Obituaries

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...

Aug 28, 2018

Frieda Dahm passed away on August 28, 2018 at Aspirus Hospital with her family at her side.

She was born on June 14, 1935 in Nuremberg, Germany to the late George and Christine Worlein.  Frieda was the middle of 5 children and grew up in Heilsbronn, Germany.  After completing secondary school, she moved to Lucern, Switzerland to...

Aug 24, 2018

Debra Jean Fochs, 63, Wausau, died at home surrounded by family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Debra was born August 12, 1955 in Wausau to the late Gordon and Betty Schlueter.

She married Joseph G. Fochs on May 20, 1981 and had 32 wonderful years with Joseph before he...

Aug 23, 2018

Yvonne B. Krienke, 94, of Wausau, died peacefully at Wausau Manor on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

Yvonne was born November 29, 1923 in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Mary (Novak) Kepshire. She married Frederick J. Krienke on January 31, 1948 Gary Indiana. Yvonne was a loving wife and mother.  She enjoyed singing, and did so...

Aug 23, 2018

Betty Ruth Widuch, 95, passed away August 23, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 21, 1922 to the late Lawrence and Ruth (Franklin) Roskom in Milwaukee, WI.

Betty was a kind, gentle, and loving individual. She focused on caring for her family and spending time with them. She enjoyed the simple...

Aug 22, 2018

Paul G. Marquardt, 76, of Wausau, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Mount View Nursing Home in Wausau.

Paul was born May 4, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late George and Marguerite Marquardt.

Paul was active in St. John Lutheran Church in Town of Maine.  He served as Sunday School teacher and Secretary of...

Aug 19, 2018

Matthew J. Meurette, age 58, of Weston, died on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Matthew was born on December 5, 1959 in Wausau to Burleigh and Catherine (Jacobson) Meurette. Matty graduated from Wausau East Highschool in 1978 and grew up in the Wausau area. He loved fun trips to the casino...