Obituaries

Nov 24, 2018

Joyce Ardis Gilbertson, of Wausau, passed away on her 85th birthday on November 24, 2018.  She was born on November 24, 1933, in Blanchardville to the late Ted and Mabel (Everson) Thompson.  On April 2, 1950, she married Sanford Gilbertson in Monroe, WI.

Joyce worked for Wausau Insurance in the records department until her retirement.  In her...

Nov 24, 2018

Martin Leroy Steffen, 62, of Birnamwood, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Autumn Lane Family Care, Birnamwood.

He was born on December 5, 1955, in Wausau, to the late Leroy and Alma (Ebert) Steffen.  Martin grew up in the Wausau area and attended Wausau West High School.  For many years, Martin worked...

Nov 21, 2018

Brian D. Laffin, 87, of Wausau passed away November 21, 2018 at Tender Reflections, under the care of Aspirus Hospice. He was born on June 13, 1931 in Wausau to the late Norman and Adela (Trantow) Laffin. He married Katherine Jeanette Johnson on November 3, 1951 in Aniwa.

Brian worked for the City of Wausau with the...

Nov 21, 2018

Dorothy Mais, 94, joined her husband of 72 years Ferdinand (Ferdy) Mais in Heaven on Wednesday November 21, 2018.

She was born July 1, 1924 in Athens to the late Fred and Minnie (Bramm) Penno. On June 1, 1946 Dorothy married Feridand  Mais at Trinity Lutheran Church of Athens, he passed away October 26, 2018.

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Nov 20, 2018

Marie Hustedt who was the matriarch of her family passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Hospice House surrounded by her family at the age of 98.

Marie was born February 1, 1920 in Marshfield to the late Henry and Rose (Bohman) Weigel.  She married Omar Hustedt on June 23, 1945 at St. John the Baptist...

Nov 20, 2018

Reuben Edward Naef, 97, Wausau, went home to be with his Lord on November 20, 2018 at Our House Assisted Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Reuben was born November 20, 1921 in Wausau, WI to the late Jacob and Minnie (Kittle) Naef. Reuben grew up in Wausau, WI.  He married Lois Adler on October 4,...

Nov 19, 2018

Clara “Linda” Grogan Wilkes, 78, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, with her husband, Ed, by her side.

Linda was born on September 3, 1940 to the late Robert and Queenie (Morgan) Grogan in Cedartown, GA.  On September 16, 1961, she married William Edward Wilkes in Cedartown, GA.

For many years Linda drove a school...

Nov 17, 2018

Patricia Ann Holm, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Patricia was born on November 27, 1950 to the late Richard W. Holm Sr and Gladys Gaetzman Holm in Wausau, WI.

She attended school in Wausau, WI. As a young adult, Patricia moved to North Central Health Care, where she resided for many...

Nov 11, 2018

Henry Paul Ahrens, age 84, went to spend eternity with his beloved wife of 57 years, Elizabeth “Liz”, on Sunday, November 11th, 2018.  Henry went to his heavenly home on the Ahrens family farm surrounded by his loving family.

Henry was born on March 2nd, 1934 in the Town of Cassel, son of the late Walter and...

Nov 8, 2018

Gerhardt L. Holtz, 89, of the Town of Stettin, passed away on November 8, 2018 at Wausau Manor with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born on October 27, 1929 in Wausau the son of the late Ernest and Edna (Raddatz) Holtz. On August 18, 1962 he married Elaine R. Erdman at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau....

Nov 4, 2018

Walter Tamminen, 90, of Wausau passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Wausau Manor.

He was born June 3, 1928 in Amasa, MI to the late Walter and Lily (Hillson) Tamminen.  Walt grew up in Crystal Falls, MI and after graduating from high school enlisted in the U.S. Army.  He served his country at the end...

Nov 3, 2018

Mavis Elliot Boettcher, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at North Central Health Care.  She was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dumdei on September 10, 1926 in Wausau.

She graduated from Wausau East High School in 1944 and went on to receive her Bachelor of Education degree from U.W. Stevens...

Nov 2, 2018

Alice Mae Luedtke, 85, of Wausau, passed away on November 2, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 29, 1933 in Wausau, daughter to the late Rudolph and Viola (Hase) Knapp. Alice married Charles Luedtke on September 25, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau.

Alice worked...

Oct 31, 2018

Min (Minnie) Clark died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was born April 23, 1921 to Herman and Minnie (Schultz) Leo in Mondovi, Wisconsin.

Min married Bob Clark of Gilmanton, Wisconsin on June 22, 1940. They lived in several Eastern U.S. cities while Bob was in the Navy and Min was employed in U.S. Civil Services. They...

Oct 29, 2018

Roger Schuett, 86, of Wausau joined his wife, Ellen in Heaven on Monday, October 29, 2018.

He was born October 4, 1932 in Wausau to the late Harry and Emma (Haese) Schuett.  In June 1954, Roger met Ellen Barnetzke at a local Polka dance.  Roger and she were inseparable through their courtship and were married on October...

Oct 29, 2018

David H. Buerger, 90, Wausau, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.

David was born July 1, 1928 and raised by the late Otto and Alma Buerger.  He married Luella Brehmer on December 3, 1949 in Wausau and the couple welcomed three children to their family: Sandra, John and Pamela.  Over the years,...

Oct 26, 2018

Ferdinand “Ferdy” Mais Jr. died Friday October 26, 2018 at North Central Health Care under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Ferdy was born December 6, 1921 in the town of Berlin to the late Ferdinand Sr. and Augusta (Mohr) Mais, he was the youngest of 15 children. On June 1, 1946 he married...

Oct 25, 2018

Beneath the full Harvest Moon light, Sally (Kleist) Kowalski departed this earthly life, on October 25, 2018 at home after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 76.

She was born on September 6, 1942 to the late Alfred and Esther (Kruzicki) Kleist and was raised in Mosinee. On September 5, 1969, she and Donald...

Oct 24, 2018

Carson Samuel Seehafer, 21 of Kronenwetter went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 24, 2018

Carson was a graduate of Marathon High School class of 2016. Carson enjoyed playing basketball, running cross country and track and field. Carson grew up on his family dairy farm in Marathon. Carson was a member...

Oct 19, 2018

Beloved husband of Anita J. (Nielsen) Lavin. Father through marriage to Katherine (Nielsen) Collins, Aaron and Anthony Nielsen. Father of Megan Lavin. Brother of Donna Kolonko, Eileen Schmidt and Mary Rybak. Grandfather of Darian Nielsen, Calvin & Lilah Collins and Collin & Ryan Nielsen. Tom also shared close relationships with brothers-in-law Jim Kolonko, Ken Schmidt and Bill Rybak and...