Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Aug 29, 2019

Reverend Robert J. Firary, 88, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, while on a family vacation in Cooke City, Montana. He was born on November 29, 1930 in Beaver Dam to the late Harley and Frances (Kopplin) Firary. On June 26, 1954, he married Yvonne A. Zamzow in Ripon. Robert was raised in the Fall River area. He...

Aug 28, 2019

On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, a beautiful life left us with her family by her side after her short battle with pancreatic cancer and Paget’s disease of the bone to go to her heavenly home.  Ruth Alice Venske, the last living child of nine born September 12, 1925 to the late Herman and Amanda (Beilke) Radtke.  She lived all...

Aug 25, 2019

Adeline (Addie) V. Mortensen, 95, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Aspirus Hospice House.

She was born June 13, 1924 in the Village of Fenwood, the daughter of the late Andrew and Alvina (Wiesman) Hager. She was baptized and confirmed at the Fenwood Lutheran Church. Addie married Rexall Mortensen on May 25, 1951 at the...

Aug 22, 2019

Lee John Hoffmann, 63, of Wausau passed away August 22, 2019 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

He was born on February 22, 1956 in Wausau to the late Donald and Louise (Witter) Hoffmann. In his younger days Lee enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed listening to and watching sports events; especially the...

Aug 20, 2019

Stanley Ervin Beilke, 90, of Marathon, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon, surrounded by family.

He was born on October 16, 1928 in Wausau to the late Ervin and Esther (Hilmershausen) Beilke.  Stanley married the former Bettye Rose Loy in Pine City, MN on August 2, 1952.

Stanley...