Obituaries

Nov 10, 2019

Steven “Steve” George Luedtke Sr., 63, Wausau, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 while visiting his cabin with his son.

Steve was born February 23, 1956 in Wausau to the late George and Mildred (Michlig) Luedtke.  He was a 1974 graduate of Wausau West High School before going on to Northcentral Tech and becoming a licensed electrician and...

Nov 6, 2019

James E. Smith, 72, of Stevens Point, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 with his family at his side.

He was born in Fredericksburg, Texas on October 8, 1947 to JB and Mary Jo (Luxton) Smith. He joined the United States Navy on October 17, 1966 and served his country honorably until October 6, 1978. James...

Nov 5, 2019

On November 5, 2019 the world lost a bright and shining light. Steven Daniel Hainsworth, passed away in his home at the early age of 52.

Steve was born in Bridgeport, CT on September 19, 1967 to the late Thomas and Dolores (Ziko) Hainsworth. Brother to Lori. He graduated from Warren Harding High School in 1986. After...

Nov 5, 2019

If you knew Susan (Sue) Richards, you would remember her bright eyes, warm heart and quiet presence that filled a room.  She loved nothing more than spending time with her family and playing with her granddaughters, Elin and Aria.

She was born April 25, 1956 in Wausau to the late Ellsworth and Margaret (Holub) Bliss.  She grew up in Wausau and was a graduate of Newman High School.  On January...

Nov 3, 2019

Ellen Marie Richards, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain, under the care of Heartland Hospice.

She was born on December 21, 1928 in Wausau to the late Ralph and Mildred (Holleran) Huntington.  Ellen grew up in Wausau and was a life-long resident.  She married Bernard Richards Sr....

Nov 2, 2019

Amy Nowak was a beautiful soul who always took care of others before herself. She was blessed to have a loving husband for 34 years, a mother who was her best friend and a son whom she saw grow up to be “an incredible man and husband”.  Family meant everything to her, especially being a Grandma.

Amy...

Nov 1, 2019

Virginia Kurth, 94, formerly of Rib Mountain passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Riverview Rehabilitation and Care Center, Tomahawk.

She was born on December 24, 1924 in Wausau to the late Stanley and Margaret (Tefelski) Likwarz.  Virginia grew up in Tomahawk.  On April 28, 1945, she married Adolph Kurth at the rectory of St. Mary’s...

Oct 19, 2019

Gerald “Jerry, Grub” T. Kitzrow Jr, 68, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his wife at his side.

He was born in Stevens Point on September 7, 1951 to the late Gerald Sr and Shirley (Hanson) Kitzrow.  Jerry grew up in Wausau attending John Marshall Elementary School, graduating from...

Oct 19, 2019

Caroline Ninnemann, 91, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Applegate Terrace Assisted Living.  She was an extremely kind, patient, and caring woman who was loved and admired by family and friends.

She was born to the late Herbert and Alice Schuetz.  She had four brothers:  David (deceased at 5 months), Charles, Dale, and Gary.  As...

Oct 19, 2019

Randall “Randy” Schuh, 93, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born May 30, 1926 in Chicago to the late Tobias and Martha (Seliger) Schuh.  After moving to Marathon, Randy graduated from Marathon High School.  On July 21, 1948, Randy married Gladys Hall in Marathon.  He worked as a...

Oct 16, 2019

Joyce Elaine (Zunker) Richmond went to eternal rest on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born to August and Elise Zunker on March 26, 1931. She married the love of her life, Howard Richmond, on October 1, 1949. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1999.

Joyce was a member of...

Oct 15, 2019

Isaac Edwin Schuett, infant son of Andrew and Amanda (Zinchuk) Schuett, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on October 15th, 2019 at Milwaukee Children's Hospital.

Isaac was born with a medical condition known as Trisomy 18 or Edward's Syndrome.  Through much love, medical intervention, and prayer he fought his condition for 4 months and 11...

Oct 13, 2019

Jean Gehrke, 88, of Wausau passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 13, 2019.

She was born August 16, 1931 in Wausau to the late Harold and Hermandina (Bloedel) Sommerfeldt.  Jean was a graduate of Wausau High School.  Jean met the love of her life, Wally Gehrke.  They were married on December 29, 1951 at St. Stephen...

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

William D. Schuett, 93, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2019 with his loving wife and family at his side.

Bill was born in Wausau on October 6, 1926, son to the late Herman and Sadie (Cowling) Schuett. Upon graduating high school, Bill joined the United States Army and served his country honorably during World War...

Oct 10, 2019

Jane Frances DeLisle, 66, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Cady Home in Wausau.

She was born to the late Clifford and Elinore (Miller) DeLisle on July 17, 1953 in Wausau.  Jane grew up in the area and graduated from D.C. Everest High School.  She continued her education at N.T.C.I. with a degree...

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

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 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.