Obituaries

Sep 8, 2018

Augusta Elizabeth Bennett, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on March 20, 1929 in Chicago to the late Peter and Agnes (Hartman) Larsen. Augusta married Theron M. Bennett on December 13, 1953.

Augusta enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She enjoyed meeting new people and experiencing different...

Sep 8, 2018

Thomas Melvin Briggs, 53, Schofield, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 8, 2018 at his home.

Thomas was born March 16, 1965 to Melvin and Betty Lou (Wesco) Briggs.  He honorably served his country in the US Army as a Military Police Officer (4/85-3/88) attaining the rank of SP4.  Thomas married Stephanie Bishop on August 11, 1989.  Over the...

Sep 4, 2018

George E. Toelle, 88, of Wausau, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

George was born in Marshfield to the late Henry and Louise (Schmid) Toelle on July 12, 1930. George was a Corporal in the United States Army, serving his Country honorably from November 1951 to August 1953. He worked at Wausau Paper...

Sep 3, 2018

Arthur John Bialkowsky, 88, Wausau, died Monday, September 3, 2018 at his home.

Arthur was born January 7, 1930 in Richfield to the late Arthur Edward and Blanche Angelica (Meier) Bialkowsky.  He graduated from Abbotsford High School.  Arthur honorably served his county in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War (January 1951 – November 1954) attaining...

Aug 25, 2018

Donn Sharer, 84, of Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Rennes Health and Rehab Center on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Donn was born in Menominee, MI, on August 27, 1933, the son of the late Algernon and Velva (Reinke) Sharer. On June 23, 1956, in Waupun, WI, he was united in marriage to Agnes Broadway who...

Aug 20, 2018

Ella Mae Drews, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018, at Northcentral Health Care.

She was born on June 7, 1928 in Birnamwood to the late Raymond and Elmeda (Vaughn) Mosier.  Ella married Robert Drews on April 10, 1948 in Birnamwood.

Ella's hands were never idle.  She was constantly creating and doing...

Aug 20, 2018

Phyllis Kainz, 83, of Wausau passed away at her home surrounded by her daughters on Monday, August 20, 2018.

She was born July 28, 1935 in Wausau to the late Emil and Ruth (Laffin) Krueger.  Phyllis grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School.  In her earlier years, she worked at Employer’s Mutual and Larson...

Aug 19, 2018

Ian Anthony Turner, 55, Rib Mountain, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018.

On May 3, 1963, Ian was born in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland to Rebecca “Ruby” (Adams) and the late Patrick Turner.  In the mid 1960’s the family immigrated to Canada settling in Ontario when Ian was 2 years old.  He grew up and completed his education...

Aug 18, 2018

Delaine “Dee” Joyce Viergutz, age 83, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday August 18, 2018 at Benedictine Livining Community, Wausau. Delaine was born August 12, 1935 in Wausau, the daughter of the late Arnold and Bertha (Borchardt) Viergutz.

Dee graduated from Wausau High and went on to work at Wausau Floral, then for a local dentist, followed...

Aug 17, 2018

Alvin Richard Dallman, 94, of Wausau passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on February 6, 1924 in the town of Bern, the son of the late Gustav and Alma (Muenchow) Dallman. On April 8, 1950 Alvin married Irene Richmond in Wausau.

Alvin served in the Army during WWII with...

Aug 15, 2018

Katherine “Kay” Helen Heckendorf, 73, Town of Hewitt, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018 under the care of family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Kay was born September 30, 1944 in Marshfield to the late Elmer and Barbara (Beck) Radtke.  Following her graduation from Rib Lake High School, she moved to Milwaukee to work and earned an Associate of Science...

Aug 13, 2018

Pearletta Joan Utecht, 77, of Wausau passed away on August 13, 2018 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living, Wausau.

She was born on March 10, 1941 in Tigerton, the daughter of the late Herman and Sarah (Watson) Lutzewitz. On June 10, 1967 she married David E. Utecht at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Wausau.

Pearletta enjoyed...

Aug 12, 2018

Virginia “Ginny” L. Literski, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Wausau Manor, with her loving children by her side.

Virginia was born in the Town of Rietbrock on August 13, 1927, to the late Phillip and Lucy (Kreft) Myszka. She married Leo Literski at St. Anthony’s in Athens on June 12, 1951....

Aug 8, 2018

Neal E "Jack" Aschebrock, 82, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Aspirus Hospital under Palliative Care and Hospice Services with his wife at his side.

He was born November 17, 1935 in Stratford, WI, to Walter and Margaret (Miller) Aschebrock. On August 16, 1958 he married Beverly Burke in Marathon WI. They were just 8 days...

Aug 5, 2018

Dorothy M. Artus, 87, of Wausau, went to her new home in heaven, on Sunday, August 5, 2018.

She was born in Edgar on February 2, 1931 to the late Joseph and Helen Jagodzinski. She married her true love Bill Artus on May 5, 1953.

Dorothy loved to travel, sew and play cards with her...

Aug 1, 2018

Lisa Marie Nicosia, 62 of Wausau passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born July 22, 1956 in Eau Claire, the daughter of the late John and Marianna (Freidricksmeir) Walley.

Lisa enjoyed spending time outside working in the yard and tending to her flowers. She also loved shopping and being with family...

Jul 31, 2018

Franklin W. Radke, 94, of the town of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on June 10, 1924 to the late Frank and Martha (Treibel) Radke in Wausau.  He was united in marriage to the former Loretta Krueger on May 8, 1948 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church,...

Jul 25, 2018

Henry “Hank” E. Fitzke, age 75, passed away in the care of Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

He was born on October 22, 1942 in the Town of Maine to Elmer and Mildred (Strei) Fitzke. He married Ellen DeLand on July 25, 1964 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Wausau....

Jul 24, 2018

Ruth Lydia Kluetz passed away peacefully at Mount View Care Center on July 24, 2018 at the age of 97.

Ruth was born May 28, 1921 in the Town of Stettin to the late Ernest and Laura (Neitzke) Mathwich.  On October 25, 1941 she was joined in marriage to Clarence Kluetz at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the...

Jul 22, 2018

John Martin Radke, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at home. He was born August 4, 1930 in the Town of Stettin to the late Paul and Bertha (Goetsch) Radke. John was born, lived most of his life and passed away on the Family farm.

He married Arlene Zastrow on June 21, 1952...