Obituaries

Sep 12, 2009

Mae Coerper, 94, of Wausau , died Saturday September 12, 2009 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Mae was born December 10, 1914 in Wausau to the late Carl and Martha (Krueger) Prahl. She married Rueben Coerper on June 21, 1947 in Wausau . Rueben preceded her in death on...

Sep 12, 2009

Francis Karl, 64, Schofield, died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. Francis Raymond Karl was born February 28, 1945 to the late Wenzel and Florence (Carolfi) Karl Sr. Francis retired from L+S Electric in February. In his free time, he enjoyed refinishing cabinets and woodworking. Francis is survived by his daughter, Karen (Jeff) Wilke of Weston;...

Sep 11, 2009

Melva Pregont, 95, of Wausau , died Friday September 11, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital . Melva was born May 2, 1914 in Wausau to the late Fred and Flora (Komes) Kroll. She married Kermit Pregont on September 3, 1955 . Kermit preceded her in death on July 30, 2008 . Melva worked as a supervisor for Employers Mutual Insurance...

Sep 9, 2009

Elaine Trester, 79, of Wausau , died Wednesday September 9, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital , Memphis , Tenn. Elaine was born December 11, 1929 in Aniwa to the late Edward and Esther (Oestrich) Chrudimsky. She married Alvin Trester on February 7, 1948 in Beach, ND. Alvin preceded her in death on July 13, 2004 . Elaine was...

Sep 8, 2009

Robert E. Schultz, 89, of Wausau, died Tuesday September 8, 2009 at home under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services with his family by his side. Robert was born in the year 1919, in Athens, to the late Ludwig and Mathilda (Schneider) Schultz. He married Carolyn Bartelt on September 11, 1943 in town of Hamburg. Robert was a farmer, he...

Sep 8, 2009

Adeline Gehrke, 88, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009 surrounded by her loving family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Adeline Francis Imhoff was born April 25, 1921 to the late John and Mary (Handrick) Imhoff in the Town of Cassel. Adeline met the love her life, Edward, at the Sunrise Dance Hall. The couple was married May 28, 1949 at Holy...

Sep 6, 2009

Bernice Elsie Ritchie, 85, Wausau, died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Mt. View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Bernice Ventzke was born October 14, 1923 to the late Emil and Elsie (Haese) Ventzke in the Town of Weston. Bernice was united in marriage to August W. Ritchie on October 19, 1946 in Wausau. The happy couple welcomed two children, Dale...

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

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...

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...

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 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 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...