Obituaries

Apr 25, 2009

Evangeline Neva Hanke, 87, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 after a 7 year battle with Alzheimer’s at North Central Health Care, Wausau. Evangeline Hickman was born to the late John and Clara (Beem) Hickman on October 31, 1921 in the Town of Rib Mountain. She married Walter F. Hanke on June, 6, 1942 in Wausau, WI. Walter preceded Evangeline in...

Apr 23, 2009

Harold H. Neitzke, 93, of Wausau, died Wednesday, April 23, 2009, at the Hospice House, Wausau. Mr. Neitzke was born August 19, 1915, in Wausau, WI, the son of the late Edward J. and Ellen Marie (Denfield) Neitzke. He was united in marriage to Mary Louise Loomis on December 7, 1942, in Wausau. He is survived by his loving family,...

Apr 21, 2009

Evelyn “Dolly” Schreiber, 91, of Wausau, died Tuesday April 21, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Dolly was born October 14, 1917 in Reeder, N.D. to the late Joseph and Leona (Dobberpuhl) Pecha. She married Walter A. Schreiber on October 28, 1939 in Mosinee. Walter preceded her in death on April 18, 2003. Dolly worked for Marathon Battery and Crestline. She...

Apr 21, 2009

Marion Schweigel, 77, Weston, died peacefully at home surrounded by her children Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Marion was born December 17, 1931 in Wausau to the late John and Martha (Beilke) Miller. She grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School. She worked for 1st Star Bank for over twenty years, first in customer service and later in...

Apr 20, 2009

James M. Krueger, 77, of Wausau , died Monday April 20, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital .

James was born August 7, 1931 in the town of Berlin to the late Roman and Frieda (Radenz) Krueger. He married Jean Wendt...

Apr 19, 2009

Robert D. Nass died Sunday afternoon while doing what he loved, dancing. He was born to the late Max and Ella (Lambrecht) Nass on August 17, 1932 in the town of Berlin. After serving our country in Korea, Bob came home and married LoRayne Heise on July 2, 1955 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. Bob worked as a...

Apr 18, 2009

Troy Herzog, 33, of Mosinee, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, April 18, 2009. Troy was born October 13, 1975, in Storm Lake, IA, the son of Steve and Jenice Herzog. He was raised in Wausau and graduated from Wausau West High School. Throughout his life he was an active outdoorsman, who enjoyed participating in hunting and fishing activities, and spending...

Apr 12, 2009

Florence Lillian Reinicke, 93, Wausau, died Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Florence was born February 2, 1916 in Crystal Falls, MI to the late Morris and Linda (Dishuw) Butler. After graduating high school, Florence went on to beauty school getting her beautician’s license and later manager’s license. Florence married Earl Reinicke on June...

Apr 12, 2009

Raymond Bentz, 86, of Wausau passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 21, 1923 in Wausau to the late Emil and Anna (Lange) Bentz. Ray was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army. After he returned from service, Ray married Elizabeth Rhodes on April 8, 1949 in Wausau. He worked at...

Apr 9, 2009

Norris B. Tilkens, 88, of Wausau, died April 9, 2009, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Mr. Tilkens was born May 5, 1920, in Green Bay, to Michael and Alvina (Oldenburg) Tilkens. He had 5 brothers, 1 sister, 1 half-brother, and 3 half-sisters. He was the sole survivor of his family. He grew up on a farm, in Green Bay, and lived...

Apr 8, 2009

James Maeward Grauvogl, 19 days, Wausau, died Thursday, April 8, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital NICU, Marshfield. James was born prematurely March 20, 2009 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston to parents, Tia Grauvogl and James E. Jones Jr. He was a tough little guy who at the tender age of one hour took his first helicopter ride from St....

Apr 8, 2009

Dr. Allen Sanders Hoyum, 89, Rib Mountain, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN. He was born in Rib Mountain on January 21, 1920; son of the late Sanders and Alma Hoyum. He was united in marriage to Helen Keith on August 18, 1941 in Whitewater. She preceded him in death in 1998. Allen married...

Apr 6, 2009

Fred Grade, 93, of Wausau , died Monday April 6, 2009 at North Central Health Care. Fred was born July 20, 1915 in the town of Maine to the late Herman and Emma (Weinke) Grade. He married Myrtle Scheffler on July 3, 1940 in the town of Maine . Fred enjoyed playing pool and bowling. Survivors...

Apr 4, 2009

Violet E. Gresens, believing in Jesus Christ as her Savior, entered into her eternal rest on April 4, 2009. She was born on April 20, 1921, in the Town of Maine, to Robert and Lydia (Genrich) Machel. She was baptized and confirmed in St. John Lutheran Church in the Town of Maine. On June 1, 1940, also at St. John,...

Mar 30, 2009

Elmer Wolslegel was a kind, caring man who always helped anyone in need. He was a “man of the land” taking great pride in sharing the flowers and vegetables he grew with friends and neighbors. His specialty was growing pumpkins, corn, strawberries, Gladiolas, and Zinnias. Elmer was also a man of faith, who supported his church and was a former...

Mar 30, 2009

ReeNa Holleran, 19, Wausau, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. She faced her terminal illness (MELAS) with courage and dignity. ReeNa was born June 8th, 1989 in Korea and was adopted at 7 months by Perry and Julie (Treu) Holleran and siblings; Stephanie, Robin, and Shawn. They welcomed their new “perfect little sister” to the family....

Mar 26, 2009

William “Bill” Leonard Wortley, 87, of Wausau, died March 26, 2009, at Hospice House in Wausau. Bill was a proud veteran of the Navy, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He enjoyed the time spent in Texas, with his wife, Harriet, playing golf and enjoying retirement. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Bill is...

Mar 20, 2009

Aaron Lee Jones, 37, Wausau, died Friday, March 20, 2009 at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Aaron was born August 20, 1971 in Wausau to William and Leslie (Stubbe) Jones. He attended Mosinee High School, graduating in 1990. He was most recently employed by Living Color Landscaping as a mechanic. Aaron always stood up for the underdog and will be...

Mar 16, 2009

Loretta E. Hintz, 90, died March 16, 2009, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, at Marywood Convalescence Home. She was born on June 8, 1918, in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of the late Emil and Hedwig (Reimer) Krueger. She married Herman Hintz II, on September 30, 1939, in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death on January...

Mar 12, 2009

Arlene Goetsch, 65, Wausau, died Thursday March 12, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Arlene was born October 4, 1943 in Wausau to Evelyn (Pecha) and the late Walter Schreiber. She grew up in the Wausau area, graduating from Wausau High School. Arlene married the love of her life, William Lee Goetsch, June 9, 1962 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. The...