Obituaries

Jan 15, 2019

Doris M. Holdorf, 92, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Benedictine Living Community, on January 15, 2019, with her loving family at her side.

Doris was born in Rice Lake on February 17, 1926 to the late Fred and Emma (Grassman) Jann.

On August 31, 1947, Doris was united in marriage to Charles (Chuck) Richard...

Jan 15, 2019

Shirley M. Nowak, 83 of Rib Mountain passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at House of the Dove, Marshfield. She was born on January 3, 1936 in Mattoon, to the late Raymond and Doris (Salzensen) LeGault. On June 11, 1955, Shirley married George Nowak at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Wausau. Shirley worked for the Wausau School...

Jan 14, 2019

Robert (Bob) Reno Egan, age 95, Wausau, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at 4:25 p.m. on January 14, 2019 at Wausau Manor, in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Bob was born November 17, 1923, in Durand, Wisconsin, to the late Reno and Viola (nee Aitken) Egan.  A graduate of Wausau High School, he loved...

Jan 12, 2019

Chue Angelo Muszytowski, precious baby boy of Chue Vang and Kashenna Muszytowski was born into the arms of angels on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born at 1:04 am at 24 weeks. Although Chue Angelo never spent any time with us on earth he was very loved and touched many lives.

Jan 8, 2019

Martha Allord, 97, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.

She was born January 30, 1921 in Wakefield, MI to the late Andrew and Veronica (Stempinski) Yatchak.  On June 5, 1948, she married Udaire Allord in Wakefield, MI.  After moving to Wausau, Martha worked as a bookkeeper for Home Insulation, then...

Jan 8, 2019

Doris Ida Preisig, age 100, passed away on January 8, 2019 at Wellington Place at Rib Mountain, her home for the past 6 years.

Doris was born on February 10, 1918 in Wausau to the late Walter and Emma (Mueller) Otto.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1936 and began her career that summer as a...

Jan 7, 2019

Patricia L. Swope, 66, of Wausau, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at U.W. Hospital, Madison. She was born on February 6, 1952 in Wausau to the late Victor and Delores (Hahn) Bartelt. On April 21, 1972 she married Gerald E. Swope in Wausau.

Patricia took great pride in her home and enjoyed taking care of the...

Jan 6, 2019

Elsie Mae Campbell, 97, Schofield, peacefully passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Elsie was born February 22, 1921 in New Orleans, LA and raised by the late Frederick and Mary (Muerett) Baumann in Wausau.  She graduated from Wausau High School and married Cassius Campbell on December 28, 1940.  The couple was blessed with...

Jan 5, 2019

Ronald Willard Schram, 62, of Wausau joined his wife, Sue, in heaven on Saturday, January 5, 2019.  He passed away unexpectedly in his home, due to natural causes.

Ronnie was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin to Willard and Jackie Schram on July 4, 1956. He attended St. John Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Plymouth Comprehensive High in...

Jan 3, 2019

Marion Janet Steffen, 90, Wausau, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Marion was born July 15, 1928 in Wausau to the late Gustave and Adel (Tesch) Markowski.  She graduated from Wausau High School and married Gilbert Steffen on August 27, 1955 at St. Paul’s UCC in Wausau.  The couple was blessed with four children:...

Jan 3, 2019

Lowell H. Bobert, 84, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 7, 1934, in Wausau, to the late Hugo and Caroline (Marquardt) Bobert.  Lowell was a life-long resident of Wausau.  He married the former Jean Radke at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Jan 2, 2019

Elgart Henry Radant died peacefully with his family present at his apartment at Mountain Terrace.  He is survived by his wife of seventy-one years, Cora (Kilian) Radant and his two children, Susan Gilomen and Leon Radant.  He was a wonderful grandfather to Hannah Radant, Ryan Gilomen, Erin Arnio, and Colin Radant.  He also enjoyed two great-grandchildren, Willa and Scarlett...

Jan 2, 2019

Nancy Meverden, 79, of Wausau passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Cedar Creek Manor.

She was born on June 16, 1939 in Wausau to the late Henry and Regina (Sala) Lutzke.  On September 15, 1956 she married Richard “Bud” Meverden at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Wausau.  In her earlier years, Nancy had worked...

Dec 29, 2018

Timothy H. Farrell, 69, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home, with his family at his side.

Tim was born in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Albert and Dorothy (Howe) Farrell. He proudly served in the United States Army Reserves until retirement and worked as a senior buyer for Kolbe and Kolbe....

Dec 29, 2018

Edward Fenhaus, 87, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

He was born on December 21, 1931 in Marathon, to the late Conrad and Selma (Bartelt) Fenhaus. He met, fell in love with and married the love of his life, Louann Worden, on November 27, 1953. After devoting his life to Louann and caring...

Dec 29, 2018

Lilas Albert Brandt age 92, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Ripon Medical Center with his family by his side.

Lilas was born November 18, 1926 in the Town of Rib Falls to the late Bernard and Emma (Huehnerfuss) Brandt.  He met Eileen Utecht at a friend’s birthday party and the two were united in marriage on...

Dec 27, 2018

Dennis E. Traska, 66, of Wausau, passed away December 27, 2018 at North Central Health Care surrounded by his family. He was born on February 22, 1952 in Wausau to the late Elroy and Adeline (Schreiber) Traska. On April 12, 1980 Dennis married Mary Ann Waraksa at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.

In his free time, he...

Dec 27, 2018

Erna M. Sobjeck Heldt, 98, of Wausau, passed away on, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House.

Erna was born in Merrill on October 9, 1920 to the late Paul and Clara (Howard) Beilke. She married Paul Sobjeck on January 4, 1941. He preceded Erna in death on April 1, 1982. She found love again and...

Dec 23, 2018

Donna L. Ash, 67, Schofield, went to heaven peacefully in the comfort of her own bed at Cedar Ridge Elder Services on December 23, 2018.

Donna was the daughter of Dorothy and Lloyd Ash and was born September 27th, 1951 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  As a young child, she was placed in Northern Colony and then other...

Dec 18, 2018

Joan Mary McSweeney, 75, of Weston, passed away on December 18, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

She was born on January 25, 1943, in Ogden, Utah, to the late Wayne and Opal (Moon) Cullens.  Joan grew up in Utah and later married Matthew “Mike” McSweeney.  They began their lives together in Utah and eventually settled...