Obituaries

Sep 5, 2009

In Loving Memory of Ruth Richmond February 17, 1914 - September 5, 2009 Ruth (Dake) Richmond, 95, entered the next journey of her life on Saturday, September 05, 2009. She answered the Lord’s call to leave this Earth and join him in heaven where she will be a guardian angel to those of us still traveling the physical road of...

Sep 4, 2009

Joy Kramer, 83, of Schofield died Friday, September 4, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Joy was a member of Mt. Sinai Congregation, Wausau. She and her late husband, Martin, had owned Martin Kramer Shoe Company, Chicago where Joy was the accountant. Survivors include her daughter, Zoe Morning of Wausau and two grandsons, Matthew Kramer-Morning and Arie Kramer-Morning. Memorial services will...

Sep 4, 2009

Charles John Frank Plautz entered eternal glory on September 4, 2009, in the care of the Hospice House, in Wausau. Born to John and Dora (Baumann) Plautz in Wausau, on December 11, 1926, he was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, attending the Lutheran day school for eight years. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1944. In December 1944, he...

Aug 28, 2009

William Wischmeyer, 88, of Wausau , died Friday August 28, 2009 at Hospice House.

William was born December 16, 1920 in the town of Easton to the late Harry and Anna (Abma) Wischmeyer. He married Ethel Ninnemann Kordus on August 16, 1963 in...

Aug 28, 2009

Myrtle M. Lueck, 86, of Rothschild, died Friday, August 28, 2009 at Harmony Terrace Commons under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services

Myrtle was born December 24, 1922 in the town of Stettin , to the late Fred and Anna (Hoeppner) Mearek. She...

Aug 23, 2009

When you think of Ray Heiser, you think "Rib Mountain". Ray's passion and eternal optimism for this township shined in everything he did. He was Town Supervisor from 1972-77, Town Chairman from 1977-87 and 1991-2003. During his administration he helped create positions to include a full time Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator, and Town Administrator. He actively helped develop...

Aug 23, 2009

Sarah Tesch Janka, 39, of Schofield, died Sunday August 23, 2009 at St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Sarah was born May 28, 1970 in Wausau, to Terry and Celestine (Pahl) Tesch. Sarah enjoyed crocheting, doing beadwork and fishing. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Janka of Schofield, three children; Elizabeth Lillie, Rhonda Lillie, and Amber (Robbie) Kral, two grandchildren; Robert Jr. and...

Aug 17, 2009

Mathilda Schoenrock, 88, of Wausau passed away Monday, August 17, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 22, 1921 in Wittenberg to the late Henry and Amelia (Kringle) Kobs. On October 22, 1943, Mathilda married Norbert Schoenrock in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1970. Mathilda enjoyed traveling, flower gardening and embroidering. Survivors include her...

Aug 13, 2009

Alice Thiele, 87, of Rib Mountain , died Thursday August 13, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital .

Alice was born February 15, 1922 in Rib Mountain to the late Herbert and Margaret (Graveen) Dahm. She married Arnold Thiele on April...

Aug 12, 2009

Richard J. McEvoy, 90, of Wausau, left this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at Colonial Manor Rehabilitation Center, and entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mr. McEvoy was born December 14, 1918, in Larkhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland, to the late Henry and Marion (Bruce) McEvoy. The family immigrated to the U.S. when he was 9...

Aug 3, 2009

Dale Kremsreiter, 62, of Hazelhurst, died August 3, 2009 at home. Dale was born December 7, 1946 in Wausau, to Conrad and Martha (Pietrowski) Kremsreiter. He married Nancy Buth on February 8, 1971 in Crystal Falls, Mich. Dale served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp. during Viet Nam and was awarded 3 Purple Hearts. Dale was a...

Jul 30, 2009

Keith A. Radant, age 49 of Jefferson formerly of Wausau, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009 at his home in Jefferson, Wisconsin.  He was born on July 24, 1960 in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Madeline (Schmieden) Radant. Keith has been a member of the St. Coletta family since 2001.  He enjoyed watching T.V. and movies. Keith had...

Jul 29, 2009

Edgar William Grosskopf, 95, of Wausau, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Presbyterian Homes on Lake Minnetonka in Spring Park, MN. Edgar was born in Wausau on December 4, 1913 to Charles and Louise (Hart) Grosskopf. On April 6, 1940, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Ilean F. Jahsmann in Wausau. They were married for 61 years. He worked...

Jul 29, 2009

George Glenetzke, 86, of Wausau passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 7, 1923 in Brokaw to the late Edward and Theresa (Ostrowski) Glenetzke. George was a veteran of WWII, enlisting in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. On September 7, 1946, George married Isabelle Spatz in...

Jul 27, 2009

Lucina D. Wasmundt, 81, of Wausau passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009 at Marywood Convalescent Center. She was born September 15, 1927 in Aniwa to the late Ernest and Anne (Miller) Kottke. After graduating from Wausau Senior High School, Lucina attended nursing school in St. Paul, MN. She then worked at Mt. View Sanitarium until her retirement. On July...

Jul 26, 2009

Jul 23, 2009

Mildred “Connie” Schweers, 96, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Applegate Terrace, Wausau. Connie was born June 7, 1913 in Mindoro to the late Bert and Effie Congdon. She attended Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing in 1943 to become a Registered Nurse and continued her education at the University of Minnesota, Public Health Nursing School in 1947 earning a B.S....

Jul 22, 2009

A loving husband and special Dad, Mark Watson was truly devoted to his family. Whether it was showing his sons, Matt and Josh, the skills of carpentry, playing basketball, hunting and fishing, taking family vacation trips or simply enjoying garage sales and the Farmer’s Market with Debbie, Mark enjoyed every minute of life. In the arms of Debbie, Matt and...

Jul 21, 2009

Diane Lynn Lorbiecki, 58, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 surrounded by her loving family at her home.

Diane was born February 4, 1951 in Wausau to Harold and Mildred (Reinke) Thiel. She grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School. Diane was united in marriage to Larry Lee Lorbiecki on July 26,...

Jul 14, 2009

Jim celebrated his entry into eternal life on July 14th, 2009, after a brief hospitalization. He went home peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife and children. Jim was born on March 31, 1927, in Racine. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Racine. On October 14, 1950, Jim married Carol Mae Lubner. Jim was an active...