Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Aug 11, 2020

David Zimmermann, 93, left this earth to be with his Savior on August 11, 2020, under the care of Hospice and in the loving hands of Rennes Health and Rehab. He was born on March 3, 1927, in Wausau to Herbert and Esther Zimmermann of the Town of Easton.

He is survived by his wife of 71...

Aug 11, 2020

Thomas Rahn will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and talents with woodworking and mechanics.  He was always ready with just the right the tool for the job and willing to help.

Thomas was born September 25, 1943, in Wausau to the late Ben and Alice Rahn.  He attended Wausau High School, graduating in the...

Aug 10, 2020

Donald R. Beck, 78, Town of Easton, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Mount View Care Center.

Donald was born in Wausau on December 21, 1941, to the late Russell and Olga (Wenzel) Beck. After completing high school, Donald went on to complete his associate degree at Northcentral Technical College. He retired from the United States...

Aug 10, 2020

Allen Beck, age 68, of Aniwa, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his home.

Allen was born on October 9, 1951, in Wausau, son to the late Milton and Dolores (Stoklasa) Beck. He graduated from D.C Everest High School, class of 1969. He was united in marriage to his wife...

Aug 2, 2020

Jack Lee McCune, 55, of Wausau, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 2, 2020.

Jack was born in Marshfield on January 20, 1965. He worked for Newby’s Evergreen Farms for over 20 years, expertly shearing and shaping the Christmas trees for hundreds of families to take home to decorate and place their presents under.