Obituaries
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...
Dorothy Koller
May 8, 2012
Dorothy was born September 23, 1928, the daughter of the late Armand and Dorothy (Covey) Muth. She grew up in Milwaukee, graduated high school, and worked at J.C. Penney distribution. In 1958, she married the love of her life, Finn Koller. They shared 46 years of marriage before his unexpected death on May 9th 2004. Throughout her life, Dorothy maintained...
Diana Wruck
May 7, 2012
Diana F. Wruck, 60, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 at Wausau Manor. She was born to Raymond and Delores (Baker) Wruck on November 20, 1951 in Shawano, Wis. Diana grew up and lived in the area most of her life. She graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1970. She worked 33 years for the U.S....
Dennis Gutknecht
May 5, 2012
Dennis L. "Goot" Gutknecht, 64, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Mount View Care Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born to the late Edwin and Lillian (Uttech) Gutknecht on June 17, 1947 in Wausau. Dennis attended local schools and lived in this area all of his life. He...
Virginia Bohm
Apr 30, 2012
Ginny Bohm was born July 16th 1922, the daughter of the late Robert Wilhelm and Martha (Seavers) Schmidt. On October 6th 1945, she was united in marriage to Leo Bohm. Together they raised five children and enjoyed all life had to offer. The most important thing in Ginny's life was her family. There was nothing she wouldn't do for her...
Herbert Wegner
Apr 27, 2012
Herbert J. Wegner, 97, Wausau, died April, 27, 2012, at Mt. View Care center, under the care of Aspirus Hospice and Comfort Care. Born September 12, 1914 to the late William, and Pauline (Goellner) Wegner, Herbert was the youngest of seven children in this family. He always had fun with his siblings; they enjoyed "picking" on each other. After graduating...
Victor Venske
Apr 25, 2012
Victor Venske, 87, of Wausau passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born February 9, 1925 in the town of Wausau to the late Henry and Meta (Ninneman) Venske. Victor served in the U.S. Army during WWII. On January 5, 1957, he married Allean Bryant in Ohio. They made their home in Wausau raising...
Evelyn Bartel
Apr 23, 2012
Evelyn Bartel, 100, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on April 23rd, with family by her side. Evelyn was born on March 11th 1912, in the town of Wein, to the late William and Freida (Severin) Jahsmann. She married her beloved husband, Arthur Bartel, on October 27th 1934, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Arthur preceded her in death on November 7th...
Earl Thompson
Apr 22, 2012
Earl J. Thompson, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Aspirus Hospice House under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born to the late Theodore and Marie (Antoney) Thompson on September 18, 1926, in Merrill, Wis. Earl served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946 during World War II. During...
Cyrillia Light
Apr 19, 2012
The Lord received an Angel on April 19, 2012 when Cyrillia Lorraine Light, 87, of Wausau, passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Cyrillia was born in Stockton, Wisconsin on July 9, 1924 to Nicholas and Louise (Hanz) Groshek. She was a wonderful sister to Adolph and Leonard Groshek. Cyrillia married James E Light on June 3, 1944 in...
Cody Sliwicki
Apr 18, 2012
Cody was born April 9th 1991, the son of David Sliwicki and the late Lanette Steinagel. He was born and raised in Wausau and graduated from Wausau West High School. There are so many words that describe Cody, who was so many different things to so many people. It was his nature to always be concerned for others; and he...
Jerome Schmidt
Apr 15, 2012
Jerome C. Schmidt, 78, of the town of Maine passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jerome was born May 10, 1933 in Wausau to the late Lorton and Irene (Buttke) Schmidt. On September 27, 1959, he married Audrey Storm at St. Stephen United Church of Christ, Merrill. For many years, Jerome grew Ginseng with his sons...
Ona Zimmerman
Apr 14, 2012
Ona Gertrude Zimmerman (nee Crum) died on Saturday, April 14, 2012, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, at Kindred Healthcare (Colonial Manor and Rehabilitation Center) of Wausau. Ona was born on January 16, 1915 to Iona and Marion Crum in Decatur, Illinois. Her family moved to Glidden, Wis. when she was a young girl. Ona dedicated...
