, 2017, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Bob was born February 20, 1920, to Charles and Minnie (Schultz) Von Haden in Madison, Wisconsin.He graduated from Suring High School and got a business degree from the Wausau Business College in 1940.He...
Nov 13, 2017
Bernhard Phillip Christianson
Bernhard Phillip Christianson, age 98, of Elderon passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2017 under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Autumn Lane Retirement Home, Birnamwood. He was the last surviving child of Chester and Inga Christianson who raised a family of 12 children ...
Nov 07, 2017
Barbara Van Willigen
Barbara E. Van Willigen, 74, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital. She was born July 4, 1943, in Granton, to the late Joseph and Hazel (Krause) Schaefer, and had been a former owner of Danny K's in Wisconsin Rapids. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her...
Nov 07, 2017
Gothards Alberts Krumins
Gothards Alberts Krumins aged 99, died October 26, 2017 at ProHealth Care AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He was born on August 25, 1918 in Riga, Latvia, the son of Gothards and Emma Krumins (Lange). On June 23, 1943, he married Ida Kampe. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2015. Gothards will be sorely...
Nov 02, 2017
Irene Dillman
Irene V. Dillman, 87, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital. She was born on April 20, 1930, in Pittsville, to the late Clarence and Marie Larson. On June 6, 1953, her marriage to Glenn Dillman took place in Pittsville. Glenn passed away on Oct. 5, 1990. Irene had wor...
Nov 02, 2017
Richard Thedens
Richard C. Thedens, 71, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at home. He was born on Nov. 29, 1945, in Wisconsin Rapids to Carol (Truchinski) Thedens and the late Donald Thedens, and attended Immanuel Lutheran School and Lincoln High School. On Jan. 15, 1966, his marriage to Karen Ketelboeter took...
Nov 02, 2017
Evelyn J. Wierzba
Evelyn J. Wierzba, age 96 of Birnamwood, town of Norrie, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg, under the care of LeRoyer Hospice, Antigo. She was born on August 27, 1921 in the town of Sharon, Portage county, the daughter of the late August and Marcianna (Glodowski) Gruna. On January ...
Nov 01, 2017
Mary T. Staszak
Mary T. Staszak, 78, Bevent, died on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born on May 3, 1939 in the town of Bevent, the daughter of the late Ernest and Verna (Cherek) Charneski. On July 13, 1957, Mary was united in marriage to Clarence Staszak at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Be...
Oct 31, 2017
George Armagost
George E. Armagost, 87, of Vesper, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 8, 1930, in Freeport, Illinois, to the late Charles "Earl" and Louise (Lorenz) Armagost. On Sep. 15, 1951, his marriage to Mary Ann Bertram took place i...
Oct 24, 2017
Heather Giese
Heather L. Giese, 44, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. She was born on Nov. 5, 1972, in Stevens Point, to Thomas and Cheryl (Albert) Giese, and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She attended Mid-State Technical College, earning degrees in Business Management and Cosmetology and worked...
Oct 24, 2017
Laura Boda
Laura Boda was reunited in heaven with friends, family and the love of her life, Tony, on Monday, October 16th. Always quicker to empathize than judge, help than ignore, smile than frown, Laura lived a life of compassion, kindness and love. Those who had the fortunate of knowing her remember her incredible apple pies a...
Oct 17, 2017
Eleanor L. Kosobucki
Eleanor L. Kosobucki, 94, Wittenberg, died on Friday, October 13, 2017. She was born on August 9, 1923 in the town of Harrison, Waupaca County, the daughter of the late August and Mary (Pawlak) Kostus Sr. Eleanor was united in marriage to Raymond Kosobucki on June 30, 1945 at St. Adalbert's Catholic Church, town ...
Oct 16, 2017
Wayne A. Brunner
Wayne A. Brunner, 68, of Mauston, died on Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born on May 19, 1949, in Shawano, the son of the late Edward and Agatha (Erickson) Brunner. Wayne served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. He loved to fish and work with beads where he would make beautiful jewe...
