Obituaries

Feb 10, 2019

Loretta Leona Beilke went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 10, 2019.  She was born on November 2, 1934 in the town of Wausau, to the late Paul and Leona (Heckendorf) Zemke.  She was baptized on November 18, 1934 by Reverend Spiegel and confirmed on Palm Sunday, April 10, 1949, by Reverend Erwin Seidel of St. Stephen...

Feb 9, 2019

Richard “Dick” Nieuwenhuis, 75, passed away on February 9, 2019 at his home in Wausau.

He was born on June 6, 1943 in Wausau to Ben and Theresa (Stadler) Nieuwenhuis, Dick was one of eleven children.  Dick is survived by his sister, Elaine (Doc) Knapp, brother, Tom (Betty) Nieuwenhuis, son, David (Julie) Junge, grandson, Chase (Jane) Junge...

Feb 8, 2019

Carol M. Wilke, 70, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at her home.

Carol was born on September 6, 1948 to the late Henry and Elsie (Erdman) Wilke in the Town of Hewitt. Being a social butterfly, Carol enjoyed activities that included spending time with others. She loved to play Bingo, attending different social...

Feb 8, 2019

Roger Frank Adelmeyer, 91, Wausau (formerly of Wauwatosa), died Friday, February 8, 2019 at Azura Memory Care in Rib Mountain under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Roger was born January 4, 1928 in the Town of Theresa, WI to the late Louis and Laura (Sterr) Adelmeyer. Following High School, he honorably served in the US Army during WWII.  While...

Feb 8, 2019

Leslie H. Froehlich, 94, Wausau, died Friday, February 8, 2019 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Les was born October 3, 1924 in Wausau to the late Hugo and Bertha (Radtke) Froehlich.  He honorably served in the US Army in the Korean War earning the Purple Heart...

Feb 8, 2019

Beverly Mae Goebel, 91, was taken to her heavenly home on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Rennes Rehab under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Beverly was born on July 6, 1927 in Wausau to the late Irving and Elfrieda (Rosenbaum) Croymans and is a graduate of Wausau High School.  She married Charles Goebel...

Feb 7, 2019

Irma H. Schmieden, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Applegate Terrace.

Born on March 7, 1926 in Marathon, Wisconsin, Irma spent her life in Wausau with her husband of 57 years, Merlin Schmieden.

Irma was an avid sports enthusiast and loved watching the Brewers, Packers and Bucks games whenever she...

Feb 7, 2019

Ronald J. Barwick, 74, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2019 at Colonial Manor. He was born on October 21, 1944 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Theresa (Kielpinski) Barwick. On September 19, 1970 he married Ruth P. Johnson at St. Therese Parish, Rothschid.

Ron served in the US Navy as a SeaBee during...

Feb 5, 2019

Dorothy “Dottie” Gustafson-Krienke, 91, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, February 05, 2019 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living.

Dottie was born on June 24, 1927 to the late Erwin and Irene (Edstrom) Emerich. After graduating from high school, she met, fell in love with, and married James Gustafson on July 2, 1949. Together they had four children,...

Feb 3, 2019

Sanford P. Gilbertson, 88, Wausau, passed away February 3, 2019 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born on May 14, 1930 in Blanchardville to the late Peter and Hannah (Nygaard) Gilbertson. On April 2, 1950 he married Joyce Ardis Thompson in Monroe.

Sanford worked for Greenheck Fan Corporation until his retirement. He enjoyed working around...

Feb 1, 2019

Florence E. Wood, 96, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019, at The Bay at Colonial Manor.

Florence was born in Wausau on October 6, 1922 to the late Henry and Martha (Beilke) Hackbart. She was raised on a farm in the Town of Maine and was a 4-H member during her teen-aged years.  Florence...

Feb 1, 2019

Friday February 1, 2019 another angel unexpectedly earned her wings. Marlene Margaret McKenna nee Diederichs of Rothschild, WI was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was born in Manitowoc, WI on December 18, 1935 to Harry E. and Violet O. Diederichs nee Behnke. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc on June 9, 1954.

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Jan 31, 2019

Kurt Hugo Froehlich, 64, Wausau, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Kurt was born November 1, 1954 at Memorial Hospital in Wausau to Leslie and Helen (Kruit) Froehlich.  He is a 1973 graduate of Everest High School and honorably served his country in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne from 1973-76.  It was...

Jan 29, 2019

Our Heavenly Father called Grace Marie Pegorsch to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 29th, at the Benedictine Living Community. She was born on February 18, 1941 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of the Rev. Martin and Medora (Dobberfuhl) Droegemueller. On June 28, 1969 she married the Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Pegorsch at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in...

Jan 28, 2019

Barbara Jean Rajek, 75, Wausau, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Barbara was born March 23, 1943 in Wausau to the late Clarence and Mildred (Poeske) Schubring.  She is a graduate of Wausau High School.  Barbara married Rudolph Rajek on May 25, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Wausau.  The couple was blessed...

Jan 26, 2019

Jeffrey David Berta, 48, passed away on January 26, 2019 in Cave Creek, AZ.

Jeff is survived by his beloved wife, Joni; stepchildren, Sarah and Tyler; his parents, Domenic and Laderyl; and sister Giacinta (Dallas); two grandchildren; and three nephews.

Jeff was born November 8, 1970 in Farmington, New Mexico. He loved playing sports during...

Jan 26, 2019

Ralph R. Goetsch, 84, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 26, 2019.

He was born to the late Ervin and Esther (Zemke) Goetsch on June 21, 1934.  Ralph graduated from Wausau High School.  At the age of 16 he started driving truck for Moland and then Glenndenning.  While there he was called to serve...

Jan 21, 2019

Emogene “Jean” Gladys Hanson, 90, Wausau, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Aspirus Hospice House under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Jean was born April 16, 1928 to the late Albert H. and Adela L. (Ventzke) Dehnke in Augusta, WI.  Jean married Lawrence “Larry” K. Hanson on July 6, 1957 at Trinity...

Jan 19, 2019

Vincent K. Howard, 71, of Wausau passed away on Saturday January 19, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from complications due to Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. He was born on May 7, 1947 to the late Vincent R. and Loraine (Diekfuss) Howard. On February 16, 1974 Vincent married Judy Ellen Ewald in Wausau.

Vincent attended U.W.M.C., going onto the...

Jan 17, 2019

Thomas W. Birt, 90, of Wausau passed away Thursday January 17, 2019. He was born June 15, 1928 to Herbert E. and Lucy F. (Franke) Birt. He married Virginia G. Eschenbach on September 10, 1949, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau.

Thomas graduated from Wausau High School in 1945 and served in the Navy Reserve. He started...