Obituaries

Mar 30, 2021

Mr. Philip Walters, 86 died peacefully at a local hospital on Tuesday, March 30th. Philip was born on September 10, 1934, to the late Damon and Alma Walters in Wausau. He served in the U.S. Navy from  1955-1957. He was united in marriage to Jo-Ann Kolbe on September 13, 1958, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Wausau. Phillip was...

Mar 27, 2021

Oh, how the trumpets played in Heaven at 9:30 AM on Saturday, March 27, 2021, when Archie A. Drake took his final breath here on earth with Tina and his kids by his side but was greeted into his eternal life by all of the loved ones who had gone before and had made a place for him. Oh,...

Mar 23, 2021

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Lyle "Bill" Beese, passed away at age 70.  Bill was born on Aug. 23, 1950, to Lyle and Lucy.  As a single man, he was devoted to his dogs, Chance, and then Norm.

He was passionate about his Harley Davidson motorcycles, making the ride to Sturgis several times.  As a founding member...

Mar 23, 2021

Virden H. Morrison (Vird), loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather died peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Vird was born on March 9, 1927, in Wyanet Township, Illinois to Eva Mae and George Homer Morrison. Vird was attending Iowa State University when in 1945 he was drafted into the U.S. Army. After...

Mar 21, 2021

Erwin “Bud” Douglas Jaeger, age 94, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Bud was born April 9, 1926, to Irma Eda (Coerper) Jaeger and Erwin “Irv” Frank Jaeger in Wausau, Wisconsin where he remained a life-long resident. Upon graduating from Wausau High School, Bud enlisted in the Army on June 28, 1944, and was sent to...

Mar 20, 2021

Robert R. Marquardt, 83, of Rib Mountain passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home.  He was born April 2, 1937 in Wausau, WI to the late Walter and Evelyn (Kazmier) Marquardt. He was a graduate of Newman High School in 1955 and worked at Marathon Electric for 45 years, a testament of his hard work ethic and...

Mar 19, 2021

Janeen V. Sullivan, 72, of Wausau, WI, formerly of Terre Haute, IN passed away peacefully March 19, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center- Weston.

Janeen was born in Wheaton, IL on August 3, 1948 to parents Chandler Emmett and Virginia Carolyn (Dumroese) Weith. She was an elementary teacher for over 30 years. She married James Sullivan in May...

Mar 17, 2021

James H. Schultz, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Rennes Health and Rehab.

James was born in Wausau on November 5, 1941.

He served in the U.S. Army and after serving, was employed by James River until his retirement.

He is survived by his sister Beverly Powers and...

Mar 13, 2021

Jean M. Zuelke, age 61, of Kronenwetter passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House after a short battle with heart failure.

Jean was born on September 15, 1959 in Plentywood, Montana to George and Norma (Opp) Petersen.  After graduating from high school, she worked briefly as a CNA.  She met Les Zuelke while...

Mar 12, 2021

Barbara J. Baumann, age 80, of Wausau passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Mt. View Care Center– Gardenside Crossing.

Barbara was born in Wausau on October 4, 1940 to Walter and Florence (Haack) Grob.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1959 and went to work briefly at Employers Insurance.  She married Donald Baumann on October...

Mar 8, 2021

Joan Zahrt, age 89, of Wausau, was called to eternal life on Monday, March 8, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Joan was born on April 3, 1931, in the Town of Scott to the late Herbert and Rose (Schult) Kleinschmidt.  She was baptized on April 25, 1931, and then confirmed in her Christian faith on April 2,...

Mar 4, 2021

John “Jack” Otto Mootz, Jr., 99, of Schofield passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill.

He was born on August 27, 1921 to the late John and Dora (Peterson) Mootz in the town of Maine. John served in the Army as a tank driver under General Patton and received a Purple Heart...

Mar 2, 2021

Russell Dean Hosey, 58, of Spirit, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, after a courageous four-year battle with liver disease. He was born on October 29, 1962, to the late Keith and Marjorie (Hays) Hosey, at the United States Marine Base at Whidbey Island, WA, where his father was based.  He completed his bachelor’s...

Feb 18, 2021

Marvin James Lodholz, 94, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospice House on February 18, 2021.

Marv was born June 29, 1926 to Emil and Alma (Kopplin) Lodholz in Wausau, WI. He lived his entire life on the west side of Wausau, making his adult home in the house he built in 1957. Marv was a lifelong member...

Feb 12, 2021

Theodore “Ted” Schoenfuss, age 91, of Wausau, passed away on February 12, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston.

Ted was born on February 25, 1929, to the late Anton and Theresa (Bauer) Schoenfuss in Marshfield. He grew up in Stratford on the family farm and attended Stratford High School, graduating in 1947.

He served...

Feb 8, 2021

Jo Ann Elizabeth Lange, age 85, Wausau, passed away on February 8, 2021, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.

Jo Ann was born December 1, 1935, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to the late Henry J. and Helen (Zielesch) Litzer. A graduate from Wausau Senior High School in 1953 she then married Arnold G. Lange on June 30,...

Feb 5, 2021

We celebrate the life of Keith L. Brinkmann who passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021.

Keith was born in Edgar, WI to Herbert and Lucille Brinkmann, who preceded him in death. Keith was happily married to Patricia M. Brinkmann (Maliszko) for 66 wonderful years. They were blessed with four children: Sherry (Bill) Fritz, Kurt (Tiffany) Brinkmann,...

Feb 3, 2021

Loretta E. Radke, 94, passed away February 3, 2021 at home in the Town of Wausau.

Loretta was born February 7, 1926 in Wausau to the late Oscar and Alma (Zimmermann) Krueger.  She went to Butternut Grove School, Town of Texas for grades 1 through 8 and graduated from Wausau High School in 1944.  She worked in the office...

Feb 1, 2021

Susan F. Anklam of Wausau was lovingly called home to God’s heavenly Kingdom and released of her earthly pain and struggles on February 1st, 2021.

Susan, age 72, was born September 22, 1948, in Wausau to the late Donald and Ruth (Breitenfeldt) Anklam. She grew up in Wausau and attended St. Mark’s Lutheran School and graduated from...

Jan 29, 2021

Ruth E. Anklam, of Wausau, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 29th ending her earthly battle of Colon Cancer. Ruth died at the age of 93 after a short stay at the Aspirus Hospice House.

Ruth Ella Martha Breitenfeldt was born August 10, 1927, in Wausau to the late Otto and Ella (Krueger) Breintenfeldt. She grew...