Obituaries
Shirley Peterson
May 30, 2019
Shirley Peterson departed this world and joined her Lord and Savior May 30th. She is survived by her husband Duane, son Dion (Cathy) Peterson, daughter Sheryl (Craig) Kuhary, sister Marlene (Russell) Noren, in-laws Eugene and Patricia Peterson, and Marlene and William Olson, and 5 grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, and a friend to all who knew her....
Wilmer Lewitzke
May 26, 2019
Wilmer O. Lewitzke, 89, passed away at home on Sunday, May 26, 2019, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, with his family by his side.
He was born in the Town of Wausau on July 14, 1929 on the family farm. He was the son of William and Hilda (Kienbaum) Lewitzke. He married...
Donald Will
May 24, 2019
Donald (Don) Will, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at the age of 95. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Don married Kate Will on September 14, 1946. They enjoyed many years of retirement, spending summers back here in Wausau with family, and more than 30 winters in Sun City, AZ. Don loved he...
Ardene Ament
May 24, 2019
Ardene J. Ament, age 81, of Rothschild, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Ardene was born on January 9, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Esther (Kurth) Bloom. She graduated from Wausau High School and went on to own her own cleaning business. She married LeRoy Ament on June 2, 1962. He preceded her in death...
Gerald "Jerry" Wunsch, Sr.
May 23, 2019
Jerry Wunsch, 69, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on May 23, 2019.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Brainard Funeral Home - Wausau Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.brainardfuneral.com
Pamela Roemke
May 17, 2019
Pamela “Pam” J. (Tapper) Roemke, 71, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2019 at her home with her loving husband Rick by her side.
Pam was born in Wausau on March 20th, 1948, the daughter of Leslie and Mildred (Hackbarth) Tapper. Pam married Frederick “Rick” Roemke on June 13th, 1970 in Wausau, WI. In 1973 they started...
Mercedes Powers
May 16, 2019
Mercedes T. Powers, age 96, of Hayward, WI passed away on May 16 2019 at home with her family by her side.
Mercedes was born in Blue Island, Il on May 9, 1923 to the late Edward and Clara (Benzing) Sieben. She married Roy Powers while he was in the service during World War II. Together, Roy...
Leo Benaszeski
May 14, 2019
Leo Benaszeski, 83, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Rennes Health and Rehab under the care of Ministry Hospice.
He was born August 10, 1935, in what is now Rothschild, to the late John and Anna (Kowalchyk) Benaszeski.
He married Rose Marie (Dalske). Rose passed away in July 1992.
Leo, who had been...
Raymond Schinker
May 13, 2019
Raymond “Ray” Melvin Schinker, 80, of Wittenberg, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Raymond was born July 12, 1938 in Port Washington to the late Henry and Margaret (Claussen) Schinker. He married Dorothy “Dolly” J. Cegielski on July 12, 1958 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Ray worked for Local 139 as an Operating...
Audrey Miller
May 13, 2019
Audrey Miller, 80, of Wausau, entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 28, 1938 to the late Arthur and Hilda (Lind) Lundeen in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, she married William F. Miller in Wisconsin Rapids on July 30, 1967.
Audrey...
Julia Borgemoen
May 7, 2019
Julia Borgemoen, 97, of Weston, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Rennes Health and Rehab.
She was born on February 4, 1922, in Lublin, WI, daughter of the late Charles and Theodozia (Bacha) Hnatko. Julia married Marwell “Marv” Borgemoen on Oct. 7, 1944 in Lublin, WI.
In 1942, Marv and Julia moved to Chicago. There,...
Richard Lewitzke
Apr 30, 2019
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Richard L. (Dick) Lewitzke, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home with his wife by his side on April 30, 2019.
He was born November 13, 1948 in Wausau, WI to the late Harold and Mary Ann Lewitzke. He graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1967. On June 22, 1968 he married Carol Smith...
Alexis Roloff
Apr 30, 2019
Alexis Paige Roloff, 20, of Weston, passed away on April 30, 2019 at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary’s Campus, as result of a pulmonary embolism.
She was born on July 24, 1998 in Wausau to Dan and Christy (Raatz) Roloff. She was the older sister to Logan, her best friend. Alexis and Logan talked to each other about...
Rita Fronczak
Apr 29, 2019
Rita M. Fronczak, 86, of Weston, died Monday, April 29, 2019 at Rennes surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 21, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Peter and Ursula (Perrault) Phillips. On June 10, 1972 she married Maxwell Fronczak. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1994.
Rita enjoyed gardening...
Richard Czarnecki
Apr 19, 2019
Richard Czarnecki, 85, of Rothschild, met his Father in Heaven on April 19, 2019.
Richard was born in Poland to the late Stanley and Frances (Antonowka) Czarnecki on January 7, 1934. In 1949 Richard and his family arrived in America. He served his country in the United States Army and became a United States Citizen. After his...
Elaine Roloff
Apr 16, 2019
Elaine Roloff entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. she was born May 8 1928 to the late Harry and Ethyl Knapp. On December 13, 1945 she married David Roloff who preceded her in death on November 5th, 2010.
She worked various jobs in Wausau over the years, but her greatest joy was running her own...
Mary Greenheck Turner
Apr 9, 2019
Mary Greenheck Turner, 62, of Weston, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by her entire loving family.
Mary was born October 22, 1956 to Robert and Ruth (Deutsch) Greenheck. Mary graduated from Carroll University with a degree in business and worked for over 20 years at Greenheck Fan as a...
Rose Chilsen
Apr 4, 2019
“Work Hard!” was a favorite salutation of Mom when we left to head back to our respective homes or schools. And it was at the core of Rose Chilsen, who passed away April 4th, 2019, after a three-month stretch of hospice-at-home (poignantly 100 days after her husband Walter John’s death). Close friends and family gathered with her the last...
Mary Schwala
Apr 4, 2019
Mary C. Schwala, 81, of Wausau, died Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Mount View Care Center.
Mary was born on April 13, 1937 in Marinette, WI, to the late Adolph and Georgina (McDowell) Schwala.
Mary was very artistic and enjoyed painting as well as creating images with stained glass. She was well-read, really enjoying Eastern...
