Obituaries

Dec 17, 2018

Joyce Sandra Zastrow, passed away on Monday December 17, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on January 28, 1959 in Wausau to the late Leo and Bernice (Ruenger) Habeck. On June 25, 1983 she married Albert Zastrow at First Presbyterian Church, Wausau.

In her free time Joyce enjoyed spending time outdoors and enjoyed...

Dec 14, 2018

Robert L. “Bob” Nowak, 89, of Wausau passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain.

He was born November 22, 1929 in Wausau to the late Frank and Agnes (Kowalewski) Nowak.  Bob fought in the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army, 6th Armored Division, 15th Medium Tank Battalion, Company C, 1st...

Dec 14, 2018

Kenneth W. Prieve, 69, of Wausau, joined hands with his son Andy and Daughter Melissa in Heaven, on Friday, December 14, 2018, with his loving wife, granddaughters and sister by his side.

Ken was born in Wausau on January 14, 1949 to the late Harold and Loretta (Eckes) Prieve. He met, fell in love and married the...

Dec 14, 2018

Clara Dorothy Hettinga, 91, Wausau, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Ascension Home Care Hospice Services.

Clara was born January 28, 1927 at the family home in the Town of Easton to the late Henry and Clara (Hollander) Fraaza.  She married Riemer Hettinga on September 17,...

Dec 12, 2018

Richard Martin Thomas, 81, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House with his loving family at his side.

Richard was born in South Haven, Michigan on June 15, 1937 to the late Wayne and Jesse (Martin) Thomas. Richard received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan in...

Dec 12, 2018

Joan F. Harter entered into the Lord’s arms surrounded by family December 12, 2018, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor.

Joan was born November 12, 1930 in Wausau to the late Elmer and Emma (Fischer) Rainville.  She met her husband John Joseph Harter Jr., through her brothers, and the couple...

Dec 10, 2018

Donald Patrick Ziebell, 61, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018, at his home.

He was born on June 23, 1957 to the late Wallace and Geraldine (Ziebell) Drake in Chicago, IL.  Don spent his life living in California and the Wausau area.  He attended Wausau West High School.  He worked as a crane operator...

Dec 5, 2018

Doris Lanita Carlson, 76, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

She was born on September 30, 1942, in Helena, Arkansas to the late James and Naomi (Skinner) Johnson.  Doris grew up in Arkansas and in Kenosha County, WI, graduating from high school in Wilmot, WI.  She married David Carlson in...

Dec 2, 2018

John A. Lenz, 74, Wausau, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

John was born on December 3, 1943 in Wausau to the late Walter and Rosalie Jean (Kickbusch) Lenz. He graduated from Wausau Sr. High in 1962 and went on to Ripon College, graduating in 1966. On April 30, 1977, John married Cheryl...

Nov 30, 2018

Melissa A. Prieve Fleming, 45, of South Bend, IN passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Center for Hospice.

She was born November 17, 1973 in Wausau to Ken and Sharon (Bedish) Prieve.  Melissa was a 1992 graduate of D.C. Everest High School.  She was a Surgical Tech at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and then worked...

Nov 30, 2018

Agnes “Aggie” Genrich, 96, of Weston, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Atrium.

Aggie was born in Wausau on September 1, 1922 to the late Paul and Ida (Kufahl) Jahns. Aggie was a hard worker. In the 1950’s she held five jobs while raising four boys on her own. In 1960 she married Donald...

Nov 30, 2018

Bradley D. Boruch, 52, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Brad was born to Ralph and Kay (Parsons) Boruch in Wausau on January 26, 1966. After completing high school, Brad joined the United States Navy and served honorably for four years. Brad stayed in touch with his Navy buddies and...

Nov 29, 2018

Bernard “Bernie” C. Johns, 87, Rothschild, died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at UW Hospital, Madison.

Bernie was born September 14, 1931 in Stanley to the late William and Martha (Duce) Johns and was proud to be a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. He graduated from Wausau High School and honorably served his country in the...

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

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 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 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 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 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...