Obituaries

Jul 2, 2019

Orvel Kaetterhenry, 94 died surrounded by family on July 2, 2019, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital. Orvel was currently living at Brookdale Assisted Living in Stevens Point. He was born on November 2, 1924 in Wausau, to Otto and Amanda (Hess) Kaetterhenry.  He married Elaine Drumm on March 9, 1948. She preceded him in death on February 3, 1999.

Jun 30, 2019

Florence “Flory” Jean Kalenske, 82, Wausau, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Stone Crest Residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Florence was born February 11, 1937 in Merrill and raised by the late Roman and Goldie (Johr) Saeger.  While attending High School in Merrill, she met a fellow saxophone player who would...

Jun 26, 2019

Shane Joseph Windorski, 32, of Rothschild, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

He was born in Wausau on January 26, 1987 to Joseph and Charlotte Windorski. After completing high school, Shane went on to get his certificates in Culinary Arts, Human Services; as well as Safety and Sanitation.

Shane was a loving and free spirit....

Jun 24, 2019

Grace Ellen Menzner, 84, of Marathon City, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, June 24, 2019.

Grace was born, June 1, 1935 in Oshkosh to the late Edwin and Charlotte (Daems) Serwas.  After finishing high school in Oshkosh, Grace attended Mount Mary College in Milwaukee where she earned her degree in Occupational...

Jun 21, 2019

Beverly Gutknecht, 94, formerly of Oshkosh, passed peacefully on Friday June 21, 2019 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born May 30, 1925 in Shawano, Wisconsin to the late Robert and Mamie (Hanson) Krause.  After attending Shawano High School, Beverly enlisted in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps to help alleviate the nursing shortage during World War II. She...

Jun 21, 2019

Shirley May Butzlaff, 80, of Wausau, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 surrounded by her family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born May 26, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of late Helen Morris. On February 27, 1960 she married Donald Robert Butzlaff.

Shirley retired from the office of Sutton Transport and was a poll worker...

Jun 18, 2019

Lori Ann Meister, 53, of Hatley,  passed away at her home on June 18, 2019.

She was born in Milwaukee on October 13, 1965, to Frederick “Fritz” and Patricia (Steele) Poeske. Lori married Jeff Raymond Meister on July 12, 2002 at the Marathon County Courthouse.

In her free time, Lori enjoyed crocheting and always looked...

Jun 17, 2019

Anita Elizabeth Mirek, 75 Wausau passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Anita was born April 15, 1944 in Biggleswade, England to the late Gordon and Ida (Norman) French. She met Russell Mirek in Bedford, England while he was serving his country in the USAF. The couple were later married on October 27, 1962...

Jun 17, 2019

Lorraine E. Enkers, 97, of Wausau passed into eternal life on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Evergreen Memory Unit of North Central Health Care in Wausau, WI.

Lorraine was born in Port Washington, WI to Matthias and Katherine (Pohl) Even on July 28, 1921.

At the age of four, Lorraine, and her family moved...

Jun 14, 2019

Wilfred Frederick Gehrke, 97, of Wausau, passed on Friday, June 14, 2019 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in the Town of Easton on February 15, 1922 to the late Carl and Louise (Schlei) Gehrke. Wilfred served his Country honorably as a First-Class Technical Sargent, Company B, 3139 Signal Service Battalion in the...

Jun 12, 2019

Rudolph Carl Jauernig, Jr, 98, of the Town of Texas, passed away peacefully June 12, 2019, with his loving family at his side.

He was born on September 30, 1920 in the Czech Republic, to the late Rudolph and Ida (Czacsch) Jauernig. Rudolph served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII. Upon his return...

Jun 12, 2019

Walter R. “Junior” Brendemuehl, 76, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Atrium Birch Hill, in Shawano.

Walter was born on October 26, 1942 to the late Walter and Irene (Aschbrenner) Brendemuehl. After completing high school, Walter joined the National Guard and served his Country honorably. On February 4, 1967, Walter married the love...

Jun 8, 2019

Robyn Hillmann, 57, left this life June 8, 2019 for a better life.  She passed on under the care of Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau WI after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.  A celebration of life will be held at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau on Tuesday June 18, 2019 from 5-7pm and again on Monday July...

Jun 7, 2019

Troy Doua Lee Wilcox, 19, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home.

Troy was born April 14, 2000 in Wausau to Heu Yang and Andrea Wilcox.  He enjoyed playing football for Wausau East and recently received his High School diploma.  Troy enjoyed working for WOW as a Customer Service Rep.

Troy was a beloved...

Jun 4, 2019

Gordon Beilke, a lifelong resident of the Wausau area, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the age of 91. Gordon was born May 26, 1928 in Marathon, the eldest son of Arnold and Edna (Hackbarth) Beilke. He married Shirley V. Fraaza on June 14, 1941 and they enjoyed almost 72 years of loving companionship together.

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Jun 1, 2019

Clarence F. Soczka, 89, of Wausau, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born September 13, 1929 in the town of Rietbrock, to the late Mat and Margaret (Sekorski) Soczka.  He married Esther Lewandowski on October 17, 1951 at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent.  She preceded him in death on June 5,...

Jun 1, 2019

Valieta E. Hanke, 101, of Wausau, joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Our House Care Facility under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born in Marion on February 27, 1918 to the late Elmer and Frieda (Schmidt) Hitzke. She married Norman Hanke on October 28, 1939. Norman...

May 29, 2019

Cindy Marie Casanova, 59, of Wausau passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday May 29, 2019. She was born on April 16, 1960 in Milwaukee the daughter of Leonard and Shirley (Johnson) Kutchenriter. On April 7, 1989 Cindy married Luis Antonio Casanova at the Marathon County Court House. Cindy was a devoted mother and wife and her true joy...

May 27, 2019

George Tobalski, 93, Wausau, died Monday, May 27, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

George was born March 4, 1926 in the Town of Rib Falls to the late Frank and Dora (Brodjeski) Tobalski.  He faithfully served his country during WWII and the Korean War earning several decorations before being discharged as a Master Sargent.  While serving in Germany after...

May 27, 2019

Kameron “Kam” Frisinger, 22, passed away in his apartment on Monday, May 27, 2019.   He was born October 9, 1996 in Wausau to Kirk and Kerri (Tesch) Frisinger and the youngest brother to Kallen and Kendra Frisinger. Kameron’s life was cut short from complications due to Diabetes.  Our family will forever miss him but celebrate his life as Kam...