Obituaries

Kenneth Sitko

Kenneth Sitko

Jan 31, 2022

Kenneth E. Sitko, 68, Town of Texas, left his earthly life after a brief illness on January 31, 2022.

Kenneth was born November 26, 1953, in Wausau to Edward P. and Marcella (nee Kroening) Sitko. After graduating high school, Ken worked for Weyerhauser, now Domtar, for 42 years; retiring in 2016. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling....

Lucille Schulz

Lucille Schulz

Jan 27, 2022

The Home going  for Lucille Marie Schulz, 91, Wausau, was January 26, 2022.

Lucy was born March 26, 1930, to Leo and Esther (Pyan) Radtke.

Lucy married Paul L Schulz on July 26, 1951; they were married for 62 years until his death in 2014.

They had four children: Paul (Malia), granddaughter Novice...

Sharon Dehnel

Sharon Dehnel

Jan 26, 2022

Sharon Mae Dehnel, age 74, of Wausau died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sharon was born on May 31, 1947, in Wausau to the late Alvin and Agnes (Artus) Rusch. She was united in marriage to Leroy John Dehnel on August 14, 1971 in the town of Stettin. She grew up helping her Mom...

Robert Oleson

Robert Oleson

Jan 22, 2022

Robert “Bert” Oleson, 70, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI surrounded by his wife and family.

Bert was born December 5th, 1951 in Sturgeon Bay, WI to Emery and Arline Oleson and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School before receiving his bachelor's degree with honors from the University of...

Ashley Krezine

Ashley Krezine

Jan 22, 2022

Ashley Marie Krezine, age 33, of Wausau, was killed tragically in an accident on January 22, 2022.

Ashley was born in Wausau on March 11, 1988, to Jeffrey Krezine and Laurie Plum. She graduated from Wausau East High School in 2006. Ashley had a love for music, kayaking, camping, fishing, and tubing on the...

Lynn Russell

Lynn Russell

Jan 21, 2022

Lynn Marie Russell (Pregont), age 71, of Wausau, died at home of natural causes on Friday, January 21, 2022

Lynn is survived by her daughter Rachel (Terry) Dehnel; grandson Allen (Sarah) Dehnel and their daughter Luna Ray Lynn Dehnel; granddaughter Lindsey (Aleks Hein) Dehnel; siblings Jimmy (James) Pregont Jr., Liz (Duane) Wolfe, Susan Pregont, Michael Pregont, and...

DuWayne Balk

DuWayne Balk

Jan 18, 2022

DuWayne Balk, 74, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in his home.

He was born July 13, 1947, in Oshkosh. He is the son of the late Albert and Marie (Hazen) Balk. He married Alyce Whippler on October 5, 1966 and is survived by her.

He served as medic in the Army and...

Joyce Roberts

Joyce Roberts

Jan 17, 2022

Joyce Ann Roberts passed away peacefully in the early hours on Monday, January 17th, 2022 in Wausau Wisconsin. Joyce was born March 31st, 1935 to Richard and Claudina Krueger in Wausau. They lived just around the corner from Grandma Thomas. Most of the neighborhood was made up of my mother’s relatives. On April 7th, 1954 Joyce was united in...

Clark Schalow

Clark Schalow

Jan 14, 2022

Clark S. Schalow, age 56, of Wausau died on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison after a battle with Covid

Clark was born on December 29, 1965 in Wausau to Robert and Verna (Wendt) Schalow.  He graduated from Wausau West High School.  He owned and operated Schalow’s Stump Cutters and also worked at Greenheck, where his...

Sharon Wimmer

Sharon Wimmer

Jan 13, 2022

Sharon M. Wimmer, age 60, of Brokaw passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sharon was born on December 6, 1961 in Wausau to Frank and Beverly (Knapp) Shebelski.  She was united in marriage to Patrick Wimmer in February 2007.  Sharon loved the outdoors, especially fishing,  camping and being around the campfire. She...

LaVerne Hettinga

LaVerne Hettinga

Jan 13, 2022

LaVerne A. Hettinga, age 94, of Wausau died on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House.

LaVerne was born on February 19, 1927, in Wausau to the late William and Alma (Borchardt) Yolitz.  She was united in marriage to Andrew Hettinga on September 30, 1950, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church.  LaVerne was the glue that held...

Terry Harvey

Terry Harvey

Jan 12, 2022

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Terry Lynn (Dreyer) Harvey peacefully entered into eternal life.

Terry was born on January 9th,1952 in Kenosha, Wi. to Norman and Doris (Warner) Dreyer. Just out of High school she married Kenneth R. Gunderson, they were married for 17yrs. and together had two children, Jeremy and Jenny.  Terry was a hard worker that dedicated...

Fern Zastrow

Fern Zastrow

Jan 12, 2022

Fern L. Zastrow, age 93, of Merrill entered into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Woodland Court in Merrill.

Fern was born on February 16, 1928 in the Town of Berlin to the late Martin and Viola (Wilde) Grueneberg. She married Leo Zastrow on June 16, 1945 t Grace Ev. Lutheran...

Edward "Ed" Szitta

Edward "Ed" Szitta

Jan 10, 2022

Edward “Ed” W. Szitta, age 68, of Marathon, was welcomed into eternal life free from pain on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on February 28, 1953, in Antigo, son of the late Ernest and Caroline (Wildman) Szitta. On May 19, 1979, he married Joanne Knaak in Birnamwood.  She survives.

Ed worked as a tool...

Patricia Wolfgram

Patricia Wolfgram

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...

Florence Buth

Florence Buth

Jan 8, 2022

Florence M. Buth, 97, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.

She was born October 3, 1924 in the Town of Easton, Wisconsin to Gustave and Ernestine (Zahrt) Wenzel and was confirmed on June 5, 1938 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Town of Easton. Florence attended school at St....

Donald Howard

Donald Howard

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...

David Pickering

David Pickering

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...

Herbert Meyer

Herbert Meyer

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,...

Lorraine Braunel

Lorraine Braunel

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...