Obituaries

Oct 10, 2021

Dale J. Nabozny, 50, of Wausau passed away October 10, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Dale was born on January 28, 1971 in Ashland, WI.  He graduated with the class of 1989 from Wausau West High School and attended NCT where he received his Associate"s Degree in Information Technology (IT).

On June 15, 1996, he...

Oct 7, 2021

Jerome Lillie, 90, passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home on October 7, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of the Wausau area.

He is survived by his children: Keith Lillie, Kim (Lillie) McAdams (Joe), Kay (Lillie) McMahon (Tim), Kevin Lillie (Diane), and Kathy Lillie. In addition, he was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren...

Oct 7, 2021

Schron R. Schael passed away peacefully on Thursday October 7, 2021 at age 79, surrounded by her loving family.

Schron was born on December 26th, 1941 to Victor and Dorothy Maltbey in Wausau, Wisconsin. She grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin, and graduated from Wausau East High School in 1960.

Schron married Marvin Schael on November...

Oct 3, 2021

Dad’s Eternal Passing

James Marcus Peters was born on May 26, 1928, to the late Andrew and Elseda (Feiereisen) Peters. He was 93 when he joined his beloved wife, Florence, in Heaven on October 3, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Our father, who’s life on earth ended as it began when as a teenager he...

Sep 29, 2021

Marcia K. Schaupp, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 following an extended illness.

Marcia was born on November 26, 1952 in Clintonville, Wisconsin to the late Marshall and Mae (Halverson) Taylor. With her younger brother Mitch, she split her childhood between West Allis and Wausau. After graduating high school, she attended St. Olaf College,...

Sep 27, 2021

Janet Claire (Lenz) Dieck, 66, of Weston passed away on September 27, 2021.

Born December 9, 1954 to Walter “Jake” Sell Lenz and Rosalie Jean (Kickbusch) in Wausau, Wisconsin, Janet graduated from Wausau East High School and the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Janet worked as a waitress at Billy Moy’s and then as...

Sep 25, 2021

*** LIVESTREAM LINK ***  Mountain of the Lord https://fb.me/e/KQPZ3Ewz Kurt Scot Kirchner, 63, of Rib Mountain passed away on Saturday September 25, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Kurt was born on November 14th 1957 to Elmer and Ellen (Boise) Kirchner in Kingston, New York.  One of nine children, he grew up in New York...

Sep 22, 2021

Diane Marie Holzschuh, 83, formerly of Rhinelander, went to her Heavenly Home on September 22, 2021, to join her husband Jim, who passed away November 11, 2009. Diane was born March 29, 1938, in Rhinelander, WI to the late William and Verna (Mount) Didelot.

She attended St. Mary's School and Senior High School, Rhinelander and attended and...

Sep 20, 2021

77, Marathon, died Monday, September 20, 2021 peacefully at home. He was born December 21, 1943 in Wausau, son of Julius and Dehla (Bahr) Goetsch. On November 2, 1963 he married Sharon Dahlke at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Marathon. Merlin grew up on the family farm before becoming a full time carpenter for many years, while also growing ginseng...

Sep 19, 2021

Ann Jeanne Kearns, 82, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on December 5, 1938 in Brookfield, Illinois, to the late Joseph and Anna (Hulka) Svatos. On August 4, 1956, Ann married Don Kearns in Berwyn, IL. In 1969 Ann and Don made the decision to move to...

Sep 8, 2021

Pamela A Zahn, age 57, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Hospice House after a 3 year battle with brain cancer

Pam was born in the City of Berlin on August 16, 1964 to David and Patricia (O’Kon) Spangler.  She graduated from DC Everest High School in 1982 and went on to get her...

Sep 6, 2021

Dale Schoepke lived life to the fullest, always enjoying talking to people and telling or hearing the latest joke or funny story.  Dale passed from this life to the next in heaven on September 6, 2021, where Delores has been awaiting their reunion.

Dale Eugene Schoepke was born on March 14, 1932 to Werner and Leonora (Parduhn) Schoepke and grew...

Sep 6, 2021

William G. Miller, 78, of Rib Mountain, passed away Sept 5, 2021, at home.

Bill was born July 14, 1943, in Beaver Dam to George and Ruth (Linde) Miller and grew up in the small, nearby community of Astico.  He graduated from Columbus High School in 1961 and studied at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he graduated with majors...

Sep 5, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dennis K. Griffin on September 5, 2021, at the age of 70. After a tireless fight with idiopathic liver disease, Dennis passed peacefully at home with his wife Peggy by his side.

Dennis was born on July 3, 1951, to Chester and Darlene (Kinter) Griffin and...

Aug 23, 2021

Roger Dale Liss, 73, of Hatley, peacefully passed away August 23, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Roger was born in Wausau on March 29, 1948 to parents Chester and Barbara Liss. He graduated from Everest High School and enlisted in the United States Army. After serving his country, he began his trucking career in 1973. He loved...

Aug 21, 2021

Jean Marie (Mathie) Weaver , age “29” at heart, passed away on August 21, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on November 2, 1966, to John “Jack” and Pat Mathie in Wausau, Wisconsin, and graduated from Wausau East High School in 1985. After high school, Jean attended NTC, where...

Aug 21, 2021

Terry J. Winter, 71, passed onto eternal life on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

He was born December 7, 1949 to Chester and Doris (Luedke) Winter. On 7/7/07 he married Karen Schmidt. Terry worked for Marathon Mail Services and enjoyed driving his truck across country.

Terry enjoyed sports, building and renovating projects, and a good Hallmark...

Aug 20, 2021

Gary G. Martens, 80 of Gile, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on October 29, 1940, son of the late Walter and Adeline (Klima) Martens.  Gary honorably served his country in the US Army.  On April 5, 1975, he married Dorothy Cardini in Montreal, Wisconsin.  She survives.

Aug 19, 2021

Viola Pearl Solberg, 98, formerly of the Town of Easton, passed away peacefully August 19, 2021, at Peabody Manor care facility in Appleton, WI.

Viola was born August 30, 1922, on the family farm in the Town of Easton to Hans and Eliza (Thorpe) Nelson, and was a graduate of Wausau East High School, Lutheran Bible Institute,...

Aug 18, 2021

Arlene (Merz) Hofmann, 76, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2021 at the Wausau Manor.

She was born June 9, 1945 to Gordon and Marguerite (Viets) Merz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and proudly graduated from Rufus King High School in 1963.

Arlene attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and received her degree in speech therapy....