Obituaries

Nov 23, 2019

Marveen “Kay” Kettner, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the age of 75.

She was born on January 12, 1944 to the late Howard and Kitty Christenson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of North Dakota. She married Edward Kettner on August 12,...

Nov 21, 2019

Georgetta “Georgia” Cirese, 94, of Weston, died Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family.

Georgia was born on January 18, 1925 in Adolph, KY, to the late George and Martha (Hayes) Cooper. She married Salvatore Cirese November 27, 1944, together they had three children. He preceded her in death in 1998.

Nov 18, 2019

Jayne Lynn Zilisch, 61, of Ringle, joined her Heavenly Father in eternal paradise on November 18, 2019. Her soul mate, Thomas, and Lori from Aspirus Hospice were by her side.

Jayne was born September 6, 1958, in Wausau to James and Eleanor (Brunner) Nyholm. She was one of four daughters. Jayne married the love of her life,...

Nov 17, 2019

Patricia “Pat” A. McKeough, age 94 of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Pat was born in Grand Rapids, MI, the only daughter of the late John Charles and Leone (O’Brien) McKeough.  She attended the University of Grand Rapids and later moved to Wausau in 1960.  She soon started working as...

Nov 13, 2019

Meyer, Bernie (Bernadine), passed away Wednesday November 13, 2019 at Mount View Care Center.  Her life of faith in God, love of family and grateful to be an American has come to an end after the complications of heart failure.  Bernadine was born on May 3, 1930 to Helen and Daniel Traeder in rural Marathon County. She grew up...

Nov 13, 2019

James “Jim” A. Wolfe, 67, of Woodruff, died peacefully Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at home with his loving wife Trish by his side.

Jim was born on March 19, 1952 in Wausau, WI, to the late Lawrence and Betty (Ryan) Wolfe.  He married Kathleen Smith on September 16, 1972; she preceded him in death on December 23,...

Nov 11, 2019

Glen D. Viergutz passed away Nov. 11, 2019. He was born in Wausau, Feb 24th, 1934 to Raymond and Anna (Gritzmacher) Viergutz. On June 28, 1958 he married Carolyn (Kort) Viergutz. They have been married 61 years.

Glen is survived by his wife Carolyn, his daughter Brenda (Keith) Schreiber, his daughter Sara (Allen) Schmidt and his grandchildren...

Nov 9, 2019

Lena G. Blohm 92 passed away peacefully at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston early Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Lena was born on August 13, 1927 to Charles Edgar and Mary Melissa (Barrett) Gibson on a farm near Barnesville, Ohio in Belmont County. She grew up in Barnesville, graduating from Barnesville High School in 1945 and...

Nov 8, 2019

Donald Richard Pagenkopf fought the good fight and finished the race on Friday, November 8, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Marshfield Medical Center. He was 83 years old.

Don was born in the Town of Stettin on July 19, 1936 to the late Earl and Berniece (Albrecht) Pagenkopf. He would meet the love of his...

Nov 7, 2019

Nathan “Nate” Thomas Strobel passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born February 19, 1980, son of Tom and Carleen (Wilhelm) Strobel.  He was engaged to Samantha Krause.

Nate graduated from Antigo High School in 1998, and the Wausau Technical College drafting program in 2000.  His most recent job...

Nov 5, 2019

Emeline “Emmy” Radtke, 78, of Weston, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Aspirus Hospice House after a courageous 14 month battle with lung cancer. A Celebration of Emmy’s life will be held Saturday, November 16 at 11:00am at Brainard Funeral Home- Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston, with a visitation from 9:00am until the...

Nov 3, 2019

Leo Bernard Ottman was placed in the arms of his Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to the late Bernard and Hazel (Gunvalson) Ottman on January 26, 1933 in Elmwood, Wisconsin. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He married the...

Nov 3, 2019

Betty J. Wanta, 91, of Weston, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 3, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brief illness.

Betty was born December 3, 1927 in Oconomowoc to the late Arnold and Adela Burchardt. She was the second oldest of 8 children. She graduated in 1946 from Tomahawk High School. Her...

Nov 1, 2019

Grace Janikowski, 88, of Weston, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at Azura Memory Care, surrounded by her family.

Grace was born on May 5, 1931 in Pike Lake, WI, to the late Theodore and Theresa (Gorski) Koskey.  She married Norbert Janikowski on October 27, 1952, at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent, WI.

Grace loved...

Oct 31, 2019

John "Jack" Lorge, 88 of Weston, passed peacefully at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital on October 31, 2019. John was born January 6, 1931 in New London, WI to the late John and Dorothy Lorge.

Jack graduated from Wausau High School in 1949 where he met the love of his life, Beverly “Bev” Hartwig. Both Bev and Jack looked...

Oct 30, 2019

Alinda Lilas Gilray (Gast) was born in the town of Birnamwood on December 6, 1919 to the late Gustave Albert and Ida Augusta (Heiman) Gast.  She became a child of God on February 8, 1920.  Alinda was united in marriage to Oliver Gilray on December 15, 1951 and lived in Schofield.

A member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran...

Oct 27, 2019

Allen Earl Johnson (Al) stepped quietly into his Heavenly home on Sunday, October 27, 2019.  He had been looking forward to meeting His Savior and seeing the “place that Jesus had prepared for Him!” John 14:2-3

Al was born on January 19, 1931 in Stoughton, WI to Julius and Beatrice Johnson. He grew up with four brothers,...

Oct 25, 2019

Marian M. Stadler, age 71 of Weston, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.

She was born on April 23, 1948 in Mattoon, daughter of the late Elton Sr. and Marie (Bultman) Bauch.

Marian was happiest when she was helping others.  She loved caring for people and was always...

Oct 23, 2019

Dorothy Jean Schultz, of Wausau, passed away surrounded by her family at Benedictine Living Community on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the age of 81.

Dorothy was born on September 1, 1938 to the late Harmon and Cora Cline in Polar, Wisconsin. In her younger years, Dorothy liked to go to dances. She graduated from Antigo High...

Oct 20, 2019

Sharon J. Engebrecht of Wisconsin Rapids passed away peacefully at home on the morning of October 20, 2019 surrounded by family.

Sharon was born on August 26, 1955 in Marshfield, and was 64 years of age. She grew up in Wausau.

She had many hobbies, including coloring, crocheting, puzzles, and occasionally chasing storms. She also...