Obituaries

Eugene Baker

Eugene Baker

Jan 18, 2017

Eugene A. Baker, 72, Wausau, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at home. He was born on June 2, 1944, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. His parents were Esther (Meeks) Baker, and stepfather Chester Baker. He graduated from Owatonna High School, Owatonna, Minnesota in 1963. Gene married Jane Tietz on November 8, 1969, at St. Paul's United Church...

Marietta Viergutz

Marietta Viergutz

Jan 17, 2017

Marietta Ann Viergutz, age 88, of Wausau, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Prairie Home Assisted Living in Menasha, Wisconsin. Marietta was born on August 16, 1928 in Chippewa County, the daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Zwiefelhofer) Bleskacek. Marietta attended a one room school house, Sunnyside, graduated from Bloomer High School in 1946, and...

Adela Stolz

Adela Stolz

Jan 14, 2017

Adela Stolz, 96, of the town of Texas passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born at home in the town of Texas on April 21, 1920 to the late August and Bertha (Baumann) Neitzke. Adela grew up on the family dairy farm. Living through the Depression, she learned the value of hard work,...

Brian Gallagher

Brian Gallagher

Jan 13, 2017

Brian Gallagher, 34, of Weston passed away at his home on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born April 19, 1982 in Madison to John Gallagher of Watertown and Leanne Gallagher of Weston. Brian had attended D.C. Everest High School and soon began a career in the field of electronics. He was self-taught and a natural when it came to...

Florence Heeren

Florence Heeren

Jan 10, 2017

Florence Bernice Heeren, 94, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. Florence was born November 23, 1922 in the Town of Weston to the late Herman and Mabel (Patterson) Von Kanel. She attended Wausau High School. Florence married the love of her life Ervin J. Heeren on May 17, 1947 at St. Paul United Church...

Edward Osterbrink

Edward Osterbrink

Jan 9, 2017

Edward I. Osterbrink, 91, Wausau, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Edward was born December 24, 1925, in Marathon, WI, son of the late Ignatius John and Aurora (Belonger) Osterbrink. In 1944 he entered the United States Army serving his country during World War II with the...

Samuel Hess

Samuel Hess

Jan 7, 2017

Samuel Ferdinand Hess, 92, of Wausau, died January 7, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House. Sam was born on September 14, 1924, in Mauston, WI, the youngest of nine children of Gustav and Amelia (Derkee) Hess. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Asiatic Pacific Theater (Philippines/Japan) and in the Occupation Army of General Douglas MacArthur...

Joyce Erdmann

Joyce Erdmann

Jan 2, 2017

Joyce Elaine Erdmann, 89, Wausau, died Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born October 13, 1927 in Wausau to the late Otto and Eleanor (Wendt) Beilke. She is a 1945 graduate of Wausau High School. Joyce married Charles Erdmann on June 25, 1955, beginning 65 years together. The Joyce and...

Wayne Wolfgram

Wayne Wolfgram

Jan 2, 2017

Wayne Aaron Wolfgram, 76, of Wausau, beloved husband of Patricia, passed away on January 2, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born February 2, 1940, to Aaron and Evelyn (Walther) Wolfgram and grew up in Jefferson, Wisconsin. He graduated Jefferson High School in 1958, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1962, and earned...

Gerald Peters

Gerald Peters

Jan 2, 2017

Gerald "Jerry" B. Peters, 77, of Wausau, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Jerry was born September 5, 1939, in Chicago, IL, son of the late Claude and Cecelia (Sulzer) Peters. He made his home in Chicago for many years prior to moving to the Wausau area...

Ronald Blume

Ronald Blume

Dec 31, 2016

Ronald E. Blume, 76, Wausau, died peacefully Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Benedictine Living Center, Wausau. Ron was born June 20, 1940 in Wausau to the late Felix and Anna (Wenzel) Blume. He was raised in Marathon, graduating from Marathon High School in 1958. On August 4, 1962, Ronald was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jean...

Jerome Wiedow

Jerome Wiedow

Dec 31, 2016

On December 31, 2016, the world lost a great man. Jerome Wiedow, 88, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 19, 1928 in Wausau to the late Arthur and Sadie (Zahrt). He was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 54 years, Joice (Baker). It is a great comfort to his...

Doris Borchardt

Doris Borchardt

Dec 30, 2016

Doris Borchardt, 95, of Wausau passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Copperleaf Memory Care, Weston. She was born January 1, 1921 in the Town of Texas to the late Adolph and Rose (Plautz) Edelburg. On July 21, 1951, Doris married Franklin Borchardt in Wausau. They enjoyed going to their cottage on Black Lake, snowmobiling and fishing. Doris was...

Theresa Ostrowski

Theresa Ostrowski

Dec 30, 2016

Theresa Ostrowski, 99, of Wausau passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Weston. She was born December 22, 1917 in Hatley to the late Theodore and Dora (Pozorski) Milanowski. On April 24, 1937, Theresa married Zigmund Ostrowski in Hatley. Shortly after being married they move to Wausau and became members of Holy Name of...

Richard Holmes

Richard Holmes

Dec 22, 2016

Richard Holmes, 76, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Northcentral Health Care Center. He was born October 29, 1940, in Tomahawk to the late AT and Carol (Welty) Holmes. After graduating from Tomahawk High School, Dick served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. On February 13, 1965, he married Veryl Herdrich at Trinity...

LaMoine Poeske

LaMoine Poeske

Dec 21, 2016

LaMoine Audrey Poeske, 98, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. LaMoine was born November 7, 1918 to the late Albert and Herta (Drake) Johnson in Curtiss. She graduated from Curtiss High School and later married the love of her life, Arnold Poeske, on June 25, 1938 in Curtiss. The couple welcomed three sons: Dale,...

Grace Polege

Grace Polege

Dec 19, 2016

Grace Polege, 90, of Rib Mountain, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Wausau Manor. Grace was born December 4, 1926, in La Porte, IN, daughter of the late William and Carrie May (Clemmons) Wicke. She received her education in Chicago, IL. On September 29, 1946, she married Luther "Bud" Polege in Tomahawk, WI. Bud...

Louise Dvorscak

Louise Dvorscak

Dec 19, 2016

Louise Dvorscak passed away peacefully on the morning of December 19 at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community in Mosinee, WI. She was 90 years old. Louise was born to the late Frank and Anna (Sapieha) Stomski on August 4, 1926 in Knowlton, WI. On June 19, 1948 she married Charles "Weasel" Dvorscak at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Mosinee. Charlie...

Henry Frank Jr

Henry Frank Jr

Dec 16, 2016

Henry "Hank" Marvin Frank Jr., 90, Brokaw, died December 16, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. Hank was born June 15, 1926 in the Town of Weston to the late Henry Sr. and Hattie (Thirsten) Frank. He honorably served his country during World War II in the Marine Corps, serving in the Pacific Theater and attained the rank of Corporal....

Margaret Anderson

Margaret Anderson

Dec 12, 2016

Margaret Gladys Anderson, 98, Wausau, died Monday, December 12, 2016 at Colonial Manor, Wausau. Margaret was born July 26, 1918 in Wausau to the late Oscar and Laura Christianson. She married Andrew Anderson on May 7, 1938 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Merrill. The couple was blessed with two sons: Kenneth and Marvin. Margaret and Andrew celebrated 49 loving years...

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