Obituaries
Benita Flora
Sep 10, 2022
Our Mom, Benita T. Flora, of Wausau, WI passed away at the age of 87 unexpectedly on September 10th, 2022 while attending one of her favorite yearly events, Art in the Park at Marathon Park. Mom was born on November 19th, 1934, in Stevens Point, WI. Her parents were the late Rhode and Mary Sorenson of Stevens Point, WI. ...
Leah Garske
Sep 10, 2022
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Azura Memory Care, Wausau, our angel on earth became an angel in heaven. After 14 years, at age 51, Leah Marie Garske WON her journey with Alzheimer’s and is now in the arms of our Lord. Leah built her life around love and saw the good in everyone and brought joy to everyone...
Joseph Burch
Sep 8, 2022
He was born on April 20, 1983, in Wausau, son of Richard Burch and the late Gayle (Habeck) Burch. He earned his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. After school he began his working career at Ferguson as the warehouse manager. He exceeded expectations and made many friends along the way. After moving on from Ferguson, he most...
Avery Schaetzl
Sep 8, 2022
Avery L. Schaetzl, age 81, died September 8, 2022 at Cedar Ridge ALF, Schofield.
Avery was born on August 28, 1941, in Wausau to the late Edwin and Ann (Lazz) Heldt. She was a high school graduate of Athens High School. Avery enjoyed her cats, flower beds, reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....
Carolyn Neumann
Sep 8, 2022
Carolyn Ruth Neumann, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Our House Assisted Living on September 8, 2022. She was 73 years old.
Carolyn was born May 5, 1949, in Merrill, WI to parents Walter and Ruth (Lambrecht) Neumann. For the past 30 years, Carolyn has lived at Our House Assisted Living. She could usually be found in...
Janice Voigt
Sep 7, 2022
Janice Lorraine Voigt, 76, of Wausau, passed away in her daughter’s arms on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Cypress, Texas after losing her long fought battle with Alzheimer’s.
Jan was born on March 29, 1946 at the Wausau Hospital to Gilbert and Lorna (Voigt) Graveen of Hamburg where she grew up on her father’s dairy farm. She...
Sue Ninnemann
Sep 6, 2022
Sue A. Ninnemann, age 75, died on September 6, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau.
Sue was born on March 16, 1947, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Clarence and Myrtle (Dallman) Marquis. She attended Wausau Area Schools and was a 1966 graduate of Wausau East High School. In her younger years Sue enjoyed...
Pamela Hintz
Sep 5, 2022
Pamela J. Hintz, 75, of Wausau passed away peacefully on September 5, 2022, at Stone Crest with her family at her side.
Pamela was born on October 18, 1946, in Marathon County to Edward and Lorraine (Koenig) Schield. Pamela attended schools in Wausau and the Northcentral Technical College. She married Peter Hintz on October 17, 1966, in...
Virginia Olson
Sep 4, 2022
Virginia May Olson (Winter)
April 14, 1928- Sept 4, 2022
Virginia May Olson, age 94, passed peacefully in her sleep at Sylvan Crossing Wausau on September 4, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Hospice.
Virginia was born on April 14, 1928, in Wausau during a huge...
Richard Skrukrud
Sep 4, 2022
Richard D. Skrukrud, 89, passed peacefully at his home on September 4, 2022, in Wausau.
He was born November 30, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late Odean M. and Florence (Fieldhammer) Skrukrud. On August 18, 1973, Richard married the love of his life, Carol (Zimmermann) Rowe, at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau. ...
Carol Nass
Sep 4, 2022
On the morning of September 4, 2022, Carol Nass passed away after a brief illness at the age of 81 at Aspirus Hospital.
Carol was born on January 10, 1941 in Wausau a daughter of the late Steve and Bernice (Pankonian) Nemke. She was the wife of the late DuWayne Nass who preceded her...
Kayvion Killian
Sep 1, 2022
Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce Street, Wausau. Viewing will take place from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Saturday at the Funeral Home.
LeRoy Dehnel
Aug 31, 2022
LeRoy John Dehnel, age 83, of Wausau died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Rennes Health and Rehab.
LeRoy was born on August 8, 1939, in Wausau to the late George and Hildegard (Beilke) Dehnel. He was united in marriage to Sharon Mae Rusch on August 14, 1971, in the town of Stettin. He grew up helping his...
Sharon Knoeck
Aug 29, 2022
Sharon R. Knoeck, 80, of Wausau, passed away August 29, 2022, at North Central Health Care.
Sharon was born September 11, 1941, in Wausau to parents Raymond and Edna (Ferris) Denfeld. She worked at First Star Bank for many years and was a Promotional Manager for Channel 7 WSAW for 12 years- running numerous promotional events- most...
Barbara Pagel
Aug 29, 2022
Barbara Jean Pagel, age 87, of Wausau passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022.
Barbara was born on September 12, 1934, in Merrill to the late Hugo and Alma (Kleinschmidt) Zemke. She married James L. Pagel on June 23, 1956, in Merrill. Throughout their 66 years of marriage Barbara and James raised their daughter, Roxann, and were...
Russell Mirek
Aug 28, 2022
Russell Elmer Mirek, 84 Wausau passed away Sunday, August 28th, 2022, at Pride TLC, Weston.
Russ was born March 18, 1938, in Wausau, WI to the late Edward and Bernadette (Pregont) Mirek. He met Anita French in Bedford, England while he was serving his country in the USAF. The couple were later married on October 27, 1962,...
Jerry Klinger
Aug 26, 2022
With family surrounding him, Jerry Lee Klinger, went to meet Jesus on Friday, August 26, 2022.
Jerry was born October 3, 1944. During his 77 years, he was a true disciple. He loved the Lord and shared his faith with everyone he met. His faith, family and friends were what were most important to him.
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Judith Richards
Aug 24, 2022
Judith Ann Richards, age 81, passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Judith was born on October 31, 1940, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. She is the daughter of the late Raymond B. and Leona W. (Pinkowsky) Winnie. On April 27, 1963, she married Vincent B. Richards, Jr. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Wausau. After...
Mary Detert
Aug 19, 2022
Mary Ann (Haas) Detert of Our House, 210 W. Campus Drive, City of Wausau, went to her heavenly home on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital.
Mary Ann was born on April 5, 1930, in Merrill, Wisconsin to the late Frank Haas and Helene (Smitt) Haas. She attended grade school at St. Francis School and graduated...
Elizabeth "Beth" Elfe
Aug 18, 2022
On August 18th Beth Elfe passed away unexpectedly while at her Green Bay home. She was 38.
Beth is preceded in death by her Maternal Grand-Parents, Bob and Alice Huntington and her Paternal Grandparents Lee and Hilda Elfe. She is survived by her Brother, Dan Elfe, her Father, Terry Elfe, her Mother, Jean Stahl...
