Obituaries

Jan 17, 2021

Anita Rodewald, 102, went to her home in heaven on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born during the Spanish Flu Pandemic and passed away during the Coronavirus Pandemic; and remained healthy during both of them.

Anita was born on Nov. 4, 1918, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, WI. She was the daughter of the...

Jan 13, 2021

John A Hablewitz, 78 of Wausau passed away January 13, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Elder services Schofield, WI.

John was born in Wausau August 16, 1942 to the late Arnie and Marie (Belanger) Hablewitz.

In his teens, John worked for the YMCA and a surplus store on 3rd Street. John worked over 35 years at...

Jan 9, 2021

Kurt B. Howard, age 70, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on January 9, 2021.

Kurt was born on May 28, 1950 in Waukesha to the late Vincent R. and Loraine E. (Diekfuss) Howard. Kurt was a 1968 graduate of Wausau Senior High School.  He was united in marriage...

Jan 5, 2021

Alfred A. Hoffmann Jr., 89, of Kronenwetter, died January 5, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.

Alfred was born April 9, 1931 in the Town of Stettin, to the late Alfred and Clara (Bartelt) Hoffmann.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Takako (Shuto) Hoffmann of Kronenwetter; sons, Jimmy, Randy (Juella),...

Jan 4, 2021

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mai Lee Pha, aka Black Wido, of Wausau, Wisconsin, who passed away on January 4th, 2021 at the age of 34. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8th 2021. The services will be live streamed at www.brainardfuneral.com Viewing hours are 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m, and 11:20 a.m to...

Jan 3, 2021

Bertis Eugene “Gene” Davis, age 79, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin.

Gene was born on July 2, 1941 in New Brunswick, NJ, son of the late Bertis Eugene Davis Sr and Mary Virginia (Danner) Davis. While at Milton College, Gene played on the Basketball team and earned a Bachelor of...

Jan 1, 2021

**This service has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2021**

RuthAnn “ANNIE” Jahns, 87, Wausau, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

RuthAnn was born September 23, 1933 to the late Melvin and Myrtle (Plautz) Arnette in Wausau, WI.  She was baptized at the Church of Saint Mary in Wausau on December 10, 1933....

Jan 1, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Bruce W. Nelsen (aka Batman or Booman) on January 1, 2021 with his wife by his side.

Bruce was born in 1964 in Northfield, MN to Wayne and Judy Nelsen. After graduating high school, he went to college at the University of Minnesota and then...

Jan 1, 2021

Marla Schroeder, 83, entered into the arms of her Savior on Friday, January 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family under Interim Hospice Care at her home.

Marla was born July 16, 1937, in Wausau, to the late Walter and Eleanor (Lietz) Kirstein. She graduated from Marathon High School in 1955. She met her husband, James C. Schroeder, while...

Dec 30, 2020

Robert “Bob” “Benji” E. Winter, 76, of Weston, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home, after being lovingly and tenderly cared for by his loved ones with the help of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau. He was born on July 13, 1944, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, son of...

Dec 28, 2020

Roger G Koenig 77 of Wausau died on Monday, December 28,2020. He was a native of Wausau and born to the late Gilbert and Ardell on July 11,1943. He was raised on a dairy farm in Stettin and graduated from Wausau High School . He worked at Marathon Cheese Corporation as a truck driver until he moved away and...

Dec 27, 2020

Emmet J. Gleason, age 77 of Schofield, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 27, 2020, while shoveling snow at his home.

He was born on November 27, 1943, in Wausau, son of the late John and Esther (Scott) Gleason.  Emmet worked for the Canadian National Railroad, retiring after over 30 years of working on track maintenance.  He enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2020

Walter E. Vinson II, 75, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Wausau, WI, with his family by his side.

Due to current public health concerns with COVID-19, a service will not be held.

He was born June 14, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN to Walter and Marian Vinson.  He served in the United States Air...

Dec 25, 2020

Geraldine B. Hopkins, 92, of Weston, passed away on December 25, 2020.

Geraldine was born in Wausau on June 30, 1928, to the late John and Ann (Sippl) Feicht. She married Edward Hopkins. He preceded Geraldine in death in 2006. She worked in retail until the age of 80. She owned her own bridal shop, “Geraldine’s Bridal,”...

Dec 24, 2020

Udo Karl Illmann, 82, Wausau, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Udo was born on March 14, 1938 in Freistadt, Germany to the late Erich and Lida (Hein) Illmann.  The family emigrated to the United States in 1953 settling in Racine.  Following his graduation from high school, Udo honorably served his adopted country in the US...

Dec 23, 2020

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Lynn Beth Palmquist, widow and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 69.

Lynn was born on March 22, 1951 in Ironwood, Michigan. She was married to Darrel Palmquist (deceased) and together they raised two sons, Garrett and Clint. Lynn was an avid gardener and fantastic cook who loved...

Dec 22, 2020

Steven L. Kell, age 67, of Wausau died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Steven was born on July 2, 1953 in Wausau to Derald and Darlene (Krueger) Kell. He married Cheryl Zahn on June 2, 1973.  Together they were blessed with two sons, Brian and Jason.  Steven was an avid outdoorsmen and looked forward to the fall and spending time...

Dec 20, 2020

Lois Helen Hermans , age 75, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, December 20th, with a trumpet playing and Church bells ringing.

She was born on July 5th, 1945, in Wausau, to the late Viola and Reinhart Stahel. She grew up in the town of Stettin on the family farm and attended school in...

Dec 19, 2020

Jerry Lee Hettinga, 61, of Weston, died on Dec. 19, 2020, Peacefully at his residence, ending a progressive battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Jerry was born June, 13, 1959, to Reimer and Clara Hettinga. Through the years Jerry worked in the farming industry and over the road truck Driving. Jerry was an avid sports fan. He was especially...

Dec 15, 2020

Constance “Coni” J. Drews, age 73, of White Lake, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born in Neenah, WI, on September 2, 1947.  Coni was an...