Obituaries

Aug 11, 2021

Kyle Elizabeth King, 70, of Wausau, joined her mom, dad, and best friend in Heaven on August 11, 2021.

Kyle was born March 25, 1951, in Illinois to the late Frank and Faith (Albee) Brown. She grew up in the Forest Lake Community outside of Chicago and graduated from Lake Zurich High School, before moving to Wisconsin...

Aug 4, 2021

On August 4, 2021, Saint Michael delivered Carol Jean Viegut to her heavenly home from the Benedictine hospice facility in Wausau, Wisconsin. Born on October 4, 1936 in the town of Wien to Esther (Denzin) and Walter Remus, Carol would be one of eight Remus children.  Carol graduated from Abbotsford High School, and she gained employment with the Wausau...

Aug 1, 2021

Jonathan Charles Kontz, 52, of Rothschild, passed away August 1, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after battling illness.

Jon is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Kontz and his brother, Brian Kontz. He is survived by his wife, Robin Kontz; children, Mitchell (Angela) Kontz, Matthew Kontz, Ashley Kontz, and Rachel Kontz; granddaughter, Olivia Kontz; siblings, Dawn...

Jul 30, 2021

Jeanette “Jan” Zagzebski, 84, of Schofield, peacefully passed away with her family by her side Friday morning July 30, 2021.

Jeanette was born February 1, 1937 to Ruth and Leonard Hamele of Portage, Wisconsin.  While growing up on the family farm, Jan was responsible for daily chores as well as babysitting her troublesome younger brothers.  Her chores...

Jul 29, 2021

Mary Joan Tucek, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend left this world peacefully on July 29, 2021, at age 83 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

She was born to Ethel Helen (Peterson) and Wilfred John Chapiewsky on March 22, 1938. Mary loved to share tales of her childhood growing up with her much-beloved...

Jul 28, 2021

Jane Amber Wagman (née Pearson), 73, passed away on July 28, 2021 after several months of  illness. She was a teacher, friend, daughter, sister, grandmother, mother, and wife.

Jane grew up in Wautoma, WI the child of Arthur and Lillian Pearson.  Her father had a floral shop and Jane spent time as a young girl in the...

Jul 28, 2021

William “Bill” Stuart Knudson, 69, of Schofield, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2021.

Bill was born August 18, 1951 in Kenosha to parents, Emerald and Mary Louise. He was drafted to the United States Army right after high school. He worked at, and retired from, Kolbe & Kolbe. He met and married Bobbie Wallig on August...

Jul 26, 2021

Betty Jane Szuminski, 94, of Wausau, formerly of the Town of Texas, passed away peacefully at Our House on July 26, 2021.

Betty was born in Wausau on April 5, 1927 to the late Otto and Inah (Wendorf) Behnke. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Butternut Grove through 8th grade. She ran her family dairy farm in...

Jul 25, 2021

George Apfel, 64, of Rothschild, passed away July 25, 2021 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

He was born January 17, 1957 in Rhinelander to the late George and Shirley (Hazelquist) Apfel. He attended Rhinelander Public Schools and then joined the Army. He proudly, and honorably achieved Airborne Ranger Status. He met his wife, Cindy...

Jul 23, 2021

Virgil “Virg” Beck, 66, of Stevens Point, passed away on July 23rd, while at Marshfield Medical Center after battling cancer for several years.

Virgil was born on August 21, 1954, to the late Delos and Myrtle (Traska) Beck, the oldest of their two sons.

Virg attended the University of Wisconsin and held both his BA...

Jul 22, 2021

William M. Hickson, age 85, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Pride TLC under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Weston.

He was born on November 6, 1935, in Elkhorn, WI, son of the late W. Merrill and Edith (Heitzman) Hickson. He graduated from high school in Williams Bay in...

Jul 19, 2021

Daughter of the late Milton and Louise (LaDusire) Ohlsen. Born May 6, 1922 in Wausau, WI. She was a graduate of Wausau Senior High School.

She married Cyril Salsieder June 18, 1942. He preceded her in death August 17, 2016.

Marie was an employee of the former Wausau Insurance for many years, mostly in the...

Jul 14, 2021

Mary Caylor, a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 76, on July 14, 2021, after a long, brave fight against illness. Her final hours were spent surrounded by her loving family, and she moved from this world into the next with all the...

Jul 13, 2021

Iva J. (Janisch) Hansen, formerly of Green Bay, passed away on July 13, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospitals.

Iva was born March 14th, 1924. She was the daughter of Charles and Magdalene (Kocsicko) Janisch and the twin sister of Ila Goetsch.

Iva married Max L. Hansen in 1971 and moved to Green Bay, a city...

Jul 13, 2021

Entering her heavenly home, A. Marian Boller, age 94, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on July 13th, 2021, at Colonial Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, with her family by her side. She was born on September 4, 1926, in Neillsville, WI, daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Dux) Wasserburger.  Upon graduating from Neillsville High School, she moved to Wausau to attend Wausau Business College.  On November 22,...

Jul 12, 2021

Gertrude E. Freiberg, 103, lifelong resident of Wausau, joined her husband in heaven July 12, 2021.

Gertrude was born September 17, 1917 to the late Herbert and Agnes (Giese) Wiedow. On October 21, 1939, Gertrude married Arthur “Art” Freiberg at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She retired from the Wausau School District in 1982. She was a member...

Jul 8, 2021

LeRoy D. Suske, 86, passed away on July 8, 2021 with his family by his side. LeRoy was born at home in Rothschild on October 21, 1934 to the late John and Gertrude Suske.

LeRoy graduated from Wausau East High School in 1953. Upon graduation, he enrolled in the Army. Afterwards, he furthered his...