All Obituaries

Judith Miller left us on December 7, 2020, after a lengthy bout in the hospital. She was ultimately a victim of COVID-19, which she contracted while in rehab from her earlier operation. She will be sorely missed by her life partner Anders, brothers Michael and Jay, sisters-in-law Gail, Katia, and Kelly, her niece Tanya, cousins Lucille, Shah, Valeh and Carol, colleagues and neighbors too numerous to mention, and her treasured furry friends. Born in La Grange Park, IL, Judith moved to...

Kurt B. Howard, age 70, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on January 9, 2021. Kurt was born on May 28, 1950 in Waukesha to the late Vincent R. and Loraine E. (Diekfuss) Howard. Kurt was a 1968 graduate of Wausau Senior High School.  He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen Brunner, on September 5, 1986 in Manitowoc. They were blessed with 34 years of marriage and three wonderful children: Paula, Tara and Vincent. Kurt was...

Alfred A. Hoffmann Jr., 89, of Kronenwetter, died January 5, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Alfred was born April 9, 1931 in the Town of Stettin, to the late Alfred and Clara (Bartelt) Hoffmann. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Takako (Shuto) Hoffmann of Kronenwetter; sons, Jimmy, Randy (Juella), Mark, and John; eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.  Alfred was preceded in death by his parents; by brothers Marvin, Orville, Donald and Robert; and by...

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mai Lee Pha, aka Black Wido, of Wausau, Wisconsin, who passed away on January 4th, 2021 at the age of 34. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8th 2021. The services will be live streamed at www.brainardfuneral.com Viewing hours are 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m, and 11:20 a.m to 2:00 p.m. From 11:00 a.m to 11:20 a.m, Pastor Yauo Yang, will speak with words of encouragement to the family. Burial will follow the funeral at Gate of Heaven...

Bertis Eugene “Gene” Davis, age 79, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin. Gene was born on July 2, 1941 in New Brunswick, NJ, son of the late Bertis Eugene Davis Sr and Mary Virginia (Danner) Davis. While at Milton College, Gene played on the Basketball team and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He also attended the University of Wisconsin School of Law and later acquired a Master’s Certificate in...

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Bruce W. Nelsen (aka Batman or Booman) on January 1, 2021 with his wife by his side. Bruce was born in 1964 in Northfield, MN to Wayne and Judy Nelsen. After graduating high school, he went to college at the University of Minnesota and then UW River Falls. He met the love of his life, Shelly, while at a Disco Cures Cancer event, and when their eyes locked, it was love at first sight. From then on, the two of them would be...

**This service has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2021** RuthAnn “ANNIE” Jahns, 87, Wausau, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.   RuthAnn was born September 23, 1933 to the late Melvin and Myrtle (Plautz) Arnette in Wausau, WI.  She was baptized at the Church of Saint Mary in Wausau on December 10, 1933. She was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau on December 7, 1952.  RuthAnn graduated from Wausau High...

Please go to the bottom of this page to view the live-streamed service. Thank you. ~ Marla Schroeder, 83, entered into the arms of her Savior on Friday, January 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family under Interim Hospice Care at her home.    Marla was born July 16, 1937, in Wausau, to the late Walter and Eleanor (Lietz) Kirstein. She graduated from Marathon High School in 1955. She met her husband, James C. Schroeder, while both were employed at Drott Manufacturing....

Robert “Bob” “Benji” E. Winter, 76, of Weston, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home, after being lovingly and tenderly cared for by his loved ones with the help of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau.  He was born on July 13, 1944, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, son of the late Lloyd and Vera (Poplasky) Winter. Bob served his country honorably in the US Air Force from 1962 – 1965, as part of the...

Roger G Koenig 77 of Wausau died on Monday, December 28,2020. He was a native of Wausau and born to the late Gilbert and Ardell on July 11,1943. He was raised on a dairy farm in Stettin and graduated from Wausau High School . He worked at Marathon Cheese Corporation as a truck driver until he moved away and married Marjorie D Fowler of Cullman, Alabama . He continue his career as a truck driver in Atlanta GA. His wife preceded him in death in 2004.  Survivors include two daughters,...