Obituaries
Kenneth Haderlein
Jan 4, 2018
Kenneth “Kenny” A. Haderlein, 81, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Marshfield Medical Center.
He was born on June 10, 1936 to the late Andrew and Anna (Zahorka) Haderlein in Milan, Wisconsin. Kenneth grew up in Milan and was a graduate of Abbotsford High School. After completing his postsecondary education, Kenneth was employed...
Marie Pagel
Jan 4, 2018
Marie Pagel will be remembered for the love she had for her family. She was a special mother to her thirteen children and loving wife to her husband, Vernon. Marie took pride in sewing clothing for her children, gardening, loved being outdoors, sitting in her porch swing, cooking meals from scratch and making sure her cinnamon rolls were ready...
Gloria Timm
Jan 4, 2018
Gloria Timm, 80, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born July 8, 1937 to Ed and Alma Rahn. In 1955 she married William Timm, who preceded her in death in 2010.
Gloria spent her early years as a volunteer candy striper. Then worked...
June Paul
Jan 1, 2018
June Paul was always there for her family and resilient to whatever life gave her. She was a steady presence in the lives of her daughters, Kristin and Amy. June knew how to listen with empathy and give her love unconditionally.
June was born March 22, 1931 in Appleton to the late Ralph and Pearl (Breitrick) Zachow. ...
Twila Will
Dec 31, 2017
Twila Marjorie Whiteman Will of Wausau, WI passed Dec. 31, 2017 at Eastview Nursing Home in Antigo, WI. She was born October 27, 1920 in Broken Bow, NE, the daughter of Harvey and Nellie Whiteman. After graduation from Broken Bow High School she continued her schooling in Kearney, NE earning her teaching certificate. During a summer baseball game, she...
Helen Kardack
Dec 30, 2017
Helen Kardack, a life-long citizen of Marathon County, passed away Saturday, December 30th, 2017, while a resident at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, after a losing battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born April 10th, 1920, in the Township of Stettin, the eighth child in a family of twelve children, of Friedrich Wilhelm Bartelt and Louise Caroline Luedtke...
Neale Johnson
Dec 30, 2017
Neale H. Johnson, 91, of Wausau, was called to rest on December 30, 2017. He was born on September 7, 1926. Neale married Adeline M. (Knapp) Johnson on February 20, 1954 and preceded him in death on March 30, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Mabel (Turner) Johnson and Harry A. Johnson.
He...
Ronald Goodell
Dec 27, 2017
Ronald Claude Goodell, 76, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Ronald was born to the late Howard and Rose (Albright) Goodell. Over his life, Ronald worked at a few different business in the Wausau area. Most recently, he had been working at Streich Equipment as a custodian.
Ronald was a very...
Charles Lawrence
Dec 23, 2017
Chuck Lawrence, 70, of Wausau, died unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was born in Wausau on March 22, 1947, to the late Ervin and Mary Ann Lawrence, the eldest of five boys.
After graduation from Wausau Senior High School, Chuck served as an atomic demolition munitions specialist in the 600th Engineering...
Daniel Kluetz
Dec 23, 2017
Daniel Thomas Kluetz, 64, Wausau, died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Dan was born August 13, 1953 in Wausau to the late Alfred and Dorothy (Myska) Kluetz. After having known Kim (Syring) Cronce for many years, the couple married on June 10, 2006 at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Dan worked for many...
Janet Zastrow
Dec 23, 2017
Janet Zastrow, 82, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Our House Senior Living.
She was born October 17, 1935 in Nekoosa to the late Holger and Emma (Fitz) Randrup. After graduating from Wausau High School, Janet worked at 3M. On April 1, 1959, she married Grover Zastrow in Red Wing, MN. They made...
Eugene Smrstick
Dec 14, 2017
Eugene Wenzel Smrstick, 89, of Wausau, passed away on December 14, 2017, at Aspirus Hospice House.
He was born in Catawba, WI, to the late Anton and Cynthia (Weber) Smrstick on August 17, 1928. He graduated from high school in Tony, WI as valedictorian of his class. Eugene married his high school sweetheart Irma Charmley in Ladysmith...
Vernon Laffin
Dec 12, 2017
Vernon Dale Laffin, 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at his home in Wausau.
Vernon was born May 13, 1934 in Wausau to the late Henry and Corinne (Smith) Laffin. He faithfully served his country in the US Army from August 1956-August 1958. Vernon married Judith (Marcott) Kolpacki on May 16, 1985. Vernon and Judith celebrated...
Rubella Sann
Dec 11, 2017
Rubella Sann, 93, of Wausau passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Northcentral Health Care.
She was born April 5, 1924 in Brokaw to the late Charles and Alma (Volkman) Sann. Rubella retired from Wausau Paper Mill after 35 years of service. She was a devout member of Salem Lutheran Church volunteering with the Guild and...
Marvin Machel
Dec 11, 2017
Marvin Frank Machel passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 11, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born to Edward and Ella (Plautz) Machel on August 14, 1921 in Wausau. He graduated from Wausau High School and worked at Curtis Co., a woodworking company, until he was called-up in the draft for World War II.
Marvin served in...
Roderick "Bob" Morange
Dec 10, 2017
Roderick “Bob” Lee Morange, 87, of the town of Ringle, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 10, 2017 under the care of his loving daughters, granddaughter, and Ministry Hospice. He was born on August 16, 1930 to the late Theodore and Alyce (Lund) Morange in South Bend, Indiana.
Bob worked for his aunt’s business, Lund...
Karl Beckman
Dec 8, 2017
Karl Beckman, 68 of Kronenwetter passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 31, 1949 in Wausau to the late Emil and Leona (Pregont) Beckman. After graduating from Wausau High School, Karl enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He served his country during Vietnam and was honorably discharged...
Kathleen Kinney
Dec 8, 2017
Kathleen Kinney dedicated her life in taking care of her family. Whether it was Spaghetti Thursdays or New Year’s Eve Steak night, she enjoyed creating special moments for her family.
Kathleen was born January 31, 1943 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Grace (Miller) Gutmann. After graduating from high school, she attended Marquette University graduating with...
Chien Nguyen
Dec 7, 2017
Chien Nguyen, 64, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Wausau Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Sang, one son, Danny and three daughters, Nina Maria and Trang.
The funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Father Peter Kieffer officiated
Vilas Barttelt
Dec 7, 2017
Vilas James Barttelt, 80, of Schofield, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017, surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on March 27, 1937, in the town of Maine to the late Wilhelm and Martha (Utecht) Barttelt. Vilas grew up and was a lifelong resident of the area. During Vilas’ life he was...
