Obituaries
Donald "Pete" Schwede
Dec 6, 2023
Donald W. "Pete" Schwede, 85, of New Berlin and formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully in Milwaukee on December 6, 2023.
Pete was born on February 7, 1938, in Wausau, Wisconsin, son of the late Charles and Mayme (Kittel) Schwede. He enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during the Berlin Crisis and was later honorably discharged. He married...
Janice Ann Knutson
Dec 3, 2023
It is with heavy hearts to announce Janice Ann Knutson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, December 3, 2023; she was 86 years old. She was born in Marshfield, WI on September 17, 1937. Her parents were Emery and Marcella Peterson.
Janice grew up in Marshfield, living on a farm, until she graduated from high school....
Edward "Toby" Coldwell
Nov 25, 2023
Edward "Toby" Coldwell, 88, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.Toby was born in Wisconsin Rapids on May 29, 1935, the son of Frank and Gertrude Coldwell.
He grew up in Port Edwards where he attended both the grade school and high school, where he played Varsity basketball and football. Toby graduated from high school in...
Dale Fredrick Heise
Nov 25, 2023
It is with heavy hearts; we share the passing of Dale Heise. Dale was a husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and a friend to everyone he met. There’s not a person that doesn’t say, “I remember Dale Heise.” And then proceed to share a memory and story to go along with it.
Dale F. Heise, 86, of Wausau, passed...
LaVon M. Kerchefski
Nov 23, 2023
LaVon Kerchefski, age 57, passed away on November 23, 2023 at her Home in Weston, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family.
LaVon was born in Madison, WI to Edwin and Leta (SummerFeldt) Lee. Lavon got her degree in Accounting in 2011. She worked in retail for many years before she became disabled due to medical complications. Lavon was very family...
Scott Allan Landrath
Nov 23, 2023
Scott A. Landrath, 53, of Oconomowoc, passed away suddenly, on Thursday, November 23, 2023, from natural causes.
Scott was born in Wausau to Bev (Ryczek) Landrath and the late Vern Landrath on February 25, 1970. He graduated from Wausau West High School in 1988 and then graduated from North Central Technical College. He was employed by The Town of Brookfield...
Edna Emily Heckendorf
Nov 21, 2023
Edna Emily Heckendorf (Krause), passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on January 21, 1934, in Merrill, WI, the daughter of the late Charles and Emma Krause. Edna spent her life devoted to her family, working tirelessly as a laborer and cashier in the packaging industry to provide for her children.
Growing...
Darren Christopher Greenwood
Nov 21, 2023
The Soul and Spirit Energy Force of Darren Christopher Greenwood graduated and left his body at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, Wisconsin on his 55th birthday on November 21, 2023, after his long battle with cancer. He and his family want to thank all of the dedicated Hospice staff and supporters for their wonderful loving care and assistance,...
Ronald Joseph Weber
Nov 15, 2023
Ronald Joseph Weber (Ron) passed away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on March 10, 1936, in Michigan to the late Walter and Mary Weber. Ron peacefully left this world at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, surrounded by his wife, Nina, and children.
Ron led a fulfilling life enriched by his passions and...
Bernice L. Kickbusch
Nov 15, 2023
Bernice Laura Kickbusch, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at her residence in Schofield, WI. She was born on April 19, 1931, in Wausau, WI, to her parents Anthony and Genovive (Kuklinski) Stankowski.
Bernice will forever be remembered as a devoted wife to her loving husband, Arthur Kickbusch who she...
Elroy M. Ruechel
Nov 15, 2023
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elroy Michael Ruechel, a compassionate and dedicated individual who brought joy to the lives of those around him. Elroy peacefully left this world on November 15, 2023, in his hometown of Wausau, WI, at the age of 90.
Elroy was born on May 25, 1933, in Wausau, WI,...
Leon D Wienke
Nov 14, 2023
Leon Dennis Wienke, passed away on November 14, 2023, at the age of 67. He was born in Wausau, WI on March 28, 1956, to his late parents, Martin and Margareta Wienke. Leon resided in Tripoli, WI until his passing.
Leon took pleasure in the simple joys of life. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and playing cards....
Gerald Albert Erdmann
Nov 13, 2023
Gerald Erdmann went to his Lord and Savior on November 13 at home. He was born August 28, 1936, on the family farm in the town of Stettin to Albert and Alice (Wendorf) Erdmann. He married Beverly Radke December 22, 1956, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Wausau, where he was an active member for 64 years. Gerald worked for Radke...
Doyonis "Dodie" Egan
Nov 10, 2023
Doyonis (Dodie) June Egan (nee Goetsch) of Wausau passed away on November 10, 2023 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Dodie was 95 years old.
She was born on August 17, 1928 in Town of Maine, Lincoln County, Wisconsin to the late Arnold and Mabel (nee Smith) Goetsch. A graduate of Wausau High School, she then was employed by Employers...
Eugene "Red" Wallace Hauer
Nov 9, 2023
Eugene Hauer, 91, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
He was born February 8, 1932, in Wausau, to the late John and Anna (Conrad) Hauer. After graduating, Eugene joined the National Guard and served for over 30 years. He valued serving his county the achieved the rank of Sergeant. He fell in love with Barbara Schave ...
Robert Allen Sessions
Nov 5, 2023
Robert Allen Sessions, 93, of Athens, WI passed away on November 5, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born August 24, 1930 in Waukegan, IL , the son of the late Calder and Mildred (Brownell) Sessions.
On January 5, 1952 he was united in marriage to Ida Olson in Fairchild,...
Gordon Wayne Bauman
Nov 4, 2023
Gordon Bauman, 92, finally found peace on November 4, 2023. Born in 1931 to Emil and Martha Bauman, he spent much of his life living in the Wausau area.
As a young man, he met his future wife, Marilyn, while out with friends at a local establishment. They were wed in 1959 and celebrated 62 years of marriage before...
Diane Marie Siewert
Nov 4, 2023
Diane Siewert, 75, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a short, but aggressive illness. She was born November 14, 1947, to Doris Labertew and Donald (Duke) Robbins in Wheatland, Wyoming. She graduated from Wheatland High School in 1966, and Wright Beauty Academy in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1968. On March 22, 1969 she married Gary...
Otto Frederick Imm Jr.
Nov 3, 2023
Otto Frederick Imm (May 19, 1926 – November 3, 2023)
With profound respect and affection, we announce the peaceful passing of Otto Frederick Imm on November 3, 2023,at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, Wisconsin, at the age of 97. A member of the Greatest Generation, Otto withstood the hardships of the Great Depression and outlived his thirteen siblings, leaving a...
Ronald Raasch
Nov 3, 2023
Ronald James Raasch, lovingly known as Ron, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his home in Hatley, WI. Born on April 21, 1948, in Wausau, WI, to Roland and Germaine. Ron lived a fulfilling life surrounded by his loved ones.
Ron retired from Greenheck Fan after 30+ years. His true passion was for farming and cherished...
