Obituaries

Mar 28, 2010

Hilma was born in the town of Berlin, September 6, 1917, the daughter of the late August and Lydia (Ollhoff) Plautz. On February 27, 1937, she was united in marriage to Karl F. Manthei. Together they shared 51 years of marriage before his death in 1988. Then on January 10, 1991, she was united in marriage to Louis Sawyer, who...

Mar 27, 2010

John Curtis Anklam, age 80, a life-long resident of the Town of Stettin, answered the Lord’s call to come home on March 27, 2010. Born on February 28, 1930, to the late Ernest and Clara (Neiztke) Anklam, John was baptized and confirmed at the former Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Stettin, where he faithfully served the Lord as a Sunday...

Mar 26, 2010

A wonderfully devoted Mom, Ruth Basta loved taking care of her family. Ruth always looked forward to the family get-togethers at her home, what ever the occasion. Several of her hobbies included sewing, reading, watching birds and wildlife, and gardening. For years, Ruth & her husband, Howard had a huge vegetable garden from which they taught all three of their...

Mar 24, 2010

Beatrice J. Schoelzel was born September 15, 1931 in Colby to Rudolph and Olivia (Gutenberger) Schoelzel. She was primarily a homemaker throughout her life. Bea married James Marth on February 10, 1989 at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau and the couple celebrated 21 loving years together. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. Bea...

Mar 24, 2010

Lillian “Joy” Porter was born August 10, 1914 in Birnamwood to the late Emory E. and Laura (Holliday) Porter. Throughout her life, Joy was devoted to her church and faith. She was a very active member in Bible study groups, volunteered often and was a member of the Women’s Fellowship Circle. In her free time, she liked to play cards,...

Mar 19, 2010

Melvin was born December 10, 1924, the son of the late Albert and Selma (Bartel) Kempf, in the town of Cassel. He grew up the youngest of 11 children on the family farm near Marathon and with great pride, continued his work there for many years after his parents’ deaths. On December 4, 1948, he was united in marriage to...

Mar 17, 2010

Larry Olsen,70, Merrill, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, unexpectedly at home. He was born October 22, 1939 in Black River Falls to the late Einer and Lorraine (Thur) Olsen. He graduated from Fairchild High School, UW-River Falls, and Northwestern University. Larry married Mary Clark in Augusta on August 15, 1970. Larry was a math teacher and basketball coach at D.C....

Mar 14, 2010

Gerhardt Theodore Hubert Helmke, 89, of Wausau, formerly of Merrill, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Marywood Convalescent Center. Gerhardt was born February 13, 1921, in the town of Hamburg, to the late Martin and Esther (Hass) Helmke. On October 3, 1942, he was united in marriage to Lorraine Jean Luella Pickruhn, in the town of Berlin. Survivors include his...

Mar 13, 2010

Donald Lee Sagstetter, 68, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 after a long battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. Donald was born April 24, 1941 to the late Clarence and Edna (Knudson) Sagstetter. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the US Army. Donald married the love of his life, Shirley...

Mar 11, 2010

Karen McCune, of Wausau, died Thursday March 11, 2010 at home. Survivors include one son Jack McCune of Wausau, three sisters; her twin sister Karel Judy Drapes of Milwaukee, Diann (Charles) Newby of Wausau, and Sandra (Robert) Kilcoyne of Plover, nieces and nephews. Private family services were held. Karen’s wish is that you remember her in your prayers.

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Mar 10, 2010

Deane Ninnemann, 59, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Deane was born February 24, 1951 in Wausau to Caroline (Schuetz) and the late Melvin Ninnemann. He was the class president and valedictorian of Wausau High School class of 1969. Deane graduated from Luther College, Decorah, IA Summa Cum Laude with a degree in mathematics. He worked...

Mar 9, 2010

Eleanor (Mootz) Nass, formerly of Wausau and Merrill, passed away on March 9, 2010 in Mission Viejo, Calif. Eleanor was born June 4, 1919 in the town of Maine, to the late John and Dorothea (Peterson) Mootz. She married Ervin Nass on October 26, 1938 at Zion Lutheran Church in the town of Maine. Eleanor was a homemaker. Survivors include...

Mar 6, 2010

Mary K. Gummo, 89, of Wausau died Saturday March 6, 2010 at Our House Senior Living Memory Care. Mary was born August 3, 1920 in Yakima, Wash. to the late Robert and Hannah (Kosch) Hess. She married Charles Gummo on April 29, 1944 in Medford, WI. Charles preceded her in death on October 19, 1990. Mary retired from Wausau Public...

Mar 6, 2010

Gloria was born in Wausau on March 30, 1931 to her late parents, Corrine and Henry Laffin. On June 19, 1954, she and John Ahrens were wed. During these past 55 years of marriage, they were blessed with two children; Corleen (O’Malley) and John Henry. She was a fabulous wife and an incredible mother. Faced with many illnesses and medical...

Feb 28, 2010

Eunice Cohodas of Wausau passed away early Sunday morning, February 28, 2010, at St. Clare's Hospital after complications from a broken hip. Eunice was born in Manitowoc, WI to the late Joseph and Lena (Pasetsky) Stein, Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Eunice's parents owned a grocery/general store in Seymour, WI, where she grew up with her beloved older brother, Melvin....

Feb 25, 2010

Larry Bunton, of Wausau, died Thursday February 25, 2010 at home. Larry was born in Mendota, Ill. to the late Ivan and Clarice (Claunch) Bunton. Larry graduated from Northern Illinois University. He taught high school and junior college business classes while taking graduate courses. Larry later became the sales and marketing manager at Marathon Electric. Larry most recently was a...

Feb 23, 2010

Virginia Soukup, 84, Schofield, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. Virginia Mae Gotchy was born March 22, 1925 in Wausau to the late Frank and Margaret (Hartson) Gotchy. She married Harold Soukup on May 1, 1947 in Ventrua, CA. Virginia and Harold celebrated 28 wonderful years together prior to his death, August 3,...

Feb 18, 2010

Dale Everett Sorenson, 83, Wausau, died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Hospice House, with his family by his side. He was born October 9, 1926, in Dorchester, WI, the son of the late Maurice and Maude (Bobbe) Sorenson. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Wausau and was united...

Feb 16, 2010

Carol Seidler, 77, of Wausau passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Marywood Convalescent Center. She was born March 2, 1932 in the town of Dancy to the late Martin and Olga (Torgeson) Olson. On June 14, 1952, Carol married Melvin Seidler at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wausau. For many years Carol worked in the health care field as...

Feb 13, 2010

Alice Hackbarth, 100, died Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. Alice Stella Ainsworth was born October 10, 1909 in Wausau to the late Newton Elmer and Stella (Kemps) Ainsworth Jr. She graduated from the Mosinee High School and went on to Normal School receiving her teaching certification. Alice taught school for two years before marrying Leland...