Obituaries
Lois A. Schoenfeldt
Aug 27, 2024
Lois Ann “Masallo” Schoenfeldt, age 71, of Bevent entered eternal rest on August 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends at Aspirus Palliative Care Wausau where she received amazing comfort and care. Visitation will be Saturday September 14, 2024, from 1:00 – 2:00pm at Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston, WI 54476. Memorial Service...
William L Jones
Aug 25, 2024
Bill, age 83, died suddenly, but peacefully at home on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born to William and Marge Jones in Racine, Wisconsin. His family moved his senior year of high school to Wausau where he ended up meeting the love of his life, Barb. Barb and Bill began their 63-year life adventure together.
Bill spent most of his...
Joyce Bara
Aug 24, 2024
Joyce M. Bara, 86, of Hatley, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She was born on November 25, 1937, to the late Bernard and Frances (Dombeck) Baranowski.
Joyce was the youngest of 15 children (6 boys & 9 girls). She graduated from D. C. Everest high school. After graduation, Joyce worked for a department store on the switchboard and also...
BJ Carden
Aug 24, 2024
BJ Carden, a beloved soul known for her unwavering passion for reading, gardening, traveling, and all things crafty, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Weston, WI. Born on January 20, 1954, in Rhinelander, WI, B.J. lived a life filled with joy and compassion that touched the lives of all who had the pleasure...
Loretta Flagel
Aug 21, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Loretta Stanerson Flagel, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, on August 21, 2024, in Wausau, WI. Loretta was born on March 4, 1935, in Des Moines, IA, to Bradford and Kathryn Stanerson.
Throughout her life, she was known for her kind and caring nature, as well as her love for creating greeting cards,...
Charlene Richey
Aug 20, 2024
Charlene A. Richey, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1949, to the late John and Dorothy (Johnston) Goulet, in Wausau, Wisconsin. She married James Richey on May 16, 1970. Together, they had two sons, Charles and Daniel.
Charlene is survived by her children, Charles (Sara Pagryzinski) Richey, and Daniel (Tracy) Richey; her step-daughter,...
Karen "Cookie" M. Brittenham
Aug 20, 2024
Karen "Cookie" Brittenham, age 58, passed away after a 2 year battle with ALS on August 20, 2024.
Cookie was born in Blue Island, IL to Gilbert and Arlene (Lund) Klotz. Cookie moved to Antigo, WI in middle school and completed her schooling in Antigo. Cookie married her high school sweetheart, Dave Brittenham on 07/07/1984 in Antigo, WI. The couple moved...
Carol A. Hagen
Aug 19, 2024
Carol Ann Hagen, age 79, of Wausau died on August 19, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau surrounded by her loving family.
She was Born in Chicago, IL on July 23, 1945 to Gustave and Pauline Overbeck. Her family moved to Rothschild, WI where she would spend most of her childhood. It was here that she met John Hagen. The...
Dianne Hintze
Aug 18, 2024
Dianne Hintze, age 84, of Wausau died on August 18, 2024 at home with her husband by her side. Born on April 26, 1940, Dianne was a beloved wife to Glenn Hintze. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her grandson, Glenn A. Hintze of Cedarburg, WI. She was preceded in death by her son Audy Glenn...
Elizabeth Vehlow
Aug 14, 2024
It is with sadness that the family of Elizabeth ("Liz") Elaine Vehlow announces her passing on August 14, 2024. Born on December 23, 1947 to Elaine (Hunger) and John Vehlow, Liz spent most of her life in Wausau.
A voracious reader and student, Liz devoted her life to healthcare, studying nursing at the Evangelical Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. After graduating...
Lawrence Stroik
Aug 12, 2024
Lawrence Stroik, 81, of Ringle, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on April 30, 1943, to the late Stanley and Evelyn (Grzywacz) Stroik. On May 31, 1969, he married the love of his life, for 55 years, Janice (Jan) Wincentsen at St. Agnes Catholic church in Weston.
Larry graduated from D.C....
Elaine Ruth Vehlow
Aug 10, 2024
Elaine Ruth Vehlow found eternal peace on Saturday, August 10, 2024 with her loving family at her side. Elaine Hunger was born on April 29, 1925 in Wausau to Arno and Norma Hunger. She attended Lincoln Elementary School, Wausau Junior High School and Wausau Senior High School, where her beautiful voice was a welcome addition to the choir.
Elaine was employed...
William Bresnahan
Aug 9, 2024
William Phillip Bresnahan "Skip", a devoted family man and respected military veteran, passed away peacefully at his residence in Weston, WI on August 9, 2024. Born in Wausau, WI on April 4, 1947, to the late William "Waxie" and Alma "Ollie" Bresnahan.
After graduating from Wausau High School in 1966, William commendably served 30 years of military service between the United...
Dennis Bell
Aug 9, 2024
Dennis ("Denny") Earl Bell was born on December 16th, 1941 and entered eternal life on August 9th, 2024. Denny was born in Bell Gardens, California, son of Viola (Walden) and Glenn Bell. He had a stepbrother, Frank Dana, who preceded him in death.
Denny moved to Wisconsin in 1957 to live with his aunts, Norma Walden and Dorothy ("Dode") Metzger. He...
Esther E. Osterby
Aug 7, 2024
Esther E. Osterby, age 97, formerly of Wausau, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Portage, WI.
Esther was born September 18, 1926, in Withee, Wisconsin, daughter of Carl and Thyra (Hansen) Andreasen. They precede her in death.
Esther graduated from high school in Withee, Wisconsin in 1944. She then worked in Minneapolis, Minnesota before attending Grand View College in Des Moines,...
James D. Snyder
Aug 1, 2024
Following a courageous battle with cancer, James D. Snyder, 78, of Schofield, Wisconsin, formerly of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on August 1, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family and his loyal and devoted wife, Shari. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Kathryn Snyder, and his youngest sister Bridget (Frank) LeGarde. James is survived by...
Joy D. Foth
Jul 27, 2024
Joy Goetsch Foth, 89, of Wausau, WI. left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on July 27, 2024. She was a graduate of Wausau High School, and married Norman Foth in June of 1955. She worked many years at K-Mart, then at Eastbay before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, embroidery, camping, snowmobiling, and traveling. She brought the family together...
Judith & Eugene Wesolowski Service
Jul 26, 2024
A memorial service for both Judith and Eugene will be held on October 19, 2024, at 11:00 am at St Florian’s Catholic Church in Hatley WI, with visitation starting at 10:00 am.
The last year Judith battled many infections and fought until the very last moment to come home, until her heart could not take anymore, and she passed peacefully on...
Barbara Newton
Jul 21, 2024
Barbara (Carson) Newton
November 27, 1934 – July 21, 2024
Barbara (Barb) Newton was born November 27, 1934, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Lyla Hazel ( Bates) and Howard Madison Carson.
Upon graduating with honors from Tomah High School, Barb attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (formerly Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire) graduating with honors and a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree. While...
Daniel T. Krueger
Jul 20, 2024
Daniel T. Krueger, age 63, passed away July 20, 2024.
Dan was born July 16, 1961, to Walter Krueger and Audrey (Huckbody) Krueger. Dan enjoyed spending his life with the people he loved- his family and friends. He shared a special bond with his nieces and nephews. He was also very close to his mother, Audrey. He loved teaching his nieces...
