Obituaries

Mary Peters

Mary Peters

Nov 14, 2018

Mary Jane Peters, age 95, of Wausau died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Mary Jane was born on November 4, 1923 in Sun Prairie to the late Theodore and Madeline (Delaney) Boebel.  She married Raymond Peters on November 23, 1942 in El Paso, Texas.  He preceded her in death on December 5, 1982.

She was...

Verlette Marquardt

Verlette Marquardt

Nov 11, 2018

Verlette L. Marquardt 84, of Wausau passed away at St. Claire's Hospital on Sunday November 11th, 2018.  Her husband Raymond passed away just a month before on October 13th. Verlette was born in Wausau on November 20th, 1933 to the late Ervin and Gertrude (Beilke) Brandenburg. She was a homemaker on the family farm and was a dedicated office...

Robert Barnett

Robert Barnett

Nov 7, 2018

Robert Barnett, 68, of Schofield, died November 7, 2018 surrounded by his family.

He was born May 26, 1950 in Wausau, WI to Barney Sr. and Loretta (Pochinski) Barnett. He was a 1968 graduate of D.C. Everest High School. He married Linda Walkowski on January 29, 1972.

Bob proudly served his country in the United...

Ronald Tesch

Ronald Tesch

Nov 7, 2018

On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Ronald Hilbert Tesch, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 78. Ron was born on September 9th, 1940 in Wausau, WI to Hilbert and Pauline (Horkey) Tesch. A 1958 graduate of D.C. Everest High School, Ron then honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1961 through...

Neil Olson

Neil Olson

Nov 7, 2018

Neil Edward Olson was born May 26, 1926 and passed on November 7, 2018.  He served in the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge.  After the military, he worked at the Northern Welding Supply for several years.  He then worked for twenty-seven years driving the City Bus.  Throughout his life, he also worked part time as a...

Larry King

Larry King

Nov 1, 2018

Larry J. King, 56, Wausau, died November 1, 2018 at his home.

Larry was born May 28, 1962, in Chicago, ILL, to Shirley King.  The second youngest of six boys, Larry graduated from the school of “Hard Knocks” as he entered the work force full-time after the 9th grade.  A truly gifted and hardworking stone mason, Larry...

Lester Krueger

Lester Krueger

Oct 31, 2018

Lester Arnold Krueger Jr, 80, of Kronenwetter, passed on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Wausau Hospice House, after a courageous 18 year battle with cancer.

He was born on March 9, 1938 in Birnamwood, WI to Lester Sr. and Myrtle Krueger.  He married Jean Heil on November 29, 1958.

He is survived by his wife,...

Ann Ladwig

Ann Ladwig

Oct 31, 2018

Ann L. Ladwig, age 55, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on October 31st at Mount View Care Center.

Ann was born on January 12, 1963 to the late Walter and Irene (O’Neil) Ladwig.  She attended both Franklin and Lincoln schools and then went on to Life Skills Center.  Ann was employed at IROW and later at Northern...

Susanne "Sue" Pergande

Susanne "Sue" Pergande

Oct 30, 2018

Susanne “Sue” Christine Pergande, 77, of Weston, passed away October 30, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sue was born August 19, 1941 to Andrew and Emma (Albertson) Erickson in Westbrooke, Minnesota. She married Charles Pergande August 22, 1959 in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Family and friends were very important to Sue.  She chose this quote and it...

Michelle Gering

Michelle Gering

Oct 26, 2018

Michelle Lynn Gering, 35, Wausau, died Friday, October 26, 2018 at her home in Wausau.

Michelle was born on December 11, 1982 to Doug and Darlene (Berndt) Gering. She was a 2004 graduate from D.C. Everest.

Michelle loved going for walks, traveling in the car and meeting new people; her smile and great sense of...

Irma Neuberger

Irma Neuberger

Oct 25, 2018

Irma Bertha Neuberger (Draeger), age 98, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018.  She is sadly missed.  We will cherish the many years we were blessed with her love. Irma was born October 1, 1920 to Julius and Katherine Draeger.  Irma was born in Birnamwood, WI.  After high school she stayed to help on the family farm after the loss...

Cameron Schnelle

Cameron Schnelle

Oct 24, 2018

Cameron Schnelle, 39, of Rothschild, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Marshfield Hospital, due to complications with asthma. Cameron was born April 22, 1979 to Wayne and Diane Schnelle.

Cameron was a good man who had a heart of gold. When someone needed help, he was the first person to call. Like his dad, he was...

Christina Bickford

Christina Bickford

Oct 23, 2018

Christina Marie Bickford (Meyers), age 57, passed away at home with family by her side on the early afternoon of October 23, 2018. The world stopped turning to let our angel take flight. She is now free from her 6 year struggle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and in a pain and Alzheimer’s-free heaven. She meant the world to so...

Bernard Crisman

Bernard Crisman

Oct 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that we have to say good-bye to Bernard Mark Crisman.  He passed away peacefully on October 21, 2018.  We were fortunate enough to learn many values and life long skills from him during his 77 years of life.

Bernie was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 4, 1941 to Bernard and Grace...

Scott Lehman

Scott Lehman

Oct 20, 2018

On Saturday October, 20th Scott Lehman gained his wings and went home to his heavenly reward.

Scott was well known by his family and friends for his kindness, sharp wit, sense of humor, and to never be at a loss for a pun.

He enjoyed the Jackpine Jamboree and followed his favorite band, Horseshoes and...

John Spychalla

John Spychalla

Oct 18, 2018

John Clarence Spychalla, 68, passed away on October 18, 2018 in Woodruff, WI. He was born to the late Philip and Arliss (Bretl) Spychalla on April 7, 1950. He thoroughly enjoyed his time working in Research and Development for J.I. Case and in Sales for Holiday Wholesale.

John was the easiest guy to make friends with, who...

Barbara Carlson

Barbara Carlson

Oct 16, 2018

Barbara J. Carlson, age 74, of Wausau died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late James and Marceline (Peterson) McKown. She was a homemaker and beautician.

Survivors include her children Jim (Mary Newman) Carlson and Jen Brown; grandchildren Olivia Brown-Kruzan and Tanner (Brynn Johnson) Carlson. She is preceded...

Sandra Zoborowski

Sandra Zoborowski

Oct 14, 2018

Sandra A. Zoborowski, passed away October 14, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sandra was born June 21, 1942 to the late Alvie and Helen (Schiefelbein) Sefton in Wausau.  She married Dan Zoborowski on May 17, 1966 in Wausau, he survives.

Sandra enjoyed many hobbies which included shooting pool with her husband Dan in a pool...

Fred Schnell

Fred Schnell

Oct 13, 2018

On the bright, beautiful, early autumn morning of October 13, 2018, a great heart was stilled and an ever greater spirit was released into the heavens. Our wonderful and kind father, Frederick Phillip Schnell, 93 years young, said goodbye. Those who were lucky enough to know him will never be the same. While time robs every one of the...

The Rev. Gary Bratz

The Rev. Gary Bratz

Oct 13, 2018

The Rev. Gary C. Bratz entered into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, Ocotber 13, 2018. He was born January 2, 1941 in Wausau, WI to Clifford and Mildred (Yaeger) Bratz of Wittenberg, WI. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. He attended Concordia College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (high school and junior college), Concordia Senior...