Obituaries
Gertrude Lamphier
Jan 20, 2010
Gertrude was born January 17, 1922, in the town of Easton, WI, the daughter of the late Axel and Mary (Tesberg) Sandburg. After graduation from Wausau High School, she began working as a clerk at Murray Machinery. On April 3rd 1948, she was united in marriage to Harold Ziegler, the couple moved to Wisconsin Rapids, where their daughter, Kristine, was...
Virgil Strehlow
Jan 13, 2010
Virgil G. Strehlow was a dedicated son, brother, and uncle. His strong Christian faith sustained him throughout his life and comforted him in his recent illness. At the age of 70, Virgil, of Rothschild, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice at the Hospice House in Wausau. Virgil was born March 10,...
Irene Stubbe
Jan 12, 2010
Irene Stubbe, 85, of Wausau, died Tuesday January 12, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Irene was born July 31, 1924 in Athens, to the late Steven and Mary (Obermeyer) Jakubowski. She married Ernest Stubbe on May 15, 1943 in Athens. Ernest preceded her in death on July 8, 1996. Irene was an elevator operator for the Hotel Wausau for many...
Ronald Kring
Jan 12, 2010
Ronald Lester Kring, 65, formerly of Town of Spirit, died Tuesday January 12, 2010 in Racine, Wisconsin. He served in Vietnam in the Marines. Ronald’s love of baseball was not confined to being a dire hard, lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, he was also a talented shortstop in his earlier years. Ronald is survived by his sons, Scott of La Habra,...
June Torbenson
Jan 12, 2010
June Torbenson, 64, of Schofield, died Tuesday January 12, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield under the Pallative Care Unit. June was born February 8, 1945 in Milwaukee to the late Allen and Belma (Wrolstad) Torbenson. She had a passion for cooking, reading, music and movies. June was also an avid NASCAR fan. Survivors include two daughters; Renee (Rod) Kimball...
Cassius Campbell
Jan 10, 2010
Cassius was a man who showed his love by putting the needs of his family and friends first. He was devoted to his wife and daughters and a helper to all. He was born October 7, 1919, the son of the late Howard and Myrtle “Mertie” Belle (McKinney) Campbell. After graduation from Wausau High School, he was united in marriage,...
Henry Lehman
Jan 9, 2010
Henry Lehman was a hard working man who loved his family and took great pride in operating his Athens dairy farm. He had a strong religious belief and was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Wausau and a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. At the age of 89, Henry passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at...
Mary Walters
Jan 9, 2010
Mary Ellen Walters (Baumann), 67, of Wausau, peacefully passed away at Wausau Manor, on Saturday, January 9th, in the arms of her husband with family by her side after a gallant and dignified 30 year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. Mary was born to Louis and Erna (Zirbel) Baumann on October 17th, 1942 in the Town of Wein. She graduated from...
Irene Boruch
Jan 6, 2010
Irene Mae Boruch, 84, of Wausau passed away at her daughter, DeDe Richard’s home in Rib Mountain on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. She was born June 16, 1925 in Wausau to the late William and Nelda (Krueger) Thiele. On October 27, 1945 Irene married Frank Boruch at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau where they were life long members. In her earlier...
Donald Holt
Jan 5, 2010
Donald Arthur Holt, 80, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at North Central Health Care. Don was born December 4, 1929 in Wausau to the late Arthur and Lillian (Rhyner) Holt. He worked for Weyerhaeuser as a mail clerk for many years until retirement. Don is survived by two cousins; Bob (Vicki) Rhyner of Wausau and Ruth (Albert) Froede of...
Wilfred Erdmann
Jan 5, 2010
“May the work I’ve done speak for me” encompasses the person Wilfred was in life. He always set the bar high and accomplished his goals through hard work and the mindset of treating others how he would want them to treat him. Wilfred will be remembered as a gentle and fair man, whose positive attitude helped him to achieve much...
Virginia Newman
Jan 2, 2010
Virginia Newman, 76, of Wausau, died Saturday January 2, 2010 at Wausau Manor. Virginia was born January 11, 1933 in Mosinee, to the late Steve and Isabel (Akey) Kaskavitch. Virginia enjoyed going to the casino and playing cribbage. Survivors include two daughters; Diane (Carl) Boushen of Loyal, Wendy (Tony)Bong of Mosinee, 4 sons; Steven (Iva) Newman of Wausau, Daniel (Tina)...
Adeline Hahn
Dec 31, 2009
Adeline “Addie” Hahn, 87, town of Easton, died Thursday Dec. 31 2009, while visiting her son and his family in Texas. Addie was born Feb. 25, 1922 in the town of Easton to Edward and Meta (Hafeman) Weber. She married Gerald Hahn July 5, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa. Gerald preceded her in death, Oct. 29, 2005. She lived with Gerald...
Oswald Heinrich
Dec 26, 2009
Oswald “Ozzie” Heinrich was a kind man whose friendly personality gave him the ability to turn strangers into friends. He had a strong faith and was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was blessed with the gift of fixing, building, or improving just about anything he put his hands on. Ozzie used this gift in helping friends or...
Shirley Wendorf
Dec 23, 2009
Shirley was born August 2, 1932, to the late Gilbert and Blondina (Bach) Teske, in the Town of Berlin. On August 5, 1950, she was united in marriage to Elmer Wendorf, in Naugart, WI. Shirley worked at Marathon Rubber, in Wausau, for many years and also owned Ceramic Place, which she operated out of her home for 15 years. Shirley...
Elroy Timm
Dec 22, 2009
"Abby" was a man who lived his life with integrity and honesty. He was a hard-working man who was dedicated to both his career at Wausau Paper and his family. He always put the needs of others before his own and for this he was greatly respected and loved. He was born February 27, 1925, the son of the late...
Eleanora Mroczenski
Dec 19, 2009
Eleanora Margaret Hoffmann was born June 5, 1930 in Rib Falls to the late Edwin and Ruth (Sigmund) Hoffmann. She was united in marriage to Julian Mroczenski June 4, 1955 in Marathon. As a young woman, Eleanora worked as a nurse’s aide at the former St. Mary’s Hospital, Wausau, Oster Corp., Milwaukee and at Marathon Cheese, Marathon. She was a...
Dorothea Ross
Dec 18, 2009
Dorothea Louise Nafziger Ross died peacefully December 18, 2009 with her grandson Douglas at her side. Born December 24, 1914 to Arthur and Frances Nafziger, she would have celebrated her 95th birthday on Christmas Eve. Dorothea married Russell R. Ross on August 18, 1940 in Bloomington, Illinois. They lived in Illinois, Indiana and Georgia before moving to Wausau in 1958...
Victoria Sabatke
Dec 18, 2009
Victoria S. Sabatke, 86, of Wausau, died Friday December 18, 2009 at Wausau Manor under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Victoria was born August 11, 1923 in the town of Seneca, Shawano, Wi. to the late Ervin and Ethel (Zimdars) Hohn. She married Elmer H. Woller on June 20, 1942. Elmer preceded her in death on October 22, 1956....
Lorraine Rhyner
Dec 17, 2009
Lorraine Rhyner was a devout wife and mother who believed family always came first. Lorraine and her husband, Myron raised their two daughters, Susan and MaryBeth on Seymour Street in Wausau. Lorraine was involved in the PTA at the girl’s schools as well as a leader with their Girl Scout Troops. When she became a Grandma, Lorraine loved spending time...
