Obituaries
Dale Duane Howard
Mar 26, 2024
Dale Howard joined his wife, Mary Ann, at rest, on March 26, 2024. Dale was born July 16, 1932, in the Town of Maine, to Harry and Lillian (Lemke) Howard, spending his younger years learning self-sufficiency by growing vegetables, canning for winter, picking wild nuts and berries, fishing, and hunting.
He attended Wausau East High School where he met, and later...
LaVern Anthony Reigel
Mar 25, 2024
LaVern Anthony Reigel, 94, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at home surrounded by family.He was born on October 10, 1929, at home in Marshfield, WI, the son of the late William and Marcella (Schmidt) Reigel. LaVern married Erma Doris Schumacher on October 21, 1950, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakersville, WI. LaVern proudly served his country in the...
Dorothy J. Kasten
Mar 22, 2024
Dorothy J. Kasten, age 74, passed away on March 22, 2024. Services are pending at this time. Please return at a later date for further information. In the meantime, feel free to leave a message or memory of Dorothy.
Wayne Alan Johnson
Mar 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Wayne Alan Johnson who passed away on March 22, 2024, at age 70. He leaves behind a life full of love, radiant joy, and an unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and the greater community.
Born on March 21, 1954 to Willard and Mavis...
Lucille Bedish
Mar 17, 2024
Lucille Dawn Bedish reunited with her husband, Maynard, on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born to the late Herbert and Elsie (nee: Beck) Seymour in Wausau. Lucille married her dancing partner, Maynard, on August 27, 1949. She was devoted to her family; helping Maynard on the family farm, always wanting to be with her grandchildren, taking them to and...
James J. Sherfinski
Mar 16, 2024
James J. Sherfinski, 74, passed away on March 16, 2024 in Hospice at Birch Hill Health Services, Shawano, WI. He was born in Wausau, WI on May 7, 1949 to Hubert and Mary Sherfinski. During his time in Wausau, he had been employed at Loed and then Wausau Supply. He leaves behind six sisters and one brother. No services will...
Donald A. Prochnow
Mar 14, 2024
Donald A. Prochnow, 89, of Wausau, peacefully passed away on March 14, 2024, at Mountain Terrace, with his loving family at his side.Don was born May 9, 1934, in Marathon County, to the late Arthur and Ella (Bahr) Prochnow. He worked as a farmer and at a tire shop and in construction for many years before his retirement. Don married...
Marguerite C. Baumgartner
Mar 13, 2024
Marguerite (LaVerdure, Korpela, Westphal)
Baumgartner passed away on March 13, 2024 at St Claires Hospital in Weston, WI from complications from a recent fall.
Born September 13, 1938 to Philip J. LaVerdure and Catherine “Kate” (Krpan) LaVerdure of Hurley, WI.
Marguerite aka Maggie attended J. E. Murphy High School, Hurley, WI. She would later attend NorthCentral Technical College in Wausau, WI.
In 1954 she...
Phyllis S. Peterson
Mar 13, 2024
Phyllis S. Peterson, 80, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, with family by her side.Phyllis Susan Peterson, born on November 2, 1943, in Chicago, IL, passed away on March 12, 2024, in Wausau, WI. She peacefully departed through natural causes. Phyllis worked diligently throughout her life, from her early years at the old Wausau hospital to her...
Rita Marie Dachauer
Mar 9, 2024
Rita Marie Dachauer 84, peacefully left for Heaven at 3:00 am on Saturday March 9th, 2024 at her home in Athens, Wisconsin
Rita was born on February 20th, 1940 in Norfolk, VA the second and youngest child of Jacob & Annette Brooks. Her father was in the Navy, and in her early childhood the family settled in San Francisco, CA. Rita...
Rev. Dr. Dennis Pegorsch
Mar 6, 2024
Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Pegorsch was reunited with his wife, Grace, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born on December 13, 1941 in Shawano, WI, the son of William and Myrtle (Haeuser) Pegorsch. The first 4 ½ years of his life he lived in Bonduel and Shawano. His family then moved to Manawa, where he grew up attending St....
Sandra Jean McCabe
Mar 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Jean McCabe, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on September 10, 1937, in Wausau, WI, to the late Victor and Dorothy Maltbey. Sandra dedicated her life to her family and her passion for cooking. She peacefully left this world on March 6, 2024, at her...
Joan Christine Cohen
Mar 4, 2024
Joan Christine Cohen, passed away March 4, 2024, with her family by her side.Joan was born April 24, 1945, in Wausau to parents Harris and Esther (Gruening) Beilke. She married Edward Cohen in Milwaukee on October 9, 1976. Joan and Ed loved their friends, traveling, and spending time with their grandchildren. Joan lived a faith-filled life as a Christian and...
Jane Stotmeister
Mar 1, 2024
Jane A. Stotmeister, 74, of Wausau, passed away on friday, March 1, 2024.She was born in Wausau, WI on June 12, 1949, to the late Melvin and Marion Jacobi.Jane had many hobbies. She enjoyed crafting, making comfort blankets to give to the local hospitals, was an avid reader and in her younger years loved traveling with her husband Raymond. She...
John Theodore Augustine
Feb 28, 2024
John T. Augustine, 64, passed away on February 28, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
John worked at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions in Wausau.
John enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He was a wizard with a computer, had a great compassion for all animals, was known for his willingness to help others, and really enjoyed gardening.
John is survived by his mother, Annette Augustine;...
Violet Jean Farkas
Feb 22, 2024
Violet J. Farkas Wausau, 81, died under the care of Aspirus Hospice at her home on February 22, 2024. Violet (Vye) was born November 16, 1942, in the Town of Reitbrock to the late Walter Sr. and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski.
On June 8th, 1963, she married the love of her life, Zane Farkas at Holy Family Parish, Poniatowski, WI. They were...
Catherine M Johnson
Feb 20, 2024
Catherine Mae Johnson, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on February 20, 2024, with her family and friends by her side.
Cathy was born March 30, 1943, in Fond du Lac, to the late Elmer and Agnes Waldschmidt. Cathy was a real people person. She loved to share Bible knowledge with others. She nurtured her friendships all over the...
Nancy Litzer
Feb 16, 2024
Nancy L. Litzer, 89, of Wausau beloved wife of the late Lyle Litzer, departed this life on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Sylvan Crossing.
Nancy was born on April 21, 1934 in Wausau daughter of the late Reinhold and Tillie (Kleinschmidt) Priebe. She was a graduate of Wausau High School. Nancy retired after a 25 year career as a Payroll Specialist...
Marie A. Osborne
Feb 15, 2024
Marie A. Osborne, 82, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, February 15th, 2024.
She was born in Red Granite, Wisconsin, on November 24th, 1941, to the late Charles and Ruth (Pick) Gustke.
Marie loved to laugh and travel. She and her husband Gordie traveled often prior to her illness, enjoying annual Air Force reunions. They enjoyed attending various church picnics to enjoy...
Kathryn A. Utecht
Feb 14, 2024
Kathryn A. (Young) Utecht, Village of Maine, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospital on February 14, 2024.
Kay was born in LaCrosse on December 18, 1936, and attended Wausau High School. She married Vern Utecht on April 25, 1955. They had been married for 65 years. They were members of St. Anne's church. She was employed at Wausau Insurance prior to...
