Obituaries

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

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 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 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....

Aug 15, 2021

Timothy “Tim” Michael Gendron, 34, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 15, 2021.

He was born November 24, 1986 to Michael and Laura (Laduron) Gendron in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tim graduated in 2004 from D.C Everest High School. He enjoyed watching tons of movies and listening to music any chance he could. Tim loved his family with...

Aug 14, 2021

Dale Myers (1954-2021) died peacefully in his sleep at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on August 14, 2021.  He graduated from Hamilton High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.   As a teenager, he worked at McDonald’s then to other jobs that hired young people.  Later, in search of a warmer climate, he and a friend moved to Arizona where he test drove cars in the mountains...

Aug 12, 2021

Carolyn Jean Farrell, 71, Wausau, died Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Carolyn was born May 12, 1950 in Oshkosh to Frances (Grosskopf) and the late Lawrence Heise.  Throughout her life, she worked in the billing departments of various health care organizations.  Carolyn was always a very hard-working person, and her resolve to work persisted...

Aug 11, 2021

Steven L. Knutson, age 58 of Wausau passed away unexpectedly at his home.

He was born on January 26, 1963 in Duluth, MN, son of David Olson and Nancy Androsky.  At a young age he was adopted by Lloyd and Magdalena Knutson, and they raised him in Frederick, WI.

Music and guitars were Steve’s passion...

Aug 10, 2021

Grace M. Raddatz, 97, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021 at Bell Tower, Merrill.

Grace was born in Wausau to Arthur and Elfriede (Lambrecht) Porath on December 8, 1923. She married Arnold A. Raddatz on November 9, 1946. Grace had many hobbies but especially loved gardening, stitching, puzzles, the Green Bay Packers, quilting, fishing,...