Obituaries

Tom McDonell

Tom McDonell

May 13, 2023



Tom McDonell, of Wausau, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, after suffering with severe dementia for several years. He resided at Our House Memory Care Unit in Wausau.

Tom was born on August 8, 1945. He graduated from Marinette High School in 1963 and later graduated from Carthage College with a degree in Marketing in 1968. He married Mary...

David L. Kasten

David L. Kasten

May 11, 2023

David Lyle Kasten passed away on May 11, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston after a long illness.  He was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau on October 22, 1939, son of the late Hattie (Borchardt) Kasten and Leonard Kasten.  He was united in marriage with Gene (Hofmeister) Kasten on November 26, 1960 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Marian M. Wadzinski

Marian M. Wadzinski

May 9, 2023

 

Marian M. Wadzinski, age 91, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Primrose Retirement Community.

Marian was born on February 2, 1932, in Merrill, the daughter of the late Theodore and Esther (nee Karow) Krueger.  Marian married Victor Wadzinski on January 17, 1953, in Wausau.  Together, Marian and Victor owned and operated multiple businesses. 

Marian enjoyed...

Clarence "Doc" I. Bemis

Clarence "Doc" I. Bemis

May 8, 2023

Clarence “Doc” I. Bemis, 85, of Weston, passed away at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston, WI on May 8, 2023.

Clarence was born on September 24, 1937 in Sheboygan to Dr. Milford and Tanni (Carman) Bemis. After graduating high school Clarence joined the US Navy where he was stationed at Padre Island. After his return from the military, he worked...

Edward E Friend

Edward E Friend

May 7, 2023

March 21, 1967 - May 7, 2023

Edward (Ed) E. Friend, 56, of Weston, WI, passed away on May 7, 2023, surrounded in love and comfort by his family. He was born on March 21, 1967 in Wichita, KS, the son of his late parents, Robert and Gail Friend.

Ed grew up in Clearwater, KS, as the seventh of eight...

Loretta Schmidt

Loretta Schmidt

May 4, 2023

Loretta Schmidt, 82, died on Thursday, May 4th at her home. She was born April 2,1941 in Yarmouth Iowa to the late Lewis Merle and Mary (Boggs) Boling.  

Loretta was married to Clarence W Schmidt Jr.  and they share a daughter.  After divorcing, Loretta met Leo Benaszeski and spent the rest of their years together dancing, traveling, and enjoying...

Judy Carol Smith

Judy Carol Smith

May 2, 2023

 

Judy Smith, an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 2, 2023, at the age of 74.

 Judy was born in Long Beach, CA on November 10, 1948, to Robert and Claire Smith. Judy met the love of her life, a young Marine by the name of Ken Smith on her 21st birthday. They quickly knew...

Dennis G. Schroeder

Dennis G. Schroeder

May 1, 2023

Dennis G. Schroeder, age 86, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a battle with cancer.

Dennis was born on July 12, 1936, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to the late Gerhard and Alicia (Papenfuss) Schroeder.  He married Mary Eisner on January 27, 1969, in Waukegan, Illinois.

Dennis was a State Trooper and a...

Justin Gary Lorbecke

Justin Gary Lorbecke

Apr 29, 2023

Justin G. Lorbecke, 42, of Wausau, passed away following a long illness of heart disease at his home on April 29, 2023. 

Justin was born on March 18, 1981 in Miami, FL, son of Tami (Erickson) Masuca, and the late Ray Pajala. He was a later adopted by Dave Lorbecke. He graduated from North Central Technical College with an associates...

Gary Lee Rybarczyk

Gary Lee Rybarczyk

Apr 24, 2023

Gary L. Rybarczyk, 69, of Wausau passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 24, 2023.

He was born on September 17, 1953 to the late Henry and Helen Rybarczyk (Literski). 

Gary is survived by one brother Roland (Ron) (Mary) Rybarczyk, sister in laws Gloria Rybarczyk and Karen Fischer. Along with many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death...

