Obituaries

Jan 16, 2020

Geraldine Krolikowski, 88, was called home to our Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Geraldine Kiedrowski was born May 22, 1931 in Hatley, WI to the late Joseph and Magdalena (Garski) Kiedrowski. Geraldine married Raymond Krolikowski on September 13, 1952 at St. Florian’s Catholic Church in Hatley. Raymond preceded her in death on March 30, 1986.

Jan 16, 2020

My beautiful mother, Regina C. Schnelle, 96, died January 16, 2020 at Aspirus Hospital. She has gone to her savior and left behind all her pain and suffering.

She was born June 2, 1923 to John Kasten and Bernice Kaszinski. She married Archie Schnelle on January 13, 1945. They would have celebrated 75 years of marriage this...

Jan 16, 2020

George “Andy” Andreas, 67, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at his home.

He was born on May 7, 1952 in Wausau to the late Gilbert and Maryann (Tarnow) Andreas.  George grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau West High School in 1971.  He went on to work construction for a time...

Jan 15, 2020

Thomas Theodore Speckhard, 89, died peacefully on January 15, 2020. Born on November 10, 1930 in Clintonville, Wisconsin to Reverend Walter O. Speckhard and Louise (Andres) Speckhard, Tom grew up very close to his nine siblings, and was known for his gentle spirit. He was quick to laugh, very loving and kind, and remained very close to his family...

Jan 14, 2020

Mary Corpora, 68 of Wausau passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born January 3, 1952 in Cook County, Illinois to the late Walter and Anna (Cirone) Corpora. She is also preceded in death by her sister Theresa Dessel and her infant daughter Billie Jo Petitt.  Mary is survived by two children, Craig...

Jan 13, 2020

Grace Patricia Seidler, 88, Rib Mountain, died Monday, January 13, 2020 at Azura Memory Care of Wausau under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care.

Grace was born December 14, 1931 in Wausau to the late Elmer and Adly (Anderson) Kellbach.  She married Eugene Francis Seidler on January 8, 1949 in Wausau.  Grace was a loving...

Jan 11, 2020

Evelyn Emeline Jeske, 96, Schofield, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Schofield.

Evelyn was born May 13, 1923 in Unity, WI to the late Matthew “Ed” and Thea (Williamson) Winkler.  She married the love of her life, George F. Jeske on May 12, 1943 in Spencer, WI and the couple were blessed with...

Jan 9, 2020

Marion (Burns) Fehlhaber, 95, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, with her loving family at her side.

She was born May 13, 1924 in Elcho, WI. Daughter of Edwin and Anna (Luebbe) Ullenbrauck. She was a resident of Ringle for 43 years. On May 21, 1983 she married...

Jan 8, 2020

Michael Elliot Sanford, 78, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Born September 5, 1941 in Washington DC to Robert and Thelma Sanford. At the age of seven his family moved to Wausau. Mike graduated from Wausau High in 1959 and then went on to UW Madison, where he graduated with a degree in Chemistry....

Jan 6, 2020

Lillian Jeanette Krause, 90, Wausau, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston under the care of Ascension Hospice Services.

Lillian was born October 9, 1929 in Wausau to the late Carol “Shorty” and Zadith (Lane) Salvador.  She attended Wausau High School and began working at the Marathon Rubber Plant early in life. ...

Jan 4, 2020

Charlene K. Dering, 68, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at U.W. Health - University Hospital in Madison.  She was born in Phillips on June 27, 1951 to the late Charles and Leona (Smith) Gura.  She was married to Gilbert “Gib” Dering on August 18, 1972 in Milwaukee.  They spent many years together and enjoyed each...

Jan 1, 2020

Shirley Mae Hannemann, 83, of Rib Mountain passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Born September 18, 1936 in the town of Stettin to the late Reinhard and Elsie (Zahn) Oelke, Shirley grew up on the family farm with her sister, Arlene, and brothers, Lyndon and Glenn.  After attending Marathon High School, Shirley graduated...

Dec 30, 2019

Cheryl K. Filber “Cherie,” 68, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Cherie was born in Wausau to the late Charles Schenkat and Idabelle (John) Borchardt on May 16, 1951. She married Gary Filber on October 27, 1973. Cherie retired from Aspirus Wausau Hospital,...

Dec 26, 2019

Robert C. Westphal, 76, of Mosinee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2019 due to a medical condition.

He was born in Wausau to the late Clarence and Ida (Matti) Westphal. Robert joined the United States Air Force and served his Country honorably. Robert worked for JI CASE as a Calibration Technician before retiring.

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Dec 24, 2019

Richard Powell, 76, of the town of Rib Mountain went to be with his Lord on Christmas Eve surrounded by his family.

He was born March 15, 1943 in Williston, North Dakota. He grew up in Montana and loved being outdoors.  After moving to Wisconsin, Richard attended UW Eau Claire and UW Stevens Point graduating with a...

Dec 22, 2019

Brian R. Bentz, 59, of Wausau, passed away on December 22, 2019.

He was born in Wausau on August 19, 1960 to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Rhodes) Bentz.

Brian had a great sense of humor, and in his early years, he enjoyed working on cars. He liked doing body work or getting them ready...

Dec 18, 2019

Eldine B. Czerwinski, 88, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Riverview Terrace, Wausau, WI.

She was born to the late Martin and Anna Duwe on July 10, 1931, in the Town of Berlin. Eldine married the late Anton J. Czerwinski Jr. on Aug. 16, 1952, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau....

Dec 16, 2019

John “Jack” Eagan Ludkey has closed the door from his earthly life on Monday, December 16, 2019 and entered the glorious kingdom of his Lord and Savior, where his soul will live forever.  We commend his spirit to eternal life as we remember his time with us.

John was born on September 28, 1928 to Richard and...

Dec 16, 2019

David J. Zick of Wausau, WI, passed away unexpectedly at age 59 on Monday December 16, 2019, from natural causes.

He was born to the late William and Sandra Zick on May 12, 1960 in Wausau, WI. Dave was self-employed and Co-owner of DZM residential contractors with his brother and a volunteer first-responder for the Town of...

Dec 15, 2019

Elizabeth Jane Smith, 103, Wausau, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Stonecrest Residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Betty was born January 30, 1916 in Rhinelander to the late Charles and Jeanette (Burnsen) Smith.  She worked for Kemper Hall Episcopal girls school in Kenosha for many years.

Betty was an...