Obituaries

Dec 15, 2020

Billy “Ozzie” Lee Viertel, 76, of Rothschild, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ozzie was born August 12, 1944, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late William and Grace (Pfaff) Viertel. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1962 and entered the...

Dec 14, 2020

Kathy Jo Brietzke, 66, Weston, died Monday, December 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving daughters under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Kathy was born June 27, 1954 in Wausau to the late Herbert and Betty (Cartwright) Friedrich.  Following her graduation from Wausau West High School in 1972, she began working for the City...

Dec 7, 2020

Judith Miller left us on December 7, 2020, after a lengthy bout in the hospital. She was ultimately a victim of COVID-19, which she contracted while in rehab from her earlier operation. She will be sorely missed by her life partner Anders, brothers Michael and Jay, sisters-in-law Gail, Katia, and Kelly, her niece Tanya, cousins Lucille, Shah, Valeh and...

Dec 4, 2020

Carol J. Simon , 86, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Renaissance Assisted Living under the care of Aspirus Hospice.

She was born in Dixon, IL on February 19, 1934 to the late Ivan and Marie (Miller) Wakeley. On September 4, 1955, she married Louis E. (Lou) Simon in Dixon, IL. He preceded...

Dec 3, 2020

Myron “Mike” P. Wynne, 81, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his home in Weston, WI under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.

He was born on May 26, 1939, in Grand Forks, ND, son of the late Myron Wynne, Sr., and Irene (LaFave) Wynne.  On June 21, 1981, he...

Nov 30, 2020

Norman E. Winterhoff passed away on November 30 after an extended illness at Colonial Manor in Wausau, Wisconsin of Covid-19.

Norm was born in Ashville, Ohio in 1922 to the late Reverend E.H.E Winterhoff and his wife Stella (Rasmussen). He was the second born of four children. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ernest and Robert....

Nov 28, 2020

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David Lee Hanson, age 85, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on November 28, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

David was born on May 30, 1935...

Nov 28, 2020

Robert W. Mielke passed peacefully at home after a long illness, on Saturday, November 28, 2020. He was surrounded by family and his beloved wife, Marilyn.

Bob was courageous and maintained his sense of humor until the end. He never missed an opportunity to give someone a good-natured teasing, and we miss this already. Bob was born...

Nov 26, 2020

Sandra Marie Ryan passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the House of the Dove Hospice in Marshfield, WI, where she had resided for the last month.

Tootsie was born September 29, 1936 in Weston, WI, daughter of the late Pearl and Harvey Woodward, Sr. She married James J. Ryan on May 5th, 1956 in...

Nov 26, 2020

On Thursday, November 26th, 2020, Tyler J Pecha, a loving son and sibling, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 34.

Tyler was born on November 1st, 1986 in Wausau, WI to Ron and Judi Pecha.  He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. He had a passion for literature...

Nov 25, 2020

Reinhold R. Klein of Bradenton, Florida died November 25, 2020 at the Tidewell Hospice House in Sarasota, Florida at the age of 94.

He was born January 29, 1926 In Elbing , East Prussia, Germany to the late Kurt and Hildegard (Salkowski) Klein.  Survivors include his wife Eleanor Jane Klein, whom he married on September 27, 1952...

Nov 24, 2020

Betty Jean (Foster) Kislow, 78, passed from this life to the next, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, after a valiant fight with Covid-19.

Betty lit up every room and was loved by everyone she ever met. Most referred to her as “Ma” when they would see her. She enjoyed being with her family the most, but also...

Nov 22, 2020

James (Jim) Maynard Williams, age 73, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2020.

Jim was born in Chetek to Maynard and Vivian(Mortenson) Williams.on March 27, 1947. Jim served in the army for 21 yrs and retired SFC/ E7. He then moved to Wausau WI, Where he was a school bus driver/mechanic for the Wausau school...

Nov 16, 2020

Peter Larry Lombardo, 79, passed away on Monday, November 16th 2020. Larry’s life of dedication to his faith, family, friends and work may be over here on earth, but his love and commitment will live on in those he touched.

Larry was born on September 24th, 1941 in Ironwood, MI to the late Peter and Frieda Lombardo....

Nov 16, 2020

Peggy Maureen Morasch (French/Burton) was born on November 15, 1944, in Jacksonville, FL to Ruth (Whitney) and Robert French. The family eventually moved to Neenah, Wisconsin, where she was raised. Peggy attended Neenah High School, where she met Steven Burton. They married and had six children. They moved to California in 1973, where Peggy lovingly raised her children. Steven...

Nov 15, 2020

Gloria J. Burgoyne, 77, of Hatley, died on Sunday November 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her family by her side after a year long battle with cancer.

Gloria was born on Nov. 26, 1942 to the late Marvin and Ida (Schultz) Laabs.  She married Andrew Burgoyne on Aug. 24, 1963, he survives.

Gloria...

Nov 15, 2020

Anne Marie Flahive, 64, of Wausau, WI passed away on November 15th after a long battle with cancer. Anne was diagnosed in 2005 and fought daily to live her best life.

Anne was born September 24, 1956 to Victor and Janice (Ruff) Robertson in Eau Claire, WI. She loved her childhood with her brothers, Jim and Mike...

Nov 11, 2020

Richard “Ric” Carr, 76, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Veteran’s Day.

Ric was born in Niagara Falls, New York on April 14, 1944 to the late Harold and Gertrude (Quester) Carr. He joined the United States Army in 1964 and served his country honorably until 1967, when he was discharged as a...

Nov 9, 2020

Mary Jane Cherek, 87, of Weston, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Pride TLC on November 9, 2020.

Mary was born in Bevent on April 25, 1933, to the late Leonard and Martha (Dallman) Turzinski.

She married Chester Cherek on June 20, 1953. They were married for 61 years before his passing in 2014....

Nov 7, 2020

Dale A. Millard, 70, of Wausau, passed away due to a motorcycle accident on Saturday, November 7, 2020.

Dale was born in Wausau to the late Robert and Ida (Stengle) Millard. Dale joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country honorably. He married Laura Prozinski on November 29, 2003, at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church.