Obituaries

Dec 13, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Hanson, 82, Weston, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Wausau Manor under Interim Hospice & Palliative Care.

Jerry was born July 21, 1936 to the late Edwin and Pearl (Renstrom) Hanson. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Jerry was a very avid Wisconsin sports fan....

Dec 11, 2018

Edith E. Carpenter-Neu, of Weston, age 85, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Wausau Aspirus Hospice House.

Edith was born on November 2, 1933 in Marshfield, WI, to the late Elmer and Anna (Hillman) Roehrborn.  She was married to Norman Carpenter on October 6, 1956, in Wausau, WI, and he preceded her in death on August 13,...

Dec 10, 2018

Randy Joe (Diesel) Wiertella, a resident of Wausau, WI passed away December 10, 2018, at the age of 44. He was born August 30, 1974, in Maniseique MI, to Dennis and Lynn (Matchinski) Wiertella. He was the ultimate protector, serving our country for over 18 years in the Army National Guard with several deployments overseas. He had a passion for...

Dec 10, 2018

Michael “Mikey” Nelson Bebermeier, of Weston, age 72, died Monday, December 10, 2018, at home with his loving family at his side.

Mike was born on November 29, 1946 in Plymouth, WI, to the late Arno and Jean (Wannel) Bebermeier.  Jean remarried Lee Sasman, who was like a father to him.  Mike married Carol Lorenz on May...

Dec 8, 2018

Virginia Mae Prindiville-Johns, formerly Virginia Mergen, age 84, of Wausau, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Azura Memory Care with her loving family by her side.

Virginia was born in Madison on December 1, 1934 to the late Raymond and Lorraine (Stensrud) Prindiville.  She married James Mergen and together they raised four beautiful children.  Virginia later...

Dec 6, 2018

Nancy Christine Drew, 68, daughter of Doris and Lyle Drew, passed away peacefully in the care of her daughter on December 6, 2018.  She left behind a family she loved; sister Pamela (Ted) Drew Wilde; brother Christopher Drew; son Casey (Crystal) Drew; and daughters Jennifer and Crystal Kuroski; as well as her beloved grandchildren Leland, Deacon, Stella and Luna; and...

Dec 3, 2018

Donald “Skip” L. Lewandoski, Jr. of Wausau, age 69, husband of Doreen S. Lewandoski, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, at home with his loving family at his side after a long fight against prostate cancer.

Skip grew up in Wausau. He was active in scouting and received his Eagle Scout Award. He proudly served his country...

Dec 3, 2018

Phyllis M. Seipp, 97, passed away on December 3, 2018 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Phyllis was born on October 12, 1921 in Dorchester, WI to Dr. A.W. Schief and Myrtle (Hibbard) Schief. Her brother was Gordon Schief.

Phyllis married Norman Seipp on November 13, 1948 at St....

Dec 2, 2018

Kenneth G. Kann, 96, of Wausau, died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House.

Kenneth was born on January 5, 1922 in Marshfield to George and Mayme (Schultz) Kann. In 1928, the family moved to Stratford where his father began an oil business. He went to grade school at St. Joseph’s in Stratford and graduated from...

Dec 2, 2018

Dennis G. Fehlhaber, 66, of Wausau, died Sunday December 2, 2018, at Ascension Weston Hospital surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born on August 22, 1952 in Wausau, WI, to the late Lawrence and Joyce (Kniess) Fehlhaber.  He married Jane Engman on November 6, 1971 in Wausau.  She survives.

Dennis was a loving husband, father...

Dec 1, 2018

Dr. Madhu Luthra, 67, of Wausau, WI, passed away on December 1, 2018, in Wausau.

Madhu was born in New Delhi, India, on December 21, 1950 to Vishwanath and Shanta (Puri) Khullar.  She went to college and medical school in Bombay, India, did her medical residency in Chicago, IL, and practiced pediatrics in Wausau from 1981-2010, caring...

Nov 29, 2018

Walter was born on December 3, 1937 in Eau Pleine Wisconsin to parents, Hilton and Genevieve (Atkins) Rusch.

When Walter was 17 years old he joined the United States Army and served his country in the Korean and Vietnam wars.

After returning home from the military, Walter met Marcella (Schneider) Rusch and the two were...

Nov 29, 2018

Jerrilynn Duxbury, 77, Wausau, died Thursday November 29, 2018. She was born October 30, 1941 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Henry Manford Mattson Sr. and Elisabeth Loretta (Keller) Mattson. On July 21, 1962 she was united in marriage to Stephen John Duxbury in Northfield, Wisconsin.

Jerrilynn, or Jerri as known to friends...

Nov 28, 2018

Joe Samuel Metz, 73, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Mount View Care Center, Evergreen Place, under the care of Interim HealthCare Hospice and the wonderful Evergreen staff.  Joe was born on June 23, 1945 in Wauwatosa, WI, son of the late Louis and Nora (Rediske) Metz. He married Linda Luedtke on January 3, 1973...

Nov 25, 2018

Mildred (Storm) Koenig died just weeks before her 98th birthday.  She was born at home to Walter and Selma Storm in Merrill on December 5, 1920.  After attending a rural, one room schoolhouse, she attended Marathon Vocational School.  She married Orian Koenig on June 21, 1941.  Their early years of marriage were spent in Norfolk, VA while Orian served...

Nov 25, 2018

Brian Flynn, 55, of Wausau Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly November 25th 2018 in his home. He is survived by his 6 children and 3 siblings. He was a father, a grandfather, and a friend. He was the best coffee drinker and a wonderful listener. There isn’t a coffee shop around that won’t remember him.

Brian was born...

Nov 24, 2018

Steven Joseph Slizewski, age 60, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at home with his family by his side, after a brief struggle with cancer.

Steve was born on December 14, 1957 in Phelps, Wisconsin, and grew up in Eagle River, Wisconsin.  He moved to Wausau as a young man and lived there the rest...

Nov 22, 2018

Daniel Anthony Gorski, 95, of Rothschild, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Rennes Rehabilitation Center in Weston. Dan was born on October 23, 1923 to the late Anton and Regina (Dobeck) Gorski. He married Verna Schave on August 24, 1946 and they raised three children and spent 69 amazing years together before her death in 2015.

Nov 19, 2018

Wayne Schoepke, Sr., Wausau, passed away November 19, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born February 1, 1935 to Donald and Viola Schoepke in Antigo, Wisconsin.

At a young age, the family moved to Marinette, where Wayne lived until his junior year of high school.  In 1952, the family moved...

Nov 18, 2018

Scott Randall Barnett, 58, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his home in Weston, WI.

Scott was a talented artist, which was evident in his paintings, carvings, and even in the garden.  He was known to spend time patiently mixing paints and sketching out artwork for his nieces to complete. Scott loved to spend time outside and...