Obituaries

Jul 17, 2019

Leonard O. Filiatreaux, beloved father, father in law, grandfather, and great grandfather died peacefully at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 with his family by his side.

Len was born March 13, 1927 in Wausau to Leonard and Margaret Filiatreaux.  He graduated from Wausau High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Navy at...

Jul 16, 2019

Benedict L. Ziolkowski, age 87 and 1/2, of 4002 Kinglet Circle, Wausau, WI, died peacefully at his care facility on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.  Funeral services are at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 22 at St. Anne Church, 700 West Bridge Street, Wausau, WI.  Father Tom Lindner will officiate.  Burial will take place at the St. Ladislaus Cemetery in...

Jul 14, 2019

Phyllis R. Bush, 91, of Weston, died peacefully on July 14, 2019 at Ascension Saint Clare’s Hospital, in Weston, WI.

Phyllis was born on July 16, 1927 to the late Roy and Grace (Young) Smith.  She married William Bush on July 7, 1951.  He preceded her in death on August 17, 1987.

Phyllis graduated from...

Jul 13, 2019

Jeanette F. Drumm, 87, of Wausau, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at her home.

Jeanette was born March 29, 1932 in Wausau to Carl and Florence (Schulz) Neumann. Jeanette became a child of God through baptism on May 29, 1932 by Pastor Zaremba and was confirmed in the faith March 25,...

Jul 11, 2019

Edwin “Ed” Zagzebski, 83, of Schofield, peacefully passed away with his family by his side Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2019.

Ed was born December 23, 1935 to Alice and Edwin Zagrzebski of Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Maryheart High School in Pittsville.  He was a talented athlete in high school but was also taught that responsibilities...

Jul 10, 2019

Dora (Keresztessy) Olson, 77, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her home. Dora was born to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Sandor) Keresztessy on March 3, 1942 in Budapest, Hungary. She emigrated to the United States as a young woman, where she attended and graduated from Wausau High School. She was first married to Howard...

Jul 8, 2019

Linda M. Guensburg, 64, of Weston, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Monday, July 8, 2019, after a long and courageous battle following a kidney transplant in 2004.

Linda was born Sepetember 4, 1954, in Wausau, to the late Frank and Agnes (Hable) Prelipp. She married Steven Guensburg on December 28, 1984.

Linda worked...

Jul 8, 2019

William A. Harvey (Bill), age 84, passed away in Wausau, WI on July 8 after 22 years of battling with Parkinson’s Disease. He was the beloved husband of Lucy “Susie” (Feichter) Harvey and was born in Fort Atkinson, WI to Adam and Ruth Harvey.

Bill studied Animal Husbandry at UW-Madison, then signed up for service in the...

Jul 7, 2019

Edward Blohm 84, passed away at his home in Wausau on July 7, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Ed was born in Milwaukee on December 20, 1934 to Alfred and Anna (Schmidt) Blohm, the youngest of five children.

He attended West Bend High School where he was a star athlete and scholar.  He...

Jul 6, 2019

Robert W. Kayser, 58, of Weston, entered the arms of his Savior on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was born December 6, 1960, in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Grace (Pruett) Kayser. He married Patricia C. McConaghy on May 27, 1995 in...

Jul 4, 2019

Charlotte Ann Furst entered the loving arms of her Savior on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Rennes Health and Rehab, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services, at the age of 75. She was born on February 18, 1944, in Winona, MN to the late Edgar and Elda (Korn) Luehmann. She met the love of her...

Jul 3, 2019

Timothy L. Rice, age 59, of Wausau died on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his home.

Tim was born on November 22, 1959 in Wausau to the late Harold and Bertha (Olson) Rice. He married Debbie (Eckel) Rice.   Tim was proud to serve his country in the US Army and National Guard.  He was also a member of the American...

Jul 2, 2019

David G. Neuner, age 61, of Weston, WI. died July 2, 2019. David was handed the enormous challenge of cancer which he fought diligently and without complaint, always remaining hopeful. David was born in Southern California and is survived by his wife Jennifer (Gray) and David’s two greatest accomplishments, his children Zachary (fiancé Keri) and Mackenzie. He is also survived...

Jun 30, 2019

After a courageous and brief battle with cancer, Michael David Coates of Weston, WI passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN on June 30, 2019 at the age of 58.

Mike was born October 24, 1960 in Norfolk, VA to Stan and Dorothy Coates and was the oldest of five children.  Mike graduated from...

Jun 30, 2019

Renata M. (Hassler) Sittler, 85, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau surrounded by her family.

Renata was born to Edward and Marie (Woerner) Hassler on May 9, 1934 in Peru, Ill. She met John (Jack) Sittler in her hometown at the local pharmacy. They were married on November 21,...

Jun 28, 2019

Louis Daniel Streble, 78, of Weston, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2019 at his home with his best friend, Eileen, by his side.

Louis was born on October 22, 1940 to the late Charles and Goldie (Glasel) Streble.

He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria (Brown), his sister Joaine Kufahl and his...

Jun 25, 2019

Jeremy J. Rieman, 47, passed away peacefully early on Tuesday morning of June 25, 2019, with a loving family at their home in Mosinee, WI.

He was born on June 30, 1971, in Lacrosse, WI to Georgia Leigh Rieman. Then was later married to Tracy Volsicka on August 21, 2002, she survives.

Jeremy was a very...

Jun 22, 2019

Mark Denfeld, 67, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Mark was born April 18, 1952 to Edward and Leona (Levandoski) Denfeld in Wausau. He married Jean Hirn at St. James Catholic Church on September 10, 1977.

Mark was very proud of Denfeld Concrete Construction, Inc., the business he...

Jun 21, 2019

SSG William J. Sikonia, ARMY, 62, a former resident of Erwin Township, passed away Thursday evening, 20 Jun. 2019, under the hospice care of the Mount View Care Center in Wausau with family and friends by his side.

Bill was born on Nov. 30, 1956, in St. Paul, MN., to William and former wife, Marilyn (Lingofelt) Sikonia....

Jun 15, 2019

John George Drengler, Jr. of Weston, passed away on June 15, 2019.

John was born in Wausau, WI on June 21, 1937 to the late John, Sr. and Magdalen (Ritger) Drengler.  He graduated from Mosinee High School in 1955, where he was a distinguished multi-sport athlete.

He attended Marquette University and Stevens Point state college,...