Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...