Obituaries
Todd Van Ryn
Apr 17, 2024
Todd William Van Ryn of Wausau, WI, joined our Savior in Heaven unexpectedly, yet spiritually prepared on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 63. Todd was born on July 18, 1960, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to William and Fayette Van Ryn. He graduated in 1978 from Jupiter High School in Jupiter, FL. After high school he went on...
Eugene A. Koehler
Apr 15, 2024
Eugene A. Koehler, 92, of Wausau beloved husband of the late Lois (Luedtke) Koehler, passed away on April 15, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born in the Town of Berlin on May 26, 1931 son of the late August and Verona (Prechel) Koehler. On February 27, 1954 he married Lois Joyce Luedtke at St. Stephen's...
Sylvia Erickson
Apr 14, 2024
Sylvia Nedra Erickson passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rennes Hospice in Weston. Sylvia was born May 19, 1941, the daughter of Floyd Stevens and Marion (Messner) Jordan and grew up in Tomahawk.She married Joseph E. Erickson on December 18, 1958, in Tomahawk and they began their married life in Norfolk, VA, as Joe was serving in the...
Lillian L. Engebrecht
Apr 13, 2024
Lillian Louise (Zahrt) Engebrecht, age 90, of Wausau loved her Lord and was taken to her heavenly home on April 13, 2024, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. Lill was born on June 15, 1933, to Emil and Esther (Strehlow) Zahrt in Wausau. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau. She married her loving husband,...
Anthony "Tony" Nelson
Apr 12, 2024
In loving memory of Anthony Michael Nelson, who passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at his home in Wausau. Born on June 15, 1946, in Antigo, Anthony led a rich and fulfilling life, leaving behind cherished memories for those who knew him.
Anthony dedicated his career to public education, initially teaching at the middle school in Marion, Wisconsin, where he...
Emma Jo Singleton
Apr 11, 2024
Emma Jo Singleton was gathered up into her Heavenly Father’s arms on April 11, 2024, just days before she was set to join her Mama and Papa.
Emma is the daughter of Neal and Samantha Singleton of Wausau, WI. She brought a level of joy to her Mama and Papa’s hearts that cannot be accurately described with words. She loved to...
Duane R. Goetsch
Apr 9, 2024
Duane R. Goetsch, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1936, to the late Martin and Adeline Goetsch.
Duane was employed at Kolbe and Kolbe prior to joining Featherstone where he worked for over 15 years. His cabinet making skills were held in high regard.
He was an avid collector and...
Kenneth G. Baumann
Apr 8, 2024
Kenneth G. Baumann, age 91, of Wausau, WI passed away in the early hours of Monday, April 8th, 2024 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston, WI under the care of a wonderful hospice team. Services will be held on Monday, April 15th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wausau. A viewing and visitation is scheduled for 9:00 AM, and...
Veryl A. Holmes
Apr 7, 2024
Veryl Arlene Holmes, 84, of Woodbury Minnesota passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN.
She was born June 18, 1939, to Reno and Else (Luchterhand) Herdrich at their home in the Town of Beaver near Loyal, WI. After graduating from Loyal High School, Veryl attended Nursing School at Hamlin University in MN. On February 13,...
Ronald Kunda
Apr 7, 2024
Ron was born on October 15th, 1951, in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Ron grew up in Milwaukee and lived in Boston before settling down in northern Wisconsin.
Ron met his beloved wife, Linda, at the Arthur Murray dance studio where he was a student and she was an instructor. They were married in September of 1985. Their son, Anthony (Tony) was born the...
Janice "Jan" Ziebell
Apr 3, 2024
Janice "Jan" Ziebell, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, with her loving family by her side.Jan was born December 5, 1941, to parents Alwin and Adeline Ziebell. She worked for 43 years at First American Bank/M&I. In retirement, she enjoyed baking chocolate cakes in the bakery at 2510. Jan's passion for crafting, volunteering, and church involvement was unwavering, as...
Dorethy G. Porter
Apr 1, 2024
Dorethy Gene Porter, 97, of Wausau went to be with her heavenly father on April 1, 2024, at home with family by her side.
She was born at home on August 7, 1926, in Evergreen, Wisconsin, to the late David and Lucy Wickersheim. Dorethy was the oldest of 12 children growing up on a dairy farm in the White Lake area....
Calvan C. Miller
Mar 30, 2024
Calvan Miller, age 85, passed away on March 30, 2024. Calvan was born in Chippewa Falls, WI to Carl Miller and Dellie Miller. Calvan married Rita Margaret Miller of Weston, Wisconsin on September 2, 1961 in Chippewa Falls. Calvan enjoyed fishing up north with his brother-in-law Eugene Goettl. He loved his grandchildren to no end and lived to see his great-grandchildren...
Pearl A. Wallner
Mar 26, 2024
Pearl Ann Wallner, 81, peacefully left her family on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024. Pearl was born on February 7th, 1943 to Joseph and Mary (Niziolek) Salzman as one of their thirteen children. Pearl was raised on the family farm in central Wisconsin and loved tending to and raising the family horses.
Pearl raised her family of five children in Wausau. She...
Dale Duane Howard
Mar 26, 2024
Dale Howard joined his wife, Mary Ann, at rest, on March 26, 2024. Dale was born July 16, 1932, in the Town of Maine, to Harry and Lillian (Lemke) Howard, spending his younger years learning self-sufficiency by growing vegetables, canning for winter, picking wild nuts and berries, fishing, and hunting.
He attended Wausau East High School where he met, and later...
LaVern Anthony Reigel
Mar 25, 2024
LaVern Anthony Reigel, 94, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at home surrounded by family.He was born on October 10, 1929, at home in Marshfield, WI, the son of the late William and Marcella (Schmidt) Reigel. LaVern married Erma Doris Schumacher on October 21, 1950, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakersville, WI. LaVern proudly served his country in the...
Dorothy J. Kasten
Mar 22, 2024
Dorothy J. Kasten, age 74, passed away on March 22, 2024. Services are pending at this time. Please return at a later date for further information. In the meantime, feel free to leave a message or memory of Dorothy.
Wayne Alan Johnson
Mar 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Wayne Alan Johnson who passed away on March 22, 2024, at age 70. He leaves behind a life full of love, radiant joy, and an unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and the greater community.
Born on March 21, 1954 to Willard and Mavis...
Lucille Bedish
Mar 17, 2024
Lucille Dawn Bedish reunited with her husband, Maynard, on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born to the late Herbert and Elsie (nee: Beck) Seymour in Wausau. Lucille married her dancing partner, Maynard, on August 27, 1949. She was devoted to her family; helping Maynard on the family farm, always wanting to be with her grandchildren, taking them to and...
James J. Sherfinski
Mar 16, 2024
James J. Sherfinski, 74, passed away on March 16, 2024 in Hospice at Birch Hill Health Services, Shawano, WI. He was born in Wausau, WI on May 7, 1949 to Hubert and Mary Sherfinski. During his time in Wausau, he had been employed at Loed and then Wausau Supply. He leaves behind six sisters and one brother. No services will...
