Obituaries
Keith Dorshak
Oct 30, 2017
Keith E. Dorshak, 65, of Kronenwetter, passed away after a two year battle with cancer while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. Keith's passion was his work- driving truck for over 40 years. He worked up until the day he was diagnosed and stopped only because he had to. Although he spent most his time on the...
Elaine Carpenter
Oct 29, 2017
Elaine J. Carpenter, Rib Mountain, died October 29, 2017 peacefully at Aspirus Hospice House with her loving family at her side. She was born at home in Wausau, WI August 5, 1930. Her parents, John and Olga Klemp, were very excited to welcome their only daughter after 5 boys. She was a life-long resident of the Wausau area, having graduated...
Ronald Wood
Oct 28, 2017
Ronald James Wood, age 60, entered his eternal life at his home on October 28, 2017 after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. He was a loving husband and father, an avid Nordic skier, traditional bow hunter, bicyclist and loved to camp. Ron was born to Patricia and Bill Wood on December 11, 1956 in Houghton, MI. He graduated...
Douglas Hulleman
Oct 28, 2017
Douglas Raymond Hulleman, of Wausau, passed away October 28, 2017, in Stevens Point. He was born July 11, 1943 to Richard and Kathleen Hulleman in Minneapolis, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Kathleen and brother, Dale. He will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by daughter, Christine Coscio (Kyle); grandchildren, Morgan (Lorelei),...
Donald Fellbaum
Oct 20, 2017
Donald "Tojo" Fellbaum, 82, of Wausau, passed away on October 20, 2017 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. Tojo was born on August 30, 1935 at home in Stettin to the late Edwin and Leona (Mueller) Fellbaum. Tojo grew up doing what he loved, farming. He helped manage the home farm until his retirement. He then resided with his Guardian...
Willie Marten
Oct 18, 2017
Willie Marten (nee Sickler) of Ringle WI died peacefully in the Portage County Health Care Center on October 18th, 2017 in Stevens Point, WI at the age of 90. She's now spinning slots at the Great Casino in the Sky with her sister Sally. Willie was born on April 27th, 1927 in Ringle, WI to Ray and Francis (Poozy) Sickler....
Kathleen Huelster
Oct 13, 2017
Kathleen Powers Huelster, 82, Wausau, passed away at home on Oct. 13, 2017. Kathy was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to John and Martha Powers. She grew up in a home on White Bear Lake, Minn., and attended the University of Minnesota. In 1956, she married Wally Huelster and soon moved to Wausau where they raised four daughters. Kathy was...
Donna Dehnel
Oct 6, 2017
Born to the late Louis and Leona Oertel in Wausau, WI on June 21, 1940. Survivors include her husband Lawrence (Larry); son Jeff; daughter Lisa Goldade; grandson, Kyle Goldade; three siblings, Jeanine (Ray) Kaczmarzyk, Louis (Sharon), and Jerry (Elaine). Preceded in death by brothers Clifford and Charles. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Saturday October...
Hazel Eckel
Oct 4, 2017
Loved in life... Cherished in death. October 4, 2017 Hazel was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Hazel had a true understanding of love for her family, friends and faith in the Lord. She spoke of the importance of this often. Hazel was born to Herman and Emma (Hollinger) Kroening, and raised by Max and Louise Hollinger. Hazel grew...
Jay Petroske
Oct 2, 2017
Loyal, loving, caring, humble, handy; only a few words of a thousand that could describe a wonderful husband, father, friend and knowledgeable outdoorsman. He had many friends and family that will celebrate his life; heaven has become a better place because of him. He is survived by Barb (wife), Julie & Justin (daughter/son), Arlette (mother), Gertrude (step-mom) Joe, Jenny, John,...
Shirley Eggersgluess
Sep 29, 2017
Shirley M. Eggersgluess, 80, of Weston, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. She was born in the Town of Colby to the late William and Irene (Dittmyer) Theilig, where she also met and married the love of her life. Shirley and Erwin were married on June 4, 1960. He preceded her in...
Patrick Prieve
Sep 25, 2017
Patrick L. Prieve, 72, of Schofield, passed away September 25, 2017 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. Patrick was born on August 3, 1945 to the late Harold and Loretta (Eckes) Prieve. He married Carol Ertl on December 11, 1987 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Schofield. Patrick served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during...
Catherine Meurette
Sep 25, 2017
Catherine A. (Kate) Meurette, 84, Wausau, passed away September 25, 2017, surrounded by loving family at her home. She was born on July 3, 1933, in Rhinelander, WI, to Oscar and Diana Jacobson. After graduating from Rhinelander High School, Kate began working at Employers Mutual Insurance in Wausau. She then met the man who would capture her heart, Burleigh "Burl"...
Arlene Beck
Sep 23, 2017
Arlene Beck, 89, passed away September 23, 2017 at Benedictine Living Center. She was born September 7, 1928 in River Falls, WI to the late Edward and Gladys (Ludtke) Murphy. She married Harry Borner on November 4th 1948. Harry preceded her in death in July of 1977. Arlene then married Delos Beck on March 29, 1980. He also preceded her...
Debra Vetter
Sep 23, 2017
Debra K. Vetter, 52, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017. She was born in Milwaukee on May 24, 1965 to the late Nona Lou Vetter. Debra is survived by her sister, Pamela (Roy) Bailey; brother, Ronald (Christine) Vetter and her nieces and nephews, Amber, Brittany, Austin, Jason, Arden and Anakin. Debra loved life and enjoyed each...
Phil Noteboom
Sep 23, 2017
Phil Noteboom, age 64, of Rib Mountain, passed away at home on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Phil died of complications related to lung cancer, despite quitting smoking over 30 years ago. Phil spent most of his professional career as a personal injury defense attorney. He was most proud of his work as an independent mediator toward the end of his...
Danny Kasten
Sep 22, 2017
Danny D. Kasten, 67, of Wausau, passed away September 22, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Danny is survived by his wife, Bonnie Kasten; children, Karl (Melissa Burclaff) Kasten and Erich (Angela) Kasten; grandchildren, Danielle (Jeremy) Brandt, Richelle Kasten, Kaila Kasten, and Elenora Kasten; sisters, Karen (Joe) Kun and Peggy (Wayne) Lawonn; and brother, John (Diane) Kasten. He...
Peggie Mallery
Sep 18, 2017
Peggie P. Mallery, 70, of Kronenwetter, Wisconsin passed away September 18, 2017 at her home. Her loving family surrounded her. Peggie was born June 28, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Frederick and Lucille (Vogt) Post, III who both preceded her in death. She married Thomas "Tuck" Mallery on May 17, 1969. Together they shared 48 years of marriage. Peggie was...
Jacqueline Chodorowski
Sep 16, 2017
Jacquline Nancy Chodorowski, 85, passed away on September 16, 2017 at Pride TLC in Weston. Memorial Services are being arranged for a later date in Chicago, Illinois. Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Everest Chapel is assising the family with arrangements at this time.
Shawn Opper
Sep 15, 2017
Shawn A. Opper, 55, of Wausau, passed away on September 15, 2017. Shawn was born on September 4, 1962 to the late Raymond Jr. and Jeanette (Smith) Opper. He married Karen Wenzel and together they shared 30 years in marriage. They raised his pride and joy, Josh and Amanda. Shawn was a past Captain of the Easton Fire Department, worked...
