Obituaries
Karen Kelly
Jan 21, 2025
Karen Kelly was born into eternal life on January 21, 2025 surrounded by her two daughters who loved her dearly. She was the daughter of Marvin TeWinkel and Gladys (Voss) Schleunes born on February 4, 1943. After Marvin's death in World War II in 1945, Karen was raised by another loving father, Merlin Schleunes. Karen loved living in her childhood...
Brenda K. Coffman
Jan 17, 2025
Brenda Coffman, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Brenda was born to John and Dorcas Gorenflo on December 27, 1947, in Marion, OH.
On April 2, 1966, she married her high school sweetheart, Lindsey Coffman. Through the years they enjoyed traveling, boating, camping, and simply just spending...
Richard Thomas Jilbert
Jan 15, 2025
Richard Thomas Jilbert, born on May 29, 1930, in Highland Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 94.
He is survived by his sons, Richard, David, and Paul Jilbert, and daughter, Mary Wetter. Richard’s legacy will forever be cherished by his family and friends.
A proud veteran, Richard served in the United States Navy from 1951,...
Norbert Janikowski
Jan 10, 2025
Norbert (Norb) Janikowski, 91, of Weston died unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Renaissance Assisted Living in Weston.
Norbert was born on May 20, 1933 to the late Felix and Mary Janikowski. Norbert married the love of his life, Grace Koskey on October 27, 1952 at St. Ladislaus Church in Bevent, Wisconsin. They were married for 67 years before Grace...
Judith Joanne Spear
Jan 4, 2025
Judith, "Judy", Joanne Spear of Wausau, died on January 4, 2025, in University Hospital, Madison after being transferred there from Aspirus hospital on January 1st. She was born July 31, 1960, to William "Bill" and Joanne "Golz" Lewitzke. Judy was a graduate of Wausau East High School in 1978.
While in school, Judy was skilled at and enjoyed playing basketball, volleyball,...
Donald Peterson
Jan 4, 2025
Donald C. Peterson, age 97, of Wausau, WI, died January 4th. He took his final Solo Flight and never returned. He was born February 21, 1927, in Fond du Lac, WI, son of Dewey and Helen Peterson. August 6, 1949, he married Patricia K. O'Leary in Wausau. She preceded him in death January 25, 2015. Pat and Don were married...
Sally Erdmann
Dec 30, 2024
Sally Erdmann, (nee Silverman), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was born to eternal life on December 30, 2024 at the age of 83.
Sally was born in Stevens Point, WI to Earl Silverman and Ida Silverman (nee Kalisky). Sally met her husband Jack while attending the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. Jack and Sally were married on July 14,...
Ivan Stanko
Dec 29, 2024
Ivan Stanko MD, 85, of Rothschild, died December 29th, 2024, at a local hospital of complications related to acute leukemia.
He was born on March 28, 1939, to Andrej and Gabriella Stanko in Topolcany, Czechoslovakia. With his younger brother, they moved to Bratislava in the post-WWII period. Upon completion of medical school, with some compulsory military service thrown in for good...
Richard Pody
Dec 24, 2024
Richard "Rick" Alan Pody, aged 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at his home in Wausau, WI. He was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2016 and his family cared for him at home until the time of his passing.
Rick was born on April 8, 1959 in Beloit, WI, to the late John and Marie Pody. On July...
Richard Grasse
Dec 23, 2024
Richard Grasse, 85, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Greenville, WI. Born on July 17, 1939, in Sheboygan, WI, to Ewald and Elizabeth (Van de Vyver) Grasse, Richard lived a full and impactful life.
He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School before serving his country as a radar man in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Saratoga. After his military...
David Barttelt
Dec 22, 2024
David J. Barttelt, 74, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born in Wausau, on November 4, 1950, to the late Myron and Rosemary (Burns) Barttelt.
David was known by family and friends as "Barty". Barty grew up in Brokaw and lived his remaining time in the Wausau area. After graduation he served in the US Navy...
Wanda Lorraine Polinski
Dec 20, 2024
Wanda Lorraine Polinski (Teel) was born on April 18, 1925, in Joplin, MO, the daughter of Glen and Lorene Teel.
Wanda met her husband, Edwin Polinski, in Joplin where Ed wooed her with perseverance and gardenias, her favorite flower. They married on April 8, 1942. Their wedding did not go as planned when Wanda was forced to have an emergency appendectomy...
Dominic J. Stankowski
Dec 19, 2024
Dominic "Nick" Joseph Stankowski, 96, a lifelong resident of the Rothschild/Weston area passed away on December 19, 2024, at the Skaalen Nursing Home in Stoughton, WI under the care of Agrace Hospice.
Dominic was born on August 4, 1928, in Galloway, WI to Frank and Julianna (Goszkowicz) Stankowski.
Nick's early years were spent on a farm in Halder, WI. Adulthood brought him...
Brent R. Cole
Dec 19, 2024
Brent Richard Cole, 50, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of Thursday, December 19, 2024.
He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on December 21, 1973, to Richard Arthur Cole and Sharon Dawn Rachu-Cole. He went to DC Everest, playing baseball and was set up to graduate in 1992.
For over 30 years, Brent truly enjoyed his career in...
Clare Thomas Gretebeck
Dec 16, 2024
Clare Thomas Gretebeck, 90, passed away in his daughter's care in Stevens Point on December 16, 2024, after a long-term illness. He was born and lived on a farm near Albion, WI and attended Stoughton High School. He went on to be an early student at the reorganized Wisconsin State College at Platteville, WI, graduating with an Education Degree in...
Leonard Becker
Dec 12, 2024
Leonard Carl William Becker, 94 years old, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed victoriously into eternal life with his LORD and Savior Jesus Christ from Stone Crest Residence on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Born at home on June 8, 1930, in Almena, Wisconsin, Leonard was the son of the late Charles and Lena Becker. Leonard attended Barron High School from 1945-1948. He was...
Nita Logemann
Dec 12, 2024
Nita Kay Moberg Logemann passed away peacefully Thursday December 12, 2024, at almost age 89 (she preferred to round up) with family by her side. It was a graceful ending to a journey here that was quite a story, with a large family and friends around the world better off for knowing her.
She was born in one of the coldest...
Jeffery Gebhardt Markstrum
Dec 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Jeffery James Gebhardt Markstrum, who left us on December 10, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on April 30, 1943, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Jeff was a kind-hearted and generous soul.
In 1961 Jeff graduated from Newman Catholic High School. After high school, he went on to...
James Pagel
Dec 9, 2024
James (Jim) Richard Pagel, 79 of Rothschild, passed away on December 9, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1945 in Stevens Point to Emil and Harriet (Krembs) Pagel. Jim was a 1963 graduate of P.J. Jacob's High School where he enjoyed wrestling, hunting and fishing.
Jim spent his career working in construction as a carpenter with Chuck Belke then as...
Phyllis Radigan
Dec 9, 2024
Phyllis Radigan, age 90, of Wausau passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of hospice.
Phyllis was born on December 1, 1934 in Merrill to the late Arno and Estella (Krueger) Smith. She married Frank Radigan on September 14, 1953 at St. James Catholic Church in Wausau. Phyllis was employed at Marathon Electric for...
