Obituaries

Apr 20, 2024

Myrtle Clara Alma (Myrt) Woelfle, 84, of Wausau died peacefully on April 20, 2024 at Applegate Terrace Reflections.  

 

On October 29, 1939 at dawn, God blessed William and Alma (Zocher) Czech with their third daughter.   She was born at home in the Town of Hamburg in Marathon County in Wisconsin and baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  She attended...

Apr 19, 2024

Apr 17, 2024

Sharon McCarthy Jensen, 88 of Wausau passed away on April 17, 2024. Sharon was born May 12, 1935, in Wausau, the daughter of the late Ronald J and Lillabelle H McCarthy. She was baptized at First English Lutheran Church in Wausau. A Graduate of Wausau High School and Valparaiso University, Sharon also studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and later...

Apr 17, 2024

Todd William Van Ryn of Wausau, WI, joined our Savior in Heaven unexpectedly, yet spiritually prepared on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 63. Todd was born on July 18, 1960, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to William and Fayette Van Ryn. He graduated in 1978 from Jupiter High School in Jupiter, FL. After high school he went on...

Apr 15, 2024

Eugene A. Koehler, 92, of Wausau beloved husband of the late Lois (Luedtke) Koehler, passed away on April 15, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born in the Town of Berlin on May 26, 1931 son of the late August and Verona (Prechel) Koehler. On February 27, 1954 he married Lois Joyce Luedtke at St. Stephen's...

Apr 14, 2024

Sylvia Nedra Erickson passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rennes Hospice in Weston.  Sylvia was born May 19, 1941, the daughter of Floyd Stevens and Marion (Messner) Jordan and grew up in Tomahawk.She married Joseph E. Erickson on December 18, 1958, in Tomahawk and they began their married life in Norfolk, VA, as Joe was serving in the...

Apr 13, 2024

Lillian Louise (Zahrt) Engebrecht, age 90, of Wausau loved her Lord and was taken to her heavenly home on April 13, 2024, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI.  Lill was born on June 15, 1933, to Emil and Esther (Strehlow) Zahrt in Wausau. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau. She married her loving husband,...

Apr 12, 2024

In loving memory of Anthony Michael Nelson, who passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at his home in Wausau. Born on June 15, 1946, in Antigo, Anthony led a rich and fulfilling life, leaving behind cherished memories for those who knew him.

Anthony dedicated his career to public education, initially teaching at the middle school in Marion, Wisconsin, where he...

Apr 11, 2024

Emma Jo Singleton was gathered up into her Heavenly Father’s arms on April 11, 2024, just days before she was set to join her Mama and Papa.

Emma is the daughter of Neal and Samantha Singleton of Wausau, WI. She brought a level of joy to her Mama and Papa’s hearts that cannot be accurately described with words. She loved to...

Apr 9, 2024

Duane R. Goetsch, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.  He was born on July 14, 1936, to the late Martin and Adeline Goetsch.  

Duane was employed at Kolbe and Kolbe prior to joining Featherstone where he worked for over 15 years. His cabinet making skills were held in high regard.  

He was an avid collector and...

Apr 8, 2024

Kenneth G. Baumann, age 91, of Wausau, WI passed away in the early hours of Monday, April 8th, 2024 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston, WI under the care of a wonderful hospice team. Services will be held on Monday, April 15th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wausau. A viewing and visitation is scheduled for 9:00 AM, and...

Apr 7, 2024

Ron was born on October 15th, 1951, in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Ron grew up in Milwaukee and lived in Boston before settling down in northern Wisconsin.

Ron met his beloved wife, Linda, at the Arthur Murray dance studio where he was a student and she was an instructor. They were married in September of 1985. Their son, Anthony (Tony) was born the...

Apr 3, 2024

Janice "Jan" Ziebell, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, with her loving family by her side.Jan was born December 5, 1941, to parents Alwin and Adeline Ziebell. She worked for 43 years at First American Bank/M&I. In retirement, she enjoyed baking chocolate cakes in the bakery at 2510. Jan's passion for crafting, volunteering, and church involvement was unwavering, as...

Apr 1, 2024

Dorethy Gene Porter, 97, of Wausau went to be with her heavenly father on April 1, 2024, at home with family by her side.

  

She was born at home on August 7, 1926, in Evergreen, Wisconsin, to the late David and Lucy Wickersheim.  Dorethy was the oldest of 12 children growing up on a dairy farm in the White Lake area....

Mar 30, 2024

Calvan Miller, age 85, passed away on March 30, 2024.  Calvan was born in Chippewa Falls, WI to Carl Miller and Dellie Miller. Calvan married Rita Margaret Miller of Weston, Wisconsin on September 2, 1961 in Chippewa Falls. Calvan enjoyed fishing up north with his brother-in-law Eugene Goettl. He loved his grandchildren to no end and lived to see his great-grandchildren...

Mar 26, 2024

Pearl Ann Wallner, 81, peacefully left her family on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024.  Pearl was born on February 7th, 1943 to Joseph and Mary (Niziolek) Salzman as one of their thirteen children.  Pearl was raised on the family farm in central Wisconsin and loved tending to and raising the family horses.

 

Pearl raised her family of five children in Wausau.  She...

Mar 26, 2024

Dale Howard joined his wife, Mary Ann, at rest, on March 26, 2024. Dale was born July 16, 1932, in the Town of Maine, to Harry and Lillian (Lemke) Howard, spending his younger years learning self-sufficiency by growing vegetables, canning for winter, picking wild nuts and berries, fishing, and hunting.

He attended Wausau East High School where he met, and later...

Mar 25, 2024

LaVern Anthony Reigel, 94, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at home surrounded by family.He was born on October 10, 1929, at home in Marshfield, WI, the son of the late William and Marcella (Schmidt) Reigel. LaVern married Erma Doris Schumacher on October 21, 1950, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakersville, WI. LaVern proudly served his country in the...

Mar 22, 2024

Dorothy J. Kasten, age 74, passed away on March 22, 2024.   Services are pending at this time.  Please return at a later date for further information.   In the meantime, feel free to leave a message or memory of Dorothy.

Mar 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Wayne Alan Johnson who passed away on March 22, 2024, at age 70. He leaves behind a life full of love, radiant joy, and an unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and the greater community. 

Born on March 21, 1954 to Willard and Mavis...