Obituaries
Alice J Erdman
Jul 30, 2025
Alice Jane Erdman passed away on July 30, 2025, at Our House Senior Living in Wausau, where she received loving care during her final days. Born on January 30, 1926, in Wisconsin Rapids, Alice was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose generous spirit touched the lives of many.Alice dedicated a significant portion of her career to K-Mart Corp, where...
Howard E. Drebenstedt
Jul 18, 2025
Howard E. Drebenstedt, 85, of Merrill, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Howard was born on June 2, 1940, in Lebanon Township to Carl and Edna (Nass) Drebenstedt. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School and dedicated his career as a counselor for the State of Wisconsin. His empathy and understanding greatly impacted the lives of...
Mary M Staples
Jul 16, 2025
Mary Margaret Staples, née Danielson, passed away on her 98th birthday, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Wausau, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers.
Mary was born on July 16, 1927, to Carl and Florence (Lemire) Danielson, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended primary and secondary school in Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, and had post-secondary coursework at St. Catherine’s College...
Marvin Seehafer
Jul 10, 2025
Marvin E. Seehafer, 92, of Wausau, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025 at Our House Senior Living in Wausau WI.
He was born on December 7, 1932 to Frederick and Helen (Wendorf) Seehafer. On August 14, 1954 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Norma Foster and together they built a beautiful and loving family. Marvin and...
MarDee J Zimmerman
Jul 10, 2025
MarDee Zimmerman, age 69, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Woodhaven Nursing Home in Wausau, WI.
Per the family’s request, private services will take place at a later date.
Derek "Doc" Watson
Jul 8, 2025
Derek "Doc" Watson born March 3, 1978, passed away July 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents Rick and Linda Watson, his wife Candice Watson for whom he showed unwavering love, their five children Justin Dougherty, Morgan Dougherty, Collin Watson, Casey Dougherty, and Sophia Watson, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...
Florence D. Hirsch
Jul 6, 2025
Florence D. Hirsch, age 95, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Pride TLC, with her family lovingly by her side.
Florence was born on February 19, 1930, in Wausau to the late Frank and Anna (Fara) Miller. On November 5, 1955, she married Wallace Hirsch at Holy Name Catholic Church. Together they raised three children: Steve,...
Sandy Stremer
Jun 30, 2025
Sandra (Sandy) Stremer, age 83 passed away on June 30 in the comfort of her home under hospice care due to complications of kidney and pulmonary problems.
Sandy was born to Arthur and Elsie Giese in the Town of Frankfort, WI on March 30, 1942. She attended school there, in a one-room schoolhouse. She graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1960....
Erica G McCollough
Jun 24, 2025
Erica McCollough, of Weston, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born on March 25, 1934, in Nuremberg, Germany, to Rudolf Greul and Margarete Roseanne Schlosser, Erica married Frank J. McCollough, an officer in the United States Military, while still in Germany. In 1955, the couple immigrated to the United States, where they began their...
Stanley Carlson
Jun 24, 2025
Stanley I. Carlson Jr, age 86, of Wausau passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 24th at Mountain Terrace.
Stanley was born on November 13, 1938 in Chicago to the late Stanley and Dorothy (Stratton) Carlson Sr. He married his sweetheart, Elizabeth, and had two children, Kim and Paul. He was in the banking business his...
Emery Lewis
Jun 19, 2025
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Emery Joshua Lewis a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully. Emery lived a full and joyful life, marked by hard work, unwavering dedication to those he loved, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.
Emery was born October 8, 1949, in Wausau WI to William...
William R Tehan
Jun 18, 2025
William Robert Tehan, 68, of Wausau - a man of faith, integrity, courage, generosity, and honor - passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with his loving wife Jean at his side.
Bill was born on August 29, 1956, to Robert and Audrey (Pierick) Tehan in Milwaukee. He and his younger brother, Paul, thrived in a home...
John J. Zortman
Jun 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John J. Zortman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on June 18, 2025, at the age of 73.
John was a man of quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and boundless compassion. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, within the Silent Service,...
Robert Woodrow Timler, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Robert Woodrow Timler, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on March 20, 1937, son of the late Woodrow and Valeria (Bennett) Timler. Robert married Mary Buck on July 4, 1964.
He was an avid reader with a special fondness for western novels and...
Carol Henke
Jun 16, 2025
Carol Henke (Detert), 95, of Wausau passed away into life eternal on June 16, 2025 at Wausau Manor Health Services under Aspirus Hospice care.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 - 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the...
Timothy "Tim" T. Opper
Jun 14, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Thomas Opper, Age 75, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home, with his family. He was born April 16, 1950, in Wausau, to the late Gilbert and Bette Mae Opper.
Tim graduated from Wausau High School and then obtained his Associate Degree. He worked for over 30 years at Kolbe & Kolbe Windows,...
Joshua Wesley Rutter
Jun 11, 2025
Joshua Wesley Rutter was born on December 22, 1998, in Detroit, Michigan, and returned to his Creator's loving embrace on June 11, 2025, in Plano, Texas. He was 26 years old.
As the beloved son of Thad Rutter III and Rev. Dr. Rebecca Borke, Joshua experienced the blessings of many communities and congregations throughout his childhood. Together with his younger siblings,...
John "Jack" Kukulka
Jun 7, 2025
John “Jack” Kukulka, 88 of Schofield passed away, June 7th after a very brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jack passed peacefully at his daughter’s home surrounded by loved one’s.
Jack was born on November 18, 1936 to Theophil and Emma Kukulka, who preceded him in death. He married his soulmate and the love of his life, Betty (Roble) on...
Rosemary "Rosie" Regehr
Jun 5, 2025
Rosemary “Rosie” Regehr, age 96, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2025, at The Gardens (assisted living facility) in Wausau, WI. Rosemary was born on December 13, 1928, in Chicago, IL to Henry W. and Helen R. (Gwiazdon) Cieslek. In the early 1940’s, her family moved to Wisconsin, where she met and married Henry E. Budzinski on September 1, 1945,...
Jeff A. Hertz
Jun 4, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Hertz, of Wausau, passed away at Primrose Silver Lace Memory Care on June 4, 2025, of complications from Parkinsons. He was born to the late Robert and Elaine Hertz on September 24, 1952. He was 72 years old.
Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School in 1978. For 36 ½ years, Jeff arrived at his law office...
