Obituaries

Dec 12, 2019

Hedwig (Heidi) Schleyer, age 77, entered Heaven early Thursday morning, December 12th, 2019, from the Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI.

Heidi was born on the 26th of July in 1942 in war torn Munich, Germany during World War II to Joseph and Georgine Staudacher. She was one of 12 children, having nine sisters and two...

Dec 9, 2019

Gladys S. Borchardt, age 83, succumbed to cancer Monday, December 9, 2019 at Rennes Health & Rehab Center in the Village of Weston.

Gladys was born February 10, 1936 in the Town of Stratford to the late Erwin and Florence (Kort) Spindler.  A life long resident of Rothschild, she was part of the very first graduating class...

Dec 7, 2019

Margaret Ann (Marge) Zastrow, age 95, passed away at Cedar Creek Manor on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

Marge was born on April 29,1924, in Stratford WI, to the late Emil and Anna (Schoenfuss) Wiesman, the 9th of 12 children.  She grew up on the family farm, attended the Sunshine Grade School in the Town of Cleveland and...

Dec 7, 2019

Dennis “Buzz” Rosenau entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 73 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Buzz was born on September 19, 1946 in Wausau to the late Edward and Ruth (Laganke) Rosenau. He married Rosemary Zahn on June 17, 1972 at St. John Lutheran Church, Town of Maine.  Buzz and his wife...

Dec 6, 2019

Harry D. Zunker, Jr., 86 of Wausau, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

He was born on March 30, 1933 in Wausau, son of the late Harry Sr. and Lillian (Stubbe) Zunker.

His favorite hobbies were collecting guns and selling automobiles.

Survivors include three daughters, Jane...

Nov 29, 2019

Sandra Kay Snyder, 78, of Wausau, entered into rest on November 29, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her husband and children by her side.

Sandra was born December 29, 1940 in Kansas City, MO and raised by her parents Robert and Bertha Smith in Beloit, WI.

Sandra attended Beloit Memorial High and graduated from...

Nov 28, 2019

Richard (Dick) J. Merriam, age 92, of Ringle died Thursday November 28th, 2019 surrounded by family.

Richard was born on July 22nd, 1927 to the late Alva and Nina Merriam.  He married the love of his life, Lucille Merriam on September 30th, 1950.  She preceded him in eternal life November 19th, 2014.

Richard was the...

Nov 28, 2019

Patricia Helen Kemps, 77, of Wausau, passed away November 28, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Patricia was born to Wilbert and Helen (Hrobsky) Hargraves. Patricia married Jack Kemps on May 18, 1974 and together they had two children. She worked as a nurse’s aid for Colonial Manor. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and was...

Nov 28, 2019

Marianne Pickering, 89, died peacefully on the morning of November 28th at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. She was born on February 8, 1930, in Oelwein, Iowa to Hilma and R.M. (Jack) Stines. She married Roger Pickering in Glenview, Illinois, on February 7, 1953.

Marianne was a graduate of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. She enjoyed sewing, reading,...

Nov 27, 2019

Donald R. Hussong, 78, Wausau, died unexpectantly Wednesday, November 27 at home.

Don was born September 25, 1941 to the late Elmer and Lorene Hussong.  He married Nancy Koehler on February 24, 1962.  She preceded him in death in 2014.

Don worked for M&J Marine for over 40 years until his retirement in 2011.  He...

Nov 25, 2019

On Monday, November 25th, 2019, Darlene Crochiere passed away at the age of 87. Darlene was born 10/23/1932 to the late Mary (Richards) and Richard Naug in Rhinelander. She was the youngest of seven children.

Darlene had three daughters: Marie (Perry) Dymora, Penny Crochiere and Cindi (Fred) Will. Darlene was blessed with eight Grandchildren, eight Great Grandchildren...

Nov 25, 2019

Florian Leo Bradfish, of Rothschild, died Monday, November 25th, at Mt. View Care Center, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Hospice.

Florian was born July 20, 1935 in Rib Falls, son of the late Frederick and Mary (Reuter) Bradfish. He graduated from Wausau East High School in 1953.  In 1957, Florian enlisted in the Army Ready Reserve...

Nov 23, 2019

Mary Lou McEwen, of Schofield, formerly of Mesa, Arizona, went to her Heavenly Home at the age of 88, on November 23, 2019, at Mount View Care Center.

Mary Lou was born on September 16, 1931 in Halder, Wisconsin. She was the youngest daughter of the late John and Eleanore (Pecha) France. Mary Lou graduated from Wausau...

Nov 23, 2019

Michael “Mike” E. Borneman, 55, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on April 1st, 1964 in Milwaukee, WI to Bob and Lee (Smrz) Borneman.

Mike married the love of his life Julie (Woodward) on June 17th, 1989. After 39 years together they...

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,...