Obituaries
Phillip Whitman
Feb 19, 2025
Phillip "Phil" S. Whitman, of Kronenwetter, passed away February 19, 2025, at his home with his wife by his side, along with his fur babies, Louie the dog and Winston the cat. He was under the care of Interim Hospice Healthcare. Phil was born in Chicago, IL on January 27, 1944, to Don and Delilah (Moss) Whitman. He graduated from...
Thomas W. Nienow
Feb 18, 2025
Thomas W. Nienow
Tom passed away on February 18, 2025 and was born on May 22, 1933 in Brokaw, WI to Harry and Elnora Nienow. He had one brother, Harry and 7 sisters, Delores, Marion, Patricia, Joan, Darlene, Virginia and Carol. He married Marjorie on March 7, 1953. He is survived by his wife of 72 years Marjorie, their daughter Linda...
Francis Lorbiecki
Feb 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Francis "Frank" Ferdinand Lorbiecki, who left us peacefully on February 17, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on May 23, 1936, in Franzen, Wisconsin, to Rupert and Pearl Lorbiecki.
Frank was a proud veteran who served in the Army from June 19, 1956, to June 18, 1958...
Jan Kara Everest
Feb 15, 2025
Jan Kara Everest, 71, of Wausau, passed away February 15, 2025, at Wood Aven, Wausau.
Jan was born November 9, 1953, in Wausau, to the late D.C. Everest, Jr. and Elaine (Nelson) Everest. Jan is the granddaughter of D.C Everest. She worked at Northern Valley Workshop and met a lot of friends at adult day services through NCHC and ADS. She...
Frederick Hinch
Feb 12, 2025
Frederick Hinch, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2025 at his home.
Fred was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 5, 1948 to Louis and Esther (Belling) Hinch. He graduated from Lane Tech, Chicago, in 1966 and Northland College in 1970. He was a United States Veteran who served in the Army for 3 years.
He married Jill (Sawaski) Hinch...
Franklin Otto Lewitzke, Sr.
Feb 10, 2025
Franklin “Frank” Lewitzke, Sr. passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, while under the care of Mount View Care Center.
Frank was born in Wausau on February 18, 1932, to the late Otto and Lydia (Gernetzky) Lewitzke.
He graduated from Wausau High School in 1950. On March 29, 1951, Frank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After completing his basic training...
Gertrude Krueger
Feb 8, 2025
Gertrude Krueger, age 93, passed away on February 8, 2025.
Gertrude was born in Stratford, WI to Peter Meyer and Cathryn Hein. Gertrude married Thomas Krueger on June 20, 1933 in Pine City, MN. Gertrude was a Tavern Keeper for 35 years in Rothchild, WI. She then retired in 1989 and moved north to Lake Tomahawk where they enjoyed other establishments...
Phyllis Hirn
Feb 6, 2025
Phyllis M. Hirn, 98, Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Pride TLC, Weston WI. She joined her beloved husband Frederick Hirn, Sr. who preceded her in death on November 10, 2009. Phyllis was born July 8, 1926, in Omro, WI, the daughter of the late Willis and Margaret (Rank)...
Lynn Toivonen
Feb 3, 2025
Lynn Mary Toivonen passed away on February 3rd with her beloved "Snoopy Dog" in her arms, at Mount View Care Center in Wausau. She was under the care of Heartland Hospice and her amazing third floor staff.
Lynn was born in Wausau on February 21st, 1959, to Robert and Joan (Gisselman) Toivonen. Lynn faced numerous struggles in life but also found...
William "Bill" Bradley
Jan 29, 2025
On January 29th, 2025 William Henry Bradley went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with his wife by his side.
Bill was born December 29, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Bissell and Helen (Skinner) Bradley.
He graduated from Wausau High School where he played basketball, football and baseball. He was a life guard and accomplished diver and golfer....
Patricia "Patti" Higgins
Jan 28, 2025
Patricia "Patti" Higgins, 70, of Schofield, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1954, in Merrill, WI, to the late Erick and Violet (Crass) Walbeck.
Patti graduated from Merrill High School, where she was an accomplished clarinetist and pianist, in 1972. She joined the United States Air Force where she excelled in Russian Language School...
Dorothy Baker
Jan 27, 2025
Dorothy Virginia Baker, Rothschild, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 27, 2025, at the age of 89. Dorothy was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a devoted prayer warrior.
Dorothy was born on September 30, 1935 to James and Elsie (Gall) Weybright in New Paris, Indiana. Dorothy survived Polio at age fourteen and carried a lifelong gratitude for life...
Arlene Bruess
Jan 25, 2025
Arlene M. (Sobkowiak) Bruess, 85, passed away on Saturday, January 25th at her home in Wausau, after an unexpected brief battle with lung cancer. Arlene was born in Wausau on April 4, 1939 to the late Felix Sobkowiak and Celia (Kozlowski) Koppa, formerly Sobkowiak. She lived a life full of family, friends, laughter and fun. She joined her Lord peacefully,...
Florence Louise Fischer
Jan 23, 2025
Florence Louise "Flo" Fischer, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 in Weston after a brief battle with cancer. Florence was born in Withee Wisconsin on July 20, 1945, daughter of the late John "Bert" and Gertrude (Baumgarten) Cardinal.
On April 22, 1967, Florence married life long partner Dennis "Butch" Fischer and together they built a life rooted...
Vera K. Abraham
Jan 22, 2025
Vera K Abraham of Wausau died Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the age of 102 and 9 months. She was born April 15, 1922 to William C. and Sarah (Trantow) Kittel. She married William F. Abraham December 19, 1942 in Wausau.
Survivors include daughter Jill (Larry) Taylor, Wausau, and son Tim (Jane) Abraham, Eau Claire. Five grandchildren: Erin (Joe) Miller,...
Garry Puariea
Jan 21, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Garry E. Puariea, age 86, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. He was born in Plover, WI, on June 24, 1938, and passed away on January 21, 2025. He was the son of Homer Puariea and Edith Puariea Holstein. He attended Franklin Elementary School and graduated from Wausau East High School...
Karen Kelly
Jan 21, 2025
Karen Kelly was born into eternal life on January 21, 2025 surrounded by her two daughters who loved her dearly. She was the daughter of Marvin TeWinkel and Gladys (Voss) Schleunes born on February 4, 1943. After Marvin's death in World War II in 1945, Karen was raised by another loving father, Merlin Schleunes. Karen loved living in her childhood...
Brenda K. Coffman
Jan 17, 2025
Brenda Coffman, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Brenda was born to John and Dorcas Gorenflo on December 27, 1947, in Marion, OH.
On April 2, 1966, she married her high school sweetheart, Lindsey Coffman. Through the years they enjoyed traveling, boating, camping, and simply just spending...
Richard Thomas Jilbert
Jan 15, 2025
Richard Thomas Jilbert, born on May 29, 1930, in Highland Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 94.
He is survived by his sons, Richard, David, and Paul Jilbert, and daughter, Mary Wetter. Richard’s legacy will forever be cherished by his family and friends.
A proud veteran, Richard served in the United States Navy from 1951,...
Norbert Janikowski
Jan 10, 2025
Norbert (Norb) Janikowski, 91, of Weston died unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Renaissance Assisted Living in Weston.
Norbert was born on May 20, 1933 to the late Felix and Mary Janikowski. Norbert married the love of his life, Grace Koskey on October 27, 1952 at St. Ladislaus Church in Bevent, Wisconsin. They were married for 67 years before Grace...
