Obituaries
Dan L. Graefe
Oct 7, 2023
Dan Lee Graefe, a beloved member of the Wausau community, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born on April 29, 1934, in Wausau, WI, to his proud parents and has been a lifelong resident of the area.
Dan was a dedicated family man who treasured spending time with his four sons, Keith,...
Dale Allen Hollinger
Oct 6, 2023
On Friday, October 6, 2023, Dale Allen Hollinger, loving husband and father of two children, passed away peacefully at the age of 75, surrounded by his family, from complications due to open heart surgery two days prior.
Dale was born in Wausau, WI, the oldest of three children born to Lovedale and Lydia Hollinger of Wausau, WI. Interested in motors...
David Edward Kramer
Oct 6, 2023
David Edward Kramer, age 93, passed away on October 6, 2023, under the care of Mountain Terrace, Wausau.
David was born on November 3, 1929, in Wausau, WI, son of the late Edward and Regina (Bondowski) Kramer. He married Donna M. (Rydell) Kramer on September 12, 1953. He and his wife of 64 years lived in Wausau, WI, while wintering...
Myrtle E. Lambert
Oct 3, 2023
Myrtle E. Lambert, 104 of Wausau and formerly of Waukesha, beloved wife of the late George A. Lambert, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 3, 2023 at Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living.
Myrtle was born on August 10, 1919 in Antigo, WI. She was the youngest of four children born to Moses and Ella Cruger. During...
Debra Pensinger
Oct 2, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, a compassionate social worker and a devoted teacher, Debra Ann Pensinger, 64, who passed away peacefully due to the progression of dementia on October 2, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and unwavering dedication to her family, community, and the countless lives she...
Roger Lee Klinger
Sep 29, 2023
Roger Lee Klinger, 73, of Athens, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.
He was born on November 15, 1949, in Marathon, WI, to the late LaVern and LaVerna (Hardell) Klinger.
Roger dedicated his life to farming until July of 2014. Some of his favorite pastimes were playing sheepshead, and watching old Western movies. Roger enjoyed...
Catherine (Cathy) A. Koehler Schneider
Sep 21, 2023
Catherine (Cathy) A. Koehler Schneider, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully surrounded by her family, on September 21, 2023.
Cathy was born on August 16, 1957, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Donald and Lambertha (Betty Peters) Adrians. Cathy graduated from Prebble High School in Green Bay.
Cathy married Ronald Koehler on April 18, 1980. Together...
Brian Barnetzke
Sep 20, 2023
Brian Barnetzke, 65 of Eagan, Minnesota, died Wednesday September 20, at United Hospital, St. Paul Minnesota.Brian was born July, 22 1958 in Wausau to the late Roger and Elaine (Berens) Barnetzke.
From the earliest age, Brian's passion for Polka music was evident, handed down from his father Roger who formany years played with the Jerry Goetsch Orchestra and the Nu-Tones...
Ruth Adeline Reinicke
Sep 11, 2023
Ruth A. Reinicke, 102, of Wausau, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Wausau Manor.
Ruth was born in Lancaster, Minnesota on May 9, 1921, to parents Paul and Bertha (Pagel) Ninnemann. She married LeRoy Reinicke in Wausau on May 8, 1943.
Survivors include her daughter, Shelby (Aaron) Waraksa; 5 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; and sister-in-law...
Elaine Alvina Hoff
Sep 10, 2023
Elaine Hoff, age 92, passed away on September 10, 2023 at Rennes Health and Rehab.
Elaine was born April 24, 1931 in Merrill, WI to Paul and Esther Zastrow. Elaine married Harry Hoff on September 11, 1948 in Waukon IA.
Elaine was employed for many years as a CNA at Marathon County Heath Care Center. She enjoyed playing cards,...
Donald S. Sobjeck Sr.
Sep 10, 2023
Donald Stephen Sobjeck Sr., a devoted family man, and proud Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023, at the Palliative Care Unit at Asprius Wausau Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1928, in Wausau, WI, to parents whose love and guidance shaped the man he became.
Donald attended Wausau Senior High School, before embarking on a...
Eugene Vernon Pagel
Sep 5, 2023
Eugene Vernon Pagel, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on September 5th, 2023 at his place of employment. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to Thomas and Gloria Pagel on August 7th, 1970. He attended Wausau East High School where he met the love of his life, Sandra VanDerLeest. They married on June 12th, 1993 and together they built a...
Lois Joanne Hackbarth
Sep 4, 2023
Lois Joanne Hackbarth, age 93, went to her heavenly home on September 4, 2023. Lois was born August 22, 1930 to the late Martin and Clara (Voege) Kufahl. On September 4, 1948, she married Charles H. (Chuck) Hackbarth and together they raised ten children. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2003.
Faced with many challenges in her life,...
Alan V. Weiland
Aug 29, 2023
Alan V. Weiland passed away on August 29, 2023.
Alan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gerrie; his daughter, Kerri (Randy) Radtke; granddaughters, Nicole (Austyn Stoerzer), Brooklynn and Brittney; his son, Dave (Kari) Weiland; grandson, Korbin; sister, Leila Nikolai; and sister-in-law, Vonnie Siewert.
He was the son of the late Versal and Iona Weiland.
Alan enjoyed coffee at...
Deborah "Sugar" Voigt
Aug 25, 2023
Deborah "Sugar" Voigt passed away on August 25, 2023. She was born in Waterford, California in 1956.
She worked hard her entire life to become the person she was, but it encouraged her to do everything she wanted. Sugar was known to be a frequent shopper and she was always cooking up her extravagant meals for her family to celebrate...
Karl L Kersten
Aug 21, 2023
Karl L. Kersten, 68, passed away August 21, 2023. Karl was born July 10, 1955, to Lester and Doris (Kaatz) Kersten in Wausau, WI.
Karl is survived by his sisters, Donna Kersten of Weston and Karen (Randal) Brotzman of Stevens Point; nieces and nephews, Sara Brotzman, Tami (Matthew) Corbin, Andrew (Toey) Peeters; and great-nephews, Gage and Cole Corbin. He was...
Lorence H. Parsch Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
Lorence "Larry" Parsch Jr, 84, of Rib Mountain, passed away, unexpectedly at home, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
He was born on October 26, 1938, to the late Lorence Sr. and Betty (Muelbeck) Parsch in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Larry was a charter member of the Rib Mountain Lutheran Church; he enjoyed watching church services on T.V. and singing along to...
Patrick Steven Plunkett
Aug 12, 2023
Patrick Steven Plunkett, 82, of Wausau passed away on August 12th under the care of Aspirus Hospice at Athenian Assisted Living in Athens. He bravely fought an incurable blood cancer for three years.
Patrick was born on January 9, 1941, to Clifford and Elvera Plunkett in Wausau, Wisconsin. He married Mary Kluetz on March 20, 1965. Mary preceded him in...
Verdona "Tooty" Laffin
Aug 8, 2023
Verdona “Tooty” R. Laffin, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, under Aspirus Hospice Care at Pride TLC surrounded by her family.
Verdona was born on September 28, 1932, to William and Della (Radke) Schulz. Growing up, she enjoyed working on the family’s strawberry fields and tree farm. She graduated with a GED from Northcentral Technical College. She...
Judith Ann Holtz
Aug 7, 2023
Judith, known to us as Judy, 78, of Menomonee Falls, passed away August 7, 2023, while under the incredible care of Lawliss Family Hospice in Mequon, WI. Judy was born in Wausau on December 14, 1944, to parents August and Astrid (Anderson) Holtz. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1963 and went on to attend Spencerian Business College....
