Obituaries
Robert Hein
Dec 23, 2021
Robert (Bob) Edward Hein, 85, passed away peacefully December 23, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI. Robert was born February 7, 1936, in Milwaukee, where he worked for 45 years as a designer/draftsman and moved to Weston, WI to enjoy his retirement with family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife...
Lance Hewuse
Dec 22, 2021
Lance Owen Hewuse went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness being surrounded by his family on December 22, 2021. He entered his heavenly home and met Jesus face to face at the age of 77.
He graduated from Pittsville High School and went on to study Biblical Ministries at Briercrest Bible Institute in...
Lois Leslie
Dec 21, 2021
Lois Marie Leslie, 95, of Wausau entered the eternal gates of Heaven on December 21, 2021.
She was born November 4, 1926 to Peter and Margaret (Wernecke) Schroeder in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lois graduated from Nathan Hale - West Allis in 1944 and on July 13, 1946 she married Robert Porter Leslie and had four children.
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Daniel "Donny" Stroik
Dec 21, 2021
Daniel “Donny” Stroik, 79, of Wausau, passed away December 21, 2021.
He was born January 14, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Stanley and Evelyn (Grzywacz) Stroik.
Donny graduated from DC Everest High school in Wausau, moved to Milwaukee for a while and worked as a painter. He eventually returned back home to Wausau where he...
Jacob Stachovak
Dec 19, 2021
Jacob (Jake) Robert Stachovak 46 of Wausau; passed away Sunday, Dec 19th, surrounded by family in the comfort of his home following a brave battle with cancer. Jake was born June 9th,1975 to Carolyn and David Stachovak in Wausau. He was a 93 graduate of Wausau East and held a Business Management and Residential Design degree from Northcentral Technical...
James Grubisha
Dec 18, 2021
James “Jim” Grubisha of Weston, WI, died December 18, 2021, at the age of 83. Jim spent over 25 years in the paper industry doing sales. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying his yearly guys hunting trips and golfing, along with, boating and fishing with his two grandsons. He loved working in his workshop, gardening, and barbecuing. Jim is...
Genevieve Burby
Dec 18, 2021
Genevieve Rozelle Burby, daughter of Leo Nelson joined her husband in Heaven on December 18, 2021 at 96 years old.
Genevieve married John Joseph Burby, Jr. on June 12, 1948, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau, WI.
They had 3 sons: John III (deceased), Jeffrey (Lyn) Burby, Merrill; and James...
Lloyd Wieman
Dec 16, 2021
Lloyd Wieman, 90, passed away peacefully at Hospice House on December 16th after a short illness.
A lifelong Wausau resident, Lloyd was born on March 3, 1931 to Paul Wieman and Viola (née May) Wieman. He attended Wausau High School and followed his father to work at American Can/James River in Wausau. He worked as a millwright,...
Eleanor "Reenah" McGill
Dec 14, 2021
Eleanor "Reenah" McGill, 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
She was born on November 21, 1939 to James and Maude McGill in Onalaska, WI. She had a passion for knowledge earning a Master of Arts, Master of Chinese...
Richard Olson
Dec 11, 2021
Richard “Dick” Olson passed away December 11, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, at 72 years old. Richard was born in Owen Withee, Wisconsin on June 9, 1949, to Clarence and Elizabeth (nee Thompson) Olson. Richard graduated from Owen Withee High School and went on to be self-employed. He owned Midwest Amusements for 30 years.
He is survived...
Charles "Chuck" Waldvogel
Dec 9, 2021
Chuck Waldvogel, 56 years old passed unexpectedly in his Kronenwetter home on December 9th, 2021. He was survived by his wife of 23 years, Susan Waldvogel and children Jordan (Matt) Wirkus of Weston, Kyle (Melissa) Jahnke of Durango, CO, Brandon Waldvogel of Washington DC, Collin Waldvogel of Durango, CO and Cassidy Waldvogel of Kronenwetter. He also left behind his...
James "Jim" Seidel
Dec 9, 2021
James E. Seidel, 75, of Wausau, WI, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. Jim died surrounded by his loved ones who, along with friends and family, will continue to honor his love of life.
Jim was born January 29, 1946, in Wausau, WI, to the late Pastor Ervin and Lena Seidel. On...
Serena Rappa
Dec 7, 2021
Serena Rappa, 75, died December 7th, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born December 2nd, 1946, in Milwaukee, to parents Claude and Irene (Janik) Gryzinski. She married Richard Rappa in Milwaukee on September 13th, 1969. They were married for 52 years.
She worked as a medical secretary in Milwaukee and in retail for Treasure Island before moving...
Joseph Barnett
Dec 6, 2021
Joseph R. Barnett, age 88, of Weston, died on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Joseph was born on March 19, 1933 at home in Peplin to the late Kasmic and Anna (Zieleca) Siekierzynski. He married Lorraine Jagler on August 9, 1954. They were married for 67 years.
Joseph served his country honorably...
Richard Rappa
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...
Evelyn Werth
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...
Theodore "Ted" Sperduto
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...
Carol D. Peterson
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....
Karen Haines
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....
Nancy Robinson
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,...