Obituaries

Dec 3, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” June Braatz, 79, Wausau, died Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Evergreen Place at North Central Health Care, Wausau.

Betty was born September 19, 1938 in the Town of Cassel, Marathon County to the late Joseph and Josephine (Sekorski) Adamski.  She married Richard Braatz on September 23, 1967 at Holy Name Catholic Parish, Wausau.  During her...

Dec 3, 2017

Norman V. Theis, 100, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House.

He was born on April 17, 1917 to the late Harry and Theresa (Lilly) Theis in Marshfield, WI.  Norman grew up in the town of Stettin and attended the country school.  Upon finishing school he worked on the family farm. ...

Dec 3, 2017

Alice Erna Maxon, 96, Wausau, went to be with her heavenly Father on December 3, 2017 after a long life, certain that her faith would bring her eternal life.

Alice was born on January 15, 1921 to the late Robert and Hattie (Gritzmacher) Isberner Sr.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1938.  Soon after she was...

Dec 2, 2017

William J. McCarthy, 85, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on December 11, 1931 to the late Edwin and Irene (Hanson) McCarthy in Wausau.  William was a lifelong resident of the Wausau area and while growing up attended St. Mary’s School and Wausau High School.  Later,...

Dec 2, 2017

Erma Lucille Neumann, 81, of Wausau, WI passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was born on March 17, 1936 in the town of Doering, in Lincoln County. Her parents were the late Arthur and Celia Lupton. She graduated from Merrill High School. Erma married James Jirovec in 1955 and was...

Dec 2, 2017

Louis H. Schultheiss, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Louis was employed by the James River Corporation for 35 years.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy “Pat,” sister, Ethel Niewolny, and nieces and nephews.

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Dec 1, 2017

Marjorie Ruth Tatman, 89, of Wausau went home to the Lord on December 1, 2017.

She was born September 14, 1928 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Gertrude Anderson.  Marjorie was previously married to the late William L. Tatman of Wausau.  She was preceded in death by her only brother, Robert Anderson of Roseburg, Oregon.

Nov 30, 2017

Julie Anne Christian, 58, Wausau, died peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Aspirus Hospice House. Julie was born on August 16, 1959 to Allen and Donna (Richmond) Hettinga in Wausau. She grew up in the Town of Maine and graduated from Wausau West High School in 1977. Julie married the farm boy down the road, Lee Christian, on...

Nov 29, 2017

Roy Thorne, 88, of Wausau passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

He was born September 19, 1929 to the late Jess and Pearl (Wood) Thorne.  On August 19, 1950, Roy married Phyllis Ecker in Antigo.  They made their home in Wausau raising their five children, Steve, Mark, Debra, Diane and Victoria.  Roy owned...

Nov 21, 2017

Phyllis Louise Abitz, 97, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.

Phyllis was born in the town of Easton on February 13, 1920 to Elizabeth (Kufahl) and Philip Hollinger.  She attended St. John’s Lutheran School and later moved to Chicago, IL as a nanny.  She later moved back to...

Nov 21, 2017

Charlotte Mae (Grebe) Richetto, age 86, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 21, 2017.  She was born on November 22, 1930 in Wausau WI to Art and Esther Grebe.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1948.  She married Emil Richetto on June 20, 1953.

Charlotte and Emil had three children. ...

Nov 17, 2017

Donald R. Erdman, 78, Wausau, died Friday, November 17, at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

Donald was born November 19, 1938 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Laura (Hans) Erdman.  Following his graduation from Wausau East High School, he faithfully served his country in the US Army.  Donald married the love of his life, Sally, on...

Nov 17, 2017

Myron “Dolly” Raymond Busche, 96, Wausau, died Friday November 17, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Myron was born May 30, 1921 in the Town of Eau Plaine to the late Henry and Mary (Furmanek-Treankler) Busche.  He honorably served his country in the US Navy.  Myron married Virginia Robertson on September 21, 1940 and the happy couple celebrated...

Nov 10, 2017

Vangie Ohrmundt was a woman who never sat still.  Her life was dedicated to her family, her church, and her community.  Whether it was doing the hundreds of chores around the family farm, making Friday morning breakfasts for over ten years at Aspirus Hospice House, starting the quilting club and being an active member of St. John Lutheran Church,...

Nov 9, 2017

Landa Baumann, 67, of the town of Stettin, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston, with her husband, Thomas, at her side.

She was born in the town of Almon, Shawano County on March 5, 1950.  Landa started school in a one-room schoolhouse and was a graduate of Bowler High School. ...

Nov 8, 2017

Francis “Frank” Arthur Beidle, 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, WI.

Frank was born December 13, 1929 in Barberton, Ohio to the late George and Mildred (Krabile) Beidle Jr.  He faithfully served in the US Army from July 1951 to June 1953, being awarded the United Nations Service Medal, Korean...

Nov 6, 2017

Marjorie Mae Zahrt, 87, of Schofield, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017, at Aspirus Hospice House surrounded by her children.

She was born on July 21, 1930, in the town of Wausau, to the late Elmer and Alice (Solum) Zemke.  Marjorie grew up on the family farm in the Town of Wausau, and lived in the...

Nov 5, 2017

James Edward Light, 93, of Schofield, WI joined the angels and the love of his life, Cyrillia, on November 5, 2017.

James was born on March 7, 1924 to Edward and Hallie Mae (Etherton) Light in Jacksonville, IL.

James joined the Army Air Corps in 1941 and attended flight school at the Antigo Air Force...

Nov 3, 2017

Kirke Sauer, 91, of Wausau passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2017 at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau.  Reverend David Wetmore will officiate.  Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery will full military honors provided by VFW Burns Post #388.  Visitation will...

Nov 3, 2017

Lois Geiger had a simple, unassuming  personality who made friends easily.  She enjoyed coloring,  fishing and traveling.  When Lois was younger, she loved the beach at the family cottage on Birch Lake in Harshaw.

Lois was born the youngest child of Aloysius and Margaret (Pupp) Geiger on February 10, 1955 in Wausau.  For several years, she was...