Obituaries

Dec 31, 2017

Douglas J. Bergstrom, 76, of Wausau passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. The family would like to thank the ICU staff at St. John's for making our father and husband comfortable during his brief time in the hospital. He was born in Stanley, WI, to the late Edward and Anita (Laabs) Bergstrom...

Dec 30, 2017

Dale E. Westaby, 78, of Weston, passed away in his sleep at home on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Dale was born in the Town of Stanley on August 24, 1939 to the late James and Gladys Westaby. He married the true love of his life, Eve Mack. She preceded him in death in 2013. Dale ran day runs for Georgia...

Dec 29, 2017

Robert K. Monday Sr., 57 years old, Born March 9, 1960, died December 29, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late John and Joyce Monday. He attended Wausau West High School. On February 5, 1982 he married Susan H. Anderson of Wausau. They were married for 35 years. He had two...

Dec 29, 2017

Kathleen (Kathy) June Zimmerman, 72, passed away on December 29th, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House with family by her side. Kathy was born on April 23rd, 1945 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Jim and Marian Milne. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1963. On a rainy April 13th 1968, she married Dave Zimmerman, also from Wausau and Wausau High. They...

Dec 27, 2017

Sally A. Wagner, 80 of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab of Weston. She was born on September 30, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Rudolph and Edna (Kaatz) Priebe. On October 24, 1959 she married Edward "Bill" Wagner at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death in 2012. Sally...

Dec 24, 2017

Dorothy R. Slattery, 86, of Gleason, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Palliative Care, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Long Pine Nebraska on July 21, 1931, to the late Alfred and Wanda (Lake) Brown. She married Paulie Slattery on July 12, 1951 and together they raised seven children on their family...

Dec 24, 2017

Faith M. Kromrey, 90, of Weston, Wisconsin, went home to be with her loving Savior on December 24, 2017, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, Wisconsin. Faith was born on July 29, 1927, in Gillett, Wisconsin, to Dr. Alphons and Clara (Melera) Koll. She married George B. Kromrey Sr. on August 12, 1950, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She made her home...

Dec 24, 2017

Faith M. Kromrey, 90, of Wausau, passed away on December 24, 2017 at Hospice House with her family by her side. Memorial Services are pending at this time.

Dec 21, 2017

Rose Marie Leland was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on August 10th, 1929 to Harold and Julia (Porter) Leland. Both the Leland and Porter families were early settlers near Eau Claire. Rose Marie was surrounded by cousins until 1938 when her father moved the family to Wausau. Their home at 1426 Grand Avenue was the original Miller homestead. Rose Marie...

Dec 20, 2017

Gerald J. Dienstl, 72, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital after a long battle with complications related to Leukemia. Gerald was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 7, 1945 to the late Ervin James and Ann Elizabeth (Jochim) Dienstl. He was a respiratory therapist for 30 years and traveled the country providing...

Dec 15, 2017

Megan Eileen Marth, 56, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 15, 2017 at her home. Megan was born in Merrill to the late Daniel and Jane (Thompson) McCarthy on February 19, 1961. She graduated from Merrill High School. Megan married Ken Marth on December 14, 1983. Megan is survived by her husband Ken; her faithful dachshund, Trixie; her brothers,...

Dec 15, 2017

James P. Richey, 72 of Marathon, passed away at home with family by his side on December 15, 2017. He was born to the late Paul and Irene Richey on September 26, 1945. He worked as a conductor for the railroads for over 20 years. He married Charlene Goulet on May 16, 1970. James loved his Harley and enjoyed long...

Dec 13, 2017

Andy Loebbaka, 41, peacefully slipped the bounds of Earth on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 due to an ongoing heart issue; moving onto his Heavenly visit with his Savior and many family members and friends who made the journey before him. He was born on January 14, 1976, son of the late David and Julie (Strohmeyer) Loebbaka. Andy graduated from D.C.Everest...

Dec 13, 2017

Dawn Mae Huehnerfuss-Hovden, ascended with the angels on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, and the wonderful staff at Applegate Reflections. Mom was born into this world on May 5, 1929 to Clarence and Dorothy Huehnerfuss in Wausau, Wisconsin. Mom and her sister Bonnie lived with Grandma and Grandpa above their grocery...

Dec 9, 2017

Arnold W. Rohloff went home on December 9, 2017. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra (David) Vandenberg; son, Michael (Mary) Rohloff; grandchildren, Jamie (Phillip) Pospyhalla and Ryan Rohloff. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Mountain of the Lord Ev. Lutheran Church, 5506 Bittersweet Road, Wausau. Rev. Andrew Buschkopf will officiate. Visitation will be...

Dec 9, 2017

Alice did not want an obituary - therefore, this is an announcement. She passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from an aggressive pancreatic and liver cancer. She was born in Coral Gables, Florida on October 26, 1943 and graduated from Antigo High School in 1962 with her "near twin" Rosie (Norb) Fleischman. Alice is survived by her dedicated, loving...

Dec 8, 2017

Barbara M. Barrington, 85, Wausau, died at home Friday, December 8, 2017 from complications of Parkinson's disease. She was born November 17, 1932 in Bristol, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Reverend Walter K. and Frances (Smith) Morley. On June 18, 1955, she married Byron L. Barrington at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Madison, WI. Barbara's academic and career accomplishments were...

Dec 5, 2017

Mark K. Staples, 69, of Edgar, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Mark was born in Minneapolis on April 20, 1948 to Stanley and Mary (Danielson) Staples. He married Donna Drewsen, in Minocqua, on August 27, 1977 after a two year courtship. He owned and operated his own pallet manufacturing business, Wausau Lumber Sales for many years. Mark was...

Dec 4, 2017

William H. (Bill) Allington, age 88, of Wausau, WI passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, with his son, Mark, at his side. Bill was born in Stratford, WI on March 25, 1929, son of Ernest and Frieda (Klemme) Allington. In 1948, Bill enlisted in the US Air Force, and served as an Aircraft Sheet...

Dec 4, 2017

William H. (Bill) Allington, age 88, of Wausau, WI passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, with his son, Mark, at his side.

Bill was born in Stratford, WI on March 25, 1929, son of Ernest and Frieda (Klemme) Allington. In 1948, Bill enlisted in the US Air Force, and served as...