Obituaries
Debra Pensinger
Oct 2, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, a compassionate social worker and a devoted teacher, Debra Ann Pensinger, 64, who passed away peacefully due to the progression of dementia on October 2, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and unwavering dedication to her family, community, and the countless lives she...
Roger Lee Klinger
Sep 29, 2023
Roger Lee Klinger, 73, of Athens, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.
He was born on November 15, 1949, in Marathon, WI, to the late LaVern and LaVerna (Hardell) Klinger.
Roger dedicated his life to farming until July of 2014. Some of his favorite pastimes were playing sheepshead, and watching old Western movies. Roger enjoyed...
Catherine (Cathy) A. Koehler Schneider
Sep 21, 2023
Catherine (Cathy) A. Koehler Schneider, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully surrounded by her family, on September 21, 2023.
Cathy was born on August 16, 1957, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Donald and Lambertha (Betty Peters) Adrians. Cathy graduated from Prebble High School in Green Bay.
Cathy married Ronald Koehler on April 18, 1980. Together...
Brian Barnetzke
Sep 20, 2023
Brian Barnetzke, 65 of Eagan, Minnesota, died Wednesday September 20, at United Hospital, St. Paul Minnesota.Brian was born July, 22 1958 in Wausau to the late Roger and Elaine (Berens) Barnetzke.
From the earliest age, Brian's passion for Polka music was evident, handed down from his father Roger who formany years played with the Jerry Goetsch Orchestra and the Nu-Tones...
Ruth Adeline Reinicke
Sep 11, 2023
Ruth A. Reinicke, 102, of Wausau, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Wausau Manor.
Ruth was born in Lancaster, Minnesota on May 9, 1921, to parents Paul and Bertha (Pagel) Ninnemann. She married LeRoy Reinicke in Wausau on May 8, 1943.
Survivors include her daughter, Shelby (Aaron) Waraksa; 5 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; and sister-in-law...
Donald S. Sobjeck Sr.
Sep 10, 2023
Donald Stephen Sobjeck Sr., a devoted family man, and proud Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023, at the Palliative Care Unit at Asprius Wausau Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1928, in Wausau, WI, to parents whose love and guidance shaped the man he became.
Donald attended Wausau Senior High School, before embarking on a...
Eugene Vernon Pagel
Sep 5, 2023
Eugene Vernon Pagel, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on September 5th, 2023 at his place of employment. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to Thomas and Gloria Pagel on August 7th, 1970. He attended Wausau East High School where he met the love of his life, Sandra VanDerLeest. They married on June 12th, 1993 and together they built a...
Lois Joanne Hackbarth
Sep 4, 2023
Lois Joanne Hackbarth, age 93, went to her heavenly home on September 4, 2023. Lois was born August 22, 1930 to the late Martin and Clara (Voege) Kufahl. On September 4, 1948, she married Charles H. (Chuck) Hackbarth and together they raised ten children. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2003.
Faced with many challenges in her life,...
Alan V. Weiland
Aug 29, 2023
Alan V. Weiland passed away on August 29, 2023.
Alan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gerrie; his daughter, Kerri (Randy) Radtke; granddaughters, Nicole (Austyn Stoerzer), Brooklynn and Brittney; his son, Dave (Kari) Weiland; grandson, Korbin; sister, Leila Nikolai; and sister-in-law, Vonnie Siewert.
He was the son of the late Versal and Iona Weiland.
Alan enjoyed coffee at...
Deborah "Sugar" Voigt
Aug 25, 2023
Deborah "Sugar" Voigt passed away on August 25, 2023. She was born in Waterford, California in 1956.
She worked hard her entire life to become the person she was, but it encouraged her to do everything she wanted. Sugar was known to be a frequent shopper and she was always cooking up her extravagant meals for her family to celebrate...
Karl L Kersten
Aug 21, 2023
Karl L. Kersten, 68, passed away August 21, 2023. Karl was born July 10, 1955, to Lester and Doris (Kaatz) Kersten in Wausau, WI.
Karl is survived by his sisters, Donna Kersten of Weston and Karen (Randal) Brotzman of Stevens Point; nieces and nephews, Sara Brotzman, Tami (Matthew) Corbin, Andrew (Toey) Peeters; and great-nephews, Gage and Cole Corbin. He was...
Lorence H. Parsch Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
Lorence "Larry" Parsch Jr, 84, of Rib Mountain, passed away, unexpectedly at home, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
He was born on October 26, 1938, to the late Lorence Sr. and Betty (Muelbeck) Parsch in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Larry was a charter member of the Rib Mountain Lutheran Church; he enjoyed watching church services on T.V. and singing along to...
Patrick Steven Plunkett
Aug 12, 2023
Patrick Steven Plunkett, 82, of Wausau passed away on August 12th under the care of Aspirus Hospice at Athenian Assisted Living in Athens. He bravely fought an incurable blood cancer for three years.
Patrick was born on January 9, 1941, to Clifford and Elvera Plunkett in Wausau, Wisconsin. He married Mary Kluetz on March 20, 1965. Mary preceded him in...
Verdona "Tooty" Laffin
Aug 8, 2023
Verdona “Tooty” R. Laffin, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, under Aspirus Hospice Care at Pride TLC surrounded by her family.
Verdona was born on September 28, 1932, to William and Della (Radke) Schulz. Growing up, she enjoyed working on the family’s strawberry fields and tree farm. She graduated with a GED from Northcentral Technical College. She...
Judith Ann Holtz
Aug 7, 2023
Judith, known to us as Judy, 78, of Menomonee Falls, passed away August 7, 2023, while under the incredible care of Lawliss Family Hospice in Mequon, WI. Judy was born in Wausau on December 14, 1944, to parents August and Astrid (Anderson) Holtz. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1963 and went on to attend Spencerian Business College....
Kay Lynn Babcock
Aug 7, 2023
Kay Lynn Babcock passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau on the morning of August 7th, 2023 with her loving husband and favorite niece holding her hands. If you knew Kay, you know it was her way or the highway - and in true Kay fashion, she passed away on her own terms.
Kay was born September...
Vivian H. Klinner
Aug 6, 2023
Vivian Hilda Klinner, 90, Wausau, died Sunday, August 6, 2023, under palliative care.
She was born January 4, 1933, in Shawano, WI. Daughter of the late Adolf and Mary (Dittman) Runge. Vivian was a graduate of Shawano High School and completed her nursing degree at Deacones Nursing School. On October 3, 1953, she married Earl R. Klinner, of Denmark,...
Lucinda L. Pawlikowski
Aug 5, 2023
Lucinda L. "Cindy" Pawlikowski, 93, died Saturday, August 5, 2023 of a stroke at Aspirus Hospital.
Cindy was born on September 30, 1929 to the late Walter and Hertha (Neumann) Kilian at Wausau Memorial Hospital. She was baptized on October 20, 1929 at Grace Lutheran Church in Town (Village) of Maine. She was confirmed on April 19, 1943, also...
Timothy F. Goffin
Aug 2, 2023
Timothy F. Goffin, 75, of Wausau, WI, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
He was born on January 14, 1948, to the late Arthur and Merleen (Cronkright) Goffin, in Antigo, WI. Timothy grew up on the family homestead in Polar, WI. He graduated from White Lake High School in 1966. He married Christine Alft in 1968, he...
Larry David Foland
Aug 1, 2023
Larry D. Foland, 74, of Wausau, entered God's Kingdom on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
He was born on July 18, 1949, to Max and Pearl Foland in Los Angeles, CA. The family moved a lot due to his father being a pastor, the family ended up settling in Wisconsin. Larry went into the Army for a little over a...