Oct 11, 2017
Sally J. Kolpack
Sally J. Kolpack, 80, a long-time resident of Bowler, died on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg. She was born on August 8, 1937 in Mattoon, the daughter of the late Earl and Leona (Becker) Weyenberg. Sally graduated from Antigo High School and went onto receive her teaching certificate from the ...
Oct 10, 2017
Paula Rein
As a brilliant, colorful sun was raising on Thursday, Oct. 5 th , Paula E. Rein (nee Schmidt) was being welcomed in God's Arms. She is survived by her best friend and partner in marriage of 42 years, Chuck. Beloved mom of LeAnne Powell (Dave Miller), Kelly Riley (Paul Ivers), Erin Anderson (Adam), Davin Rein (Robyn); s...
Oct 09, 2017
Christopher D. Jozwiak
Christopher D. Jozwiak, 43 of Hatley, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Chris was born in Wausau on March 22, 1974, the son of the late Donald Jozwiak and Madonna (Pawlowski) Jozwiak, Hatley. He was a graduate of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School. On March 19, 2011, Chris was united in marriage to Deb...
Oct 02, 2017
Delores L. Benishek
Delores L. Benishek, 88, Wausau, formerly of Birnamwood, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Stone Crest Residence, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on April 19, 1929 in the town of Birnamwood, the daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Vogt) Behn. On May 6, 1952, Delo...
Sep 18, 2017
James Schwalbach Sr..
James Schwalbach Sr., 79 of Elderon, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Elderon as the result of a tractor accident. He was born on October 8, 1937 in Elderon, the son of the late Alphonse and Margaret (Hitz) Schwalbach. On December 15, 1962, he was united in marriage to Doris Anna Marie Torre. She pr...
Sep 18, 2017
Alfred Wayne Anderson
Alfred Wayne Anderson , 74, passed away on Friday, Sep. 8, 2017, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Wayne was born Sep. 15, 1942, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Alfred M. and Ardene (Fisher) Anderson. He graduated from Traverse City Senior High School in 1961 and attended Northwestern Michigan Colle...
Sep 12, 2017
Brian Dale Koepke
Brian Dale Koepke, 58, Tigerton, WI, passed from his earthly life on September 8, 2017, to his everlasting life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Brian was born in the Tigerton Hospital, April 19, 1959. At six weeks old he moved with his parents to Kenosha, WI where he attended Bethany Lutheran Grade School and Sh...
Sep 11, 2017
Jan Andryszkiewicz
Jan Andryszkiewicz , 88, of Plover, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father and the greatest grandpa ever. Jan was born June 23, 1929, in Poland. He came to the United States in 1951, and was so proud to become a U.S. Citizen. On Nov. 12, 1955, Jan married his childhood ...
Sep 11, 2017
Daniel P. Cebula
Daniel P. Cebula, 88, Bevent, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born on July 18, 1929, in the town of Reid, the son of the late Peter and Susie (Gorski) Cebula. Daniel was a United States Army Veteran, serving from 1954 to 1956 at Fort Lewis, Washington. On...
Sep 06, 2017
Eva M. Osswald
Eva M. Osswald, 96, Birnamwood, died on Saturday, September 02, 2017 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on February 24, 1921 in Eden, WI, the daughter of the late Anton and Stella (Fleming) Bruger. Eva was united in marriage to Raymond Matzke on Ju...
Sep 05, 2017
Leona Hart
Leona Hart, 88, Wittenberg, died on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Rosemary Manor, Mattoon under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was born on December 1, 1928 in Wausau, the daughter of the late Leo and Balbena (Brzezinski) Brodjeski. On August 25, 1953, Leona was united in marriage to Edmund Hart in Wausa...
