Obituaries

Oct 11, 2018

John Steven Dornbrack, 70, of Kronenwetter, passed away on October 11, 2018, at home, under the care of his wife and family with assistance from Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born on October 21, 1947 in Wausau to the late John and Mable (Norman) Dornbrack.  John grew up and spent his life in this...

Oct 8, 2018

Evelyn Johanna (Krenz) Plautz, 88, loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully onto her heavenly home on October 8th, 2018.

Evelyn was born on May 30, 1930 to Agatha and Lenard Krenz. She married Donald Plautz on February 3, 1951. Don proceeded her in death on September 21, 2005. She resided at their...

Oct 7, 2018

Anne A. Strehlow, 81, of the Town of Easton, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born in Ringle on August 26, 1937 to the late Walter and Julia (Maziarz) Mijal. After graduating in 1955 from Wittenberg; Anne met, fell in love with, and married the love of her life; Earl...

Oct 6, 2018

Grace Delores Hall, 88, Wausau, was born again into eternal life Saturday, October 6, 2018 at North Central Health Care, Wausau.

Grace was born October 31, 1929 in Wausau to the late William and Martha (Moll) Gumz.  Throughout her life, she worked hard to support her family instilling this work ethic in her children.

For...

Oct 4, 2018

Robert Prahl Jr., 85, Weston, died Thursday, October 4, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Robert was born in October 1932, in Wausau, to the late Robert and Ella Prahl.  On June 27, 1959 he married Muriel D. Palesh, in Wausau.  They were blessed with four children: Sheila, Lori, Dana and Robb.

For much...

Oct 2, 2018

Melissa J. Young, 56, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in Wausau.

She was born in Menomonee Falls on December 2, 1961 to the late John and Janet Graebner.

Melissa married Grant Young and together they had two children, Samuel and Katherine.

Melissa had an eye for design and beauty....

Sep 28, 2018

Delores Henrietta Denzine, 87, of Wausau passed away September 28, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born May 26, 1931 in Marathon, the daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Becker) Adams. On April 17, 1950, she married Myron Henry Denzine in Athens.

Growing up on the family farm Delores knew the...

Sep 25, 2018

Natasha Annabell Leih, precious baby girl of Richard and Gina (Wegner) Leih was born into the arms of angels on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born at 3:12 am at 23 weeks; she weighed 1 pound 2 ounces and was 11 ½ inches. Although Natasha never spent any time with us on...

Sep 24, 2018

Gary Michael Peters, 71, died Monday, September 24th, 2018 at Evergreen Place at Mount View Care Facility after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

He was born January 4th, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Alfred and Helen (Koppa) Peters.  On April 27th, 1974 he married Irene Heahlke at First English Lutheran Church in Wausau. ...

Sep 23, 2018

Laura M. Raddatz, 95, of Wausau, passed away on September 23, 2018, at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau.

Laura was born on October 18, 1922, in the town of Weston, on the farm of her late parents, Julius and Emma Dehnel.  The homestead place was where Greenwood Hills Golf Course is located.  She was baptized on November...

Sep 20, 2018

Michael James Tetzlaff, 58, of Pulaski passed away September 20, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 25, 1960 in Wausau, the son of James and Lois (Kittel) Tetzlaff.

Mike graduated from Newman High School and went on to further his education, becoming a lifelong learner and professor. He earned his Bachelor's Degree at the...

Sep 18, 2018

Sometimes, God needs a great running back that can’t be stopped.  A man that is able to see the difficulties that are in front, feel the opposition closing in and still lower his shoulder and face the trouble head on.  One who can lead our team to victory.  On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at the age of 69, he...

Sep 15, 2018

Mary Lou Wesenick, 75, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Wausau Manor.

Mary Lou was born in Wausau on November 28, 1942 to the late Harold and Juliet (Pflieger) Koch. She married Jerome Wesenick on October 14, 1967. Jerome preceded Mary Lou in death on June 2, 2014.

After completing her Associates...

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

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 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...