Obituaries

Jun 27, 2020

Isabelle Ganterer was as kind and loving of a woman that there ever was. She showed her love for her family by always being there. She loved to take care of her grandchildren and was a generous soul who always put others before herself. Isabelle was a caregiver. She opened her heart and home to care for her parents...

Jun 26, 2020

Thomas J. Patenaude, 81, formerly of Rhinelander, passed away on June 26, 2020, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, Wisconsin.

Thomas was born in Green Bay on October 28, 1938, to the late Joseph and Kathleen (Schwalbach) Patenaude. On September 12, 1959, Thomas married Mary Burg, who proceeded him in death in 2004. On August 25, 2006,...

Jun 22, 2020

Ann Marie Meyer, age 89 of Wausau, left her earthly home peacefully, on Monday, June 22, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Wausau on July 24, 1930, the youngest of 15 children born to the late Paul and Pearl (Schulta) Richey. On July 16, 1949, she married Edward P. Meyer in Wausau. He preceded her...

Jun 20, 2020

Rosalie M. Brehmer, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Schofield.

She was born on March 2, 1930 in Wausau to the late Erwin and Meta (Haese) Fust.  Rosalie worked at F.W. Woolworth and also cleaned businesses and people’s homes.  She married William “Bill” Brehmer in Wausau at St....

Jun 19, 2020

Elton F. Burish, 88, died peacefully at home on June 19, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.  He was born April 22, 1932 in Francis Creek, WI, son of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish.  He married Joyce Urban on May 19, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau, WI.

Besides his...

Jun 16, 2020

Bernard (Ben) Zink, 97, passed away on June 16, 2020, under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pride TLC.

He was born March 24th, 1923, in Schofield, WI, to the late Frank and Josephine Zink. Survivors include niece, Dorothy Siewers; great-niece, Julie (Aaron) Lippert; and great-nephew, Roger Siewers. He was preceded in death by his brother,...

Jun 9, 2020

Nancy Kay Young, 71, of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away in the arms of her loving husband, Jim, on June 9th, 2020 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Nancy was born to Gillman and Leone (Scheelk) Treu at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau on April 15, 1949. She grew up in Rib Mountain and was in the first...

Jun 5, 2020

Byrdine Rose Chrudimsky, 94, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020.

She was born September 8, 1925 to the late John and Hilda Mortenson. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Terry) Lyon, Eagle River; two grandchildren, Todd Lyon (Dawn Mucha), Portland, OR and...

Jun 1, 2020

John Allen Jantsch, age 57, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born February 8, 1963, to the late Leonard and Elvera (Krueger) Jantsch. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and his paralegal certification from the University of Wisconsin...

Jun 1, 2020

Delos Emil Winter, 89, Wausau, died Monday, June 1, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Delos was born May 7, 1931 in Wausau to the late Emil and Erna (Schuetz) Winter.  He faithfully served his country in the US Army from 1954-1956.  He married Mae Abitz on May 5, 1962 in Wausau and the couple was blessed with...

May 30, 2020

Shirley A. Swanson, 73, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

She was born on August 22, 1946 to the late Robert and Milda (Krull) Umland. She was raised on the family farm in Birnamwood, WI. She married Weldon S. Swanson on September 17, 1966; he survives. They lived in Wausau,...

May 29, 2020

Shirley Mae Reed, 72, of Elderon, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Friday, May 29, 2020.

She was born in Marathon City on August 18, 1947, to the late Arnold and Evelyn (Ohde) Tesch. She married Edward J. Reed on August 20, 1977; spending the next 43 years loving each other unconditionally.

Three days...

May 27, 2020

William “Bill” C. Brehmer, 89, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at home.

Bill was born on February 9, 1931 in Wausau to the late Frank and Frieda (Grussing) Brehmer.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in 1952 and 1953.  Upon returning home he married Rosalie Fust at St. Stephen...

May 26, 2020

Alvina Lensmire, 88, of Marathon passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her home.

She was born June 8, 1931, the daughter of Angeline (Putkamer) and Anton Wenzel in the Town of Cassel.  Alvina was united in marriage on December 30, 1950 to Calvin Lensmire at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cassel.  They share 59 faithful...

May 25, 2020

Lois Joyce (Luedtke) Koehler, 85 of Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on February 26, 1935 in the Town of Texas to the late Bruno and Olga (Borth) Luedtke.  On February 27, 1954 she married Eugene Koehler at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Wausau.  She graduated from Wausau High School...

May 25, 2020

Debra L. Rick, age 62, of Tomahawk passed away peacefully with her loving husband and children by her side.

Debbie was born on October 18, 1957 in Stevens point, to the late Lester and Lorraine Buelow. She married the love of her life, Kevin Rick on March 1, 1980.  They recently just celebrated 40 years of marriage.  Debbie worked for...

May 25, 2020

Glenn Oelke is now at peace in Heaven with his wife, Elaine.  At the age of 89, Glenn passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Colonial Manor of Wausau. He was born February 12, 1931 in the town of Stettin to the late Reinhart and Elsie (Zahn) Oelke.  As a youngster, Glenn helped on the family farm with...

May 23, 2020

Thomas Robert Timken, age 87, of Eagle River, died on Saturday, May 23, 2020 with his family by his side.

Thomas was born in Milwaukee on September 10, 1932 to the late William and Clara (Baumle) Timken.  Thomas’ father (a dentist) served in World Wars I and II, loved to travel and lived in many places with...

May 22, 2020

Leslie Wetmore, 93, of Wausau passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Our House Senior Living.

Les was born May 3, 1927 in Port Edwards to the late Earl and Lola (Carlton) Wetmore.  After graduating from high school, Les earned an Accounting Degree through North Central Technical College.  He was a veteran of WWII serving in the...

May 20, 2020

Albert Arno Reissmann, 97, of Wausau, passed away May 20, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Albert was born January 9, 1923 in Wausau to the late Paul and Martha (Zemke) Reissmann.

Albert was a lifelong resident of Wausau, attending school at Irving Elementary, GD Jones, and Wausau High School. Upon finishing high school, he went into the military serving in the Army...