Sep 05, 2017
Gertrude E. Beran
Gertrude E. Beran, 85, Birnamwood, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on March 6, 1932 in the town of Harrison, Marathon County, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Fleischman) Zimmerman, the youngest of 12 children. On October 25, 1958, Gertrude was united in marriage t...
Aug 31, 2017
Evelyn Helminiak
Evelyn M. Helminiak , age 95, of Plover, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, at The Lodge at Whispering Pines of Plover. She was born on Oct. 13, 1921, to the late Frank and Mary (Olszewski) Bartkowiak in Stevens Point, where she grew up, attended the local schools of Grant and P.J. Jacobs, and graduated high sch...
Aug 28, 2017
Galen R. Schoepke
Galen R. Schoepke, 88, Birnamwood, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born on October 16, 1928 in St. Paul, MN, the son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Brettin) Schoepke. On January 7, 1967, Galen was united in marriage to Kathle...
Aug 28, 2017
Regina Koskey
Regina Koskey, 107, Pike Lake, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Evergreen Park Assisted Living, Kronenwetter. She was born on August 3, 1910 in Rosholt, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Hoppa. On May 16, 1933, Regina was united in marriage to Joseph Koskey in Bevent. He preceded her in death on December ...
Aug 24, 2017
Delores Morford
Delores M. Morford , 70, of Stevens Point, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at St. Michael's Hospital. She was born on Dec. 19, 1946, in Stevens Point, to the late Chester and Eleanore (Guzman) Niemczyk. On Oct. 25, 1969, her marriage to Benjamin Morford took place at St. Peter Catholic Church. Delores had been a bartender...
Aug 24, 2017
Connie L. Graminske
Connie L. Graminske, 60, of Rothschild, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Atrium Health in Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 28, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Stewart Ave., Wausau, with Rev. Gary Schultz offi...
Aug 23, 2017
Matthew R. Salvesen
Matthew R. Salvesen, 37, of Hatley died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 18, 1979 in Wausau. The son of the late Robert Salvesen and Mary Gene (Mazzon) Salvesen of Aniwa. Matt graduated from Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School in 1998. He then attended Kishwaukee College in Ill...
Aug 22, 2017
Elaine A. Mader
Elaine A. Mader, 75, of Hatley, died on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Hospice House, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on July 5, 1942 in Hatley, the daughter of the late Stanley and Sophie (Pazio) Gureski. On August 5, 1967 Elaine was united in marriage to Theodore Mader ...
Aug 17, 2017
Donna J. Moss
Donna J. Moss, 77, Birnamwood, formerly of Mattoon and Green Bay, died on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Autumn Lane, Birnamwood under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.She was born on January 30, 1940 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Gallagher) Korte. Donna lived in Green Bay ...
Aug 16, 2017
Lola J. Curtis
Lola J. Curtis, 94, Shawano, died on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Shawano Health Services under the care of Heartland Hospice. The family rejoices at the happy reunion of her and her husband of 74 years, Glenn. Lola was born on December 31, 1922 in the town of Grant, Shawano County, the daughter of the late John and Laur...
Aug 14, 2017
Patricia A. Rood
Patricia A. Rood, 84, Eland, died on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at her home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was born on October 13, 1932 in Woodruff, the daughter of the late Philip and Doris (Leach) Guolee. On February 4, 1950, Patricia was united in marriage to Robert Rood at St. Philomena Cathol...
Aug 14, 2017
Kenneth J. Seidler
Kenneth John Seidler, 64, of the town of Stettin, was called home by his heavenly Father unexpectedly on Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was born June 25, 1953, in Wausau to the late Ervin and Loretta (Johnson) Seidler.He will be sadly missed by his children: Laura (Mike) Horgan of Wausau, Steve Seidler of Hudson, and Jeff ...
