Obituaries

May 29, 2018

Gary L. Habeck, 54, of Wausau passed away on May 29, 2018 at his home.

He was born on August 11, 1963 in Wausau, the son of the late Vilas and Bertha (Pleier) Habeck. On July 23, 1988 he married Theresa Sekorski at Marathon County Historical Museum.

Gary worked for the parks department and enjoyed...

May 28, 2018

Edward J. Bahr, 79 of Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston, WI.

He was born on November 18, 1938 in Marathon County to the late Edward and Catherine (Wibben) Bahr.

Ed was previously employed with the State of Wisconsin Civil Service, Lutheran Social Services and Eastbay.  He...

May 27, 2018

Joseph Stanley Kaminski, 76, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Sunday, May 27, 2018.  He was born on March 25, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Josephine (Slowinski) Kaminski.

He attended St. Josaphat Grade School and graduated from Milwaukee Boys Tech.   He served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964 patrolling the East German border.  He then worked in the...

May 26, 2018

Glenn Eugene Geurink, 86, of Rothschild, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 8, 1932 in the town of Easton, the son of John and Jessie (Jensema) Geurink.  Glenn served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957.  Glenn married Virgean “Leaha” Erickson on August 23, 1957 at...

May 22, 2018

With great sorrow, the family of Chas Jelani Nass announces his unexpected passing on May 22, 2018 at the age of 27. Chas was raised in central Wisconsin, graduating from New London High School, class of 2009. Chas worked for Nass Electric starting in high school through 2015. He completed two years of education with Fox Valley Electrical Contractors...

May 16, 2018

Hailey Paige Keeling, 23, of Schofield, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She leaves behind four children, Charlen, Mac, Mikhail and Carmen; her mom, Christina; sister Taylor (fiancé Erica); brother Tanner; as well as seven sisters in Little Rock, AR and many special friends.

Hailey was born in Fond du Lac on April...

May 15, 2018

Reginald “Reggie” G. Allar of Schofield passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in the comfort of the arms of his family.  Reggie was born on May 26, 1946 in Wausau to the late Jacob and LaVerne (Rhyner)  Allar.  He attended Newman High School.

A true people person, Reggie spent over 30 years...

May 14, 2018

Patricia "Pat", "Goofy" Kay Schneider, 78, Wausau, died early Monday morning at Mountain Terrace under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Patricia was born July 8, 1939 in Three Lakes and was the daughter of the late Alloys and Mary (Rempert) Samz.  She graduated as Valedictorian of Crandon High School.  Patricia married the Love of...

May 12, 2018

Maryann M. Andreas, 85, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 15, 1932 in Wausau, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Lamz) Tarnow.

On May 19, 1951 she married Gilbert Andreas in Wausau. Maryann worked as a cashier for several years at...

May 11, 2018

Duane A. Traverse, 89, of Wausau, Wisconsin (formerly of Kentwood, Michigan) went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 11, 2018 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Duane was born on June 15, 1928 to the late Ross Calvin and Laura Isabel (Holtom) Traverse on a farm near Constantine, Michigan where he spent his...

May 11, 2018

Kathleen Hollman of Bullhead City, Arizona, and formerly of Rothschild, Wisconsin, joined family and friends in Heaven on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the age of 86.  She was baptized in the Christian faith in 1931, attended Zion Christian Day School, and was confirmed in 1945.  She graduated from Wausau East High School in 1949.  In 2000, she became...

May 7, 2018

Ruth Joyce Schmieden, 88, of Wausau passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born on December 31, 1929 in Wausau, to the late Albert and Olga (Pophal) Weber.

Ruth married Lylas K. Schmieden on May 26, 1951 at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau. Over the years Ruth worked for Franklin Savings...

May 4, 2018

Gladys Mae Schulz, 80, Wausau, died Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Aspirus Hospice House under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Gladys was born October 25, 1937 in Wausau to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Letarski) Barnish.  She was a graduate of Wausau High School.  Gladys married Gerald Schulz on June 25, 1957...

May 4, 2018

Ronald Norman Pagel, 68, Wausau, died Friday, May 4, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Ronald was born November 5, 1949 in Wausau to the late Norman H. and Elvira B. (Krueger) Pagel and grew up on the family farm.  He is a 1967 graduate of Wausau High School.  Ronald honorably served his country in the US Army. ...

May 1, 2018

Judi E. Bluhm, 74, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Wausau on November 14, 1943 to the late John and Mable (Norman) Dornbrack. After graduating from high school, and an interesting first date, Judi married the love of her life, Gene Otto Bluhm on March 23, 1963....

May 1, 2018

James “Jimmy” E. Jakel, 55, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, while at his home.

Jimmy was born in Wausau on June 16, 1962 to James V. and Lois A. (Jackson) Jakel. He lived his life quietly in the Village of Weston and worked at Great Lakes Cheese in Wausau. His passions in life...

Apr 29, 2018

Betty S. Boerner, 82, Wausau, died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Wellington Place under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Betty was born November 29, 1935 in Wausau to the late Otto and Johanna (Gruessing) Ament.  She is a proud graduate of the second class from DC Everest High in 1955.  Betty married James...

Apr 26, 2018

Perry Raasch,   71, of Wausau passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Wausau. He was born on January 29, 1947 to the late Edwin and Esther (Rohloff) Raasch.

Perry was lifelong resident of Wausau and worked at Aspirus Wausau Hospital for over 40 years. In his free time he enjoyed playing baseball and cheering on the local...

Apr 25, 2018

Jean Sharon Slominski, 83, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

Jean was born October 27, 1934 in Merrill to the late Ervin and Bertha (Burgener) Altenberger.  She grew up on the family farm with three brothers and her sister.  Jean met the love of her life, John Slominski, at the Lakeview...

Apr 24, 2018

Janice “Jan” Louise Koeppel, 64, of Rothschild passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1953 in Wausau, the daughter of the late Robert and Muriel (Smits) Wilson.

On August 28, 1976 she married Keith J. Koeppel at St. Anne Parish in Wausau.  Jan was a woman of...