Obituaries

Edward Roberts

Edward Roberts

Oct 21, 2012

On Sunday, October 21st 2012, Edward J. Roberts "Johnny", died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, in the Palliative Care Unit, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old. Edward J. Roberts "Johnny" was born November 8th 1939, the son of the late Clayton and Edith (McDonald) Roberts, in Fraser, MN. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably...

Kathleen Greenlee

Kathleen Greenlee

Oct 21, 2012

Kathleen Julia Greenlee loved life. Kathy truly loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her warm personality and the many friends she made at Curves, The Red Hat Society, The "Polzer Pals" and greeting people at The Church of St. Anne. At the age of 70, Kathy passed away peacefully at...

Janice Erickson

Janice Erickson

Oct 20, 2012

Janice L. Erickson, 73, of the town of Rib Mountain, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born to William and Viola (Weisgerber) Meyhoff on September 9, 1939, in Center, North Dakota. Janice married Earl Erickson in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, on September 14, 1957. She worked at Wausau East High School in...

Ann Hintzman

Ann Hintzman

Oct 19, 2012

Ann Hintzman passed away on October 19, 2012 in Wausau. She was born December 14, 1952 in Milwuakee. She attended Christ the King School, Milwaukee, St. Anne's Grade School, Wausau and was a graduate of Newman High School. Ann served in the U.S. Army and then was employed at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was predeceased by parents,...

Chester Wisnewski

Chester Wisnewski

Oct 18, 2012

Chester was born July 9th 1924, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Laska) Wisnewski, in the town of Reitbrock, WI. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and was part of the occupation force in Japan in 1949. On January 15th 1955, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Kurth and together they shared 43...

Carol Wojan

Carol Wojan

Oct 13, 2012

Carol Mae Wojan, age 81, died peacefully in hospice care at Hospice House in Wausau surrounded by members of her family on October 10, 2012. Carol was born in Green Bay, WI to Roy E. LaBelle and Clara M. (Wagner) LaBelle on June 1, 1931. She grew up in White Lake, WI and graduated valedictorian from White Lake High School...

Hugh Reardon

Hugh Reardon

Oct 13, 2012

Hugh D. Reardon, 68, died suddenly at his home in Wausau, Wisconsin, on Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was born August 22, 1944, in Brockton, MA, the son of the late Hugh and Edna Reardon. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1963, before enlisting in the United States Air Force. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics...

Allen Schroeder

Allen Schroeder

Oct 10, 2012

Allen A. Schroeder, 77, of the Township of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, after a 40 year battle with heart disease. He was born in Milwaukee, WI., on June 12, 1935, to the late Irwin and Margaret (Hahn) Schroeder. Although born in Milwaukee, Allen was raised in the Wausau area, and attended Wausau...

Mark Zastrow

Mark Zastrow

Oct 10, 2012

Mark D. Zastrow, 52, Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 5, 1960 to the late Grover Zastrow, and Janet (Randrup) Zastrow of Rothschild. Mark grew up in the Wausau area; he attended and graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1978. After high school he went on to...

Arline Salo

Arline Salo

Oct 10, 2012

Arline "Tom" Salo, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at the Cady Home, Wausau, surrounded by her family. Arline was born February 2, 1933, triplet daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Steffen) Traska, in the town of Texas. On August 24, 1968, Arline married Arvo Salo at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. Arline was employed at Rhyner's Ice...

Janice Beck

Janice Beck

Oct 8, 2012

Janice Beck, 70, of the town of Easton, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born to Vernon and Lucille (Lamberies) Schmidt on August 20, 1942, in Gresham, WI. She grew up in Gresham and graduated from Gresham High School. Janice married Donald Beck on August 24, 1963. She worked at Employers Insurance and...

Rodney Zuelke

Rodney Zuelke

Oct 8, 2012

Rodney L. Zuelke, 69, Wausau, passed away on October 8th 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born April 12th 1943, to the late Herbert and Elsie (Jilek) Zuelke, in Marshfield. Rodney attended area schools in Stratford. After graduation, he joined the National Guard and was stationed in Oklahoma when he was then activated to Fort...

Lawrence Kittel

Lawrence Kittel

Oct 6, 2012

Lawrence "Larry" A. Kittel, 73, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born to Lawrence C. and Laura (Stallman) Kittel on September 3, 1939, in Wausau. He grew up in the Wausau area and attended Newman Catholic High School. He also attended the Wausau Vocational School after high school to further his...

George Niewolny

George Niewolny

Oct 4, 2012

George Niewolny, 84, of Wausau, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 7, 1927, in Athens, to the late Walter and Rose (Klawinski) Niewolny. George served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army, specializing in heavy artillery. He trained with the 10th Mountain Division, and learned to ski, mountain climb, and mule...

Irene Haebig

Irene Haebig

Oct 2, 2012

Irene A. Haebig (nee Eberhardy), went to her eternal life on October 2, 2012. Irene was born April 11, 1923, in Stratford, WI, to the late John and Theresa (Weister) Eberhardy. Irene was raised in Edgar, WI, and graduated from Edgar High School. Irene married Clarence (Bob) Haebig on June 22, 1944. Bob passed away on June 15, 1990. They...

Mae Wetmore

Mae Wetmore

Sep 23, 2012

Mae Frieda Wetmore, 83, passed peacefully into eternal life on Friday, September 21, 2012, after fighting a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born to Henry and Elsie (Becker) Adams in the Town of Halsey, Marathon Co., on May 28, 1929. Mae grew up working on the Adams family farm. She also worked for several families in the area...

George Truman

George Truman

Sep 21, 2012

George William (Bill) Truman, 64, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012, at home. He was born to William Ludell and Elsie (Blank) Truman on July 2, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up and attended school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bill married the former Diane Knutson on February 22, 1969, in Antigo, and lived there prior to...

Robert Theis

Robert Theis

Sep 20, 2012

Robert was born Jan. 20, 1923, in Stettin to Harry and Theresa (Lilla) Theis. He enlisted in the Army during World War II and proudly served his country overseas. Upon his honorable discharge, he was recognized for his participation in the Battle of the Bulge. On August 15th 1946, he was united in marriage to Rose Stochek. He worked for...

Carole Stam

Carole Stam

Sep 19, 2012

Carole Lynn Stam, 67, of the town of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Carole had battled Myasthenia Gravis and Rheumatoid Arthritis over the past 25 years. She was born to Fred and Mae (Jorstad) Borchardt in Wausau on March 24, 1945. She attended St. John Lutheran School and Wausau High School while growing...

David Pittsley

David Pittsley

Sep 19, 2012

David will be remembered as a good man. He was a good husband and brother; and especially will be remembered for being a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. He was born June 7th 1924, the son of the late Vernon and Emma (Gaetzmann) Pittsley, in Wausau. He served in the Army during World War II and after the...