Obituaries
Ednamae Parsch
Aug 1, 2017
Ednamae Barbara Parsch, 94, entered her eternal home on August 1, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. She was born August 22, 1922 the daughter of the Rev. Andrew S. and Edna Mae (Kraklow) Lucas at Hurley WI. She grew up in the Ironwood-Laurium MI area and graduated from the Calumet MI high school. On May 20, 1941 she...
Richard Greguire
Jul 31, 2017
Richard P. Greguire “Butch”, 55, of Wausau passed away on Monday July 31, 2017 at The UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on December 29, 1961 in Wausau to Richard and Virginia (Koppa) Greguire. Rick earned his high school degree from alternative education. Following high school he continued his education and began his career as a chef. He cooked...
Nico Nowak
Jul 29, 2017
Nico Jay Nowak, infant son of Jayson and Julia Nowak passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017, 10:38 PM, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Birthing Center. Although his time on earth was short, he changed the lives of many. From Nico's perfect little nose to his adorable tiny toes...his family loved every minute they had with their beautiful baby boy. They...
Ervin Kolpitcke
Jul 27, 2017
Ervin Kolpitcke, 95, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017 under the care of Interim Hospice. He was born February 25, 1922 in Wausau to the late Michael and Lena (Schwittay) Kolpitcke. Ervin was a graduate of Wausau High School. He was a veteran of WWII. Ervin was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and fought in the...
Marion Kurth
Jul 27, 2017
Marion Beatrice “Beattie” Kurth, 88, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on July 27, 2017 following a brief illness. Beattie was born April 13, 1929 in Hatley to the late Robert and Martha (Stolze) Steinke. In 1950, she married Gene Kurth, her husband of 63 years. They loved their cottage at Squirrel Lake in Minocqua and spent many wonderful days...
Alice Kuhnert
Jul 26, 2017
Alice E. Kuhnert, 89, Weston, went home to heaven on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on September 13, 1927 in Wausau to the late Robert and Emma (Zarht) Kuhnert. Alice retired from the GTE telephone company after 40 years of service....
Margaret Wayka
Jul 20, 2017
Margaret Rose Wayka, 73, of Wausau passed away at her home on Thursday, July 20, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born June 13, 1944 in Keshena to the late George and Jane (Waupoose) Wayka. Maggie grew up on the Menominee Reservation and was a graduate of Oconto High School. She was veteran of the Vietnam War serving in...
Robert Fleischman
Jul 20, 2017
Robert J. Fleischman, 50, from Merrill, WI, entered into eternal life on July 20, 2017. Rob was born September 4, 1966 to Floyd and Iona Fleischman. Rob served in the Army 82nd Airborne. He enjoyed bow hunting, fishing with his grandsons, cheering for the Packers, especially in Lambeau, cooking for his family, he was the grill master, spending time with...
Calvin Nass
Jul 18, 2017
Calvin "Butch" Lynn Nass, 64, of the town of Marathon, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. After 25 years of medical challenges, the Lord came and took him home to heaven. He was born on May 4, 1953, in Wausau, to the late Rueben and Diana (Voigt) Nass. Calvin attended local schools and was a 1972...
Jon Larson
Jul 9, 2017
Jon L. Larson, 78, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau surrounded by his loving family. Jon was born on September 5, 1938, in Chester, SD, to the late Ludvig and Clara (Drager) Larson. He graduated from Chester H.S. and furthered his education at Augustana College graduating with a Business Degree. Jon...
Donald Baumann
Jul 7, 2017
Donald Raymond Baumann, 77, of the town of Texas, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield. He was born in Wausau on December 18, 1939, to the late Herbert and Leona (Barthels) Baumann. Donald grew up on the family farm and attended school in the town of Texas. At the early age of 16 he...
Randy Krueger
Jul 6, 2017
Randy Krueger was a man who enjoyed life to the fullest. He had a strong work ethic instilled in him by his father, Ruben. After graduating from Wausau West High School, Randy would work days on the family dairy farm, raise Ginseng and then work nights at Wausau Homes. Randy was born August 4, 1953 in Wausau to Lillian (Krenz)...
James Murphy
Jul 5, 2017
Celebration of Life Greenwood Hills Country Club 2002 Poplar Lane Wausau, WI 54403 Thursday, July 13, 2017 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Joan Fritz
Jun 30, 2017
Joan M. Fritz, 85, Wausau, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Northwinds Vent Care Unit at North Central Health Care, Wausau. Joan was born October 31, 1931 in Wausau to the late Walter and Mildred (Baerwald) Gappa. She attended Wausau High School prior to marrying the love of her life, Donald "Buck" Fritz on August 24, 1949 in Red...
Thomas Slomske
Jun 30, 2017
Thomas Slomske of Wausau passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Mount View Care Center. Tom was born in Wausau to the late Bernard and Violet (Westphal) Slomske. Even though Tom was handicap since birth, he brought much joy and love to his family and friends. Whether it was eating his favorite food (a hot dog and Coke), attending...
Richard Rademaker
Jun 25, 2017
Richard H. Rademaker, 74, Rib Mountain, died Sunday, June 25, 2017 following a traffic accident in Rib Mountain. Richard was born March 28, 1943 in Michigan to the late Henry and Emmy (Hietikko) Rademaker. He spent his first 16 years in Manistee, MI before moving to the Upper Peninsula where Emmy married the late Leo Kulkki and Leo helped to...
Marjorie Mortenson
Jun 22, 2017
Marjorie E. Mortenson, 96, went to be with our Lord June 22, 2017. She was born on January 9, 1921 in Antigo, the daughter of Jesse and Pearl (Wood) Thorne. After graduating from Antigo High School, she attended Langlade County Normal School and later taught grade school. During WWII Marjorie served in the Women's Army Air Corps. On July 26,...
Elaine Johnson
Jun 19, 2017
Elaine Emily Johnson, 92, Wausau, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born February 10, 1925 in Wausau to the late Arthur and Lydia (Porath) Woller. She is a graduate of Wausau High School. Elaine married the love of her life, Gerhard Johnson, on June 1, 1946 in the Town of Maine....
Adeline Prahl
Jun 19, 2017
Adeline Prahl, 87, of Weston passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. She was born August 4, 1929 in the town of Texas to the late Arthur and Elsie (Steffen) Traska. She grew up on the family farm with 13 siblings. Adeline worked at Rhyner's Candy Store...
Joel Beilke
Jun 17, 2017
Joel S. Beilke, 46, of the town of Berlin, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was born on July 1, 1970 in Wausau to Gordon and Loretta (Zemke) Beilke. Joel grew up in the town of Berlin and attended local schools, graduating from Wausau West High School in 1988. He was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran...
