Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...