Obituaries
Lorraine Blakewell
Jul 28, 2014
Lorraine M. Blakewell, 90, formerly of Wausau, died early Monday, July 28, 2014 at Parkview Health Care, Oshkosh, WI. Lorraine was born June 14, 1924 in Watertown to the late Richard and Ella (Bogenschneider) Hilgendorf. She married Donald Blakewell on November 18, 1944 in Whitefish Bay by her father-in-law, Rev. E.R. Blakewell. During the early years together, the couple lived...
Gene Loeffel
Jul 21, 2014
Gene Loeffel, age 84 of Wausau, was called to his heavenly home unexpectedly on Monday, July 21st. Eugene (Gene) Frank Loeffel was born April 10, 1930 in Wausau to the late George and Anna (Walters) Loeffel. He was a graduate of Wausau High School and began his career in accounting at D.J. Murray Mfg. Co. On August 23, 1952, Gene...
Dolores Tritten
Jul 16, 2014
It is with much sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dolores E. Tritten (Husband Herbert, deceased) on Wednesday, July 16 at Aspirus Hospital after a short stay. Dolores was born in Rib Falls on January 20, 1923 to the late Robert and Caroline (Baseman) Nagel. She married Herbert Tritten on Valentine's Day in 1941, and after a few...
Jessie Karnack
Jul 15, 2014
Jessie Jo (Mueller) Karnack, 27, Wausau, passed July 15, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jessie was born November 28, 1986 in Wausau to Brian and Tammy (Schultz) Mueller. She graduated from Northland Lutheran High School in 2005 and later attended the Art Institute of America before transferring to Rasmussen College, Wausau to complete her Associate of Applied Sciences degree in...
Elaine Lewitzke
Jul 8, 2014
Elaine (Draeger) Lewitzke was born on March 27, 1931 in the town of Hamburg to Adolph and Alice (Klapel) Draeger. She graduated from Athens High School and then moved to Edgar with her parents. Elaine was employed in Wausau as a bookkeeper at several auto dealerships. On September 8, 1956 she married David Lewitzke at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in...
Jerraine Holtman
Jul 6, 2014
Jerraine Marion Holtman, 88, Wausau, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Benedictine Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Jerraine was born September 25, 1925 in the Town of Hamburg to the late Frank and Adela (Voight) Marth. She is a 1943 graduate and prom queen of Athens High School. Jerraine married Gordon Holtman on March...
Erna Wilde
Jul 1, 2014
Erna Wilde, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Kindred Healthcare - Colonial Manor. She was born December 13, 1923, in the town of Johnson to the late Benjamin and Paulina (Krueger) Martin. On May 3, 1952, Erna married Floyd Bigsby in Pine City, MN. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1971. Erna married...
Betty Jehn
Jun 30, 2014
Betty L. Jehn, 88, Wausau, died Monday, June 30th, 2014 at Wausau Manor under the care of AseraCare Hospice. Betty was born November 17, 1925 in Wausau to the late Otto and Irene (Oelke) Passow. She is a graduate of Wausau High School. On September 10, 1949, Betty married the love of her life George Jehn at Trinity Lutheran Church,...
Vernon Krueger
Jun 26, 2014
Vernon "Mike" C. Krueger, 80, Marathon, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. Vern was born on March 8, 1934 to the late Carl and Erna (Giese) Krueger in Wausau, WI. Vern married Alice Brandenburg and started a family. They later divorced and Vern cared for his four young daughters. Vern owned and operated...
Rev. Walter Baumann
Jun 26, 2014
Walter Arthur Gustav Baumann, the son of the late Walter Herman Baumann and his wife Fern Margaret Belanger, was born in Wausau, June 26th of the year of our Lord 1952. Already in very early infancy he was received into God's Kingdom of Grace through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, which baptismal vow he renewed on the day of his...
Anita Pasholk
Jun 25, 2014
Anita Mae Pasholk, 82, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the Hospice House under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Anita was born May 7, 1932 in Chippewa Falls to the late Benjamin and Norma (Rowland) Scheffler. She married Raymond E. Pasholk on June 30, 1951 at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Wausau. Anita...
Joyce Kloth
Jun 19, 2014
Joyce R. Kloth, 87 of Weston, died Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the Hospice House in Wausau with her family at her side. She was born March 4, 1927 in the town of Houghton, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Heinz) Kloth. Joyce received her education in the town of Houghton. She worked as a housekeeper for area Wausau...
Hildegard Seehafer
Jun 15, 2014
Hildegard A. Seehafer, 99, formerly of Marathon, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born on February 6, 1915 at home to the late Reinhard and Bertha (Gresens) Krohn. Hildegard was baptized on February 21, 1915 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau and later confirmed on March 24, 1929 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Marathon....
Loretta Seidler
Jun 13, 2014
Loretta Martha Seidler, 81, of Kronenwetter, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 13, 2014, at Cedar Creek Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on August 17, 1932, to William and Sylvia (Carlson) Johnson in Wittenberg. Loretta grew up in the area living in Wittenberg, Antigo, and...
Lance Tesch
Jun 12, 2014
When you think of Lance Tesch, you think of that smile. His warm personality and grin always made you feel welcomed. Whether it was through his work at LB Trucking or his active community involvement, the number of friends Lance had can't be counted. He was always available to help someone in need. He was born April 10, 1957 in...
Lillabelle McCarthy
Jun 7, 2014
Lillabelle H. McCarthy (nee Fredrich), 99, Wausau, was taken home by Jesus, her Savior, on Saturday , June 7, 2014 at the Hospice House under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was the daughter of Leo G. and Hulda (Adamsheck) Fredrich and was born on March 18, 1915 in Minocqua, WI. On May 23, 1915, she...
Wallace Jehn
Jun 7, 2014
Wallace "Wally" E. Jehn, age 90, of Schofield, went to his heavenly home where he will continue to share his love for family and friends in eternity. During his stay here on earth he spent his lifetime giving to others, whether it was time, expertise, or financial, he gave it all with love. His greatest pleasure was music and playing...
Esther Soczka
Jun 5, 2014
Esther Soczka, 86, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, June, 5, 2014 peacefully at her home. She was born October 22, 1927 in Bevent to the late Julius and Frances (Trezebeatowski) Lewandowski. On October 17, 1951, Esther married Clarence Soczka at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. In her earlier years, Esther was employed at Marathon Battery and Marathon Electric. Survivors...
Jerome Wesenick
Jun 2, 2014
Jerome "Jerry" Wesenick, 75, Wausau, died Monday, June 2nd, 2014 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Jerry was born October 17th, 1938 in Merrill to the late Raphel and Alice (Behling) Wesnick. He was raised on his family farm and met Mary Lou Koch early in life. Jerry proudly served his country in the Air Force from 1961 to 1965....
Eileen Osswald
Jun 1, 2014
Eileen Elizabeth Osswald, 89 of Wausau passed away peacefully Sunday, June 1, 2014 at North Central Health Care. She was born March 10, 1925 in Mosinee to the late Isadore and Clara (Raleigh) Spatz. On September 9, 1944 she married Fredrick D. Osswald. Together they raised five children in the town of Maine. Eileen was a homemaker, who took great...