Aug 09, 2017
Ednamae B. Parsch
Ednamae Barbara Parsch, 94, entered her eternal home on August 1, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. She was born August 22, 1922 the daughter of the Rev. Andrew S. and Edna Mae (Kraklow) Lucas at Hurley WI. She grew up in the Ironwood-Laurium MI area and graduated from the Calumet MI high school. On May 20, 1941...
Aug 03, 2017
Raymond Starzinski
Raymond W. Starzinski , 66, of Stevens Point, formerly of Plover, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. He was born on Nov. 24, 1950, in Wausau, to the late John and Mary (Sczygelski) Starzinski and was a graduate of Marathon City High School. He went on to earn Bachelor's degrees ...
Aug 03, 2017
Robert J. Roeder
Robert J. Roeder, 83, of Eland, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born on March 10, 1934 in Wausau, the son of the late James and Adelia (Rothmeyer) Roeder. Robert worked at Muskegon Piston Ring Company (later Federal Mogal) for over 45 years. He loved to hunt...
Aug 02, 2017
Ronald E. Slater
Ronald E. Slater, 70, Antigo, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 31, 1946 in Antigo, the son of the late Orval and Violet (Fandrey) Slater. Ronald had been employed at the Mattoon sawmill, the Antigo cemetery and most recently Amron, Antigo. He enjoyed woodworking, building b...
Aug 01, 2017
Gregory Dan 'Buck' Matz
Gregory Dan 'Buck' Matz, 51, Birnamwood, died on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born on April 2, 1966 in Wausau, the son of Arthur and Rhoda (Beyer) Matz of Eland. On May 31, 2008, Greg was united in marriage to Sandy Lemmer in Marathon. She survives. Greg was a graduat...
Jul 26, 2017
Leonard J. Ostroski
Leonard J. Ostroski, 81, of Hatley passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Leonard was born on November 26, 1935, the son of the late Joe and Anna (Olinski) Ostroski. He was united in marriage on June 20, 1964 to Joan Klopotek. ...
Jul 26, 2017
John Mallick
John Paul Mallick , 90, of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully at the Portage County Health Care Center on July 21, 2017. He was born August 26, 1926, and raised in Stevens Point by his aunt and uncle, Regina and George Lepinski.John was a proud WWII Army veteran, serving in the Philippine Islands.He was awarded the ...
Jul 25, 2017
Calvin "Butch" Nass
Calvin "Butch" Lynn Nass, 64, of the town of Marathon, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. After 25 years of medical challenges, the Lord came and took him home to heaven. He was born on May 4, 1953, in Wausau, to the late Rueben and Diana (Voigt) Nass. Calvin attended local schools an...
Jul 21, 2017
Kenneth Joseph Karpf,
Kenneth Joseph Karpf, 75, formerly of Birnamwood, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born on March 11, 1942 in Illinois, the son of the late Joseph and LaCuita (Meverden) Karpf. Kenneth owned and operated The London House and a Radio Shack in New London. He then was an au...
Jul 20, 2017
Allen "Al" Schepp
Allen "Al" Schepp, 60, Wausau, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born on May 8, 1957 in Wausau, the son of the late Gerald Schepp and Rosella (Johnson) Schepp of Wausau. On August 24, 1991, Al was united in marriage to...
Jul 20, 2017
Diane Koscielski
Diane M. Koscielski , 68, of Plover, died Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Plover. She was born on Nov. 23, 1948, in Stevens Point, to the late Charles and Evelyn (Stroik) Koscielski. She trained as a certified nursing assistant and had worked at Ministry St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point....
Jul 17, 2017
Richard L. Laska
Richard L. Laska, 84, formerly of Shantytown, died Thursday July 13, 2017 at The Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. Richard was born on April 23, 1933 in Shantytown, the son of the late Joseph and Martha (Gabor) Laska. On October 15, 1955, Richard was united in marriage to Lillian Dombrowski at...
Jul 13, 2017
Donald R. Baumann
Donald Raymond Baumann, 77, of the town of Texas, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield. He was born in Wausau on December 18, 1939, to the late Herbert and Leona (Barthels) Baumann.Donald grew up on the family farm and attended school in the town of Texas.At the early age of 16 ...
