Obituaries
Marguerite C. Baumgartner
Mar 13, 2024
Marguerite (LaVerdure, Korpela, Westphal)
Baumgartner passed away on March 13, 2024 at St Claires Hospital in Weston, WI from complications from a recent fall.
Born September 13, 1938 to Philip J. LaVerdure and Catherine “Kate” (Krpan) LaVerdure of Hurley, WI.
Marguerite aka Maggie attended J. E. Murphy High School, Hurley, WI. She would later attend NorthCentral Technical College in Wausau, WI.
In 1954 she...
Phyllis S. Peterson
Mar 13, 2024
Phyllis S. Peterson, 80, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, with family by her side.Phyllis Susan Peterson, born on November 2, 1943, in Chicago, IL, passed away on March 12, 2024, in Wausau, WI. She peacefully departed through natural causes. Phyllis worked diligently throughout her life, from her early years at the old Wausau hospital to her...
Rita Marie Dachauer
Mar 9, 2024
Rita Marie Dachauer 84, peacefully left for Heaven at 3:00 am on Saturday March 9th, 2024 at her home in Athens, Wisconsin
Rita was born on February 20th, 1940 in Norfolk, VA the second and youngest child of Jacob & Annette Brooks. Her father was in the Navy, and in her early childhood the family settled in San Francisco, CA. Rita...
Rev. Dr. Dennis Pegorsch
Mar 6, 2024
Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Pegorsch was reunited with his wife, Grace, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born on December 13, 1941 in Shawano, WI, the son of William and Myrtle (Haeuser) Pegorsch. The first 4 ½ years of his life he lived in Bonduel and Shawano. His family then moved to Manawa, where he grew up attending St....
Sandra Jean McCabe
Mar 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Jean McCabe, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on September 10, 1937, in Wausau, WI, to the late Victor and Dorothy Maltbey. Sandra dedicated her life to her family and her passion for cooking. She peacefully left this world on March 6, 2024, at her...
Joan Christine Cohen
Mar 4, 2024
Joan Christine Cohen, passed away March 4, 2024, with her family by her side.Joan was born April 24, 1945, in Wausau to parents Harris and Esther (Gruening) Beilke. She married Edward Cohen in Milwaukee on October 9, 1976. Joan and Ed loved their friends, traveling, and spending time with their grandchildren. Joan lived a faith-filled life as a Christian and...
Jane Stotmeister
Mar 1, 2024
Jane A. Stotmeister, 74, of Wausau, passed away on friday, March 1, 2024.She was born in Wausau, WI on June 12, 1949, to the late Melvin and Marion Jacobi.Jane had many hobbies. She enjoyed crafting, making comfort blankets to give to the local hospitals, was an avid reader and in her younger years loved traveling with her husband Raymond. She...
John Theodore Augustine
Feb 28, 2024
John T. Augustine, 64, passed away on February 28, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
John worked at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions in Wausau.
John enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He was a wizard with a computer, had a great compassion for all animals, was known for his willingness to help others, and really enjoyed gardening.
John is survived by his mother, Annette Augustine;...
Violet Jean Farkas
Feb 22, 2024
Violet J. Farkas Wausau, 81, died under the care of Aspirus Hospice at her home on February 22, 2024. Violet (Vye) was born November 16, 1942, in the Town of Reitbrock to the late Walter Sr. and Clara (Wojciechowski) Guralski.
On June 8th, 1963, she married the love of her life, Zane Farkas at Holy Family Parish, Poniatowski, WI. They were...
Catherine M Johnson
Feb 20, 2024
Catherine Mae Johnson, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on February 20, 2024, with her family and friends by her side.
Cathy was born March 30, 1943, in Fond du Lac, to the late Elmer and Agnes Waldschmidt. Cathy was a real people person. She loved to share Bible knowledge with others. She nurtured her friendships all over the...
Nancy Litzer
Feb 16, 2024
Nancy L. Litzer, 89, of Wausau beloved wife of the late Lyle Litzer, departed this life on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Sylvan Crossing.
Nancy was born on April 21, 1934 in Wausau daughter of the late Reinhold and Tillie (Kleinschmidt) Priebe. She was a graduate of Wausau High School. Nancy retired after a 25 year career as a Payroll Specialist...
Marie A. Osborne
Feb 15, 2024
Marie A. Osborne, 82, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, February 15th, 2024.
She was born in Red Granite, Wisconsin, on November 24th, 1941, to the late Charles and Ruth (Pick) Gustke.
Marie loved to laugh and travel. She and her husband Gordie traveled often prior to her illness, enjoying annual Air Force reunions. They enjoyed attending various church picnics to enjoy...
Kathryn A. Utecht
Feb 14, 2024
Kathryn A. (Young) Utecht, Village of Maine, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospital on February 14, 2024.
Kay was born in LaCrosse on December 18, 1936, and attended Wausau High School. She married Vern Utecht on April 25, 1955. They had been married for 65 years. They were members of St. Anne's church. She was employed at Wausau Insurance prior to...
Lisa K. Radke
Feb 11, 2024
Lisa K. Radke, 60, of Mosinee passed away on Sunday February 11th, 2024.She was born on October 15th, 1963, to the late Leonard and Lorraine (Adamski) Mohr. Lisa worked for Abbey Cafe, 29 Super Foods and Kohls. Her most loved job was raising her grandchildren from when they were born until the time they started school. Lisa enjoyed going to...
Dawn Marie Rowe
Feb 8, 2024
Dawn Marie Marzynski was born on August 8, 1964 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Joseph (Joe) and Sharon Marzynski. She went to Wausau West High School and received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. She has two daughters, Madie and Hannah Rowe, who she was so proud of.
While in school, Dawn played volleyball and...
Lucille Loretta Pfantz
Feb 4, 2024
In Loving Memory of Lucille Loretta Pfantz
Lucille Loretta Pfantz, age 93, of Wausau, WI, peacefully passed away on February 4, 2024 at her home, She was born on July 13, 1930, in Wausau, WI, to her parents Frank and Elsie (Khonhorst) Tesch. Lucille was a beloved member of her community, known for her warm hearted spirit, and unwavering dedication to...
Gary Lewandowski
Feb 3, 2024
Gary Lewandowski, 71, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
He was born on May 28, 1952, to the late John and JoAnn Lewandowski, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Gary graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Journalism. He loved basketball and coached elementary school basketball in Stratford, WI and eventually went on to be an assistant coach at UW-Superior for eleven...
Kathleen "Katie" Linda Goessl
Feb 3, 2024
Kathleen "Katie" Linda Goessl passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI.
Katie was born on November 10, 1961, to Brynolf and Phyllis Haataja in Escanaba, Michigan. She was the fourth born out of eleven children: Karen, Linda Sue, Karla, Katie, John, James, Jody, Kay, Kristine, Kimberly and Jeffrey.
Katie met and fell in love with Jeffrey...
Phyliss M. Ament
Feb 3, 2024
Phyliss Ament, 91, of Wausau, passed away February 3, 2024.
She was born November 28, 1932, in the Town of Easton to parents George and Hazel (Mortenson) Mogensen. She lived in Easton on the family farm until she was 16 when she moved to Wausau. She met Raymond Ament at the Rothschild roller rink, and they were married June 27, 1953....
Joyce M. Pevytoe
Feb 1, 2024
Joyce M. Pevytoe, age 92, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Wellington Place Assisted Living in Rib Mountain.
She was born on November 7, 1931, in Unity, Wisconsin to Gordon and Eleva Forbish.
Joyce grew up on a farm near Colby Wisconsin along with her parents and three brothers. She graduated from Colby High School and moved...
