Obituaries
Dean Lewitzke
Mar 15, 2017
Dean Allen Lewitzke, 61, of Wausau, passed away, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a brief illness. Dean was born in Wausau on November 25, 1955, son of Wilmer and Joan (Gaulke) Lewitzke. He attended school in Wausau and then began working at Cloverbelt Feed Mill and farming with his family. In July of 1980 Dean took...
Steven Sexter
Mar 13, 2017
Steven Lynn Sexter, 51, Wausau, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Steven was born December 24, 1965, in Decorah, IA, son of the late James Lynn and Jeralyn (Krugel) Sexter. At the age of 16 he moved with his parents to Owatonna, MN where he attended and graduated from high school. He...
Erin Black
Mar 10, 2017
Erin Black, who is now rejoicing with Jesus, will be remembered for her beautiful spirit with the innocence of a child. She fought through health issues most of her life, but always had a smile and joke to tell. Erin enjoyed watching cartoons, celebrating every holiday, family birthday and loved wearing anything purple. Erin had an impact on everyone she...
Patricia Chesbrough
Mar 8, 2017
Patricia "Patti" Chesbrough, 56, Wausau died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 following a painful battle with Chronic Lyme Disease. Patti was born on June 7, 1960 in Stevens Point to Chester and Elvera (Muto) Kluck. She graduated from Stevens Point High School in 1978 and was a very proud cheerleader for the Panthers. Patti met her future husband, Bill Chesbrough, when...
Phyllis Henry
Mar 4, 2017
In the stillness of the night, Phyllis A. Henry, 79, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her caring and loving family by her side. Phyllis was born in Rib Mountain to Herman and Vivian (Olson) Aschebrook on May 2, 1937. Her early years included attending a one-room schoolhouse, Mosinee Hill School, and later graduating...
James Marquardt
Mar 2, 2017
James Henry Marquardt, 78, Town of Maine, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jim was born March 15, 1938 in Wausau, WI, son of the late Henry and Dora (Koenig) Marquardt. He graduated from Wausau High in 1956. On October 8, 1961, Jim married the love of his life Lynn Voeltzke. The couple moved to Fort...
Wayne Voigt
Feb 28, 2017
Wayne Alan Elmer Voigt, 62, of Wausau, died at his home, February 28, 2017. Wayne was born January 24, 1955, son of the late Sheldon and Dorothy (Ohlmann) Voigt Sr. He received his education in Wausau and graduated from Wausau West High School in 1973. Wayne then began working at Marathon Electric until his health decline and he was unable...
George Elbe
Feb 27, 2017
George "Rusty" Griffith Elbe, 86, Wausau, died early Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. George was born May 29, 1930 in Wausau to the late George and Elaine Elbe. He graduated from Wausau High School before enlisting in the US Air Force. George proudly served his...
John Hagenbucher
Feb 27, 2017
John Hagenbucher, 78, of Wausau died Monday, February 27, 2017 at Atrium Acute Care Center under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born in Chicago on February 23, 1939 to the late Raymond and Rosemary (Doheney) Hagenbucher. John graduated from Wausau High School in 1957 and then served his country in the U.S. Army. Upon his return...
Herbert Beyer
Feb 26, 2017
Herbert Beyer, 95, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at home while in the care of his family. He was born March 20, 1921, in Wausau, to the late Gustav Beyer and the late Louise (Liebers) Beyer. He married Diana Kurth on October 11, 1947 in Wausau. She preceded him in death on September 5, 2002. Herbert...
Raymond Pasholk Sr
Feb 24, 2017
Raymond Edward Pasholk Sr., 91, Wausau, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services with his loving son, Ray Jr. by his side. Raymond was born April 10, 1925 in the Town of Weston to the late Basil and Julia (Porval) Pasholk. He married Anita...
Nancy Haisan
Feb 23, 2017
Nancy Kay (Overbeck) Haisan, 60, of Wausau, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017, at her home. She was born March 29, 1956, in Wausau, daughter of the late Gustav and Pauline (Rankel) Overbeck. She attended school in Wausau, graduating from East High School in 1975. Nancy continued her education at Northcentral Technical College where she attended the Clerk Typist Program....
Irene Ninnemann
Feb 20, 2017
Irene Teresa Ninnemann, 76, died Monday, February 20, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Irene was born in Hamburg Township on September 9, 1940 to the late Norman and Rose (Kottke) Kuehn. While working for Connor's she met the love of her life, Robert Ninnemann. The couple was married at St. Stephen Lutheran Church on December 20, 1980 beginning 36 loving...
Mildred Thiel
Feb 15, 2017
Mildred Wilhelmina Lorna Thiel, 99, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Wausau Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on April 20, 1917 in the town of Berlin to the late Hugo and Anna (Hoff) Reinke. Mildred attended Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Wausau High School. She was...
Betty Tesch
Feb 14, 2017
Betty Jo (Graap) Tesch "Betty Boop", 54, passed away unexpectedly on February 14th, 2017. Betty was born Oct. 30th, 1962, in Merrill, WI, to Harold and Barbara (Pruett) Graap. Betty was a hard worker her entire life, with her most recent employment being at Kraft Foods. Betty was always so full of life and had a great sense of humor....
Herman Westerdyk
Feb 14, 2017
Herman Westerdyk, 83, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, under the care of Ministry Hospice at Colonial Manor. He was born in The Netherlands on February 23, 1933, to Hendrick and Berhadina (Stryker) Westerdyk. Herman married Tini Brinksma on March 3, 1955 in The Netherlands. A few years later, in 1957, they made the journey to the...
William Leitzke
Feb 12, 2017
William H. Leitzke, 83, of Weston, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Weston following a courageous fight with Parkinson's disease. William was born February 24, 1933, in Wausau to the late Herbert and Minnie (Gensmann) Leitzke. He attended school in Wausau where he graduated from Wausau High School. William married Shirley Blair on September...
Richard Nowak
Feb 12, 2017
Richard Nowak was so special to so many. We never parted without a hug and a kiss from him. Dad knew how precious life was and taught us well. Dick was a musician most of his life. He started as a child with a mandolin behind the wood pile. Shy as can be, he blossomed and, at 17, played the...
Ione Borth
Feb 10, 2017
Ione Zarnke Borth, 89, of Wausau, died on Friday, February 10, 2017, in the care of Wausau Manor's sensitive and supportive staff. Ione was born in Wausau, WI, on March 16, 1927 where she lived a full and rewarding life with her family and friends. She was an accomplished artist and enjoyed music and theater. She also loved being a...
Charles Erdmann
Feb 9, 2017
Charles Robert Erdmann, 88, Wausau, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Charles was born January 11, 1929 in Wausau to the late Frank and Amelia (Bohm) Erdmann. He is a 1948 graduate of Wausau High School. Charles faithfully served his country in the US Army from 1948-50. On June 25, 1955, he married Joyce Beilke beginning their...
