Obituaries
Mary Leslie
Jun 1, 2023
It is with great sorrow that the family of Mary (Russo) Leslie, announce the unexpected passing at the age of 85 on June 1, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI. Mary was born on October 8, 1937 in Chicago, IL.
In her early years, Mary was raised by her Greek grandmother and aunt. She learned from them about...
Mary A. Smith
May 29, 2023
Mary Alice Smith (Davidson), 68, of Wausau, passed away Monday, May 29th, 2023 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a beloved mother and friend to many. Mary is survived by her husband of 47 years, Donald; children Jessica and Jeremy (Melissa); and grandchildren Tanner, Cooper and Graham. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leone...
F. Michael Petterson
May 28, 2023
Mike, as he was known, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
He was born July 17, 1934, to Alden and Agnes (Hettinga) Petterson in Wausau. He married the love of his life, Donna Mae Fitzgerald, on October 17, 1953. Together they had 6 children; Chris (Laura) Petterson, Kathy (Mel) Petterson, Dan (Sue) Petterson, Roxann (Pat) Mulry, Michelle (Kathy) Ruenger,...
Lorrie A Janikowski
May 27, 2023
Lorrie A. Janikowski, age 58, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a battle with cancer.
Lorrie was born on August 26, 1964 in Wausau to Leroy and Marie (Stoltz) Tryba. She graduated from Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School and went on to get a degree from Northcentral Technical College. She was employed at...
Thomas George Grimes
May 23, 2023
Thomas George Grimes, 78, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died May 23, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona, after a brief illness.
He was born June 28, 1944, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Alice (McHugh) and Earl Grimes.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lynn (Zabel); children Danielle (Steve), Shawn (Tracy), Patrick (Gabrielle), Ryan (Angela); sister Patricia (Howard) Sitzberger, half-brother...
Joyce E. Pietrowski
May 23, 2023
Joyce Pietrowski, age 85, passed away on May 23, 2023. Joyce was born on July 4, 1937 in Owen, WI to Leon Vanderhoof and Katherine Vanderhoof. She graduated from Dorchester High school in 1955. Joyce married George Pietrowski on January 31, 1959 in Milwaukee. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, playing cards, was an avid Wisconsin Sports fan and enjoyed spending...
Danny Hamplee Johnson
May 20, 2023
Danny Hamplee Johnson, age 16, of Schofield, passed away in a tragic car accident on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Danny was born on August 5, 2006, to his proud parents, Tiffany Hiller and Hamp Lee Johnson.
Family was important to Danny; he and his cousins Roman and Olivyah were addicted to Minecraft, destroying each other’s universes was...
Charlotte E. Albrecht
May 19, 2023
Charlotte E. Albrecht, 102 of Wausau beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Albrecht, passed away on May 19, 2023 at Primrose Retirement Community.
Charlotte was born on March 31, 1921 in Bruce, WI daughter of the late George and Maude (Sleider) Nater. She was raised on their farm in Bruce, Wi. Charlotte was a graduate of Bruce High...
Patricia Ann Frankhart
May 16, 2023
Patricia Ann Frankhart, 82, of Wausau, WI, died at home on May 16, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born in Detroit, the daughter of Mary and Edward Desilets, and grew up in Royal Oak, MI. A 1959 graduate of Clarence M. Kimball High School, she spent a year at Kalamazoo College before...
Kenneth Charles Pagel
May 14, 2023
Kenneth Charles Pagel,84, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 14, 2023, due to multiple medical conditions, surrounded by his loving family.Kenny was born on November 17, 1938, to Myron and Viola Pagel in Wausau, WI. In his childhood, Kenny grew up in a family that worked on the farm, where he began his love for enjoying...
Jerome "Jerry" Towle
May 14, 2023
Jerome “Jerry” Towle, age 97, of Schofield died on Thursday, May 14, 2023 at House of Dove, Marshfield.
Jerome was born on May 6, 1926 in Wausau to the late Clarence and Irma (Volkman) Towle. He married Sandy Dunst on December 28, 1982.
Jerome is survived by his wife Sandy; daughters Judy Cunanan and Jay Fincuter; sons Brian...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
