Obituaries

Dec 18, 2020

Merlin “Merlie” Pruss, age 87, went from the arms of his loving family into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ and all the Saints in Heaven on Friday, December 18th.

He was born on the family homestead in Hamburg on April 5, 1933, the son of the late Walter and Greta (Haehlke) Pruss. He was baptized...

Dec 18, 2020

Sandra L. Piotrowski, age 69, of Wausau died on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston.

Sandy was born on April 3, 1951 to the late Wilford and Stella (Sekola) Frokjar.  Growing up she loved horses.  She had horses of her own and would dream of one day ponying at the Arlington Racetrack.  She graduated High School in 1969...

Dec 17, 2020

John Anthony Marquardt, age 69, died on December 17, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born July 23, 1951, to the late Walter and Irma (Holtz) Marquardt. He lived on the home farm for his entire life and was the fourth generation to farm there.

He graduated from Wausau High School in 1969, and then...

Dec 16, 2020

Mary Ann June (Borchardt) Hoeft, 90, of Wausau, left this life to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 16, 2020.  Mary Ann was born June 23rd, 1930 to Nora (Mais) and Oscar Borchardt.

On May 8th, 1948, Mary Ann married the love of her life, Lloyd Hoeft, who she met while he was working as a cab...

Dec 15, 2020

Edward J. Adamski, of Wausau, Wisconsin returned home to God on Tuesday December 15, 2020 at the age of 77.  Born February 15th, 1943 to Joseph Adamski and Pearl Adamski (Michalski).  He married in October of 1963 to Harriet Adamski (Hannemann).  Harriet was the love of his life and together they raised four children.  Edward dedicated over forty years...

Dec 13, 2020

Leon August Zastrow, 90, Town of Wausau, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Leon was born October 23, 1930 in Wausau to the late Theodore and Elizabeth (Dezur) Zastrow.  He grew up on the farm that has been in his family since 1881 and would be the only home that he...

Dec 13, 2020

Jeffery Allen Meyer, 65, of Wausau, passed away at home on December 13, 2020.

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Dec 11, 2020

Michael Allyn Kohorn, 54, of Wausau, died on December 11, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, ending 30 plus years of living with the effects of a progressive neurological disease process. He was called a “valiant warrior” for his persistence in hanging onto life with a “Michael laugh” to recognize something good and just and loving. In his booklet, he...

Dec 9, 2020

Randolph S. Campbell, 69, of Rothschild passed away unexpectedly at his home due to a heart condition on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

He was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on July 26, 1951 to the late Dale and Marjorie (Rockefeller) Campbell.

Randolph joined the United States Army and served his country honorably. Fishing, going for his...

Dec 8, 2020

Perry Dale McGreck, 63, of Wausau, passed away at his home on December 8, 2020.

Perry was a jack-of-all-trades and had many talents from building a house and fixing cars; to his more artistic talents of engraving and wood-burning beautiful murals. He loved fishing, camping, and walking in the outdoors, playing video games, and watching science fiction movies...

Dec 3, 2020

Roger L. Luetschwager, age 77, of Wausau, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 4:01 am surrounded by his loving family.

Roger was born on February 27, 1943, in Wausau to the late C. Herman and Edna (Mathwich) Luetschwager.  Roger was educated in Wausau from Wausau High School and attended Northcentral Technical College. ...

Nov 30, 2020

Elwyn Raymond Parlin, 72, of Rib Mountain, passed away on November 30, 2020, in Wausau.

He was born December 27, 1947, in Joliet, Illinois. He is survived by his wife Pamela; children, Craig (Danielle Kischel) Parlin of Wausau, Kristin (Josh) Cebula of Hatley, Jennifer (Jason) Howells of Wausau, Jessica (Jodi) Cherek of Hatley; grandchildren, Cailee, Carter, and...

Nov 29, 2020

Mary L. Pagel, 77, died on November 29th, 2020 at Hospice House in Wausau.

Mary was born to the late Charles Anderson and Eleanor Anderson on May 18th, 1943.

Survivors include her two children, Carmen Severt of Monroe, Wisconsin, and Tony Rampart of Merrill, Wisconsin. Other survivors include her sister, Judy Seehafer of Merrill, sister, Barb Vignali...

Nov 29, 2020

Dale Arlan Sutton was born January 10, 1939 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to the late Wallace Sutton and Ilo Belle (Kickland) Sutton.  He grew up on a small dairy farm in Arpin, Wisconsin and attended Maple Grove School for eight years, a one room school in the Township of Arpin.  He then attended High School in Marshfield, Wisconsin.  Dale enlisted...

Nov 28, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Corolewski, age 92, passed away on November 28, 2020, at Portage County Health Care Center (PCHCC) in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She was born June 30th, 1928 in Ironwood, Michigan, the eldest child of Rudolph and Annabelle (Banovetz) Mukavitz. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1946. She met the love of...

Nov 27, 2020

William Edward Kyes, 87, Wausau, WI, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

William was born March 8, 1933 in Lansing, MI to the late Elmer and Merle (Steede) Kyes.  Following his graduation from Sexton High School in Lansing, he faithfully...

Nov 26, 2020

Virginia “Ginny” Edwards, 67, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Emergency Department as a result of the Covid-19 virus.

She was born in Wausau on August 20, 1953, to the late Walter and Norma (Breit) Woller. She met, fell in love, and married the love of her life, Ronald Edwards,...

Nov 26, 2020

Carol Leubner, 92, Wausau, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 26, 2020.  She was born December 16, 1927 in Wausau to the late Charles and Minnie (Donner) Frank.  Carol met Lowell “Bill” Leubner in grade school during piano lessons.  She started writing letters to Bill while he served in WWII and then they were married on...

Nov 25, 2020

Charles Donald Luedtke passed away peacefully, at the age of 95, on November 25, 2020, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.

Charles was born at home in the Town of Maine on March 26, 1925 to the late William and Bertha (Mathwich) Luedtke. Growing up, he attended Trinity Lutheran School and Wausau Senior High School. During...

Nov 24, 2020

Robert Alan Stewart, son of Charles Stewart and the late Jacquelyn Voltz Stewart, was born April 16, 1963 in Joliet, IL. As a child he spent his summers at Camp Algonquin in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He was an annual camper until he became a staff member at the camp. Bob graduated from Western Illinois University and taught at Roanoke Benson...