Obituaries

Oct 10, 2019

Orrie Wolf, 73, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 27, 1946 to the late Abraham and Dorothy (Schulman) Wolf.  Orrie was a graduate of  Wausau High School and later worked at Wausau Battery.  Orrie loved learning through reading.  Throughout his life, he read hundreds of mostly...

Oct 10, 2019

Roger Bernard Schwamman, 78, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at UW Madison Hospital under care of the stroke unit and comforted by family.

Roger was born May 5, 1941 in New Hampton, Iowa to the late Bernard "Ben" and Angela (Lechtenberg) Schwamman. He grew up on the family farm in Iowa the oldest of 5; Roger, Janet,...

Oct 8, 2019

Harriet Marcella Doerr (nee Ekker), 84, went to be with the Lord on October 8 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.

Harriet was born on November 7, 1934 in Spring Grove, MN to the late Ida (Ofstedahl) Ekker and Ingvald Ekker.

She married Floyd Wilbur...

Oct 7, 2019

Ivanette Johnson, 90, of Wausau passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Benedictive Living Community, Wausau.

She was born March 30, 1929 in Brokaw to the late Raymond and Lila (Duranceau) Johnston.  In 1949, Ivanette married Dr. Earl Johnson in Wausau.  Ivanette assisted her husband at their veterinary clinic in Wausau for over 55 years.

Oct 7, 2019

Nancy L. Melang, 86, of Wausau, WI, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019, at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI.

She was born on December 19, 1932 in Minocqua, WI, the daughter of the late William and Wave (Allen) Melang. Nancy retired from Wausau Insurance.

Nancy lived a full and joyful life, always...

Oct 6, 2019

Irma Jean Smrstick, 87, Wausau, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Irma was born March 23, 1932 in Ladysmith to the late Guy and Rosella (Burns) Charmley.  Following her graduation from high school, Irma married her sweetheart Eugene Smrstick on November 18, 1950...

Oct 4, 2019

Irene Zaitz died peacefully October 4, 2019 at her home in Wausau, WI. She was born the daughter of Martha and Irvin Schmelter in Watertown, WI on October 21, 1919. She was raised on a farm near Mattoon, WI. She married John Zaitz on November 11, 1939 in Antigo, WI. They were later divorced. They had five children that...

Oct 4, 2019

Donald E. Baltz, 79, Wausau, died Friday, October 4, 2019 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Donald was born August 2, 1940 in Wausau to the late Emil and Agnes (Meyer) Balz.  Following his graduation from Wausau High School, he went on and graduated from the University of...

Sep 30, 2019

Dale “Squirrely” Seehafer, 58, of Marathon, died on Monday, September 30, 2019, as a result of a car accident.

He was born on November 28, 1960 to the late Leonhard and Doris (Graveen) Seehafer. He joined the United States Marine Corp and served his Country honorably from November 22, 1978 until August 26, 1981. He met, fell in...

Sep 29, 2019

Donald “Don” David Dahlke, 57, of Mosinee, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born in Wausau on December 23, 1961 to the late Douglas and Cleora (Klockziem) Dahlke.  Don grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau West High School in 1980.  During his career he worked at Stieber Sawmill...

Sep 23, 2019

Patrick Jason Mayo, a fisherman, age 46 of Stevens Point, left this world too soon on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by family and lots of love.  He was born on August 17, 1973, in Antigo, WI to Michael and Christine (Henricks) Mayo.

Pat attended St. John Catholic Grade School and Antigo High...

Sep 22, 2019

Ralph Mirman, of Wausau, WI and Palm Springs, CA, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 22, 2019.

He was born in Wausau, WI on March 25, 1921 to the late Jacob and Anna (Blackman) Mirman.  He joined the United States Army on June 30, 1941 and served his country honorably until June 11, 1946.  He was decorated...

Sep 22, 2019

Karen May Kellbach, 66, of Wausau, passed away on September 22, 2019, while spending time with her son in Oklahoma.

Karen was born in Wausau on July 13, 1953 to the late Roger and Oranell (Thurs) Kellbach. She worked as a bookkeeper for First United Methodist Church before retiring. For many years, Karen was proud to serve...

Sep 19, 2019

Ruth Bernice Cantley, 99, Minocqua, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Lakeshore Assisted Living in Minocqua under the care of Ascension at Home/Ministry Hospice of Arbor Vitae.

Ruth was born August 11, 1920 in Cudahy, WI to the late Walter and Minnie (Kuppert) Ihling.  Following her graduation from high school she began working as a bookkeeper.  She...

Sep 14, 2019

Russell L. Stahnke, 92, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019, while at his home surrounded by family.

He was born to the late Walter and Alice (Goelz) Stahnke in Milwaukee on August 9, 1927. Russ joined the United States Army and served his country honorably during WWII from October 1945-December 1946. He completed...

Sep 13, 2019

Ruth P. Barwick, 69, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019, at her home.  She was born in Wausau on November 16, 1949, the daughter of the late Walfrid “Curly” and Marion (Otto) Johnson.  Ruth grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau East High School.  She married Ronald Barwick on September 19, 1970 at St. Therese...

Sep 9, 2019

Steven Mark Sabatke, 60, Rothschild, died Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Steve was born March 10, 1959 in Merrill to the late James and Elaine (Baguhn) Sabatke.  Following graduation in 1977 from Merrill High School, he attended Concordia College in Minneapolis,...

Sep 8, 2019

Ginie (Wubbechien Jantje) Niemeyer

Ginie Niemeyer, 78, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at The Benedictine Living Community in Wausau, Wisconsin.

She was born on October 6, 1940 in The Netherlands to her parents, the late Albert and Elsiena de Jonge Niemeyer who immigrated with their five children to Wausau, Wisconsin in 1957.

Sep 6, 2019

Dorothy M. Hackbarth, passed away on Friday, September 06, 2019, at Mountain Terrace, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on January 27, 1921 to the late Newton and Stella (Kemps) Ainsworth. She married Alfred Hackbarth, and together they raised five children: Virginia, William, Jeanette, Sue and Nancy.

Working on crossword puzzles,...

Sep 4, 2019

Linda Franke lived a wonderful life filled with love, laughter and faith. She generously shared her kindness and smile with the world. Her family was her greatest passion and delight.  Linda left her administrative position at World Group Securities to devote the last eight years to caring for her grandchildren and loving every minute of it.  As a member...