LaVerne A. Hettinga, age 94, of Wausau died on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House. LaVerne was born on February 19, 1927, in Wausau to the late William and Alma (Borchardt) Yolitz.  She was united in marriage to Andrew Hettinga on September 30, 1950, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church.  LaVerne was the glue that held her entire family together.  She loved to make her friends and family happy through her love of baking and cooking.  She never went...

Donald E. Howard, age 92, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 with his family by his side.  He will be deeply missed. Donald was born on August 28, 1929 in the Town of Maine to the late Harry and Lillian (Lemke) Howard.  He graduated from Wausau East High School in 1947 and went on to earn his BA from Valparasio University in 1951.  He then enlisted in the United States Marines and served his country during the Korean War.  Upon his return from Korea he...

Clark S. Schalow, age 56, of Wausau died on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison after a battle with Covid  Clark was born on December 29, 1965 in Wausau to Robert and Verna (Wendt) Schalow.  He graduated from Wausau West High School.  He owned and operated Schalow’s Stump Cutters and also worked at Greenheck, where his coworkers became like family. It was at Greenheck where he met his now Fiance, Kelly...

Sharon M. Wimmer, age 60, of Brokaw passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Sharon was born on December 6, 1961 in Wausau to Frank and Beverly (Knapp) Shebelski.  She was united in marriage to Patrick Wimmer in February 2007.  Sharon loved the outdoors, especially fishing,  camping and being around the campfire. She was an amazing cook and baker and enjoyed sharing her treats with all who knew her.  Sharon’s pride and joy was her...

Edward “Ed” W. Szitta, age 68, of Marathon, was welcomed into eternal life free from pain on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on February 28, 1953, in Antigo, son of the late Ernest and Caroline (Wildman) Szitta. On May 19, 1979, he married Joanne Knaak in Birnamwood.  She survives.  Ed worked as a tool and die maker at Marathon Electric from 1973 until his retirement in 2018.  He was a member of the...

Florence M. Buth, 97, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. She was born October 3, 1924 in the Town of Easton, Wisconsin to Gustave and Ernestine (Zahrt) Wenzel and was confirmed on June 5, 1938 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Town of Easton. Florence attended school at St. John’s. Prior to her marriage, she worked at the Wisconsin Box Company and Pied Piper Shoe factory. Florence even spent time making fly fishing lures. On June...

Patricia Rosemary (Barry) Wolfgram, 80, of Wausau, beloved wife of Wayne, passed away on January 8, 2022, at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau with her daughter Dana, her son-in-law Matt, and her good friend Kappy by her side. She was born February 10, 1941, to Garrett and Ethel (Kelley) Barry in Crookston, Minnesota. She graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1959.    On August 11, 1962, Patricia was united in marriage to Wayne Wolfgram in Fort Atkinson. That same year,...

Ronald W. Woelfle, 81, of Wausau passed away peacefully at Applegate Terrace on December 20, 2021. Ron was born August 20, 1940 in Hamburg, WI to parents William (Bill) and Evelyn (Oelke) Woelfle. He attended Wausau Senior High School graduating in 1958. He served in the Army including an assignment in Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis and received an Honorable Discharge. He returned to Wausau after this and married Myrtle Czech on August 15, 1964. They had 1 child, Wade, in 1967. He...

David C. Pickering, 86, of Kronenwetter, died January 4th, 2022, at Wellington Place in Rib Mountain under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 6, 1935, in Janesville, WI to the late Ralph and Nellie (Badger) Pickering. On May 28, 1960, Dave married Joyce Etienne at Holy Martyrs of Gorcum in Green Bay. After graduating from Janesville High School in 1953, he attended the University of Wisconsin, served in the United States Marine Corps, and was...

Herbert F. Meyer, age 93, of Marathon, passed away on January 1, 2022, at Care Partners, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born in Sparta on August 7, 1928, son of the late William and Martha (Haydam) Meyer.  On May 30, 1959, he married Beverly Bonkoski at St. Mary’s Parish, Marathon.  She survives.  Herbert served his country in the US Army.  He worked as a display builder, retiring from Menzer Lumber in 2009.  He...