Obituaries

William "Bill" Kent

William "Bill" Kent

Nov 7, 2020

In loving memory of William Clark “Superman” Kent, who left our world peacefully on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 at the age of 68.  He died, surrounded by family, following complications from a sudden aortic aneurysm at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Bill was born on January 19th, 1952, in Wausau, to the late Robert and Sallie (Fisher) Kent. He...

Patricia Grall

Patricia Grall

Nov 7, 2020

Patricia Anne Grall passed away on 7 November 2020 due to complications from the COVID19 virus. She was 74 years old. Pat, as she was known by family and friends, is survived by her best friend and husband of 53 years, John Joseph (Joe) Grall of Wausau, WI; her only child Eugene James (EJ, James) Grall and his husband...

Lawrence Neitzke

Lawrence Neitzke

Nov 3, 2020

Lawrence “Nemo” Neitzke, 82 of Ringle, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

He was born in Wausau on July 19, 1938, son of the late Lawrence and Frances (Haffeman) Neitzke.  He served his country honorably in the US Marine Corp. from 1960 – 1962.  On October 19, 1963, he married Mary...

James Thompson

James Thompson

Nov 2, 2020

Please go to the bottom of this page to view the service. Thank you.

James Thompson, 67, of Rothschild, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with COVID-19.

James was born on September 30, 1953 in Tomahawk to the late Harold and Lois (Mott)...

Harold Bye

Harold Bye

Oct 28, 2020

On 10/28/2020 at the age of 98 years old, Harold James Bye was called Home to Eternal Life into the arms of Jesus Christ his Savior.

Harold was born to Charles O. and Doris (Knox) Bye at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on 10/20/1922. His father’s employment for Standard Oil resulted in frequent moves, including Gladstone, MI and...

Bernard King

Bernard King

Oct 27, 2020

Bernard King, 95, Hatley, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor.

Bernard was self employed as a carpenter. He and his twin brother, Barney, were known as “The Concertina Twins” and played polka together for many years.

Survivors include his children, John King, LeRoy...

Violet Parsell

Violet Parsell

Oct 27, 2020

Violet R. Parsell, 103, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2020 at Stone Crest Residence.

Violet was born July 20, 1917 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles and Mary (Gebis) Kristufek.  Despite a life of challenges, she was fiercely independent and able to see the humor in life.  As a child, she traveled an...

Verland Kasten

Verland Kasten

Oct 26, 2020

Verland Harvey Erwin Kasten

7/25/1924-10/26/2020

On October 30, 2020 we lay to rest a man that will be remembered for the love he poured into his faith and family, the service he gave to his country during World War II, the small businesses he owned in southeastern Wisconsin, and the way he told (then retold)...

Ralph Hurley

Ralph Hurley

Oct 24, 2020

Ralph E.Hurley, age 83, of Wausau died on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Ralph was born on July 1, 1937 in Hancock, Michigan to the late Ralph and Emilia (Sved) Hurley.  He graduated from Houghton High School, where he was the point guard for the 1955 state championship basketball team.  He was also an avid bowler...

Allan Wesenick

Allan Wesenick

Oct 24, 2020

Allan Edward Wesenick was born February 28, 1954, in Wausau, WI to Edward and Florence (Check) Wesenick. He was raised from the age of 4 in Weston, WI.  Following a recent fall, Allan made his transition on October 24th, 2020.

Allan faced many health challenges throughout his life. Despite those challenges, he was always able to creatively...

Dorothy Raymond

Dorothy Raymond

Oct 23, 2020

Dorothy H. Raymond, age 91, of Wausau, died on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living in Wausau. Dorothy was born on May 24, 1929 in Wausau to the late Wyman and Dorothy (Stoff) Dustin.  On July 21, 1951 she married Russell "Rusty" Raymond.  He preceded her in death on October 24, 1998. Dorothy worked as a...

Charles Hirn

Charles Hirn

Oct 22, 2020

Charles J. Hirn “Charlie” left us quite unexpectedly last Thursday, October 22, 2020, while outdoors, doing things he loved.

Charlie will be remembered as a skilled and clever craftsman who could build or fix anything – and in record-breaking time. He was a true Renaissance man who enjoyed the most challenging tasks. He always managed to engineer...

Roger Kniess

Roger Kniess

Oct 22, 2020

Roger Herman Kniess, 78, passed away at his home on October 22, 2020.

Roger was born on March 5, 1942, to the late Herman and Hilda (Seager) Kniess. He married Margaret “Marge” Ann Wegner on August 17, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Berlin. Together, they shared 53 years of marriage. She preceded him in...

William Cerny Sr.

William Cerny Sr.

Oct 21, 2020

William V. Cerny Sr., 89, Wausau, died of COVID-19 on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Bill was born February 24, 1931 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Rudolph and Anna (Nouza) Cerny.  He was a graduate of Horlick High School in Racine and received a Bachelor’s degree from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Following his...

Lillian Zenner

Lillian Zenner

Oct 21, 2020

Lillian B. Zenner, age 92, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

Lillian was born on April 15, 1928 to the late Elmer and Bessie (Skinner) Schwantes.  She married Donald A. Zenner on October 1, 1948 in Pine City, Minnesota.  He preceded her in death.

Lillian is survived by her children...

John Durkee

John Durkee

Oct 21, 2020

John L. Durkee, 78, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at home.

He was born to the late Kanter and Enid (Roloff) Durkee in Wausau on October 10, 1942 and grew up in Mosinee.  He met his future wife, Suzanne Dey, while attending U.W. – LaCrosse.  They were married on April 14, 1962 in...

Michael Haulotte

Michael Haulotte

Oct 18, 2020

One minute they were waiting for Dad to come home from bow hunting — and the next minute they were rushing to a hospital four hours away, praying a massive heart attack could be healed. With family at his side, Mike passed into the arms of his loving Father in Heaven.

Our dad, husband, son, brother, and...

Gary Gavin

Gary Gavin

Oct 16, 2020

On Friday, October 16th, 2020, Gary L Gavin, lovingly known as “Opa” to his grandkids, passed away at the age of 59 from COVID-19.

Gary was born on November 26th, 1960 in Greenfield, WI to the late Frances (Herb) and Elaine (Olson) Gavin. After graduating from Greenfield High School, and while working full time, he received his...

Verna Schuett

Verna Schuett

Oct 15, 2020

Verna H. Schuett, 88, departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband Chuck on Thursday, October 15, 2020. She died peacefully in the comfort of the earthly home she created and loved, five days shy of her 89th birthday.

Verna was born on October 20, 1931 to the late Frank and Irene...