Obituaries
Grace J. Clark
Jul 14, 2024
Grace J. Clark, 91, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
She was born on August 18, 1932, on the family farm in Stettin, to the late Arnold and Mabelle Goetsch. Grace attended a one room school house for 8 years; she graduated from Wausau High School in 1949. At the age of 17, she left for St. Paul....
Daniel Decker
Jul 11, 2024
Daniel Earl Decker, age 70, of Wausau, WI, passed away on July 11, 2024. Born in Illinois on December 8, 1953, Dan was devoted to watching sports, along with westerns, crime shows, and game shows - with "Survivor" being his all-time favorite. When he wasn't cheering on his favorite teams, he enjoyed playing with his kitty companions and fishing excursions...
Conrad "Doc" Knuth
Jul 10, 2024
Conrad “Doc” Knuth, 81, of Wausau went to his heavenly home on July 10, 2024 after a five-year battle with cancer.
Conrad was born on March 1, 1943 in Sheboygan County, the son of Arthur and Anita Knuth. He attended grade school in a one room school house across the road from the family farm. After graduating from Plymouth High School,...
Lila Mae Gwidt
Jul 8, 2024
Lila Mae Gwidt, 84, passed away quietly in her home on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Lila was born on May 16, 1940 to Elmer and Ada (Levin) Vetterkind in the township of Reseburg, WI. She graduated from Thorp High School in 1958. After high school, she moved to Wausau with a close family friend and became a nanny for their children....
Robert Louis Richey
Jul 6, 2024
Robert "Bob" Louis Richey, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2024, on his property in Tomahawk (Town of Nokomis).
Bob was born on October 28, 1943, in Wausau, to the late Raymond and Caroline (Wendorf) Richey. He married the love of his life, Kathleen "Katie" Ollhoff on January 11, 1964, at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau. The couple was...
Robert "Bob" Ruether
Jul 5, 2024
Robert “Bob” Ruether, 85, was called to his heavenly home on July 5, 2024, while under the care of Aspirus Hospice Care at Mount View Care Center.
Bob was born August 11, 1938, to Walter and Ellen (Bergstrand) Ruether. He married Lois Sommerfeldt on January 26, 1963, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, where they remain members. Together, Bob and Lois had...
Jerome "Jerry" Witucki
Jul 2, 2024
Jerome "Jerry" Joseph Witucki, 83, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 2, 2024.
Jerry was born August 2, 1940, and grew up on a farm in Poniatowski, Wisconsin and was a great help to both his mother and father. He attended school in the Athens area and graduated from high school. As a young adult, he was an avid skier...
Marlene Wilde
Jun 26, 2024
Marlene Passed away on June 26th, 2024 in her home, due to health reasons. She was born on May 15th, 1949 in Wausau to Kermit and Esther (Seehofer) Wilde. Marlene grew up on the family farm, with seven brothers and sisters in the town of Stettin. She attended a one room school house with the six siblings. She graduated from...
Joseph Elmer Erickson
Jun 21, 2024
Joseph Elmer Erickson passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Mount View Care Center.
Joseph was born on April 15th, 1936, to the late Elmer M Erickson and Elizabeth Mary (Nelson) in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.
He married Sylvia N Stevens on December 18th, 1958, in Tomahawk. They began their married life in Norfolk, VA, as Joe was serving in the US Navy....
Carol H. Prochnow
Jun 19, 2024
Carol H. Prochnow, 86, of Wausau, peacefully passed away on June 19, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with her loving family at her side.
Carol was born on March 5, 1938, in Marathon County, to the late Rudolph Sr. and Helen (Moeck) Kolbe. Carol married Donald Prochnow on December 11, 1954, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Stettin. He...
Margaret S. Lippke
Jun 16, 2024
Margaret Lippke, age 97, passed away on June 16, 2024.
Margaret was born in Wausau, WI to Robert and Ella Prahl. Margaret married Max Lippke Jr.
In 1954 Margaret and Max took ownership of the family bakery named Northside Bakery for many years. Margaret enjoyed dancing, playing cards, cribbage, cooking and baking. Margaret especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She...
Laura Rothmeyer
Jun 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Rose Rothmeyer, who left this world on June 16, 2024, at the age of 60, in Wausau, WI. Laura was born on March 18, 1964, and spent her life embracing the simple joys and pleasures that surrounded her.
Laura's life was one filled with creativity, appreciation for the beauty...
Mary Jane Opper
Jun 15, 2024
Mary Jane Opper of Wausau, passed away on June 15th, 2024, in the care of Compassus Hospice and surrounded by Family and people whom loved her dearly. She was born on February 25, 1947, in Birnamwood, WI. Daughter of Martha and Lawrence Miller. On November 26, 1964, she married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, David Opper...
Mary Rothmeyer
Jun 13, 2024
Mary reunited with her husband, Ardin, on June 13, 2024, at the age of 70. She was born on August 7, 1953, in Wausau to Alyosius and Margaret Geiger. Mary married the love of her life, Ardin, on April 24, 1980, in Wausau and blended their families together. While she was a homemaker; she had a passion for reading, collecting...
Arlene C. Thurs
Jun 9, 2024
Arlene Thurs passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 77 with her loved ones by her side. Arlene enjoyed spending time in her flower gardens, living in Indigo Heights where mother developed the subdivision, and painting.She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Dale; step-daughter Brenda (Kyle) Ostrowski; a daughter;4 grandchildren, and brother, James (Vickie)...
Larry Olson
Jun 7, 2024
Larry O. Olson, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1937, in Holmen, WI, to the late Lynn and Alice Olson.Larry, who humorously referred to himself as "The Genius" and "Emperor," led a life rich with love, dedication, and passion. He attended Holmen High School, where his love for baseball and...
Phyllis Gene DeLaporte
Jun 1, 2024
If you knew Phyllis DeLaporte, you would think of her as being feisty at times, opinionated, loving to “chit-chat” with her friends and having a kind heart in helping care for her closest friends when they were ill. She helped in supporting our community with years of volunteering at St. Anthony Retreat Center, ushering at the Grand Theater, hospice volunteer,...
Faith Sandra Hulce
May 31, 2024
Faith Hulce, age 90, passed away 5/31/2024 under the care of Compassus Hospice.
She is predeceased by her parents, Elmer and Antoinette (Majeske) Neitzke, her brother, Cuyler (Shirley) Neitzke, and her husband of 39 years Gerald (Jerry) Hulce.
She is survived by her brother, Jay (Thia) Neitzke, her daughters, Susan Anderson, Stephanie (Michael Hoover) Schreiber and Tracy Kaiser, and five grandchildren....
Jeffrey A. Beckman
May 29, 2024
Jeffrey Allen Beckman
May 16, 1954 – May 29, 2024
Jeff Beckman, beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away on May 29, 2024 after a short, courageous battle with bladder cancer. He attained his goal of reaching his 70th birthday.
As a child, he loved eating frozen Christmas cookies that Mom had made...
Norman Briggs
May 26, 2024
Norman Lee Briggs passed away on May 26, 2024, at the age of 69. Born in Monroe, Wisconsin, on February 26, 1955, Norman was the cherished son of Hubert Briggs and Wilma Cullen. As a dedicated father, he is survived by his children, Rachel and Ronald Briggs.Norman attended Albany Public School and went on to obtain his high school diploma....
