Obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

Richard Rappa, 77, died on December 6th, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born September 2nd, 1944, in Milwaukee to parents Norbert and Anna (Bartaczewicz) Rappa. He married Serena Gryzinski in Milwaukee on September 13th, 1969.  They were married for 52 years.

Richard grew up in Milwaukee and went on to serve in the...

Dec 5, 2021

Evelyn A. Werth passed away peacefully December 5, 2021 in Wausau, Wisc.  She was born in March of 1922 in New London, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Hattie (Lasch) Jannusch.  In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Werth and her brother Dr. Rev. Merton Jannusch of Green Bay, Wisconsin.   Survivors include...

Dec 3, 2021

Theodore C. Sperduto, 75, passed away on December 3, 2021, doing what he loved. He responded to a friend’s request for help, and they completed their tasks by enjoying lunch together. The family is so grateful to his friend and the Wausau Ambulance and Fire Department for their excellent EMTs’ great effort in caring for him.

Theodore was born...

Dec 3, 2021

Carol D. Peterson, age 86, of Mosinee, WI passed away on Friday December 3rd, 2021, under the care of family members and Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice Services.

Carol was born January 6th, 1935, in Jeanette, PA, the daughter of the late Alexander Moore and Frances (Filocanio) Moore. She graduated with honors from Penn Township School in 1952....

Nov 29, 2021

Karen M. Haines, 85, passed away on November 29, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House, after a brief illness.  She was born on October 1, 1936 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to the late John and Vivian (Kirkeby) Haines.  A graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, she went on to receive her master’s degree from the University of Minnesota....

Nov 28, 2021

Nancy Lee (Fust) Robinson, who dedicated her time on this earth to her family, faith, and friends, and to planning her next cruise vacation, offered her last and quiet breath in the early moments of November 28, 2021.

Nancy was energy.  She was direction and organization, and, if there was a question, she had an opinion, though,...

Nov 27, 2021

John E. Wadinski a.k.a “Sam”, passed away at the age of 103, on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Renaissance Assisted Living in Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on April 22, 1918, to the late John and Myrtle (King) Wadinski in Merrill, WI.  Sam attended and graduated from high school before...

Nov 27, 2021

Brian E. Burrill, 53, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on November 27, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born January 11, 1968 in Durand, Wisconsin to Beverly A. Burrill (nee Elliott) and the late William B. Burrill. Shortly after graduating from D.C. Everest Senior High School in Schofield, Wisconsin in 1986, Brian moved to the Phoenix, Arizona area,...

Nov 27, 2021

Martin “Marty” D. Sullivan, age 73, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in Sheboygan Falls.

Marty was born on July 24, 1948, in Joliet, IL, son of the late Robert and Helen (Hayes) Sullivan.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, earning the rank of Lieutenant. He...

Nov 27, 2021

John Clay Hardman passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. His time of grace: June 9, 1941 – November 27, 2021; 80 years, 5 months, 18 days.  He was baptized in Christ on August 17, 1941.

All praise and thanks to God for a very blessed life on this earth!

John was a teacher for 25 years in Lutheran...

Nov 26, 2021

Jeanette Marie (Jan) Gilbertson, 91, Weston, passed peacefully on November 26 while under the care of Aspirus Hospice at Rennes Care Center in Weston.

She was born April 26, 1930 in Wausau to the late Robert and Emma (Klabunde) Empey.

On July 8, 1950, after dating for four years, she was united in marriage to...

Nov 26, 2021

The celebration of life funeral service for Ronald "Ron" Dallman will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Brainard Funeral Home's Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston, WI. A visitation will be held at the chapel on Tuesday, December 7 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and will continue at the chapel on Wednesday from 10:00...

Nov 24, 2021

Helen Joan Busha, 87, of Weston, WI passed away on November 24, 2021, at Pride TLC assisted center in Weston. Her passing was due to natural causes.

Helen was the daughter of George and Mary Sommerfield. She was born February 15, 1934, in Garrison, North Dakota. Her father passed away in 1965 and her mother in 1984....

Nov 24, 2021

Mark Steven Verch, age 67, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.

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Nov 23, 2021

Gail Voigt, 84, died on November 23, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.

She was born on July 20, 1937, in Rhinelander to Richard and Helen (Naug) Waid. She graduated from Rhinelander High School.

She met Charles Voigt at Rosie’s Bar on Highway 8. She was united in marriage to Chuck on May 31,...

Nov 23, 2021

Steven “Steve” Allen Lowe, age 45, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home in Wausau with his mother and sister at his side.

He was born on February 14, 1976, in Wausau, son of the late Werner and Sandra (Schaumburger) Lowe.  Steve attended Wausau West High School, graduating in 1994.  He was employed at County Market,...

Nov 22, 2021

Shirley L. (Davis) Radtke, 86, of Schofield, died in her sleep on November 22, 2021 at the Abbotsford Health Care Center.

Shirley was born in Wausau to Franklin and Hilma (Schmidt) Davis on December 28, 1934. She graduated from Wausau High School. She was a long-time employee of Employers Insurance of Wausau after raising a family. On...

Nov 21, 2021

After a courageous yearlong battle with acute myeloid leukemia, Mr. Patrick M. Green passed away on November 21, 2021, at his home with family by his side.

Pat attended St. James Catholic grade school in Wausau, WI, graduating from Newman Catholic High school in 1966.  He proudly served in the US Army from 1967-1969.  After an extended...

Nov 21, 2021

David Anklam passed away with family by his side on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

He was born on August 28, 1934, to Hugo and Ruth (Juedes) Anklam. He attended Wausau East High School and immediately after graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. While serving he spent four years in...

Nov 17, 2021

Linda L, Leighton, 89, Wausau, passed to eternal life on November 17, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Linda was born April 16, 1932, in Anderson, South Carolina.  She was a devout Christian and currently a member of First United Methodist Church, Wausau.  Linda always tried to lend a helping hand to everyone that needed it.

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