Obituaries

Bradley "Brad" Joseph Goessl

Bradley "Brad" Joseph Goessl

Mar 16, 2026

Bradley "Brad" Goessl

June 6, 1964 - March 16, 2026

Bradley Goessl, age 61, was taken to our Lord and Savior on March 16, 2026.

Brad was born on June 6, 1964, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Robert and Mary Goessl. A graduate of Medford High School, he went on to earn a degree in Police Science from Northcentral Technical College. Brad began his...

Josephine Anne Susnowski

Josephine Anne Susnowski

Mar 22, 2026

Josephine Anne Susnowski, aged 78, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Oratory, 408 Seymour St, Wausau, WI 54403, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may greet the family for a time of visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the...

Rolynn "Ro" Barbara Hand

Rolynn "Ro" Barbara Hand

Mar 17, 2026

Rolynn Barbara (Jantz) Hand, age 69, passed away on March 17, 2026 peacefully at home.

Rolynn (Ro) was born April 6, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Roy and Marilyn (Laufer) Jantz. She attended grade and high school in Germantown, Wisconsin. After graduating, she attended University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Ro worked at Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee for 31 years where she...

Marjorie D. Nimz

Marjorie D. Nimz

Mar 14, 2026

On March 14, 2026, Marjorie D. Nimz, age 99, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away. She has gone to meet the love of her life, Lynn M. Nimz, who died in 2011.

Surviving family members include two children, Holly (Dan) Bembenek, Scott (Peggy) Nimz and daughter-in-law Kris Nimz. Grandchildren include Sara (Mike) Ogurek, Lisa Nimz and Ryan Nimz. Great-grandchildren include Jered and...

Logan Daniel Roloff

Logan Daniel Roloff

Mar 13, 2026

Logan Daniel Roloff, age 26, of Weston, passed away on March 13, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Logan was born on December 1, 1999, in Wausau to Dan and Christy (Raatz) Roloff. He was the younger brother to Alexis who was not only his sibiling but a trusted friend and confidant, they shared an unbreakable bond. Alexis passed away on April...

James Leo McMenamin

James Leo McMenamin

Mar 7, 2026

James (Jim) Leo McMenamin passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 7, 2026, at the age of 71. Born and raised in Cornell, Wisconsin, on August 16, 1954, he was the only son among six siblings and cared deeply for his sisters. On September 29, 1973, he married Sally Jean Hakes, and together they raised four children.

Jim enlisted...

Bernice Gladys Corsten

Bernice Gladys Corsten

Mar 5, 2026

Bernice Gladys (Sandberg) Corsten was born on August 25, 1943 in Granite Falls, MN to Elmer and Gladys Sandberg. She was raised in Granite Falls along with her siblings, Mavis, Dorothy, James, Clara, Shirley, Keith, and Joyce. Bernice was united in marriage to Roland Charles Corsten on October 28, 1967. She was an incredible mother, who was always supportive of...

Thomas "Tom" James Evjue

Thomas "Tom" James Evjue

Mar 5, 2026

Thomas (Tom) Evjue passed away at Stone Crest Residence in Wausau on March 5, 2026.

Tom was born on June 24, 1949, in Madison to Douglas and Arleen Ringle Evjue. He graduated from Wausau High School where he enjoyed being in the band as well as playing drums for the jazz ensemble, The Top Hatters. He graduated from the University of...

Ardith May Parsells

Ardith May Parsells

Mar 3, 2026

Ardith May Parsells, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on December 10, 1943 in Antigo, WI she was the daughter of Alfred and Edna Rotell. On July 30, 1961, she married the love of her life, Richard Parsells, and together they built a life centered on family, kindness, and unwavering support for...

Heather Marie Weis

Heather Marie Weis

Feb 27, 2026

Heather Marie Weis, age 52, of Colby, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

In accordance with Heather's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.A formal obituary will be provided at a later time. Please check back for further details

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James Martin Kernosky

James Martin Kernosky

Feb 26, 2026

James "Jim" Kernosky 99, passed away in Wausau, Wisconsin on February 26, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House. Jim was born on December 30, 1926, in Grayling, Michigan to Joseph and Marie (Endricks) Kiersnowski. Jim attended Grayling High School and dropped out at the age of 17 to serve his county in the US Army during World War II, serving with...

