Obituaries
Kathryn Kratwell
Sep 12, 2020
Kathryn T. Kratwell, age 89, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Our House Memory Care Living. She was born June 14th 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lang. On June 18th, 1949 she married Donald Kratwell. He preceded her in death on June 16th, 1993.
At the age of 18 Kathryn married...
Clifford Brandt
Sep 9, 2020
Clifford J. Brandt, Schofield, WI, entered the arms of his Savior on September 9, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 26, 1941, to the late Lewylln and Mabel (Gresens) Brandt. He graduated from Marathon High School in 1959. On May 21, 1960, Cliff married Joyce (Strei) Brandt. She survives.
He worked at...
Claire Hornby
Sep 8, 2020
In the early hours of Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Claire Sophia Hornby passed away at home. Claire lived her final days in the care of her parents, supported by her hospice team.
Claire was born at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, WI on May 29, 2010. She was the essence of joyfulness, and radiated kindness and good...
Victor "Vic" Thayer
Sep 8, 2020
Victor was only 53 years young - gone too soon from this world. Although Vic had a traumatic childhood and grew up with a lot of struggles, he never quit. He was an amazing person who really cared about helping others. He truly didn’t know the word “no”. He was a Jack of all trades and could do...
Doris Strehlow
Sep 8, 2020
Doris J. Strehlow, 90, left this earth to be with her Savior on September 8, 2020, under the care of Hospice and in the loving hands of Rennes Health and Rehab.
Doris was born on April 17, 1930, in Brokaw, WI to the late Elmer and Lorraine (Seidler) Degner. She married Harvey Strehlow on June 27, 1953,...
Alice Christian
Sep 6, 2020
Alice H (Krohn) Christian slipped away peacefully to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the Aspirus Hospice House.
Alice was born in Wausau to Emil & Edna (Plisch) Krohn on August 11th; 1925. Growing up in Wausau, she attended Stephen’s Lutheran Parochial Grade School and graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1943. She...
Katy Taylor
Sep 6, 2020
Katy Marie Taylor, 61, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, September 6, 2020.
She was born on May 2, 1959 to the late Thomas and Frieda (Remas) Edwards in Chicago, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Timothy Lee Taylor, on May 8, 1975, and shared 45 years of marriage together. They...
Leota Stapel
Sep 4, 2020
Leota V. Stapel, 101, of Wausau, joined her Heavenly Father on September 4, 2020.
Leota was born to the late John and Emma (Matthias) Brandt on January 6, 1919 in Wilton, South Dakota. She graduated from UW-Stevens Point and enjoyed her career as an English teacher. Leota will be remembered for her gorgeous voice. She was a...
Gertrude Bremer
Sep 3, 2020
Gertrude F. Bremer, 103, Wausau, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Mount View Care Center with her family gathered at her side.
Gertrude was born on September 7, 1916 in LaSalle County, Wenona, IL to the late Vincent and Bernice (Belkowski) Obermiller. She married Robert Bremer on November 11, 1950 in Wausau and they celebrated...
Gordon Beilke
Aug 29, 2020
Gordon Arvid Beilke went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 29, 2020. He was born at his home on Naugart Drive, Merrill, on February 11, 1929, to the late Edwin and Lydia (Strehlow) Beilke.
He married the true love of his life, Loretta L. Zemke, on June 16, 1962. The Lord blessed their lives with...
Rosella "Sally" Tabaka
Aug 29, 2020
Rosella (Sally) Tabaka 99, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on August 29th at Aspirus Hospital. She was born on September 10, 1920 in Wausau, WI, the daughter of the late Edward and Verona Wendorf. On June 15, 1946 she married Valentine Tabaka who preceded her in death. Rosella is survived by her children Mary Reissmann, Wausau, Diane (Terry) Wimmer,...
Lillian "Sissy" Mootz
Aug 26, 2020
Lillian “Sissy” Ruth Mootz, 97, of Schofield, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill.
She was born on July 20, 1923, to the late Frank and Elsie (Goetsch) Schultz in the town of Maine. Lillian grew up there as a hard-working farm girl and also attended school. She met John Mootz at...
Cynthia Kondzela
Aug 25, 2020
Cynthia M. Kondzela, 74, of Weston, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
She was born on November 7, 1945, to the late Henry and Esther (Zoromski) Kondzela. After graduating from high school, Cynthia took a few classes at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and went to Northcentral Technical College for two...
Robert Schedler
Aug 24, 2020
Robert Schedler, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 24.
Son of the late Rev. Herman and Lillie Schedler, he was preceded in death by his sister Florence (Mas) Hayakawa and brother Eugene (Johanna) Schedler. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Sharon (Mootz), sons Mark (Stacia) of Eagan MN, David (Janet)...
Irmgard Bunge
Aug 23, 2020
Irmgard Hedwig Bunge, 86, Wausau died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Pride TLC Living Campus.
Irmgard was born March 24, 1934 in Antigo to the late Ernest and Caroline (Tegtmeier) Grosskurth. She graduated from Antigo High School. Irmgard worked as a crossing guard for the Town of Stettin for many years before working at Connor Forest industries...
Bette Kainz
Aug 22, 2020
Bette Kainz, 53, of Medford passed away at her daughter Brianna’s home, on Saturday, August 22, 2020 surrounded by family and friends.
She was born January 16, 1967 in Ladysmith to the late Roxie (Stout) Wester and Dennis Lelm of Glen Flora, WI. After graduating from Bruce High School, she attended Northcentral Technical College becoming a Certified Nursing...
Randal Parkin
Aug 21, 2020
Randal (“Randy”) J. Parkin, 56, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at his home. Randy was born December 2, 1963, in Wausau, to the late Arlon and Jeanne (Spreutels) Parkin. He courageously fought and survived two different cancer battles and a heart defect, and struggled with other health issues. Randy’s quirky sense of humor was appreciated and...
Lucille Vander Geest
Aug 19, 2020
Lucille Lydia Vander Geest, 91, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Applegate Terrace under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born in the town of Rib Falls on April 22, 1929 to the late Fred and Mary (Reuter) Bradfish. Lucille grew up in the town of Rib Falls...
Ruth Brandt
Aug 15, 2020
Ruth Joyce Mae Brandt, 83, died Saturday, August 15, 2020.
Born in Hamburg, WI on May 18, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Erna (Lodholz) Wilde. On August 22, 1956, she married Elroy Brandt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. Elroy preceded her to heaven on December 24, 2014.
Ruth spent...
Ethel Thurs
Aug 13, 2020
Ethel Irene Thurs, 87, Wausau, died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living under the care of Interim HealthCare Hospice.
Ethel was born May 20, 1933 in the Town of Frankfort to the late August and Albina (Loskot) Giese. She married Eugene Thurs on July 3, 1954 and the couple were blessed with two sons,...