Sharon Kline

Sharon Kline

Apr 24, 2023

 

Sharon May (Dallman) Kline, age 65, was called home to the Lord in Heaven on April 24, 2023 with her children by her side.

Sharon was born on April 8, 1958 in Wausau, WI to Bernard and Lorraine (Check) Dallman and was one of 6 children.  She was loved by all who met her and enjoyed life on the...

Florence "Beverly" Kasper

Florence "Beverly" Kasper

Apr 23, 2023

Florence “Beverly” Kasper, 90 of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 23, 2023.

Bev was born June 24, 1932 in Crandon, WI to the late Alfred and Bonnie (Faulkner) Geske. She moved to Wausau at the age of 3 and attended Grant Elementary and Wausau High graduating in 1950.

In 1947, she met Ervin...

Ronald 'Buck' H. Babl

Ronald 'Buck' H. Babl

Apr 22, 2023

Ronald ‘Buck’ H. Babl, 85, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with family by his side.

Buck was born on October 9, 1937 in Schofield to Rose (Corazalla) and George Babl. On November 6, 1965 Buck married Marta S. Schade in LaCrosse, WI. Together they created a deep, loving marriage and an enriched life for...

Alyce J. Meyers

Alyce J. Meyers

Apr 19, 2023

Alyce Joy Meyers, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 at Copperleaf Assisted Memory Care, Schofield, WI.  She was born to the late John and Jennie (Booras) Vangalis on June 7th, 1933 at Memorial Hospital in Wausau, WI. She graduated from Wausau High School and married Ralph Meyers on August 30th, 1958 in Pine City, MN. 

 

As a...

Earl W. Uecke

Earl W. Uecke

Apr 18, 2023

Earl Uecke, 99, of Wausau, passed away on April 18, 2023, surrounded by his family.He was born October 5, 1923, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to parents Edward and Magdalena (Thomsen) Uecke. Earl enlisted in the armed forces in 1942 and served under General George Patton as a PFC in the Signal Motor Messenger Company in Germany during WWII. After returning...

Judith Ann Paul

Judith Ann Paul

Apr 17, 2023

Judith Ann Paul, 79, of Wausau, passed away on April 17, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born July 5, 1943 at Wausau Hospital to the late John Sr. and Marjorie (Gaedtke) Kroening. She married David Paul on September 28, 1963 in Wausau. Judy and Dave owned Paul and Plautz, then the Paul’s Valley Inn, for almost 30 years....

Jean A. Zahrt

Jean A. Zahrt

Apr 16, 2023

Jean A. Zahrt, age 89, of Wausau died on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Jean was born on February 23, 1934 in Wausau to the late Emil and Erna (Schuetz) Winter.  She graduated from Wausau High School and went on to work for the local telephone company as a phone operator and later at the Record Herald....

Donna Young

Donna Young

Apr 12, 2023

On a great day to enter eternity, Donna Young entered God's kingdom on April 12, 2023 at the age of 78 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Donna was born to Ed and Alma Rahn on August 9, 1944 in Wausau, Wisconsin.  As a child, she excelled in school and was a three-time East High ping pong champion. Donna...

Wilfrid J. Guillaume

Wilfrid J. Guillaume

Apr 8, 2023

Wilfrid "Willie" Guillaume, 86, beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place in heaven as an angel of God on April 8, 2023.

He was born on July 6, 1936 in the town of Moon, (Mosinee) WI, born to William and Helen (Springer) Guillaume. He had 5 sisters and 10 brothers. He was in the...

Virginia Scott Heinemann

Virginia Scott Heinemann

Apr 7, 2023

Virginia Joy Scott Heinemann, 94, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2023, with family by her side.

Virginia was born May 28, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Daisy and Clarence Scott. She was raised in Riverside, Illinois with her older brother, Joe, as well as her best friend and cousin Glenna, with whom she had many adventures. Her first...

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