Obituaries

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...

Jul 13, 2009

Jerald E. Wagner, 71, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, July 13, 2009 after a short battle with brain cancer at the Hospice House, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

Jerry was born December 17, 1937 in the Town of Day to the late Alex and Hattie (Hofensperger) Wagner. He attended school...

Jul 13, 2009

Ralph Martin William Oldenburg, 90, of Wausau, died peacefully with his wife by his side on Monday July 13, 2009, at Mt. View Care Center, Wausau. Mr. Oldenburg was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on October 30, 1918, the son of the late Otto and Helen (Sodke) Oldenburg. On June 14, 1947 he was united in marriage to Mary Edith Kaufman...

Jul 8, 2009

Mrs. Elizabeth Helen Schroeder, 77, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Elizabeth was born August 27, 1931, the daughter of Richard and Sadie (Blarek) Bruski. She was united in marriage on July 7, 1951, to Robert Schroeder. Elizabeth enjoyed and dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her love for them was evident by the apparent joy on...

Jul 7, 2009

Agnes Siewert, 92, of Wausau, died Saturday July 4, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Agnes was born September 29, 1916 in Fond Du Lac to the late William and Clara (Boettcher) Peterson. She married Arthur Siewert in Wausau on July 2, 1938. Arthur preceded her in death on June 15, 1976. Agnes was a longtime member of St. Stephen Lutheran...

Jul 5, 2009

Edwin E. Otto, 73, Wausau, died Sunday, July 05, 2009 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. Edwin spent his life educating the youth of Wisconsin, as a teacher, coach, and later superintendent. Edwin is survived by his wife, Madelyn of Wausau; son, Edwin J. (Jean) Otto of Wausau; daughter, Dana (Steve) Milich of Marshfield; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Zachary Otto; sister,...

Jul 1, 2009

Raymond O. Schewe, 86, of Wausau, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Ray was born August 15, 1922 in Wausau to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Steidinger) Schewe. He served in the United States Army during WWII and was a member of The American Legion. Ray married Jean Kretlow on November 5, 1949 in Wausau. Ray...

Jun 30, 2009

Betsy F. Larson, 89, died June 30, 2009, at Aspirus Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born March 4, 1920 in Oshkosh to the late Turner and Frances “Lula” (Hughes) Farrow. She married Martin A. Larson on July 6, 1945 in Oshkosh. They had resided in Wausau since 1942. She was preceded in death by Martin on December...

Jun 29, 2009

Ethel Princl, 97, of Wausau, died Monday June 29, 2009 at Wausau Manor. Ethel was born June 6, 1912 in Merrill to the late Emil and Ella (Utech) Pagenkopf. She was preceded in death by her first husband George Habeck and her second husband Ralph Princl. Ethel worked as a bookkeeper, secretary and treasurer for Marathon Box before retiring and...

Jun 26, 2009

Edna M. Schultz, 95, passed away peacefully with family around her on June 26, 2009, at Walnut Grove Assisted Living, Wausau. She was born July 31, 1913, the daughter of Frank and Eliese Baumann, in the Town of Wien, Marathon County. She married Arnold Schultz and had two sons, Roger and Charles. Her husband preceded her in death in 1984....

Jun 23, 2009

Robert A. Barnowsky, 57, passed away Tuesday June 23, 2009, at his home, in Schofield. He was born December 6 th 1951, in Antigo, son of the late Leonard and Ruth (Hanke) Barnowsky. He graduated from Antigo High School in 1970, and went on to earn his degree in machine tool from Northcentral Technical College, in Wausau. He worked at...

Jun 20, 2009

Gregory W. Martens was a quiet, unassuming man who had a wonderful appreciation for the outdoors. He was never more comfortable than when he was in the woods hunting deer or small game. But his passion was fishing for Walleye on the Wisconsin River and Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercer. He was also a devoted fan of the Milwaukee Brewers...

Jun 18, 2009

Arlene Hawley, 83, of Wausau, died Thursday June 18, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Arlene was born February 2, 1926 in Park Falls, Wi., to the late Leonard and Karen (Knutson) Stein Sr. She married John “Jack” M. Hawley on October 5, 1946. Jack preceded her in death on June 9, 1994. Arlene worked for Wausau Insurance for many years...

Jun 16, 2009

Ethel Wischmeyer, 82, of Wausau , died Tuesday June 16, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital . Ethel was born August 30, 1926 in Wausau , to the late Paul and Bertha (Pagel) Ninnemann. She married William Wischmeyer on August 16, 1963 in Pine City , Minnesota . Ethel owned and operated the Bon Ton Café in Wausau...