Obituaries

Nov 22, 2021

“Remember to tell your nearest and dearest how much they mean to you.”  Marilyn Bauman, 84, of Wausau, lived by these words.

Marilyn sadly passed away on November 22, 2021, after an ongoing struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born to Albert and Pearl Bradford on March 9, 1937, in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

As a young lady,...

Nov 19, 2021

Richard "Ric" John Mohelnitzky, age 67, passed away on Nov. 19, 2021. Ric was born August 25, 1954 in Wausau, Wis., to the late George Francis Mohelnitzky and Beatrice Olive Mohelnitzky (Eidsaune).

He attended Newman Catholic High School and graduated in 1972. Immediately after high school, Ric began his lifetime career in the construction industry as an...

Nov 19, 2021

Sophie Marschall, 93, passed away with family by her side on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

Sophie was born in 1928 to Barbara Herbrich and Michael Lehner in Haselbach, Thuringia, Germany. Sophie was the 3rd of 8 children. Sophie grew up amidst the war and she and her family suffered a host of troubles...

Nov 19, 2021

Anita R. Olson, 94, Wausau, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Anita was born on February 11, 1927 in Rosholt, Portage County to the late Hans and Cora (Knutson) Hanson.  She completed her schooling in Rosholt and furthered her education at Miss Brown’s Business College, Milwaukee. ...

Nov 16, 2021

Laura Benz, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.

Laura was born on March 15, 1944 to Martin & Adela (Neitzke) Stolz in Wausau. She graduated high school from Wausau East High School in 1962.

On September 14, 1963, she was united in marriage to her high...

Nov 13, 2021

Jadwiga “Hedy” Kartes, 77, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

She was born on July 15, 1944, in Poland. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kaziamira (Jesalowska) Janiszewski. Years after traveling to America, she met and married her sweetheart, Herbert Kartes. They married on August 17, 1962, in...

Nov 12, 2021

Jeanette D. Mathwich, age 92, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Mountain Terrace Senior Living, Wausau.

She was born on May 6, 1929 in Rib Falls, WI, daughter of the late Walter and Amanda (Steidinger) Wilde.  On March 14, 1949, she married Gordon George Mathwich in Iowa.  He preceded her in death in 2004.

Nov 12, 2021

Virginia Mae Reissmann, 86, of Wausau, died on November 12, 2021, at Our House Senior Living Memory Care in Wausau. Virginia was born on January 2, 1935, in Antigo to William and Sylvia (Berglund) Johnson.

Virginia attended school in Wausau. While primarily a homemaker, she also worked as a certified nursing assistant at North Central Health Care...

Nov 10, 2021

John Allen Henricks, 61, Schofield, passed early Wednesday morning November 10, 2021, with family by his side.

John was born in Marquette, MI on September 03, 1960, to Allen Henricks and the late Miriam (Nelson) Henricks.  He married the love of his life Corrine Heise in 1983 and has two sons; Paul and Matthew.

John is survived by his father Allen (Nancy) Henricks, four siblings: Charles (Tammy) Henricks, Sheryl Henricks Strasser, Allyson (Peter) McKensey, and Elizabeth Henricks, his...

Nov 10, 2021

Clarence “Buzz” Marschall, 99, of Wausau, died peacefully Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, with his wife, Helen, of 72 years at his side.  He died exactly two months short of his 100th birthday which was always his goal.

Clarence was born January 10, 1922 to Rudolph and Selma (Seehafer) Marschall in Ross City,...

Nov 10, 2021

Gordon Charles Schubring, 91, of Merrill passed away on November 10, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital of Wausau.

He was born August 19, 1930 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Richard and Marie (Schmidt) Schubring. Gordon was confirmed in the very first confirmation class of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on May 20, 1945, graduated in 1949 from Wausau High School...

Nov 7, 2021

Roger was born to Robert Mittenzwei and Darlene (Brugge) Mittenzwei on March 22, 1952. He passed away on November 7, 2021, at the age of 69 surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Darlene, step-mother Janice Mittenzwei, brother Ronald Brugge, and grandson Peter Mittenzwei. He is survived by his wife of...

Nov 6, 2021

Arthur Anthony Corallo was born October 14, 1969, and was welcomed home by our heavenly Father unexpectedly on Saturday, November 6, 2021, due to an unknown, underlying medical condition after spending the morning doing his favorite thing, hunting in the woods. He was raised in Eagle River, WI where he went to High School at NPHS, moved to Wausau...

Nov 4, 2021

Kenneth M. Jozwiak passed away unexpectedly at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 4th, 2021.

Ken was born on May 18th, 1958 and was adopted by Lambert and Angeline (Buchkowski) Jozwiak. From childhood through adulthood Ken’s life was full of mischief and laughter.  He was a free spirit with a heart of gold. Ken served...

Nov 4, 2021

Carol Ann Pasnecker, 74, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

She was born to Sylvester & Virginia (Senoracki) Breske on July 7, 1947, in the city of Wausau, WI. She graduated high school at D.C. Everest and completed her college education at the University of Wisconsin – Stout in the field...

Nov 3, 2021

Richard (Dick) Belter Behrens, age 91, Wausau, went to meet the good Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Richard, a proud veteran, was born September 1, 1930, in Merrill, WI, son of the late Edward and Alvina (Belter) Behrens. He was a graduate of Merrill High School in 1948. On June 19, 1954,...

Nov 1, 2021

Gerald Donald Seehafer was born May 4, 1935 in the Town of Hamburg, Wisconsin to William and Loretta Seehafer.  He died peacefully and surrounded by family on November 1, 2021 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Jerry was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran church in Little Chicago, WI and later became a member of St. Stephen Lutheran church in Wausau and St. Paul Lutheran church in Stevens Point.  Jerry served in the United States Army from...

Oct 30, 2021

Jean Krueger, 87, passed away peacefully at Copperleaf in Marathon on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

Jean was born to Leonard & Edna (Haehlke) Wendt on May 20, 1934 in Hamburg, WI. She graduated high school. On April 20, 1955 she was united in marriage with James M. Krueger in Hamburg. She worked at Kraft Foods for over...

Oct 29, 2021

Jerry P. Schnelle, of Wausau, passed away October 29, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born April 7, 1953, to Archie and Regina Schnelle in Wausau, WI.

Jerry worked at Central Wisconsin Lumber, Marathon Cheese and All American Taxi until recently when he discovered he had cancer.

He is survived by...

Oct 24, 2021

Randy Lee Kauffman became a free bird on October 24, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Randy was well known in the greater Wausau area for his unconditional kindness to all.

In his early years, Randy excelled in sports playing on varsity teams his freshman year at Union Grove High School. He was an artist, poet, and...