Obituaries

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...

Oct 14, 2019

Darlene J. Schmitz, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on February 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Babe (Olstad) Lehmann.  On June 25, 1960, she married Kurt Schmitz in Milwaukee.  He survives.

Darlene worked for Target Department Store for over 35...

Oct 14, 2019

Richard William Woelfle, 77, unexpectedly passed away at his home in the Town of Stettin, on October 14, 2019 with his loving wife, Joan, of nearly 53 years, by his side.

Richard was born August 5, 1942 to the late William and Evelyn (Oelke) Woelfle.

Richard is survived by his loving wife Joan (Boisvert), children...

Oct 11, 2019

Frank J. Trzebiatowski, 73, Hatley, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to complications from ALS.

He was born Feb. 19, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Lanaha (Nicklas) Trzebiatowski. On Sept. 19, 1970, he married Karen Kozlowski at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Weston. She survives.

Frank had been...

Oct 9, 2019

Belvajean M. Tritten, 88, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Belvajean was born April 21, 1931, in Wausau, to the late Charles and Mayme (Kittel) Schwede. She married Vernon Tritten on Oct. 20, 1951, in the town of Texas.

She was an active member in Mission...

Oct 8, 2019

Darrel Allen Durham, 71, Kronenwetter, passed away peaceful on October 8, 2019, with his wife Mary by his side.

Darrel was born April 22, 1948, son of the late Alvin and Charlotte (Walker) Durham.  He married Mary Ellen Miller on October 9, 1970, she survives.

Darrel’s hobbies and interests included hunting and fishing, along with...

Oct 7, 2019

The Lord called the soul of Therese (Terri) Markstrum home at the young age of 67 in Rothschild, WI, on October 7, 2019.

Terri was born in Wausau on November 3, 1951 to the late John and Genevieve (Gorecki) Green. She graduated from Newman Catholic High School in 1969; it was there that she met her best...