Obituaries
Julie Rhyner
Nov 3, 2021
Julie Kettunen Rhyner Julie Alice (Kettunen) Rhyner, 88, daughter of the late Andrew and Lempi (Koppana) Kettunen, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2021 under the compassionate care of Aspirus Hospice House after a brief illness.
Julie was born on July 11, 1933 in Wausau, the youngest of 5 siblings. She was baptized, confirmed and married at...
Alan Lewitzke
Oct 31, 2021
Alan “Al” Lewitzke, 69, of Kronenwetter passed away unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident on October 31, 2021.
Al was born April 10, 1952 to Harlan and Yvonne (Uecker) Lewitzke in Wausau, Wisconsin. He graduated with the class of 1970 from Wausau High School and after graduation, attended Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisconsin where he earned...
James "Jim" Jennison
Oct 27, 2021
James “Jim” Leo Jennison passed away October 27, 2021 at Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter
He was born September 10, 1937 to Lester and Ester (Amundson) Jennison in Princeton, Minnesota. He graduated from Anoka High school. Early in life Jim also honorably served his country from 1955 - 1959 in the United States Air Force while stationed...
Daniel Fritzel
Oct 24, 2021
Daniel Harold Fritzel, 78, of Wausau, WI, went home to rest in the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Dan was born on June 28, 1943, in Iowa Falls, IA to John and Anna Fritzel (Janssen). After graduating high school, he went on to study at DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago and worked in various information...
David "Pep" Traska
Oct 19, 2021
David “Pep” Traska, 89, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on February 19, 2021.
David was born in the Town of Texas on March 7, 1931 to the late Arthur and Elsie (Steffen) Traska. David attended school until the 8th grade, when he left so he could help work the family farm.
He...
Brandy Bargender
Oct 19, 2021
A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, fiancé, niece, cousin, and friend; Brandy Nicole Bargender, 29, left the world unexpectedly on December 4th, 2021. Brandy was born to Todd Bargender and Lisa Heisler in Wausau, WI June of 1992. She grew up in Hatley, WI and was a graduate of Mosinee High School. Brandy was in her dream job as an...
Ronnie Lofton, III
Oct 19, 2021
The Lord unexpectedly called our baby boy, Ronnie Dale Lofton, III, home on January 14, 2021, after just three short months.
Ronnie was born October 9, 2020, in Wausau to loving parents Chelsie Whitely and Ronnie Lofton, Jr. Right from the start baby Ronnie was advanced. He even started holding his head at just...
Cecil Thurs
Oct 15, 2021
Cecil Thurs, 91, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Colonial Manor in Wausau.
At this time no services are being held for Cecil.
Lester Kulke
Oct 9, 2021
Lester Kulke, 96, passed away October 9, 2021 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Weston.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Darlene Madden
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...
Ron Zahrt
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...
June Corporaal
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...
Jerome 'Jerry' Clarkowski
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.
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Nancy Hassel
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...
Keith Crooks
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...
Roger Sowinski
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...
Dolores Zimmerman (Plotz)
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...
Allan Schiefelbein
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...
Kurt Schmitz
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...
Melvin Mueller
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)...