Jul 08, 2017
Deborah K. Haupt
Deborah K. Haupt, 67, Amherst, died on Thursday, July 06, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1950, in Appleton, the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Zwirchitz) Haupt. Family was very important to Deborah. She loved spending time with her grandkids, nieces and nephews. The holidays and fa...
Jul 07, 2017
Angeline M. Milanowski
Angeline M. Milanowski, 95, of Hatley, died on Friday, June 30, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Angeline was born on December 19, 1921 in Wausau, the daughter of the late Matthew and Pauline (Gajewski) Rafacz. On November 14, 1942, Angeli...
Jul 05, 2017
Harry K. Gruna
Harry K. Gruna, 83, of Bevent died Sunday July 2, 2017 at home, surrounded by family and friends. He was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Harry was born on October 25, 1933 in Galloway, the son of the late August and Marcella (Glodowski) Gruna. He moved to Milwaukee for employment in 1953, w...
Jul 05, 2017
Jamie M. Kroening
Kroening, Jamie M. Born in , on Nov. 21, 1977 Departed Jun. 26, 2017 Jamie M. Kroening, 39, Wausau, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 in Kronenwetter. She was born November 21, 1977 in Wausau, the daughter of Dennis and Geralyn (Robinson) Huntington of Antigo. On March 15, 1996, she married the love of her life Nath...
Jun 29, 2017
Lucas Alan Groshek
Lucas Alan Groshek, 37, Tigerton, died on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born on August 5, 1979 in Wausau, the son of Alan and Jane (Ringstad) Groshek, Eland. In 2001 Lucas was united in marriage to Carolyn Fenske. She survives. No one was beneath Lucas. He made friends and...
Jun 27, 2017
James Dobeck
James T. Dobeck , 85, of Stevens Point, died on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Plover. He was born on Nov. 15, 1931, in Stevens Point, to the late John Sr. and Gertrude (Boyer) Dobeck, and was a graduate of P.J. Jacobs High School. James entered the U.S. Army on Dec. 10, 1952, in Milwaukee. ...
Jun 26, 2017
Bernard & Dorothy Orella
Orella, Bernard and Dorothy Born in , on Departed Memorial Services for Bernard and Dorothy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funera
Jun 23, 2017
Cyril P. Koppa
Koppa, Cyril P. Born in , on Jul. 9, 1926 Departed Jun. 17, 2017 As we honor Cy Koppa's 90 years with us, we remember him as a positive soul in a world that could use more people like him. He brightened a room just by walking into it. Cy's smile and offbeat humor made us happier. He loved sharing quotations. ...
Jun 20, 2017
Donna M. Zettler-Krall
Zettler-Krall, Donna M. Born in Wausau, on May 18, 1942 Departed Jun. 18, 2017 Donna M. Zettler-Krall, 75, Wausau died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at North Central Health Care Center , Wausau where she had currently been staying for rehabilitation after a recent shoulder replacement surgery. She was born May 18, 1942 in Waus...
Jun 20, 2017
Edward Poock
Edward Poock, age 79, of Almond, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2017 at his home. Ed was born in Sumner, Iowa on September 15, 1937, the son of the late Herald E. Poock and Helen (Block) Poock Maahs. He grew up in Readlyn, Iowa and move to Wisconsin in 1945. Ed graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1955 and s...
Jun 19, 2017
Michael A. Collins
Collins, Michael A. Born in , on Apr. 10, 1963 Departed Jun. 16, 2017 Michael A. Collins, 54, Schofield, died unexpectedly Friday June 16, 2017. He was born April 10, 1963 in Tomahawk, son of the late Donald and Marlene Collins. On April 10, 1990, he married Regina Cortright in Merrill. She survives. Michael served in ...
Jun 19, 2017