Obituaries

Nov 2, 2017

Alice Christenson lived an active full life.  She was an extremely talented woman, who was an expert seamstress, made beautiful crafts, porcelain dolls and even stained glass works.  Her family meant the world to her especially during those special holidays, Christmas and Easter.  Whether it was dancing to Polkas, whistling or humming the old “Spirituals”, Alice will...

Oct 30, 2017

Paul Aylward Russell III, 69, of Wausau passed away from cancer complications on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Mount View Care Center.

He was born April 17, 1948 in Houghton, MI to the late Paul and Vivian (Johnston) Russell Jr.  After graduating from high school, Paul was drafted in the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. ...

Oct 27, 2017

Frances Rein, 87, Wausau, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.

Frances was born February 15, 1930 in Mittelneufach, Germany to the late Ludwig and Rosa (Deutshenbauer) Neubauer.  She grew up in Germany during WWII surviving the horrors of war and immigrating to the United States.  Frances met Dean J. Rein II...

Oct 27, 2017

Florence Elaine Edelburg, 85, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Colonial Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born on January 9, 1932 in Wausau to the late Rueben and Alvina (Krueger) Schneck.  Florence grew up in Wausau and attended local schools.  She met and later married...

Oct 25, 2017

Thomas Allen Gritzmacher, 68, Weston, died October 25, 2017 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Thomas was born April 22, 1949 to Rose (Rauschl) and the late Eugene Gritzmacher.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Wausau High School.  For many years, Thomas was the owner/operator...

Oct 21, 2017

Eileen Smart passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 after a courageous fight with cancer.  She did achieve her goal of attending her daughter, Melanie’s, wedding and her 60th wedding anniversary celebration in Disney on October 5, 2017.  She enjoyed the special touches her daughter, Dawn, did for the 60th celebration.  She also was able to see her son,...

Oct 20, 2017

Peter Phillip Zollpriester, 84, Weston died Friday, October 20, 2017 Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Peter was born May 26, 1933 in Antigo to the late Peter and Frances (Babler) Zollpriester.  He grew up on the family farm and at an early age took up the responsibility for helping run the farm.  Peter...

Oct 20, 2017

Lois Charlene Bagby, 87, Wausau, died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Gardenside Crossing at North Central Health Care, Wausau, surrounded by her loving family.

Lois was born June 8, 1930 in Wausau to the late Charles and Minnie (Donner) Frank.  She was baptized on July 1, 1930 and confirmed on April 18, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Oct 18, 2017

Jean A. Blume, 75, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehab Center, Wausau.

Jean was born February 28, 1942 in Wausau to the late William Frank and Margaret Fluetta (Steffanus) Shnowske.  Following her graduation from Mosinee High School she married Ronald E. Blume, on August 4, 1962 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church...

Oct 14, 2017

Jerome Valentine Ringwelski, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at home surrounded by his family.

Jerome was born February 4, 1927 in Little Falls, MN, son of the late Michael and Anna (Prozinski) Ringwelski.  He married Josephine Benaszeski on April 28, 1951.

Jerome served in World War II with the Navy...

Oct 12, 2017

Delores Schoepke will be remembered for her warm smile, kind heart and the ability to always care for others.  Even though she was short in stature, she was feisty in spirit.  Delores was an independent woman who was not afraid to share her opinions.  She loved her Lord and her church family at Trinity Lutheran Church.  Delores sang in...

Oct 10, 2017

Gloria Dake had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to tell stories.  She could tease and enjoyed being teased.  Gloria was very skilled at embroidery and her artistic flair could often be found in her table cloth paintings.

Gloria was born June 17, 1932 in Wausau to the late Leo and Elsie (Pyan) Marquardt.  On June...

Oct 9, 2017

Ned Caldwell Green, age 56, died suddenly at home October 9, 2017.  Born July 22, 1961 in Wausau, Ned was a life-long resident of Wausau.  He graduated from Wausau West High school in 1981, and briefly pursued post-high school education at Northcentral Technical College.

He is survived by a brother: Todd W. Green (Heidi) of Wausau, a...

Oct 3, 2017

Robert Gifford will be remembered for his smile, his sense of humor and knowing it was always about the other person. Bob’s entire life revolved around education, sports and family. He taught Biology at all four of Wausau’s secondary schools and for many years was the Athletic Director at Wausau West High School before his retirement. Saying Bob was “active”...

Oct 2, 2017

Evelyn Helen Baumann, 91, Wausau, peacefully died at her home with her family by her side on Monday, October 2, 2017. Evelyn was born March 26, 1926 in Wausau to the late Otto and Ethel (Jester) Kalinke. She proudly graduated from Wausau High School and went on to become the first woman to work for 3M in Wausau. Following World...

Sep 29, 2017

Dorothy Lucille Tessmer, 93, of DePere, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Birch Creek Assisted Living under the care of Unity Hospice. She was born to the late William and Louise (Urban) Abraham in Wausau on June 17, 1924. Dorothy grew up and attended school in Wausau. She married Everett Tessmer on September 19, 1942....

Sep 29, 2017

Richard Albert Braatz, 83, Wausau, died Friday, September 29, 2017 at Garden Side Crossing at North Central Health Care, Wausau. Richard was born February 1, 1934 on the family homestead in the Town of Stettin to the late Emil and Elizabeth (Wolter) Braatz. He faithfully served his country in the US Army. Richard married the love of his life, Elizabeth...

Sep 29, 2017

Bernice Mae Kaatz, 89, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born in Edgar, Wisconsin on November 12, 1927, to Emil and Helen (Grosskreutz) Baesemann. Bernice married Edward Kaatz on May 28, 1949. Edward preceded her in death on March 5, 1990. On February 5, 1999, she married Allen Hoyum; he preceded...

Sep 24, 2017

Bruce Lloyd Grueneberg, age 60, died on September 24, 2017 doing what he loved, driving a tractor. Bruce was born on April 12, 1957 in Wausau and attended Wausau West High School. He married Debra Krueger on September 20, 1980. He farmed his entire adult life, worked at Little Marco Co-op for 18 years, Vander Geest Dairy, and Wausau Sales....

Sep 24, 2017

Marilyn Holewinski passed on Sunday September 24, 2017 at the age of 79 after an extended battle with cancer. She was born on July 12, 1938 in Birnamwood to Leo and Victoria (Glapinski) Holewinski. Marilyn had retired from Chapman Department Store in Milwaukee, WI prior to relocating to Wausau. Marilyn was a member of the St. Florian’s Catholic Daughters of...