Obituaries

Dec 8, 2019

Gladys Schuh, 93, of Wausau passed away at her home on Sunday, December 8, 2019.

She was born March 26, 1926 in Marathon to the late Julius and Hedwig (Jagodzinski) Hall.  On July 21, 1948, Gladys married Randall Schuh in Marathon. She and Randy loved to go Square Dancing and playing Sheepshead with family and friends.  Gladys...

Dec 6, 2019

Franklin Otto Dudek, 81, passed away on Friday, December 6th, 2019 at Aurora Hospital in Green Bay.   He was born November 9th, 1938, son of Margaret (Katz) and Otto Dudek of Wausau. Franklin graduated from Wausau High School in 1957. He married Joyce Clara Prast on June 29, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau.

Franklin worked...

Dec 6, 2019

Charlotte Paula Sarah Strehlow (Zaremba), age 111, of Merrill, Wis., was called to her heavenly home on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill.  Records indicate Charlotte was the oldest person in Wisconsin, the 22nd oldest in the United States, and the 76th oldest person in the world at the time of her death.

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Dec 6, 2019

Jeremiah C. Furger, 38, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019.  He was born in San Diego, California on April 5, 1981 to Lori (Graveen) Landrath and Christopher Furger.  Jeremiah attended D.C. Everest High School and received his G.E.D.  He loved hunting, fishing, cookouts, the Green Bay Packers, and Wisconsin Badgers.  He was a member of First English Lutheran...

Dec 6, 2019

Pamela Kuehl, 62, of Rib Mountain passed away at her home on Friday, December 6, 2019.

She was born on March 28, 1957 in Wausau to the late Percy Kuehl and Marcella (Mesalk) Kuehl of Rib Mountain. Pam grew up in Rib Mountain and was a graduate of Wausau West High School. She enjoyed going to rummage,...

Dec 5, 2019

Ella A. Kufahl, of Wausau, passed away at North Central Health Care on Thursday, December 5, 2019.  She was returned to her Creator, our Heavenly Father, who blessed her with 99 years.

She was born on September 21, 1920 in Wausau to the late Reinhard and Clara (Laumer) Draeger.  Ella grew up in Edgar and attended Scotch...

Dec 5, 2019

Leonard H. A. Plamann, 95, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center.

He was born in Merrill on October 7, 1924 to the late George Sr. and Hattie (Hackbarth) Plamann. He married Rosemary Wells on November 22, 1949.

Before retiring from Hartwig Manufacturing, Leonard ran Phillips 66...

Dec 4, 2019

Patrick Bogan, 75 of Wausau passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

He was born on April 30, 1944 in Appleton to the late Wayne and Doris (Wilson) Bogan. After graduating from Appleton High School, Pat joined the U.S. Marine Corp.  He proudly served our country from 1962 until 1966 during the Vietnam War, until...

Nov 30, 2019

Jean S. Erickson, 85, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019.

She was born in Wausau on May 28, 1934, to the late Carroll and Beulah (Jordahl) Swenson.

After graduating HS in ‘52, she studied nursing in Chicago until ‘55. She then worked  at the U of WI Hospital in Madison. Overall, Jean was...

Nov 28, 2019

Elaine M. Demario, 65, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, shortly after being diagnosed with Liver Cancer.

She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on March 6, 1954, the youngest daughter of the late John and Jenny Honkanen of Hurley, Wisconsin. She met and fell in love with her high school...

Nov 24, 2019

Constance “Connie” Jane Witter Helke Dellenbach, 93, formerly of Wausau currently of Oregon, WI, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at BeeHive Homes of Oregon under the care of Agrace Hospice Care.

Connie was born August 31, 1926 to the late Jeremiah and Amelia (Abraham) Witter in Wausau.  She grew up as one of 20 children in a...

Nov 21, 2019

Joyce Goetsch, 89 of Wausau passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Wausau Manor.

She was born March 23, 1930 in Brokaw to the late Henry and Anna (Kniess) Heinz.  In 1947, Joyce married Alvin Tanck at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau.  She and Alvin raised three children, Gail, Lonnie and Glenda. Joyce took great pride in...

Nov 20, 2019

Ann Gibson, 85 of Rib Mountain passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on July 3, 1934 in Worcester, MA. Growing up in Worcester she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Reserves after graduating from high school.  She served stateside as a USO Hostess where she met the love of her...

Nov 19, 2019

Luella Mueller, 87, of Wausau, joined the heavenly choir on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Lou was born in Wausau to the late August and Marie (Prast) Treichel on November 15, 1932.  She was joined in marriage to Frank Mueller at Trinity Lutheran Church on July 11, 1953.  He preceded her in death on August 4, 2014.  Lou...

Nov 19, 2019

James Edward Brown, 81, of the town of Bergen, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was born March 29, 1938, in Escanaba, MI, to Edward and Bernice (Forest) Brown. After graduating from Holy Name Catholic High School, he enlisted in the US Air Force serving in weather services supporting US atomic testing. After serving, he...

Nov 16, 2019

On Saturday, November 16th, 2019, Nancy Kratz passed away at the age of 65.

Nancy was born June 12, 1954 in Belvidere, IL to Donald and Jean (Tarman) Trimble.  She studied business at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.  She raised 3 children: Brandon, Megan and Kristen.

Nancy loved to spend time with family in...

Nov 15, 2019

Adeline H. Wiemann, 94, of Wausau, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 15, 2019 at Wausau Manor.

She was born on April 24, 1925 to the late Edward and Lillie (Klockzeim) Kankelfitz. She married Delmer Wiemann on February 7, 1948. 39 years ago, to the day,  Delmer preceded her in death, on November 15,...

Nov 13, 2019

Robert Peterson, 77, of Hatley passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Homme Home, Wittenberg.

He was born on December 20, 1941 in Medford to the late Alex and Maggie (Golder) Peterson.  Bob grew up in Rib Lake where he attended high school. He then served from 1961 until 1964 in the U.S. Army during the Cold...

Nov 13, 2019

Arthur “Art” Leo Verick, 91, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, with his loving family at his side.

Art was born in Freeport, Illinois on June 28, 1928 to the late Albert and Cecilia (Arenz) Verick. After graduating from High School, on July 21, 1947, Art enlisted and served his country honorably in the...

Nov 11, 2019

Alvin Ervin Goetsch, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Wausau Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born in Wausau on July 7, 1932 to the late Ervin and Esther (Zemke) Goetsch.  Alvin grew up in Wausau and was a life-long resident.  He was a member...