All Obituaries

At nightfall on June 16, 2022, Kathy Groethe died peacefully at the age of 93. Born to Emil and Coco Skerik, she was raised in northern Minnesota and received a bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University, where she met her husband Alfred. After devoting herself to raising six children, she taught home economics skills to visually impaired students at Northcentral Technical College. Kathy’s tireless energy reminded her family of the cobbler’s elves, who made shoes...

Diane M. Hangartner, age 64, of Wausau died on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a battle with kidney disease.  Diane was born on May 15, 1958 in Wausau to the late Jack and Mildred (Vesley) Schaefer.  She graduated from Wausau West High School in 1976 and went on to obtain her associates degree from NTC.  She worked for 16 years at Gander Mountain.  Diane married the love of her life, Curtis Hangartner, on May 10, 1980 at St....

  Evelyn "Joyce" Englert, 95, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2022, at The Garden Apartments in Wausau. She is reunited with the love of her life of seventy-one years, Leonard (Bud) Englert, in heaven.  Evelyn was born on February 22,1927, to Charles and Anna La Vick. She was delivered by her maternal grandmother at her parents’ home on Fairmount Street in Wausau. Mom attended Saint Mary’s Catholic School, Horace Mann and Wausau...

Elaine M. Kolden passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Elaine was born on December 14, 1935 to the late Charles and Mayme (Wuori) Salo.  She was united in marriage to Eugene Kolden on October 21, 1958 in Northwoods, Iowa.  They would have four wonderful children and nearly 42 years of memories.  He preceded her in death in October 2000. Elaine was proud of her Finnish heritage and embodied the Finnish term Sisu, which is the Finnish term that encompasses the...

Natalie Rose Buchberger went to be with our Lord on Sept 18, 2022. She was born May 2, 1929, to Henry and Irene Burgoyne Mogensen. She attended Wausau East High School and in 1951 she married Lawrence Buchberger. She was the mother of six children: Carla, Glenn, Bernard, Judy, Joseph, and Lawrence Jr. She is survived by her daughter Judy (Scott) Brzezinski of Tomahawk, her daughter-in-law Beverly Buchberger of Schofield, sister Joan Lampe of Oak Creek, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren...

Evelyn M. Sommi, 86, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was born Evelyn Mae Zeitelhack, September 4, 1936, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Leo and Frances Zeitelhack of Tomahawk, Wisconsin. After high school, Evelyn entered Lincoln County Teachers College where she met the love of her life, Roger W. Sommi. It was love at first sight and Evie and Roger were married on June 11, 1956. Together, they set down roots in the Merrill and Wausau...

Evangeline Louise Baumann, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on September 1, 2022 with family by her side. She was 86. Evangeline was born in Wausau on March 29, 1936, to parents Arthur and Adela (Heise) Seehafer. She was baptized and attended school at Zion Lutheran Church. She was a hard and dedicated worker at the battery shop. She married Herman Baumann and together they worked on their farm. Evangeline loved gardening and had two big gardens at home that she...

Helen J. Eppler, 95, of Weston beloved wife of the late George Eppler, passed away with her daughter Terri Curtis and Grandsons Doug and Greg Curtis by her side at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.  Helen was born on December 11, 1926 in Waterford, WI daughter of the late Bernard and Eleanore (Winkler) Dexter. Helen enjoyed life and laughter with family and friends. She enjoyed reading, and watching game and comedy shows. She will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived...

Thomas “Razz” Rasmussen, 64, passed away July 26, 2022, after an eight-year battle with COPD. Thomas was born September 22, 1957, in Wausau to parents Clarence and Lavora (Goetsch) Rasmussen. He enjoyed all sports but especially loved Nascar and his hometown heroes- the Green Bay Packers. He was known to live life to the fullest and there wasn’t a person who came across him that he didn’t leave his mark on.  Thomas proudly owned Razz’s on Thomas...

  Kenneth E. Homolka, age 82, of Hogarty died on September 1, 2022 at Seasons Of Life in Woodruff.  Kenneth was born on May 30, 1940 in Antigo to the late Edward and Hazel (Finch) Homolka.  After graduating from high school he went on to earn his associates degree in drafting from Northcentral Technical College.  He married Sandra Damitz on August 26, 1961 in Antigo.  From vegetable gardening and puttering on the tractor to being in the woods, Kenneth...