Obituaries
Lois Frostman
Jun 24, 2017
Lois A. Frostman, 85, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Wellington Place of Wausau, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Wausau on January 7, 1932 to the late Dr. J.L. and Ethel (Plisch) Brandt. Lois went on to marry Guy Frostman in Redwing, MN on June 14, 1950. Guy preceded her...
Margaret Kniess
Jun 24, 2017
Margaret "Marge" Ann Kniess, 74, passed away on June 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Marge was born on June 6, 1943 to the late Edwin and Mabel (Wendt) Wegner. She married Roger Kniess on August 17, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Berlin. Together, they shared 53 years of marriage. Marge was employed with the Fromm...
Shirley Riedl
Jun 23, 2017
Shirley Ellen (Ziebell) Riedl, 93, of Wausau, passed away June 23, 2017. Shirley was born on December 30, 1923 in Wausau, to the late Emil and Lena (Petzold) Ziebell. She married Walter Riedl on July 15, 1950. Together they shared 65 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Ellen Ziebell (Michael Tatman); two grandsons, Chad Ziebell and...
Walline Sikorski
Jun 22, 2017
Walline Jo Sikorski, 52 of Mosinee passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22, 2017. She was born in Wausau on May 5, 1965 to Wallace and Margaret (Dentler) Wadzinski. Walline enjoyed gardening, working with flowers and was a huge supporter of the U.S. Military and most importantly of her son SGT Clint Sikorski, who died tragically on Army Base eight...
Paul Kernosky
Jun 17, 2017
Paul Joseph Kernosky, 53, of De Pere, died unexpectedly at his home from an unknown medical complication, on Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan on September 3, 1963 to James and Marilyn (Rock) Kernosky. He shares this day with his twin brother, Peter. After graduating from Wausau East High School in 1982, Paul went on to...
Dorothy Szarkowitz
Jun 16, 2017
Dorothy J. Szarkowitz, 71, of Wausau, died on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice House. Dorothy was born in Wausau on March 24, 1946 to the late Vernon and Angeline (Lenard) Meyers. She married James Szarkowitz on December 4, 1964 at St. Therese Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in August 2006. Dorothy retired from...
Carroll Pieper
Jun 9, 2017
Carroll William Pieper passed away June 9, 2017 at the age of 89 at Gardenside Crossing at North Central Health Care in Wausau. Carroll was born to the late Walter and Ann (Rosentreter) Pieper on December 11, 1927 in Brokaw, the oldest of four siblings. He imersed himself completely in everything that he did growing up including his studies, working...
Ernest Martin
Jun 4, 2017
Ernest J. Martin, 81, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Ernie was born on November 10, 1935 to the late Theodore and Martha (Danczyk) Martin in Wausau. At the age of nine years old, he met his childhood sweetheart, Frances Barwick. They were married on October 20, 1956 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. Together they shared...
Margaret Holmes
Jun 1, 2017
Margaret Irene Holmes, 96, of Rothschild, WI, formerly of Creve Coeur, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 1, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Hospice. Family surrounded her. Margaret was born December 5, 1920, in Macomb, IL, daughter of the late Perry and Mamie (Lindsey) Stewart. On June 26, 1939, Margaret married John R. Holmes in Canton,...
Joan Stueber
May 31, 2017
Joan Stueber, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, after a well lived life of family, activities and contributions to the community. Joan was born on June 19, 1927, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Robert and Marie Peterson. She graduated from Westfield High School in New Jersey, moved to Wisconsin with her family in 1945, and received an...
Violet Zinsmeister
May 27, 2017
Violet Mae "Jerry" Zinsmeister, Age 92, of Wausau, died May 27, 2017 at Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice House. Jerry was born in Milwaukee on April 19, 1925 to the late Herbert and Rose (Krause) Koglin. She married Robert Frank Zinsmeister on June 14, 1947. He preceded her in death. She graduated from Milwaukee County Hospital with a nursing degree...
Herman Juedes
May 27, 2017
Herman "Bud" Juedes, 94, of Weston, died on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Rennes Health & Rehab of Weston. Bud was born August 8, 1922 to the late Herman and Anna (Radke) Juedes, Sr. He later met and married Lorraine Radtke on July 19, 1947. Together, they shared 66 years of marriage until her death in 2014. He proudly served...
Mary Baynes
May 26, 2017
Mary Therese Baynes (nee Riordan) died peacefully at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, IL on Friday, May 26, 2017 after a seven-year struggle with Dementia. She was 64 years old. Mary is survived by her husband, John Baynes; her children, Robert (Holly) Baynes of Omaha, NE, Elizabeth Baynes of Atlanta, GA and Patrick Baynes of Philadelphia, PA; and her siblings, Tom...
James Gerum
May 24, 2017
Jim has gone to be with the love of his life Doris who has preceded him in death. They are now together forever and playing cards to their hearts content. Jim is survived by his children, Mary (Ray), Tim (Missy), Beth (Frank) step children, Rhonda (David), Scott (Connie), Sue and Debbie. He is survived by many grandchildren and especially his...
Jack Seehafer
May 23, 2017
Jack D. Seehafer, 58, of Wausau, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Jack was born in Wausau on September 18, 1958 to the late Herbert and Jeanette (Heyer) Seehafer. Although Jack lived a quiet and simple life, he was passionate about the things he enjoyed. Jack was the Adjutant for Wausau Squadron 10 of the Sons...
Beverly Brainard
May 22, 2017
Beverly J. Brainard, "Age is a number and mine is unlisted," died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, surrounded by family. Bev was born October 24th to Leon and Gladys Flynn in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Bev graduated from Regis High School, formerly St. Patrick's, in Eau Claire in 1944. Bev met and married Robert K. Brainard...
Virginia Gosch
May 21, 2017
Virginia Madeline Gosch, age 93 of Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully Sunday May 21, 2017. Virginia (known has Dolly by family & Ginny by friends) was born January 31, 1924, to the late Frank & Gertrude (Schloegel) Kullmann, in Philadelphia, PA. Virginia grew up & enjoyed her childhood & teen life in PA., until she joined the U.S. Navy Waves...
Rosanne Backes
May 21, 2017
Rosanne Backes, 87, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Rosanne was born on December 4, 1929 in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, to the late Frederick and Edna (Schroeder) Bork. During her high school years, she met and found the love of her life, Jerome Backes. They married on June...
Kathy Lewitzke
May 18, 2017
Kathy S. Lewitzke, age 53, of Wausau died on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Kathy was born in Wausau on July 19, 1963 to Edward and Mary Ellen (Boehm) Schreiber Jr. She attended Newman High School and married her high school sweetheart, Mark Lewtizke, on September 12, 1987. Kathy earned her associates degree in nursing...
Beth Scott
May 6, 2017
Beth Ann Scott, 62, of Longwood, FL, passed away on May 6, 2017. Beth is preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica; parents, Jim and Lois Braun; and brothers, Jimmy and Todd. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 26, 2017 at 2:00pm at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Schofield, WI.
