Obituaries

Theresa M. (Sekorski) Habeck

Theresa M. (Sekorski) Habeck

Apr 2, 2025

 Theresa M. (Sekorski) Habeck passed away, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Mount View Nursing Home in Wausau.

Theresa Habeck was born on July 23, 1962 in Wausau, WI to Paul and Margaret (Seubert) Sekorski. She graduated in 1980 from Edgar High School. Theresa was united in marriage to Gary Habeck on July 23, 1988 at the Historical Society Garden in Wausau....

Eileen Kay Krueger

Eileen Kay Krueger

Apr 27, 2025

Eileen Kay Krueger of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away on April 27, 2025, at University Hospital in Madison. Eileen was born on November 10, 1942, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and was raised in Edgar and Wausau, Wisconsin, graduating from Wausau High School as a member of the class of 1960.

Eileen built a career as a secretary and office manager, first working in...

Charles W Fromfeld

Charles W Fromfeld

Jun 22, 2025

Charles Fromfeld, age 87, passed away on June 22, 2025. 

Charles was born in Merrill, WI to Fred and Tena Fromfeld. Charles married Joyce Fromfeld of Wausau, Wisconsin on June 4, 1977, at St. Stephens in Wausau WI. In his free time, he enjoyed going out to socialize at the local coffee shops, going for walks, mowing grass, and spending time...

Eric W Knapp

Eric W Knapp

Jun 19, 2025

Husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and involved community member.

Eric died unexpectedly following an acute depressive episode that ended with his suicide on June 19, 2025. Eric was not historically a depressed person and his life is defined not by how it ended, but by his care and concern for others.

Eric was born to William and Eunice Knapp in Stevens Point,...

Anna M. Betts

Anna M. Betts

Jun 18, 2025

Anna M. Betts, age 58, of Wausau passed away on June 18, 2025 at Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation with her family by her side.

Anna was born on June 16, 1967 in Wausau to the late Kenneth and Stella (Sporisky) Peters. Anna met the love of her life, Eric Betts, at the High Roller Skating Rink. They were united in...

Joan Hack

Joan Hack

Jun 17, 2025

Joan Hack, 86, of Wausau passed away on June 17, 2025. A private funeral will be held at a later date. 

Dianne Sawlsville

Dianne Sawlsville

Jun 10, 2025

Dianne Sawlsville, age 79, passed away on June 10, 2025.Dianne was born in Wausau, WI to Raymond and Elsie Klug. Dianne married Arvin Sawlsville of Mosinee, Wisconsin on August 14, 1965 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau.She was preceded in death by her spouse; Arvin Sawlsville, her parents Raymond and Elsie Klug. As well as brothers and sisters in law; Judy...

Rosalie M Lineweaver

Rosalie M Lineweaver

Jun 7, 2025

Rosalie M. Lineweaver, 92, of Mosinee, was sent to her eternal home on June 7, 2025.

Rosalie was born June 6, 1933, in Milwaukee, to the late Joseph Coushman and Irene (Zweck) Balz. A strong-willed and independent woman, Rosalie dedicated her life to her family and her work at Wausau Hospital. Known for her incredible work ethic and nurturing spirit, she...

Debra Holster

Debra Holster

Jun 6, 2025

Deb was born in Indiana to Pete and Lorraine Holster. As the daughter of a construction supervisor, her family moved often throughout her childhood, but Wisconsin was always considered home.

She shared many years with her life partner, Barry (Razz) Gardner, whom she met at a young age. Together, they raised two beautiful children, Lorraine and Shane. Deb and Barry spent...

Jerome "Jerry" Prahl

Jerome "Jerry" Prahl

Jun 6, 2025

Jerome “Jerry” Prahl, age 72, of Wausau passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side.

Jerry was born on September 18, 1952, in Wausau, the first born of seven kids blessed to Norman and Adeline (Traska) Prahl. He grew up on the family farm in the Town of Wausau, where he developed...

Helen Elizabeth Splitt

Helen Elizabeth Splitt

Jun 5, 2025

Helen Elizabeth Splitt, 89, passed away on June 5, 2025, at Mountain Terrace Senior Living in Wausau, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 426 Washington Street, Wausau. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service.

Helen was born February 21, 1936, in Wausau...

Calista Marie Wendt

Calista Marie Wendt

Jun 1, 2025

Calista Marie Wendt was born February 24, 1948, and passed away June 1, 2025, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.

Calista was born in Wausau to the late Clifford and Mary Lucille (Carpenter) Little. Calista (Tisty) was united in marriage to Lyle E. Wendt on November 5, 1966.

She leaves behind daughter, Melissa (Daniel) Blacklock; grandson, Zachary Blacklock; son, Michael (Heather) Wendt; brother, Jerry...

Linda Predeth

Linda Predeth

May 31, 2025

Linda Predeth, age 68, passed away on May 31, 2025.

Linda was born in Rockford, IL to Floyd and Jane Tarbert. She married Theodore Predeth of Wausau WI on May 22, 1982 in Green Bay WI.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Rebekah (Matthew) Tierney of Portland, OR and her three grandchildren, Benjamin, Elijah, and Norah. She is also survived by her...

Orville Leick

Orville Leick

May 30, 2025

Orville J. Leick, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Orv was born October 3, 1936, in Stratford, Wisconsin to the late Archie and Jennie (Knops) Leick. He grew up on the family dairy farm in Stratford, and graduated from Stratford High School. In July 1963, he married Rosanne Dernbach in Rothschild,...

Janet Roberts

Janet Roberts

May 22, 2025

Janet L. Roberts, age 86, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Mountain View Terrace in Wausau with her family by her side.

Janet was born on February 19, 1939 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to the late Arthur and Emmeline (Kruthoff) Schumacher. On October 13th 1962, after a courtship that began by writing letters while he was in...

Arthur John Kickbusch

Arthur John Kickbusch

May 21, 2025

Arthur "Archie" J. Kickbusch Jr., age 95, of Wausau, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Rennes Long Term Care Facility with his family by his side. He was born January 1, 1930, in Wausau to Louise (nee Krenz) and Arthur Kickbusch Sr.

He grew up in the town of Wausau on the family farm. In his youth, Art worked for...

Arlene A. Bittner

Arlene A. Bittner

May 20, 2025

Arlene A. Bittner, 83, of Wausau, went to Heaven to be with the Lord on May 20, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born September 13, 1941, in La Crosse, to parents Conrad and Lavine Wagner. She was a 1959 graduate from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee. Once she resided in Wausau, she worked at Kreske's, Passport, Red...

Ruth Grell

Ruth Grell

May 16, 2025

Ruth Helen Grell of Marathon, formerly of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at the age of 99.

Ruth was born on January 18, 1926 to August and Margaret (Jaeger) Schleif in Pine River where she was born and raised.

She met the love of her life Ray while working with him at the Merrill Woolen Mills. Ruth married Raymond Grell on May...

Lenore Rae Barnett

Lenore Rae Barnett

May 4, 2025

Lenore Rae Barnett, 76, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. She was born April 20, 1949, in Adams, WI to the late Wilbur and Doris Baughman, one of eight siblings. She graduated from Tri-County High School, Plainfield, WI.

Known for her humor and spirited nature, Lenore brought joy and laughter to...

Elmer Kufahl

Elmer Kufahl

May 3, 2025

Elmer John Kufahl, 84, of Wausau was called to his rest in Jesus' arms on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Elmer was born to John and Martha (Ulrich) Kufahl on August 3, 1940. He was baptized into Christ at the family farm by the Revered Paul Schroeder, and later was confirmed in the faith at St. Peter Lutheran...