Obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

Patricia Rosemary (Barry) Wolfgram, 80, of Wausau, beloved wife of Wayne, passed away on January 8, 2022, at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau with her daughter Dana, her son-in-law Matt, and her good friend Kappy by her side. She was born February 10, 1941, to Garrett and Ethel (Kelley) Barry in Crookston, Minnesota. She graduated from Fort Atkinson High...

Jan 6, 2022

Donald E. Howard, age 92, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 with his family by his side.  He will be deeply missed.

Donald was born on August 28, 1929 in the Town of Maine to the late Harry and Lillian (Lemke) Howard.  He graduated from Wausau East High School in 1947 and went on...

Jan 4, 2022

David C. Pickering, 86, of Kronenwetter, died January 4th, 2022, at Wellington Place in Rib Mountain under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born August 6, 1935, in Janesville, WI to the late Ralph and Nellie (Badger) Pickering.

On May 28, 1960, Dave married Joyce Etienne at Holy Martyrs of...

Jan 1, 2022

Herbert F. Meyer, age 93, of Marathon, passed away on January 1, 2022, at Care Partners, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born in Sparta on August 7, 1928, son of the late William and Martha (Haydam) Meyer.  On May 30, 1959, he married Beverly Bonkoski at St. Mary’s Parish,...

Jan 1, 2022

Lorraine M. Braunel, age 89, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born in the town of...

Dec 30, 2021

Karen A. Zunker, age 78 of Weston died on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Karen was born on January 2, 1943 in the Town of Rib Falls to the late Albert and Isabelle (Burk) Laumer.  After she graduated from High School, she started her 24 year career at the Wausau...

Dec 25, 2021

Virginia Ann Blair, 92, of Weston, Wisconsin, died December 25, 2021. On Christmas day, she took her last breath on Earth and took her first breath in eternity. She celebrated Christmas with Christ!

She will be remembered for her life of Godliness, love for family, and her faith in Christ as her personal Lord and Savior, who...

Dec 22, 2021

Sheila Mary Knoeck, 75, passed away surrounded by her family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Sheila was born on August 17, 1946 to Walter and Irene (O’Neil) Ladwig Sr. in Wausau, WI. She graduated from Wausau Newman High School in 1964. She worked at Runkel Abstract and Title Co. After her mother passed...

Dec 21, 2021

Janice R. Osswald, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 28, 1953, in Wausau, to the daughter of late Harold and Phyllis (Harris) Kalinke. Janice loved her family and friends. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Osswald on April 20, 1974, in Wausau, WI. Together they...

Dec 21, 2021

On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Virginia Doris (Nienow) Ermeling, age 84, was chosen to enter into the Lord's Kingdom where she has been welcomed into His loving arms.

Virginia was born on September 12, 1937 in the town of Easton, the daughter of John and Erlynda (Krueger) Nienow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dec 20, 2021

Ronald W. Woelfle, 81, of Wausau passed away peacefully at Applegate Terrace on December 20, 2021.

Ron was born August 20, 1940 in Hamburg, WI to parents William (Bill) and Evelyn (Oelke) Woelfle. He attended Wausau Senior High School graduating in 1958. He served in the Army including an assignment in Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis...

Dec 18, 2021

Harriet Wanner, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Wausau Manor.

Harriet was born in the town of Hamburg, on September 10, 1933, to Harry and Alvina Henrichs. She attended grade school in LaFollelt in Hamburg and Marathon High School.

She was united in marriage to Roger Wanner in Rib Falls. Harriet was...

Dec 18, 2021

Edwin Dowis, 72, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday, December 18th, 2021.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Edwin was born to Kendal and Ema Jon Dowis on December 28th, 1948.  They lived in many places as his father was an Air Force pilot.  He spent his teenage years in...

Dec 14, 2021

Darrell W. Goetsch, age 68 passed away December 14, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center.

Darrell was married to the love of his life, Mary, for 43 years. He had two daughters, Jodi (Bradley) Teige, Nicole (David) Reichelt Jr. and three grandchildren, Jack, Charlotte, and Evelyn Teige, all of whom adored him. Darrell is also survived by his...

Dec 11, 2021

Virginia “Ginny” L. McNeil, age 75, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded with love.

She was born on May 18,1946, in Antigo, daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Fischbach) O’Brien. She grew up in the Bryant area where she was referred to as the “Bryant Blaze” due to...

Dec 6, 2021

Delores A. Rusch, 93, of Wausau, passed away under the care of Aspirus Hospice House on Monday, December 6th, 2021, six days before her 94th birthday.

Delores was born at Memorial Hospital in Wausau on December 12, 1927, to Elmer and Alma (Peterson) Goetsch.  On July 20, 1946, she married Lester Rusch at Zion Lutheran Church, in...

Dec 3, 2021

Sharon Anklam, 73, of Wausau, left us far too soon on December 3, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.

Sharon was born March 31, 1948, to parents Edward and Shirley Dymora. Sharon loved her family, especially spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed camping and had a special group of camping friends she looked forward to spending her...

Dec 2, 2021

Brian D. Olshanski, age 69, of Wausau passed away December 2, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on August 26, 1952.  On October 25, 2001 he married Carol Radke.  Brian enjoyed working for the Salvation Army. He loved his Harley and collecting Harley memorabilia, doing yard work, flowers and horses.  Most of all he loved...

Dec 2, 2021

David Radke, 51, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

David was born on May 24, 1970 in Wausau to Leroy and Arlene (Graveen) Radke. He loved to watch wrestling, he would always take over the TV to make sure he got to watch it. He enjoyed cheering for the Badgers and...

Nov 28, 2021

Albert E. Zastrow, age 72, of Wausau died on Sunday, November 28, 2021, with his family by his side after a short battle with lung cancer.

Albert was born on December 24, 1948, in Wausau to the late Bernard and Magelian (Walters) Zastrow.  He attended Wausau East High School and then went on to work at various places...