Obituaries
Kathryn Burow
Feb 12, 2016
Kathryn Ann Burow, 104, Wausau, was escorted by her angels into her eternal home on February 12, 2016 at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Kathryn was born on September 8, 1911 in Hayward, Wisconsin, to Wesley Turnbull and Matilda (Wick) Turnbull. She was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. Kathryn worked hard, loved life and in later years enjoyed...
John Cleveland
Feb 10, 2016
John Clayton Cleveland, 48, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his home. John was born December 26, 1967 in Wausau to Russell and Marie (Ruedinger) Cleveland. He worked as a carpenter building homes in the area and for East Bay most recently. John was a good son, brother and uncle who struggled with alcohol addiction throughout much of his...
Arline Gumtz
Feb 9, 2016
Arline Gumtz, 81, of Wausau passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Wausau Manor. She was born July 18, 1934 in the town of Maine to the late Edwin and Elsie (Giese) Sturm. Arline attended school in the town of Maine and was a graduate of Wausau High School. On July 17, 1954 she married Vilas Gumtz at Trinity...
Reuben Schult
Feb 8, 2016
Reuben John Schult, 95, of Wausau went to his heavenly home on Monday, February, 8, 2016, at Benedictine Living Community, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Reuben was born December 28, 1920, to Martin and Olga (Wiedow) Schult in the Town of Maine. He was united in marriage to Mildred Maaser on October 14, 1944 at...
Michael Young
Feb 3, 2016
Michael J. Young, 64, of Mosinee, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Mike was born April 3, 1951, in Wausau, WI, son of the late Stanley and Carolyn (Mayer) Young. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1969. He continued his education at the UW-Eau Claire where he received his BA in psychology and then...
Merceda Kottke
Feb 2, 2016
Merceda M. Kottke, 85, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 17, 1930 in Chicago to the late John and Leona (Helke) Thiede. On February 2, 1952, Merceda married Harold Kottke in the parsonage of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Wausau. Merceda will be remembered for the love and care she...
Elaine Tellekson
Jan 30, 2016
Elaine Tellekson, 89, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital. She was born September 9, 1926 in Oshkosh to the late Theodore and Ione (Bullinger) Krueger. She was baptized October 3, 1926 and confirmed March 17, 1940 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Oshkosh. On May 28, 1949, Elaine married Ted Tellekson also at Trinity Lutheran...
Doris Telschow
Jan 28, 2016
Doris Telschow, 86, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Wausau Manor. She was born November 14, 1929 in Stratford to the late Bhurnard and Bertha (Hoefs) Custer. She grew up on the family dairy farm with her brother, Harold and sister, Bernice. After graduating from Stratford High School, Doris worked several jobs which included waitressing at...
Ruth Grohman
Jan 25, 2016
Ruth Ann Lorraine Grohman, 83, of Wausau, transferred to her heavenly home Friday, January 22, 2016, at Hospice House in Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ruth was born May 4, 1932, in Gleason, WI, daughter of the late Ernest and Ernestine (Siewert) Drewitz. She received her education in the Gleason/Merrill schools. After graduating from...
Merle Berens
Jan 23, 2016
Merle Berens, age 84, of Wausau, was born to eternal life Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was born December 23, 1931, in Wausau, daughter of the late Alfred and Helen Seefeldt. She married Cyril "Fuzzy" Berens on March 14, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI. Merle graduated from Wausau Senior High School and was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. She...
Margaret Knorr
Jan 21, 2016
Margaret Marlene Knorr, 74, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born in Wausau to Arthur W. and Lena (Krueger) Knorr on July 13, 1941. Margaret grew up on the family farm in the town of Berlin. She attended local schools and graduated...
Oscar Dirks
Jan 21, 2016
Oscar Dirks, 95, of Wausau, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016, at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Oscar was born June 16, 1920, in the Town of Green Valley, WI, son of the late John and Helen (Nischke) Dirks. He was united in marriage on February, 7, 1942, to Leila Richter in Bonduel, WI. Oscar farmed for eight years,...
William Hall
Jan 18, 2016
William J. (Bill) Hall, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born in New York, NY and attended NYU before he served in the 86th Division in the Army in France and Germany in World War II. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1949 with a...
Martha Sack
Jan 15, 2016
Martha Sack, age 97 of Wausau, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born April 28, 1918 in Tampere, Finland, daughter of the late Leonard and Aili (Eilola) Hintsala of Ispheming, Michigan. She married William Arthur Sack on September 7, 1942 in Boyne City, Michigan. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1989. Martha graduated...
Phyllis Kalinke
Jan 14, 2016
Phyllis Ann Kalinke, 83, Town of Easton, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Phyllis was born August 30, 1932 in Rhinelander to the late Sylvester and Veronia (Laporte) Harris. She met Harold Kalinke and the couple later married in September 20, 1950 at Zion Lutheran Church, Town of...
Gerald Koehler
Jan 4, 2016
Gerald Koehler went home to our Lord on Monday, January 4, 2016 surrounded in love from his family. He was born May 10, 1931 in Bay City, MI and was adopted by the late Theodore and Ella (Jarchow) Koehler. Gerald grew up in Matchwood Township and graduated from Bergland Community School in Bergland, MI. Gerald and his wife Lois raised...
Ruth Schmirler
Jan 3, 2016
Ruth W. Schmirler, 89, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at Wausau Manor, and was reunited with her husband, Clarence, whom she missed so much. She was born on March 11, 1926, in the town of Stettin to Frank and Emma (Barttelt) Weinke. On June 23, 1945, she married Clarence Schmirler at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau....
Donald Coulter
Dec 31, 2015
Donald Bruce Coulter, 84, of Wausau, passed away Thursday, December, 31, 2015, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Don was born March 18, 1931, in Chicago, IL, son of the late Albert C. and Gene (Brown) Coulter. He received his education in Lake Bluff/Lake Forest, attended Kenyon College and received his degree from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL. After serving...
Mary Balz
Dec 30, 2015
1928 - 2015 Mary Jane Katherine Balz (Spulak) passed to Heaven peacefully on December 30th 2015 at Aspirus Comfort Care with her family at her side. Mary Jane was born November 26th 1928 to parents Otto and Sophie Spulak. She married Robert Balz her beloved husband of 62 years. She was the loving mother of Dennis (Inez Parks) Petrowski, son,...
Edward Williams
Dec 29, 2015
Edward C. Williams, 79, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at his home in Wausau. He was born July 21, 1936, in Hilliard, OH, son of the late Jesse R. and Lucy (Morris) Williams. He received his education in Ohio where he graduated high school. He received a degree in Business Accounting. On April 11, 1959, he...
