Obituaries
Richard "Dick" L. O'Connor
Jun 12, 2023
Richard “Dick” O’Connor, passed away Monday, June 12th 2023 at the age of 81. Dick passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Dick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marlys, his children Cindy (Steve Kopplin), Dawnelle (Tim Klos), Kevin (Dawn Croasdale), and his dog Charlie. Dick and Marlys’s family grew over the years to...
LeRoy John Krejci
Jun 8, 2023
LeRoy "Lee" John Krejci, 74, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Lee was born on January 27, 1949, in Neillsville, WI, to Rex and Eunice (Grosnick) Krejci. On November 1, 1968, Lee married Rae Ann Moen in Wisconsin Rapids.
As a boy, Lee worked at the local co-op with his brother. He was inducted...
Lois Mae Smith
Jun 7, 2023
Lois Mae Smith, 89, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at her Wausau home with her family by her side. Lois was born May 9, 1934 in the Town of Texas (Wausau) Wisconsin, to the late Michael and Alice (Bootz) Kettner. Lois attended Wausau Schools, after graduation she worked at Wausau Papers until she starting her family. Lois worked many years...
Donald "Don" A. Muelver
Jun 7, 2023
Donald "Don" Muelver, 68, of Kronenwetter, beloved husband of Doreen (Drews) Muelver departed this life peacefully with his family at his side on June 7, 2023.
Don was born on May 11, 1955 in Wausau son of the late Donald Muelver Sr., and Jane (Weber) Muelver. He was a graduate of D.C. Everest High School class of 1973. He...
Cory Edward Giacoletto
Jun 6, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Cory Edward Giacoletto, born October 15th, 1983, who passed away at home unexpectedly, but quickly and peacefully in his sleep on June 6th, 2023. Heaven called him home after a night of playing outside with his son, watching movies, “camping out” and snuggling in the living room with his...
Leevon Patrick Chinnock
Jun 5, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leevon Patrick Chinnock, born August 3,1982, who passed away at home unexpectedly on June 5, 2023.
Leevon carried on the family legacy and was the COO of Midwest Amusements. He was a dedicated and hard worker. When not working and in his younger years, Leevon was an avid...
Rita Rhea Robl
Jun 5, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Rhea Robl on Monday, June 5th, 2023, while under the watch of Aspirus Cancer Care and surrounded by loved ones. Rita was born early Sunday, August 13th, 1967, to parents Anthony J. Robl and Margaret E. Robl in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Rita had a career in the insurance...
Mary E. Bembinster
Jun 2, 2023
Mary Ellen Bembinster, 74, of Des Moines, Iowa died peacefully in her daughter's home from bladder cancer on Friday, June 2, 2023 in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Mary was born in Wausau, Wisconsin and made Des Moines, Iowa her home in the early 1970's. She is survived by her two children, Bette Schwager and Rob Bembinster Jr. Her brother, Frank (Betty)...
Mary "Jan" Rakow
Jun 2, 2023
Jan Rakow, 84, Weston passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Renaissance Assisted Living-Weston under the care of St Croix Hospice.
She was born September 18, 1938 in Neenah, WI, the daughter of the late Jim & Lucy (Jedwabny) Ruthven. She graduated from Neenah High School in 1956 and went to work for Marathon Division...
Mary Leslie
Jun 1, 2023
It is with great sorrow that the family of Mary (Russo) Leslie, announce the unexpected passing at the age of 85 on June 1, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI. Mary was born on October 8, 1937 in Chicago, IL.
In her early years, Mary was raised by her Greek grandmother and aunt. She learned from them about...
Mary A. Smith
May 29, 2023
Mary Alice Smith (Davidson), 68, of Wausau, passed away Monday, May 29th, 2023 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a beloved mother and friend to many. Mary is survived by her husband of 47 years, Donald; children Jessica and Jeremy (Melissa); and grandchildren Tanner, Cooper and Graham. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leone...
F. Michael Petterson
May 28, 2023
Mike, as he was known, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
He was born July 17, 1934, to Alden and Agnes (Hettinga) Petterson in Wausau. He married the love of his life, Donna Mae Fitzgerald, on October 17, 1953. Together they had 6 children; Chris (Laura) Petterson, Kathy (Mel) Petterson, Dan (Sue) Petterson, Roxann (Pat) Mulry, Michelle (Kathy) Ruenger,...
Lorrie A Janikowski
May 27, 2023
Lorrie A. Janikowski, age 58, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a battle with cancer.
Lorrie was born on August 26, 1964 in Wausau to Leroy and Marie (Stoltz) Tryba. She graduated from Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School and went on to get a degree from Northcentral Technical College. She was employed at...
Thomas George Grimes
May 23, 2023
Thomas George Grimes, 78, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died May 23, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona, after a brief illness.
He was born June 28, 1944, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Alice (McHugh) and Earl Grimes.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lynn (Zabel); children Danielle (Steve), Shawn (Tracy), Patrick (Gabrielle), Ryan (Angela); sister Patricia (Howard) Sitzberger, half-brother...
Joyce E. Pietrowski
May 23, 2023
Joyce Pietrowski, age 85, passed away on May 23, 2023. Joyce was born on July 4, 1937 in Owen, WI to Leon Vanderhoof and Katherine Vanderhoof. She graduated from Dorchester High school in 1955. Joyce married George Pietrowski on January 31, 1959 in Milwaukee. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, playing cards, was an avid Wisconsin Sports fan and enjoyed spending...
Danny Hamplee Johnson
May 20, 2023
Danny Hamplee Johnson, age 16, of Schofield, passed away in a tragic car accident on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Danny was born on August 5, 2006, to his proud parents, Tiffany Hiller and Hamp Lee Johnson.
Family was important to Danny; he and his cousins Roman and Olivyah were addicted to Minecraft, destroying each other’s universes was...
Charlotte E. Albrecht
May 19, 2023
Charlotte E. Albrecht, 102 of Wausau beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Albrecht, passed away on May 19, 2023 at Primrose Retirement Community.
Charlotte was born on March 31, 1921 in Bruce, WI daughter of the late George and Maude (Sleider) Nater. She was raised on their farm in Bruce, Wi. Charlotte was a graduate of Bruce High...
Patricia Ann Frankhart
May 16, 2023
Patricia Ann Frankhart, 82, of Wausau, WI, died at home on May 16, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born in Detroit, the daughter of Mary and Edward Desilets, and grew up in Royal Oak, MI. A 1959 graduate of Clarence M. Kimball High School, she spent a year at Kalamazoo College before...
Kenneth Charles Pagel
May 14, 2023
Kenneth Charles Pagel,84, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 14, 2023, due to multiple medical conditions, surrounded by his loving family.Kenny was born on November 17, 1938, to Myron and Viola Pagel in Wausau, WI. In his childhood, Kenny grew up in a family that worked on the farm, where he began his love for enjoying...
Jerome "Jerry" Towle
May 14, 2023
Jerome “Jerry” Towle, age 97, of Schofield died on Thursday, May 14, 2023 at House of Dove, Marshfield.
Jerome was born on May 6, 1926 in Wausau to the late Clarence and Irma (Volkman) Towle. He married Sandy Dunst on December 28, 1982.
Jerome is survived by his wife Sandy; daughters Judy Cunanan and Jay Fincuter; sons Brian...
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