Obituaries

May 23, 2022

Mabel Loretta Zahrt was born July 11, 1932 in Wausau, WI. Mabel passed away very peacefully in her sleep in her home in Kimberling City, Missouri on May 23, 2022.

Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Zahrt, in May 1985. Mabel missed her beloved Lenny every day for the rest of her life. Also,...

May 23, 2022

James “Jim” Allen Lippert, 65, of Wausau passed away peacefully, Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born on August 27, 1956, to the late, Fred and Joyce (Langhoff) Lippert.

James is survived by his loving Daughter Michelle Lippert of Mishicot; siblings: Dale (Shelia) Lippert of Texas; Aaron (Julie) Lippert of Sheboygan and Laurie (Jeff) Osterman of Milwaukee,...

May 19, 2022

Laurie Lynn (Allman) Prochnow, age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Laurie was born December 7, 1954, raised and resided in Wausau, WI.

Laurie is survived by her children: David Prochnow and Betty Prochnow; grandchildren: Tyler and Jason Tabaka; siblings: Steve Allman, Harley Allman, Linda (Donald) Rein and Loretta (James) Nolan;...

May 16, 2022

Richard (Dick) Duane Lind of Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022. He was born on November 15, 1960 in Berlin, WI, the son of Janet (Piette) Rogers and Duane Lind. Richard married his high-school sweetheart, Beth Beutler, on July 23, 1983 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Richford, WI.

Dick graduated from Winona State University in 1983 where...

May 16, 2022

William “Bill” P. Rich, Jr., age of 77, passed on Monday May 16, 2022, in Merrill, WI.

Bill was born on July 9, 1944, to William Rich, Sr. and Ella Hill in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Wausau East High School and enlisted in the Air Force until 1963. He married on April 13, 1969, to Janet...

May 13, 2022

Donald E. Palesh, age 94, of the town of Hewitt, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at his home.

He was born on January 1, 1928, in Chicago, the son of the late Joseph and Ella (Laffin) Palesh.  On June 14, 1947, he married Rozella “Rosie” Kalinke at Zion Lutheran Church in the town of Easton. ...

May 11, 2022

Clara K. Borchardt, 86, of Wausau, passed away on May 11, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on May 14, 1935, in St. Louis, MO to Rev. Walter and Louise (Lohrman) Dierking. She attended primary and secondary schools in her hometown of DeSoto, MO.

She graduated in nursing from Lutheran Medical Center in...

May 10, 2022

Jack passed away peacefully at home in Wausau surrounded by family at the age of 85.

He married Lorna Johnston on May 17, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI.  They had 5 children; Scott, Dawn (Andy) Soucek, Todd Pacey, Eric (Stephanie) Pacey, Jason Pacey and 7 grandchildren; Ben, Erin, Kristin, Landon, Ava, Brett and Connor.  Jack was preceded in...

May 10, 2022

Gary J. Morehead

Gary was raised in Detroit, Michigan, one of six brothers. He then moved to Colorado where he enjoyed hiking and camping in the mountains near his home in Estes Park, along with various other locations in Colorado over the years. He began his lifelong employment in the Cable TV industry working across the US...

May 9, 2022

Timothy J. Roeder, 61, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Timothy was born on September 10, 1960, the son of Elroy and June (Dahlke) Roeder. He graduated from DC Everest in 1979. Upon graduation he went to work for Gordon Aluminum in Schofield as a welder...

May 7, 2022

Daniel “Rosco” K. Raatz, 68, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his residence.

Daniel was born on November 11, 1953, the son of Lawrence and Marion (Schmitt) Raatz. He graduated from Wausau East in 1971. Daniel was united in marriage to Patricia Peroutka in 1973 at St. Annes Catholic Church in Wausau. Daniel...

May 3, 2022

Clifford Froehlich, 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Stevens Point, WI.

Clifford was born on February 12, 1931, to Hugo and Bertha (Radtke) Froehlich in Wausau. He worked as a laborer for Wausau Homes, but he enjoyed working as a janitor at Our Savior’s Church in Wausau for many years. His favorite enjoyment was...

May 2, 2022

Bertha “Bert” Beck, 92, of Ringle, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on October 19, 1929, in Ringle, daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Steinbach) Kurth.  On September 20, 1952, she married Lawrence Beck in Wausau.  He preceded her in death on November 29, 1998.

Bert...

May 1, 2022

Charles “Charlie” A. Zahn, age 92, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on May 1, 2022.  Charlie was born to Harry and Elsie (Krueger) Zahn on February 12, 1930.  He married Joanne Kopplin on June 9, 1956.

Charlie and Joanne took over the family farm and stayed there until 1992, when they moved to Wausau.  Charlie...

Apr 24, 2022

Mildred E. Strassman, age 93, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Acorn Hill Assisted Living Center in Mosinee, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born on January 16, 1929, in Schofield, daughter of the late August and Bertha (Schmidt) Zimmerman.  On June 21, 1952, she married Anthony “Anton” Strassman...

Apr 22, 2022

Daniel L. Stieber, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at his residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

Krownenwetter – Daniel Lee Stieber, 64, passed away on April 21, 2022 after a courageous 16 month fight with Pancreatic Cancer at his home under the care of Aspirus Hospice. He was born on April 9, 1958, in Colby WI, the son...

Apr 22, 2022

Harold L. Helvey went to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on April 22, 2022. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Harold was born on December 10, 1937, in the Town of Hill in Price County, to the late Earl and Ruby (Meye) Helvey. Harold married Wanda Dietrich on July 5,...

Apr 16, 2022

Suzanne “Suzy” Lynn Schulz, age 57, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the UW Madison Hospital.

She was born on August 7, 1964, daughter of Sally (Seefeld) Graap and the late Harvey Graap.  On April 8, 1996, she married Lon Schulz in Merrill.  He survives.

Suzy loved animals and flowers –...

Apr 12, 2022

Frank A. Venske, 87, of Wausau, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on April 12th, 2022, with his family by his side.

Frank was born to the late Henry and Meta “Ninnemann” Venske on September 20, 1934, in Wausau, WI. After graduating from high school, he joined the military and served his country for 32 years. He...

Apr 10, 2022

KiAnn R. Fleenor, age 57, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, peacefully at her residence.

KiAnn was born on March 8, 1965, the daughter of John and Darlene (Babcock) Bentz. She graduated from Sheboygan, South High School. Her greatest pleasure was her three children and her 10 grandchildren.

She enjoyed bingo, flowers, gardening, and...