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Darlene J. Schmitz, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on February 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Babe (Olstad) Lehmann.  On June 25, 1960, she married Kurt Schmitz in Milwaukee.  He survives. Darlene worked for Target Department Store for over 35 years, in several cities, most recently in Stevens Point.  She really enjoyed her work in customer service.  Darlene loved bargain shopping,...

Frank J. Trzebiatowski, 73, Hatley, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to complications from ALS. He was born Feb. 19, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Lanaha (Nicklas) Trzebiatowski. On Sept. 19, 1970, he married Karen Kozlowski at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Weston. She survives. Frank had been employed by Wausau Motor Parts and Jozwiak Masonry. He retired after 27 years at Greenheck Fan. Family was everything to him. He had a great love for hunting and...

Belvajean M. Tritten, 88, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Belvajean was born April 21, 1931, in Wausau, to the late Charles and Mayme (Kittel) Schwede. She married Vernon Tritten on Oct. 20, 1951, in the town of Texas. She was an active member in Mission Evangelical Church, joining the church book club, serving in the Ladies Aide, and as a cook for Camp Blessing. Belvajean was a member of the Town of Texas Homemakers Group, an...

Darrel Allen Durham, 71, Kronenwetter, passed away peaceful on October 8, 2019, with his wife Mary by his side.   Darrel was born April 22, 1948, son of the late Alvin and Charlotte (Walker) Durham.  He married Mary Ellen Miller on October 9, 1970, she survives.   Darrel’s hobbies and interests included hunting and fishing, along with pretty much anything outdoors.  One of his greatest interests was working on cars in his spare time. Besides his wife of 49...

The Lord called the soul of Therese (Terri) Markstrum home at the young age of 67 in Rothschild, WI, on October 7, 2019. Terri was born in Wausau on November 3, 1951 to the late John and Genevieve (Gorecki) Green. She graduated from Newman Catholic High School in 1969; it was there that she met her best friend and soul mate, Tim Markstrum. They fell in love during their time in Milwaukee where Terri was earning a bachelor’s degree in special education from UW Milwaukee. After...

Barbara J. Brace, 73, Wausau, fought her failing health bravely then went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2019, with her loving husband and daughters by her side. Barbara Corbiel/Chvosta was born on March 29, 1946, in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Louise (DeCook) Chvosta. She married Allan Brace on September 12, 1963. Barbara’s unconditional love for her family and complete loyalty to her friends was what she strongly believed in and she never wavered....

Janice Denfeld, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Azura Memory Care at the age of 84. Janice was born on July 10, 1935 to the late Isadore and Theo (Douglas) Emenecker in Mosinee. She was a 1953 graduate of Antigo High School. Janice married David J. Denfeld in 1955. They shared many Sunday drives together and were great dance partners. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2008. Janice was an exemplary homemaker who loved gardening and canning. She also was the...

The Wausau community lost a beautiful soul on October 3, 2019. Patty “Cozzie” Grimm, 52, was born on June 4, 1967 in Norfolk, VA to parents Bob and Tish Cosentino. Graduating from Newman Catholic High School in 1985, and later, UW-Oshkosh, she choose to settle back into her hometown, Wausau. The sudden passing of dear Patty has left a void within our family and our community. Because of her lasting impact, those of us left here today will surely carry out her legacy. Patty was...

Marian Margaret Price (née Moore) died peacefully at Pinecrest Nursing Home, Merrill WI, on October 2, 2019 at the age of 96. Marian is survived by her sister, Beverly Fuhrman, Park Falls, WI, two daughters, Susan Price-LaSalla (Joel Parker) of Bastrop, TX and Merriebeth (Mike) Russ ; 4 grandchildren, Sara (Paul) Bowker, Rockford, IL; Leah LaSalla, Austin, TX; Jamie Elton (Gary Bunting), Sylvania, OH; and Patrick (Mollie) Ryan, Milwaukee, WI; 5 great-grandchildren, Abigail...