Obituaries

Apr 8, 2022

Deep in the world tonight, our hearts beat safe and sound. I'll hold you so close, just let yourself go down.

Thomas Neal Driscoll entered the Great Unknown on April 8, 2022, in Schofield, WI.  He cannot be defined by his untimely death and only just barely by the story of his life.

Thomas was...

Apr 8, 2022

Lorraine V. Rusch, 96, peacefully went to her eternal home on Friday, April 8th, 2022, at Aspirus Hospice House, with family by her side.  Lorraine was born in Wausau on October 31,1925, to Arnold and Herta (Plisch) Voigt, of Hamburg, WI.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1944 and worked at the Rationing Board until the end of...

Apr 6, 2022

David “Wes” Hudson III, age 39, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home of natural causes.

He was born on May 28, 1982, in Shreveport, Louisiana, son of David Hudson II and the late Christine Havey.

David was raised in Green Bay and attended the Wisconsin School for the Deaf. ...

Apr 3, 2022

Harriet Joann Iwen, 88, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and the dedicated caregivers of Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau.

She was born on November 8, 1933, in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of the late Frank and Ada (Krikke) Vander Wall.  On September...

Apr 3, 2022

Mark David Grohman transferred peacefully home to Jesus on April 3, 2022, at age 63. Mark was born to the late LaVerne and Ruth Grohman on January 26th, 1959, in Wausau, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel. He is survived by his sister, Mary (Gary) Lembke, Wichita, KS, his brother, Joel (Mary) Grohman,...

Mar 29, 2022

Martin J. Lutzke , age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 29, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Martin was born on February 15, 1938, to Rudolph and Blanche (Borish) Lutzke in Freedom, MN. He married the love of his life, Jeanette Pesko, on September 5th, 1959. They raised three children together. His favorite hobbies included hunting,...

Mar 28, 2022

Sharon E. Bailey, age 78, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at her home.

She was born on June 19, 1943, in Kenmare, ND, the daughter of the late Leo and Signa (Randberg) Dudley.  On December 31, 1964, she married Owen Bailey in Sistton, SD.  He preceded her in death.

Sharon worked...

Mar 26, 2022

Arlene J. Dommisse, age 78, of Wausau, passed away, March 26, 2022, under the care of Heartland Hospice, Stevens Point.

Arlene was born in Sheboygan on August 8, 1943, to Bernard and Maude (Otte) Senkbeil. She graduated from South High School in Sheboygan. Arlene worked in customer service for various companies including: Vollrath Company, Borg Textiles, 7up...

Mar 24, 2022

Steven Alexander Turner, passed away unexpectedly of Long QT Syndrome on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Steven was born in Wausau on July 18, 1994, son of Lisa (Ziemba) Turner and the late Ronald Turner.  He worked as a quality assurance engineer at Deluxe Corporation in Wausau. Steven enjoyed computer and tabletop gaming with friends as well as...

Mar 23, 2022

Mary Ann (Mikulencak) Buch went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2022. She was born in Goodrich, Wisconsin, on April 4, 1922. With courage, strength and purpose, Mary was blessed to enjoy a full life just shy of 100 years.

Mary was the daughter of Thomas and Marie Mikulencak, immigrants from Czechoslovakia....

Mar 22, 2022

 Myron Henry Denzine, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, under the wonderful care at Hospice House in Wausau, WI.

 Myron was born on January 9, 1929, to Leo and Minnie (Hoff) Denzine. He was a hardworker throughout his life, starting on the family farm at a young age, then moving on to work at a local...

Mar 21, 2022

Richard “Dick” Teal, age 94, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Richard was born on February 5, 1928, in St. Paul, MN to Eldron and Esther Teal. He is the oldest of 10 siblings. He lived in Tomahawk in his earlier years before moving to Wausau in 1946, where he met and married Elaine...

Mar 21, 2022

Geraldine Klapperich, age 88, of Wausau died Monday, March 21, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau.

Gerry was born in Wausau on July 21, 1933, the only child of the late Carl and Esther (Sillars) Eggebrecht. She married Gene Klapperich on May 14, 1955, at St. Stephen Church in Wausau. Upon...

Mar 17, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” B. Soukup, 55 years young, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday March 17, 2022. Jeff was born on May 12, 1966, to Wayne Soukup and Beverly Goetsch (Wiederhoeft). On August 30, 2001, Jeff married the love of his life, Jacqueline Mirek. He enjoyed working as a truck driver; when he was not driving, you would...

Mar 13, 2022

Suzanne “Sue” Young, 71 years young, passed on March 13, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sue was born on December 21, 1950, to the late Glenn and Elaine (Buttke) Oelke. After completing high school, she pursued work in the medical community by becoming a CNA at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau to then working...

Mar 3, 2022

Joan E. Lewitzke, age 87, of Wausau died on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Joan was born on June 21, 1934 in Wausau to the late Reuben and Alvina (Krueger) Schneck.  She was united in marriage to Dale Lewitzke on May 3, 1952 in Wausau.  He preceded her in death on March 29, 2007.  Joan was employed...

Mar 2, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Schultz, 72, of Wausau, met her husband Karl in Heaven on March 2, 2022.

Kathy was born December 29, 1949, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Leonard and Marjorie (Kazmier) Kramer. She double majored and graduated from UW LaCrosse with degrees in Biology and Physical Education. She was the first female heavy equipment operator at...

Feb 24, 2022

Sharon A. Koppa (Dittenbrender) age 79, of Wausau died on Thursday, February 24, 2022, in the comfort of Aspirus Hospice House.

Sharon was born in Wausau on May 12, 1942, the only child to the late Edward and Eva (Borchardt) Dittenbrender. She married James Koppa on November 11, 1961, and together they had two beautiful daughters, Lori...

Feb 23, 2022

Eugene Laffin, 90, entered into rest on February 23, 2022, with his wife by his side.

Eugene was born, along with his twin sister Gloria, on March 30, 1931, to Henry and Corinne (Smith) Laffin in the town of Hewitt. He married the love of his life, Edna Kroening on October 6, 1951. They just celebrated 70...

Feb 21, 2022

Mary Therese (Kettner) Cannistra, 71, of Boulder Junction, WI, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2022.  She was born to parents Charles and Mary (Page) Kettner, on October 21, 1950 in Appleton, WI.  Mary was the fifth of eight children.  Growing up she was quite the tomboy and enjoyed biking, playing baseball, dodgeball, and other sports with her siblings...