Scott Edward Trull

Scott Edward Trull

Feb 20, 2026

Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, March 6, 2026, at Highland Community Church-Weston Campus for Scott E. Trull, age 86, who passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Rothschild. Pastor Dan MacDonald will officiate and burial will be at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery in the Village of Maine. Visitation will...

James "JJ" J. Wojciechowski

James "JJ" J. Wojciechowski

Feb 11, 2026

James "JJ" J. Wojciechowski, age 90, passed away on February 11, 2026. 

JJ was born in Schofield, WI to John and Helen Wojciechowski. JJ married Lola Stoltz of Wausau, Wisconsin on September 26, 1959 in St. Therese.

JJ was a truck driver for 30 years with ForeWay Express. He served honorably in the National Guard for 10 years. JJ loved bluegill fishing...

Libby L. Mosher

Libby L. Mosher

Feb 10, 2026

Libby Mosher, age 88, passed away peacefully at home, on February 10, 2026. 

Libby was born in Antigo, WI to Joseph and Anna (Blatecky) Prochaska on October 19, 1937. Libby married Eugene Mosher of Antigo, Wi on December 1, 1956.

Prior to her retirement, Libby enjoyed owning and managing Mosher Synder Drug store alongside Gene. Much of her and Gene's free time...

Neil O'Brien

Neil O'Brien

Feb 9, 2026

Neil Roger O’Brien, age 83, of Kronenwetter, Wisconsin, died, Monday, February 9, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

He was born on May 30, 1942, in Bessemer, Michigan, a son of Raymond and Lillian (Gartman) O’Brien. On January 15, 1965, he married Colleen Ann Pierce in Wausau. Neil was a Night Maintenance Supervisor for the Wausau YMCA. He had a true...

Marilyn Ann Smith

Marilyn Ann Smith

Jan 27, 2026

Marilyn A. (Shaw) Smith, 84, of Rothschild, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Marilyn was born on April 23, 1941 to Raymond and Renetta (Kostus) Shaw.

Family meant everything to Marilyn. Known as “Nama” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Marilyn made every holiday and birthday special for them. Her celebrations included decorations for all occasions,...

Theresa Lynn VanLieshout

Theresa Lynn VanLieshout

Jan 27, 2026

Theresa L. VanLieshout, 67, died peacefully on January 27, 2026, after several years of bravely fighting cancer. She is the daughter of the late James and Phyllis VanLieshout, who raised her and her five brothers and sisters in Rothschild, Wisconsin. Theresa often spoke about the joy she had growing up in this community; swimming at the local pools, riding bikes,...

Susan Jane Kroeplin

Susan Jane Kroeplin

Jan 25, 2026

Susan J. Kroeplin, age 79, passed away on January 25, 2026.She was born in Wausau, WI to Edward W. H. Kroeplin and Bertha W. Kroeplin (Boettcher). Susan was never married.

Susan loved to travel and spend time in church as often as possible. She also loved to watch old movies and game shows.She was preceded in death by Edward W. H. Kroeplin and...

Richard Allan Green

Richard Allan Green

Jan 24, 2026

Richard "Dick" Green, age 86, of Schofield WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Abbotsford HealthCare Center in Abbotsford, Wisconsin.

Richard Allen Green was born July 9,1939 to the late John and Genevieve (Gorecki) Green. He attended D.C. Everest High School and graduated in 1957. He was a great athlete and played basketball, football, baseball and track.

He went...

Diane Bemis

Diane Bemis

Jan 23, 2026

Diane Bemis, age 85, passed away on January 23, 2026. 

Diane was born in Saukville, WI to Frank and Anna Hiber. Diane married Clarence Bemis of Adell, WI in 1983 in Belguim WI. 

She enjoyed riding her motorcycle with her husband all across the United States. later in life Diane lived at Renaissance in Weston and enjoyed many activites including knitting, crocheting,...