Obituaries
Nancy Litzer
Feb 16, 2024
Nancy L. Litzer, 89, of Wausau beloved wife of the late Lyle Litzer, departed this life on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Sylvan Crossing.
Nancy was born on April 21, 1934 in Wausau daughter of the late Reinhold and Tillie (Kleinschmidt) Priebe. She was a graduate of Wausau High School. Nancy retired after a 25 year career as a Payroll Specialist...
Marie A. Osborne
Feb 15, 2024
Marie A. Osborne, 82, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, February 15th, 2024.
She was born in Red Granite, Wisconsin, on November 24th, 1941, to the late Charles and Ruth (Pick) Gustke.
Marie loved to laugh and travel. She and her husband Gordie traveled often prior to her illness, enjoying annual Air Force reunions. They enjoyed attending various church picnics to enjoy...
Kathryn A. Utecht
Feb 14, 2024
Kathryn A. (Young) Utecht, Village of Maine, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospital on February 14, 2024.
Kay was born in LaCrosse on December 18, 1936, and attended Wausau High School. She married Vern Utecht on April 25, 1955. They had been married for 65 years. They were members of St. Anne's church. She was employed at Wausau Insurance prior to...
Lisa K. Radke
Feb 11, 2024
Lisa K. Radke, 60, of Mosinee passed away on Sunday February 11th, 2024.She was born on October 15th, 1963, to the late Leonard and Lorraine (Adamski) Mohr. Lisa worked for Abbey Cafe, 29 Super Foods and Kohls. Her most loved job was raising her grandchildren from when they were born until the time they started school. Lisa enjoyed going to...
Dawn Marie Rowe
Feb 8, 2024
Dawn Marie Marzynski was born on August 8, 1964 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Joseph (Joe) and Sharon Marzynski. She went to Wausau West High School and received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. She has two daughters, Madie and Hannah Rowe, who she was so proud of.
While in school, Dawn played volleyball and...
Lucille Loretta Pfantz
Feb 4, 2024
In Loving Memory of Lucille Loretta Pfantz
Lucille Loretta Pfantz, age 93, of Wausau, WI, peacefully passed away on February 4, 2024 at her home, She was born on July 13, 1930, in Wausau, WI, to her parents Frank and Elsie (Khonhorst) Tesch. Lucille was a beloved member of her community, known for her warm hearted spirit, and unwavering dedication to...
Gary Lewandowski
Feb 3, 2024
Gary Lewandowski, 71, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
He was born on May 28, 1952, to the late John and JoAnn Lewandowski, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Gary graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Journalism. He loved basketball and coached elementary school basketball in Stratford, WI and eventually went on to be an assistant coach at UW-Superior for eleven...
Kathleen "Katie" Linda Goessl
Feb 3, 2024
Kathleen "Katie" Linda Goessl passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI.
Katie was born on November 10, 1961, to Brynolf and Phyllis Haataja in Escanaba, Michigan. She was the fourth born out of eleven children: Karen, Linda Sue, Karla, Katie, John, James, Jody, Kay, Kristine, Kimberly and Jeffrey.
Katie met and fell in love with Jeffrey...
Phyliss M. Ament
Feb 3, 2024
Phyliss Ament, 91, of Wausau, passed away February 3, 2024.
She was born November 28, 1932, in the Town of Easton to parents George and Hazel (Mortenson) Mogensen. She lived in Easton on the family farm until she was 16 when she moved to Wausau. She met Raymond Ament at the Rothschild roller rink, and they were married June 27, 1953....
Joyce M. Pevytoe
Feb 1, 2024
Joyce M. Pevytoe, age 92, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Wellington Place Assisted Living in Rib Mountain.
She was born on November 7, 1931, in Unity, Wisconsin to Gordon and Eleva Forbish.
Joyce grew up on a farm near Colby Wisconsin along with her parents and three brothers. She graduated from Colby High School and moved...
Thomas Tress
Feb 1, 2024
Thomas A. Tress, 69, of Wausau, beloved husband of the late Donna (Priebe) Tress, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2024.
Tom was born on May 19, 1954 in Wausau, son of the late Robert and Lorraine (Schreiber) Tress. He attended Wausau West High School. He married the love of his life Donna Priebe and they were married in...
Beth C. Moss
Feb 1, 2024
Beth Moss, 84, completed her chapter of a well written book on February 1, 2024 with her family by her side.
Beth was born at home in Aniwa, WI on June 24, 1939, the daughter of William and Orma (Gunderson) Little.
Beth graduated from Wausau High and went on to the Langlade County Teachers College. Following graduation, she taught in Crandon for...
Ellen Runnoe
Jan 27, 2024
Ellen M. Runnoe, 69, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
She was born on May 29, 1954, to James and Mary Ann (Gleichner) Schmitt, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Ellen grew up in Two Rivers, WI attended Roncalli High School. She enrolled in college at Silver Lake and went on to graduate from St. Norbert’s college in 1976.
Ellen was a...
Elaine Brodjeski
Jan 25, 2024
Elaine D. Brodjeski, 93, Town of Rib Mountain, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by family, under the care of Compassus Hospice. She had been a resident at Pride TLC in Weston, WI for the last eight months. Prior to Pride, she had TLC Home Care at home for two years. We extend a special...
Reinhardt F. Sodke
Jan 22, 2024
Reinhardt (Rhiny/Ron) Sodke, 80, of Wausau passed away surrounded by family on Monday, January 22nd, 2024 in the comfort of his own home. He was born to the late Richard and Bertha (Punke) Sodke of Rib Falls Wisconsin. Reinhardt married Sandra (Westberg) Sodke on June 18, 1966. Prior to his retirement, Rhiny worked at Green Bay Packaging Inc for 40...
Joan L Berndt
Jan 20, 2024
We bid farewell to a remarkable soul as we mourn the passing of Joan L Berndt. She peacefully left us on January 20, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Joan was born to parents Martin and Lorena Kiefer on December 14, 1939, in Wausau. Her devout Christian faith guided her through the years with love and compassion, and she was a member...
Theresa Ann Stolpa
Jan 18, 2024
Theresa Ann Stolpa passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on October 10, 1962, in Wausau, WI, Theresa was the loving wife of William Stolpa and the cherished daughter of James Taylor and Betty Rutkowski.
Theresa worked as a Member Specialist at Sam's Club, where she formed strong bonds with her colleagues and customers. Known for...
Beverly D Myrick
Jan 13, 2024
Beverly Dawn Myrick, beloved mother, esteemed member of the community, and devoted parishioner, passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on January 17, 1938, in Antigo, WI, Beverly's journey touched the lives of many and left an enduring legacy that will be cherished forever.
Beverly had a vibrant life filled with remarkable experiences and accomplishments....
William "Bill" Walraven
Jan 10, 2024
William (Bill) Richard Walraven lost his battle with esophageal cancer early in the morning on January 10 at the age of 76. He died at home after a 10-month battle with the cancer.
Bill was born on April 8, 1947, in Hinsdale, Illinois to Robert and June Walraven. Bill and his family moved to Green Bay and he attended elementary school...
Ronald J. Hempfer
Jan 7, 2024
Ronald Hempfer, age 69, of Rib Mountain and Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024 in Cape Coral, Florida while in the care of Hope Hospice.
Ron was born June 27, 1954 in Wausau to the late Edwin and Clara (Greene) Hempfer. After graduating from Wausau West High School in 1972, Ron worked for Drott/JI Case as...
