Obituaries
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....
Richard Partridge
Jun 26, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Partridge, who left us on June 26, 2025.
Richard was born on September 19, 1947 in Emporia, Kansas to the late Henry and Amy (Gaines) Partridge. A proud Navy veteran, Richard served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. His commitment to service extended beyond the battlefield; as a...
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...
Barbara Z Roberts
Jun 21, 2025
Barbara Z. Roberts died unexpectedly on June 21. She was born on August 20, 1924, in Oakland, California to Elizabeth and Herbert Leslie Zimmerman.
She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She married Richard W. Roberts December 19, 1943. He preceded her in death as did her sisters Elizabeth Bosl, Marjorie Nixon, and Peggy Nigbor. She is survived by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
