Obituaries
Donald Anklam
Nov 23, 2014
A celebration of life began as Donald completed his journey to Heaven on Sunday, November 23, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family and minister at Applegate Terrace, where he and Ruth resided. His strong faith and love of God made his journey to Heaven an easy transition. Donald was born January 28, 1926, in Wausau to the...
David Marzynski
Nov 22, 2014
David T. Marzynski, 90, Wausau, died November 22, 2014 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. David was born to the late John Sr. and Sophia (Joswiak) Marzynski in Cassel, WI on January 30, 1924. He faithfully served his country during WWII in the United States Navy-Airforce. He was united in marriage...
Danny Rampart
Nov 20, 2014
Danny (Daniel) Lee Rampart, age 51, died November 20, 2014, at Kennedy Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Wausau, Wisconsin, after a long battle with cancer. Danny was born on October 17, 1963, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He lived most of his adult life in Merrill and Wausau, Wisconsin. During his lifetime, he enjoyed music more than just about anything else....
Thomas Fehl
Nov 18, 2014
Thomas Walter Fehl, 57, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Thomas was born January 16, 1957 at Memorial Hospital in Wausau to the late Walter and Jeanette (Lodholz) Fehl. He is a 1975 graduate of Wausau West High School. Thomas married Cheryl Gutknecht on September 12, 1981 in Wausau and the couple celebrated 33 years together....
Doris Schoenherr
Nov 17, 2014
Doris Henrietta Schoenherr, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014, at North Central Health Care – Evergreen Place. She was born on November 16, 1924, in Schofield, to the late Carl and Ida (Zank) Plank. Doris married William Schoenherr on June 30, 1962, in Wausau. Doris worked as a revenue accountant for GTE Corporation and was a...
Carmello Richetto
Nov 16, 2014
Carmello E. (Eugenio Emilio) Richetto was born February 19, 1941 in Wausau to the late Margaret E. Richetto Stavrakis. He graduated from Wausau Senior High School. Due to his mother's employment in Milwaukee, Carmello spent his early years with his grandmother, Alice Hewitt Richetto, whom he affectionately called "Ma". He attended Stout University and graduated with a degree in the...
Irene Paris
Nov 14, 2014
Irene Grace Garske Paris, 87, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and Kennedy Park. Irene was born May 2, 1927, in Wausau and is the daughter of the late Stella Garske Matis and Charles Schultz. She was a graduate of Wausau High School. On October 6, 1945, she married...
Alyce Grabau
Nov 13, 2014
Alyce M. Grabau, 91 of Wausau passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the North Central Health Care Center. She was born May 22, 1923 in Wausau, WI daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Mohr) Ganterer. She received her education in Wausau and in 1943 she was united in marriage to Edward Grabau at St. Stephens United Church of...
August Wendorf
Nov 13, 2014
August H. Wendorf, 87, of Wausau, died Thursday, November 13, 2014, at home with his wife of 65 years, Delores, at his side. August was born on September 11, 1927, in Wausau to the late August L. and Mary A. Wendorf, the fifth of eight children. From humble beginnings August built a substantial life through his work ethic, devotion to...
Olive Fuhrmann
Nov 13, 2014
Olive Marie Fuhrmann, 99 of Wausau, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Mt. View Care Center in Wausau. She was born June 14, 1915 in Prairie Lake, Barron County, WI to the late Ole and Caroline Marie (Amundson) Hegna. Olive received her education in Cameron, WI where she graduated from high school in 1933. On February 4, 1944 she...
Vallee Seager
Nov 12, 2014
Vallee Lucille Seager, 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehab Center. Vallee was born May 7, 1927 in Milwaukee to the late Edward and Mary (Gusman) Reno. She married Roy Krueger in Wausau in 1945, the couple later divorced but remained close friends throughout their lives until Roy's death in 2012. Vallee remarried on...
Mildred Brill
Nov 11, 2014
Mildred M. Brill, 93, Marathon, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 7, 1921, in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Metz) Bergs. Mildred was valedictorian of her class at Edgar High School and attended business college in Wausau. She proudly served in the Marine Corps. Her service included assisting troops...
Neale Wade
Nov 10, 2014
Neale Dixon Wade lived an extraordinary life. He was born on the 4th of July in 1925, the second of six children, to Max and Sarah Wade of Moundville, Wisconsin. He was raised on a dairy farm and had a natural inclination for mechanics. Neale enlisted in the Navy Seabees after Pearl Harbor and served in the Pacific theater where...
Russell Rusch
Nov 8, 2014
Russell Dean Rusch, 56, died Saturday, November 8, 2014 after a lengthy illness at Cedar Ridge Elder Services under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Russell was born April 11, 1958 in Wausau to Harvey and Patricia (Kahre) Rusch. He grew into a private, quiet man who always possessed a gentle and generous soul. Russell was the...
Halen Gorski
Nov 5, 2014
Halen Gorski was a very sensitive, loving and caring young man whose family meant the world to him. Wherever you found Halen, his brothers or sisters were usually with him. He always thought of others and found great comfort in the word of the Lord. Halen was born September 12, 1996 in Wausau to Jane Heldt of Wausau and Keith...
William Dovenbarger
Nov 4, 2014
William Vance Dovenbarger II MD, 85, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 surrounded by family. Bill was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on July 19, 1929. He began his pre-med studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1955. He...
Virginia Curtis
Nov 3, 2014
Virginia Elizabeth Curtis, 44 of Wausau formerly of McColl, SC passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 at her home in Wausau. She grew up in McColl, SC where she received her education. On November 15, 1989 Virginia was united in marriage to Kenneth Curtis Sr. They made their home in South Carolina, Texas later moving to Wausau. They later divorced...
Audrey Zahrt
Nov 1, 2014
Audrey E. Zahrt, 89, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2014, at her home. She was born July 3, 1925, to the late Arnold and Hazel (Kaufman) Hafeman. On June 18, 1955, she was united in marriage to Milton Zahrt at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. Audrey worked at Wausau Insurance for many years. After retirement, as a member of Mt....
Dennis Sippl
Oct 30, 2014
Dennis Sippl, 78, of the Town of Rib Mountain died Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a brief illness. He was born June 28, 1936 in Wausau to the late Lawrence and Eva (Perry) Sippl. On December 14, 1963, Dennis married Karen Rahlf at St. Robert's Catholic Church, Merrill. Dennis was an interesting man with several different...
Stephen Rasmussen
Oct 28, 2014
Stephen C. Rasmussen 66, of Merrill died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Wausau. He was born July 12, 1948 in Merrill, WI son of the late Leslie and Marcia (Whitney) Rasmussen. Stephen received his education in Merrill. He was drafted into the United States Army serving...
