Obituaries

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

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 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 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

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...

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...

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...

Nov 27, 2021

Jesse Alan Welch, 41, was born March 16, 1980 in Tomahawk, WI to Henry and (the late) Barbara (nee Bohman) Welch.

Jesse grew up with his older sister Melissa and his younger sister Tanya participating in 4H, fixing cars with their dad, and attending the annual EAA conventions.  Jesse attended UW Oshkosh where he would eventually meet...

Nov 27, 2021

Joyce E. Lunkos, 82, of Mosinee, WI went to her heavenly home with family by her side on November 27, 2021 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston. Joyce was born on January 2, 1939 in Wausau, WI to Harold and Mildred (Reinke) Thiel. She attended Trinity Lutheran School and Wausau East High School. She was united in marriage to...

Nov 27, 2021

Lois Knapp (Rasmussen), 92, of Wausau, left this world and was welcomed into her eternal home on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

She was born August 5, 1929 in Wausau to the late Otto and Frieda (Gottschalk) Rasmussen and graduated from Wausau High School.

On September 16, 1950 Lois was united in marriage to her high...

Nov 26, 2021

Edward Paul Marcott passed away on November 26, 2021, at Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in Farmington, WI.

Edward was born on November 4, 1946, to Donald and Pauline Marcott. Ed’s mother taught him how to play sports, how to identify rocks, and helped Ed grow. Ed and his sister Kathy were very close. They played football, baseball, jacks,...

Nov 26, 2021

Rita Margaret (Wegener) Heil, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26th, surrounded by her family.  Rita Wegener was born on June 5th, 1923, in Wauconda, Illinois, to her parents Henry and Rose Wegener.  She was the second oldest of 7 children.

She met Walter Heil while he worked on her parent’s dairy farm of Registered Holsteins...