Obituaries

Oct 13, 2018

Raymond A. Marquardt, 92, of Wausau, passed away at Colonial Manor on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Ray was born in Wausau on November 25, 1925 to the late Leo and Marie (Edler) Marquardt.

He was a lifetime farmer in the Town of Wausau, and worked at the Cloverbelt Fertilizer Plant.  He loved to camp and...

Oct 11, 2018

Sara (Sally) Lewitzke of Wausau, WI, formerly of Oak Park, IL passed away on October 11, 2018 after a long illness.  She was born on May 22, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of John and Helen (Kyne) O'Donnell.

Sally is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Charlie Lewitzke; Sara (Andrew) Fuchs Lee of Pasadena, CA...

Oct 7, 2018

Betty Preu, age 94, of Rothschild, WI passed away at Aspirus Hospice House on October 7, 2018.

Betty was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 31, 1924 to Paul and Emma (Meister) Kasdorf.  Upon graduation from Washington High School in Milwaukee, she performed clerical work at Employers Insurance Company.

She married Henry Preu in Milwaukee...

Oct 6, 2018

Burleigh B. (Burl) Meurette, 85, Wausau, passed away October 6, 2018. He was born on December 26, 1932, in Mosinee, WI, to Mark and Ellen Meurett. He attended Mosinee public school through 8th grade and later completed graphic arts courses at the Wausau Vocational School, now known as NTC.  He also honorably served in the United States Army during...

Oct 6, 2018

Helen (Helyn) Dorothy Koschmann, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

Helen was born February 12, 1920 in Marinette, WI to the late Anthony and Marie (Anderson) White.  She married Donald Koschmann on February 17, 1948.  A loving union of 70 plus years.

Helen had so many interests and talents.  A telephone company employee...

Oct 6, 2018

Phyllis Louise Klay, 89, of Kronenwetter, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.  She was born May 27, 1929 to the late Conrad & Florence Kittelson (Fish) in International Falls, Minnesota.

Phyllis married Walter Klay on March 20, 1948 in International Falls, where they spent their first fourteen years as husband and wife.  They then moved their...

Oct 6, 2018

Ilma R Hersperger

Daughter of the late Dante and Rose (Di Leva) Parrini, born January 9,1926 in Erie, PA, passed away in Wausau, WI, Saturday, October 6, 2018, at the age of 92, at Pride TLC under the care of Aspirus Comfort and Hospice Care.

Ilma was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Hospital School of...

Oct 2, 2018

Eugene Moyer, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 22, 1928 in Merrill to Edward and Agnes (Jehn) Moyer. On February 23, 1963 he married Nancy (Jones) Ulrich at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau.

After graduating from Valparaiso University in 1950, Eugene worked as a bookkeeper...

Sep 26, 2018

Kerry L. Bielen, age 62, of Rothschild, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Kerry was born on November 19, 1955 in Michigan to the late Reuben and Marbelle (Jarvela) Koski. She graduated from Marquette High School and married James Bielen on February 1, 1975 in Marquette, Michigan. Kerry was a sales consultant and manager for Jafra Cosmetics...

Sep 19, 2018

Grace L. (Gribble) Wylie, 93 of Wausau, passed away at the Mount View Care Center Evergreen unit on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, with her family and husband of 74 years at her side.

Grace was born on September 11, 1925 at Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of William C. and Maud L. (Slade) Gribble.  She was the youngest of...

Sep 14, 2018

William “Bill” Rietz passed away in his sleep on Friday, September 14th, at Colonial Manor in Wausau. Bill was born July 28th, 1954 in Wausau and spent his life in the area. He was happily married to Darlene Rossenbach and spent his free time enjoying rides on his motorcycle. He also loved spending time with his dog Louie and...

Sep 13, 2018

Deloris A. Kosek, 91, of Wausau, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at The Bay at Colonial Manor.

She was born December 20, 1926 in Wisconsin to the late Frank and Mathilda (Kotche) Tauber. She married the love of her life, Louis R. Kosek on November 2, 1946 in Medford, WI. Deloris enjoyed many things, but above all,...

Sep 12, 2018

Carol M. Paszek of Weston, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Carol was born on August 29, 1964 in Wausau to Thomas and Gertrude (Meyer) Krueger.  She married Gordon Paszek. She and Gordy enjoyed motorcycle rides and dancing to oldies music together.

Carol will be remembered as a smart alleck with a quick wit.  She...

Sep 12, 2018

Harlan Lewitzke, 89, of Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, September 12th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Harlan was born in Wausau on September 27, 1928.  He attended the Wausau Senior High School and graduated in 1947.  He then attended the University of Wisconsin, and subsequently became a registered “Professional Engineer” in the state of Wisconsin.

Harlan married Yvonne...

Sep 12, 2018

Marie Dena (Suwyn) Scheffler, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 12, 2018 at Aspirus Hospital.

She was born in Birnamwood, WI on January 23,1928, to Isaac and Margaret (Schoenhofen) Suwyn. She married Herman Scheffler Jr. on July 29, 1950.  Together they raised six children, and Marie was a loving grandmother to 15 grandchildren...

Sep 6, 2018

Helen F. Sladky, 95, Wausau, passed away on September 6, 2018 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.

She was born July 30, 1923 to the late Martin and Theresa (Razchacek) Sladky in Wausau.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, September 13, 2018 at St. Mary's Oratory, 325 Grand Avenue, Wausau, Wisconsin...

Sep 4, 2018

Mary Helen Haines, 87, of Athens, passed away on September 4, 2018 after a long battle with Corticobasal Ganglionic Degeneration, a rare progressive neurological disorder involving the cerebral cortex and basal ganglia. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

Mary Helen was born in Chicago, IL on February 23, 1931, to the late Ross...

Sep 3, 2018

Lois Ann Kufalk passed away peacefully September 3, 2018 surrounded by loving family.

Lois was born January 5, 1941 to the late Myron Barttelt and Rosemary Burns Barttelt.

She married the love of her life, Jerome Kufalk, May 14, 1960.  He preceded her in death on March 24, 2018.

Lois lived her life...

Aug 31, 2018

Jeffery A. Steckling, 53, died on August 31st after a 10 month battle with neuroendocrine cancer. He was born on 11/30/64 in Wausau to Alice and Arnold Steckling and graduated from Wausau East High School in 1983.

Jeff was most recently employed with O’Brien Steel until the time of his diagnosis. His most valued career accomplishment was...

Aug 29, 2018

Mary Joan (Onsrud) Johnson went peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She knew without a doubt that: “when this earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” 2 Corinthians 5:1

Mary was born on...