Obituaries
Ardell Lemke
Jun 24, 2012
Ardell Marion Emma Lemke, 88, of Wausau died peacefully Sunday morning, June 24, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1924 in Wausau to the late Herman and Alma (Haasch) Steffen. On July 7, 1945, Ardell married Marcus Emil Lemke at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. For many years she worked at Baeseman's Shoe...
Arthur Hellert
Jun 20, 2012
Arthur F. Hellert was born February 9, 1934 in Ontonagon, Michigan. His parents were the Rev. Arthur C. Hellert and Alice Judith Hellert (nee Walker). His family included the Rev. Alfred Hellert, of Indiana, and James Hellert. He and his family lived in Ironwood, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois, where his father served parishes until his death in 1960. Arthur attended...
Hugo Beilke
Jun 19, 2012
Hugo Dietrich Beilke, 93, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 19th 2012, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, at Mt. View Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born March 1st 1919, the son of the late Albert and Marie (Tesch) Beilke, in the town of Maine. On September 21st 1940, Hugo was united in marriage to Elvera Nass, at Wesley...
Dennis Seehafer, Sr
Jun 19, 2012
Dennis L. Seehafer, Sr., 78, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Mt. View Care Center, Wausau. He was born in Rib Falls on July 24, 1933, to the late Arthur and Della (Heise) Seehafer. Dennis married Kathleen Wethern on February 27, 1953; they were happily married for almost 53 years until her time of death in 2005....
Hertha Schneider
Jun 18, 2012
Hertha E. Schneider entered eternal life on June 18, 2012, at the age of 87. She was a resident at Mt. View Nursing Home, Wausau. Hertha was a long time employee of Wausau Insurance Companies and retired in 1985. She loved to play cards and travel. Hertha will be lovingly remembered by her son, Stanley (Eileen) Schneider; grandson, Scott (Jewel)...
Bennett Katz
Jun 17, 2012
Bennett Charles (Ben) Katz, 90, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, died Sunday, June 17, 2012. He was born May 12, 1922 in Chicago to Sam and Lena Katz. Ben served in the US Army in World War II in the European Front where he was awarded numerous medals, most notably the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in action and the Bronze...
Allan Weber
Jun 15, 2012
Allan R. Weber, 85, of Wausau passed away peacefully with family on Friday, June 15, 2012 at Marywood Convalescent Center. Allan was born February 21, 1927 in Wausau to the late Walter and Florence (Hinke) Weber. He grew up in Marathon City and after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. After his discharge...
Agnes Zander
Jun 12, 2012
Agnes Punke Zander, 91, formerly of Athens, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston.Wisconsin. Agnes was born November 19, 1920 to the late Paul and Margaret (Lehmann) Klimpke. She married Herman R Punke on April 15, 1939. Herman passed away in 1983. She later married Lawrence Zander on November 7, 1987. Agnes remembered Lawrence when...
Elinore DeLisle
Jun 9, 2012
Elinore DeLisle, 89, of Wausau passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 16, 1922 in Tomahawk to the late Joseph and Jennie (Nalborski) Miller. In May of 1948, Elinore married Clifford DeLisle at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wausau. They dairy farmed in Weston while raising their four children, David, Mary,...
Nancy Olson
Jun 8, 2012
Nancy L. Olson, 64, Weston, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 8, 2012. She was born on February 21, 1948 in Antigo to the late Lionel and Althea (Petska) Shafer. Nancy married John Olson, and together they had two children, Michelle and Philip. For many years she was self employed with a cleaning business, although busy with her business, Nancy always...
Leona Raasch
Jun 8, 2012
Leona E. Raasch, 97, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, formerly of Wausau, WI passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and caretakers at Cardinal Ridge Residential Care in Sturgeon Bay. She was born October 13, 1914 in the town of Hamburg, WI, daughter of the late Henry and Louisa (Erdman) Wendt. She married Norman Raasch, who...
Joyce Schalow
Jun 8, 2012
Joyce Elaine Schalow (Tesch), 84, of Eau Claire passed away at Grace Woodlands Assisted Living on June 8th, 2012, of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her family. Joyce was born July 9th, 1927 in Wausau. She married Walter A. Schalow on June 19th, 1948 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Wausau. She worked in a variety of jobs...
Arthur Schubring
Jun 7, 2012
Arthur F. Schubring Jr., 87, Wausau, went to his heavenly home on June 7, 2012, after his long battle with cancer. He was born on June 22, 1924, in Wausau, to the late Arthur F. Schubring Sr., and Elsa Bartz. Arthur was baptized and became a lifelong member at St. Paul's United Church of Christ. While growing up in the...
Todd Hintze
Jun 7, 2012
Todd Edward Hintze "Todder", 46, Wausau, died June 7, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born in Wausau on July 5, 1965, to Gerald and Vera (Johnson) Hintze. Todd grew up in Wausau with his three siblings. Todd enjoyed doing artwork, he liked to wood burn, draw, put together model cars, and color. He liked to cook and watch...
Patrick Kurtzweil
Jun 4, 2012
Pat always said his proudest accomplishment was his family. He instilled in them his work ethic, knowledge, sense of humor, love of the land, and most importantly, their love for each other. He often said that raising your children to be good adults is the most important job a person will ever have. Pat loved Mary Lou, Tracy, Daniel, and...
Robert Umnus
May 23, 2012
Robert L. Umnus, 73, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born to the late Lawrence and Tillie (Wettereau) Umnus on September 17, 1938 in Wausau. Robert attended local schools while growing up and has lived in this area all of his...
Jennie Dittbrender
May 18, 2012
Jennie unconditionally gave of herself and humbly lived her life to serve God and her beloved family. There was nothing she wouldn't do to make another happy and her positive outlook was contagious to all she knew. Jennie Hettinga was born April 4th 1913, the daughter of the late Siebren and Johanna (TePaske) Hettinga, at the Forestville Reformed Church parsonage....
Travis Flory
May 11, 2012
Travis Wayne Flory, 3 year old son of Jason and Ruth Flory, Athens passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012. Visitation will be at the home of Dennis Flory, 6512 Hwy 97, Athens on Monday, May 14th from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday at White Pines...
Margaret Nitsche
May 11, 2012
Margaret Nitsche, 98, of Schofield passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Cedar Ridge Elder Care, Schofield. She was born August 2, 1913 in Wausau to the late Bruno and Margaret (Stack) Nitsche. Margaret had one sister, Gertrude who preceded her in death in 1991. Margaret was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Graveside services will be...
Clayton Bessette
May 8, 2012
Clayton "Tony" R. Bessette, 73, Wausau, died Tuesday May 8, 2012, at St Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, WI. after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Appleton, WI on November 15, 1938, to the late George and Bessie (Werner) Bessette. Tony graduated High School and completed two years of College, before entering and serving his country in the...
