Obituaries

Oct 8, 2021

Darlene Ruth Madden, formerly of Weston, Wisconsin, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on October 8, 2021 at the age of 86.  Darlene was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on July 30, 1935 to Olaf H. and Min (Welk) Skare.  Her family moved to Wausau in 1944. She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1953 and married...

Oct 7, 2021

Ron Zahrt passed away unexpectedly on the evening of October 7, 2021 at his home in Wausau.

Ron was a devout Christian and proud and life–long Wausau resident. He was born on June 27, 1945 to George and Mary Zahrt. He was happiest when fishing with Mike, watching baseball, exploring new places with Lois, and seeing his...

Oct 7, 2021

June M Corporaal, passed away on October 7, 2021 in Wausau, WI.  June was born on February 15, 1926 to Jonas and Mildred (Johnson) Halverson in the Town of Elderon.

June worked for Employers Mutual from 1944 to 1952 when she married Gerrit Corporaal on July 12, 1952 and they moved to Minneapolis for 5 years.  In 1957 they...

Oct 7, 2021

Jerome (Jerry) T. Clarkowski, 73, of Wausau died on Thursday, October 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Marshfield Clinic Medical Center.

He was born on February 3, 1948 in Wausau, the son of the late Arnold and Adeline (Lapinski) Clarkowski.  He graduated from Wausau High School in 1966 and attended North Central Technical College.

Oct 7, 2021

Nancy Carol Hassel was finally reunited with the love of her life on October 7, 2021 after a long fight with Lewy body dementia. She was born in Wausau, WI to the late Peter and Leone (Onie) Johnson on October 19, 1937. On June 2, 1962 she married her beloved husband, Donald (Don) Hassel in Wausau where they lived...

Oct 7, 2021

***The funeral service will be live-streamed 10/14/21 at 11:00 am via the church youtube page.

https://youtu.be/LXh_Jzvtw5Q

Keith J. Crooks, age 64, of Schofield, Wisconsin, went to be with Jesus, on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Keith was born on August 31, 1957 to the late Eugene and Carol (Kleiber) Crooks. As an infant, he was born...

Oct 7, 2021

Roger F Sowinski, 72 of Kronenwetter, left this life to be in the loving arms of our Lord Thursday, October 7th, 2021. Roger passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

Born June 2nd, 1949 to the late Chester (Chet) Sr and Leona (Letarski) Sowinski. Roger married Mary Beth Schulz on July...

Oct 7, 2021

Dolores Lucille (Plotz) Zimmerman departed this life October 7, 2021 at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 16 days at Stoney River Assisted Living of Marshfield, WI.

Daughter of Herman and Lucille (Sitter) Plotz, she was born April 21, 1936 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Dolores married Earl P. Zimmerman, June 15, 1957 at Peace Lutheran Church...

Oct 4, 2021

On October 1, 2021, with his wife at his side, the incomparable Allan H. Schiefelbein, 85, peacefully passed away at Mount View Care Center, after a long battle with dementia.

He was born on September 26, 1936, to Harold and Margaret (Jonas) Schiefelbein in Milwaukee. As a youth, he grew up in Milwaukee and Dunbar, where he...

Oct 1, 2021

Kurtis J. Schmitz, 79 of Rothschild, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021.

He was born on July 18, 1942, in Milwaukee, son of the late Kurtis and Lila (Kimball) Schmitz.  On June 25, 1960, he married Darlene Lehmann in Milwaukee.  She preceded him in death on October 14, 2019.

Kurt worked for many years...

Sep 29, 2021

Melvin J. Mueller, 92, passed away on September 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 11, 1929, in Marytown, WI, the son of the late Arnold and Ella (Meyer) Mueller. He attended St. Cloud Catholic Grade School and in 1948 graduated from New Holstein High School. On June 20, 1953, he married Jeanette (Jean)...

Sep 28, 2021

Jim Kinderman age 73 was called home to be with his maker September 28, 2021, with family by his side.  He was born to late Mabel and Gustave Kinderman; the youngest of seven children. Jim graduated from UW Eau Claire and moved to Wausau. He met his wife Cheryl Copas, and they were married September 16, 1975, Rockford Il. ...

Sep 26, 2021

Daniel Slaughter, Sr., age 57, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin.

Born in 1964 in Garland, Texas to Rebecca Metcalf (Lea) and Clarence Slaughter III. They survive.

Daniel leaves behind his loving wife Diana, beloved cat Charlie, brothers Michael, Christopher, and Steven (Lori), children Amanda, Sheena,...

Sep 26, 2021

WO2 Gilbert Holcomb, age 75, of Weston died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones

Gilbert was born on February 26, 1946 in Modesto, California to the late Gilbert and Leena (Walker) Holcomb.  After graduating from high school, Gilbert served his country honorably in the U.S. Army.  It was...

Sep 25, 2021

Craig Hoyt passed away on September 25, 2021, with his wife Bonnie by his side at Mount View Care Center in Wausau. He was born on February 26, 1937, to Kenneth and Juanita (Newman) Hoyt in Binghamton, New York. Shortly after they moved to Belvidere, IL. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and was...

Sep 24, 2021

Viola Thompson, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Oshkosh, WI.  She was born on December 27, 1929 to John Wisnewski and Josephine Nowacki Wisnewski in Edgar, WI.  Viola spent most of her life living in Wausau, WI.

Her family was the love of her life.   She worked at Johnson Hills in Wausau for...

Sep 22, 2021

Barbara Jo Wojtasiak, 67, of Mosinee, passed away peacefully at home September 22, 2021 with her significant other, Harold, by her side.

Barb was born November 12, 1953 in Wausau to the late Robert and Mary (Okoneski) Leklem. She was faithfully employed at Wausau Insurance, then later in life at American Family Insurance. Barb loved camping and...

Sep 20, 2021

Mary C. Gaab, 59 of Wausau, passed away peacefully Monday, September 20th, 2021 at Abbotsford Healthcare Center in Abbottsford, Wisconsin.

Mary was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on August 2nd, 1962 to James and Norma (Brost) Gaab, and lived in Wausau all her life. She attended St. Mary’s grade school and was a 1981 graduate of Newman High...

Sep 20, 2021

Albert Henry Matthiesen, age 96, of Weston, passed away peacefully under a starry sky and full moon early Monday morning, September 20, 2021.

Albert was born February 28, 1925, to Evelyn (Haberer) and Chris Matthiesen in Evanston, Illinois.  He grew up in Ravina Park, Illinois.  He attained an Eagle Scout rank during that time. In 1943 he...

Sep 18, 2021

Clara C. Literski, 93, of Weston, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born on August 13, 1928, in Galloway, daughter of the late Felix and Gertrude (Wierzba) Wrycza.  On January 25, 1947, she married Herman Literski at St....