Obituaries

Apr 24, 2023

Barbara P. Schuett, 90, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023.

Barbara was born in Wausau on February 28, 1933, to parents Edmund and Pauline (Arquette) Jalinske. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1951. She took the most pride in singing and performing. She was a local celebrity, singing at her sister's weddings wedding and local clubs...

Apr 18, 2023

Virginia V. Roche passed away peacefully Tuesday April 18, 2023 at home. She was born August 20, 1923 the daughter of Selma (Seehafer) Marschall and Rudolph Marschall.

 

Virginia was married to Thomas Roche and they spent many years in the Chicago, IL and Scottsdale, AZ areas. Upon Thomas’ passing Virginia moved back to Wausau to be near family members....

Apr 18, 2023

Joseph Plautz, 86, beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1936 in Wausau, Wisconsin, to John and Dora Plautz. Joe graduated from Wausau High School in 1954 and from Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Illinois in 1959. He married JoAnn (Frese) Plautz on...

Apr 16, 2023

 

Enid Schuster, 94, of Wausau, beloved wife of the late Martin Schuster, passed away on April 16, 2023.

Enid was born on September 10, 1928 in the Town of Berlin, daughter of the late Edward and Elsie (Kilian) Neitzke. Enid married Martin on November 8, 1947 in Colorado Springs, CO. She and Martin farmed together until 1984. In her...

Apr 14, 2023

Gordon A. Dehnke, 88, passed away April 14, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Gordon was born November 2, 1934, in Wausau WI to Albert and Adela Dehnke. He was a hard worker in both farming and as a truck driver. Gordon married Lois Schave and together they raised four boys and two girls. He enjoyed music and playing the accordion...

Apr 14, 2023

Richard Elmer Andrus, 99, Wausau died April 14, 2023, at Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living on Evergreen in Wausau after a three month stay. 

He was born March 10, 1924, in Tomahawk, WI, son of the late Percy and Myrtle Andrus.  He married Nathalie Beilke on August 26, 1950, in the Town of Maine, Wausau. Nathalie passed away in 2015. 

Richard...

Apr 8, 2023

 

Marlene Joy Giese, 85, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 under the care of Promedica Hospice. 

She was born in Chicago Heights, IL on August 13, 1937 to the late Arthur and Eloise Schroeder.  Marlene had one sister, Myra Richardt and one brother, Arthur E. Schroeder (Deborah).  Marlene was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church.  After Marlene...

Apr 4, 2023

 

Raymond Norman Blaubach, age 96, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.                  

He was born January 12, 1927 on the home farm in Spencer, WI, son of the late Frederick and Rachel (Buhrow) Blaubach. Raymond married Patricia Steidtman of Wausau, WI on November 30, 1957 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wausau....

Apr 1, 2023

Ann Marie Schanandore passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on April 1, 2023 with her family by her side. She was only 51 years old. 

Ann Marie was born September 19, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Joseph Lamote and Margaret Waupoose. She enjoyed the outdoors- especially bike riding and camping. She loved Rock and Roll music, particularly the...

Mar 31, 2023

 

 

Judith Lynn Flashinski, age 81, of Wausau passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Primrose Memory Care.

Judy was born November 3, 1941 in Milwaukee to the late Roger and Joyce Rodee.  She married Art Flashinski on July 11, 1964 in Milwaukee. She obtained her Pharmaceutical degree from UW Madison and went on to work at Wausau...

Mar 29, 2023

 

Marie T. Worthy (Weisling), age 65, of Marathon passed away on March 29, 2023, at Marshfield Hospital surrounded by her family.

Marie was born October 6, 1957, to Leonard and Victoria (Waldbauer) Weisling in Milwaukee, WI.

Marie had a unique outlook on life, and it would lead her to Leo, Indiana. She held many positions over the years, but...

Mar 28, 2023

Michele Hamm Schultz, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on March 28th, 2023, at the age of 58 with her family by her side.

 

She was born to John and Sandra (Barger) Hamm on November 19th, 1964, in Berwyn, Illinois. Michele graduated from J. Sterling Morton West High school in 1981 and received her Associates Degree from Morton College....

Mar 24, 2023

 

Regina Zyduck, age 94, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Willow Haven in Mosinee.

She was born on October 2, 1928 in Wausau to the late John and Mary Przybylski.  She was a hard worker and a very caring person.  She took care of her youngest sibling after the death of their mother.  She was a devout...

Mar 18, 2023

Dr. Yaqub "Jack" Nassif Karkar was born on January 21,1926 in Jerusalem, Palestine to Nassif and Evelyn Karkar. The second of nine children, Jack came from a very prominent business family, and grew up in the Katamon Quarter, which is located below the tomb of King David. From a young age he loved to accompany and help his father at...

Mar 13, 2023

Eunice E. Dalbec, age 93, of Wausau passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Wellington Place, Wausau.  

Eunice was born on August 20, 1929 in Conover, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Florence (Nortwen) Dalbec. She graduated from Wausau High School and went on to work at Winkelmans, Murrays, and Marathon Electric.  She was a member of St....

Mar 13, 2023

Mar 11, 2023

Harvey V. Thurs, 90, entered his eternal life on Saturday, March 11, 2023 holding the hand of his wife, Mavis, of 69 years, and surrounded by family. Harvey treasured his family, his 10 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

  He was born on August 22, 1932  in Hamburg, WI, son of the late Gust and Gertrude (Mueller) Thurs. He attended...

Mar 10, 2023

Carol J. Betts (Huber), age 73, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023.

 

Carol was born on May 20, 1949 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Clarence and Bernadine (Wendlick) Huber. She married Edward Betts and he preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her fiancé Patrick Gibbons on October 23, 2022.

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Mar 8, 2023

Karen Gayle Zarada (Krause), age 80, of Wausau, Wisconsin joined her heavenly father on March 8, 2023. She passed peacefully at home with family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services after a long battle with cancer.

Karen was born in Stanley, Wisconsin on March 16, 1942, the daughter of Alvin and Mae (Endvick) Krause. She was...

Mar 4, 2023

Patricia Poeske, age 89, passed away on March 4, 2023.Patricia was born in Saxon, WI to Charles and Helen Steele. Patricia married Fredrick Poeske on July 18, 1959 in Wausau at St. Stevens Lutheran Church. Patricia was a member of the quilting Group at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. and the Town of Main Homemakers. She sang in the Church...