Obituaries
Berend Stam
Jan 11, 2023
Berend Stam, 99, of Wausau beloved husband of the late Hielkje (Pekel) Stam, departed this life on January 11, 2023 at his home.
Berend was born on November 26, 1923 in Hoogenveen, Netherlands. After marrying Hielkje they immigrated to the United States in 1949 settling in Wausau. He came here to pursue a career in Agriculture and was a...
Sue Sabatke
Jan 7, 2023
Sue Sabatke, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2023 at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to the late Fred and Elaine (Sanders) Galoff.
Sue was known for her infectious smile, warm personality and her kind compassionate spirit. She was a good listener and had a special way of bringing everyone together. She...
Atiat Moses
Jan 6, 2023
Atiat Moses, age 92, of Wausau passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Stone Crest Residence
Atiat was born on July 15, 1930 in Cairo, Egypt to the late Mosad and Fardos Gad. She married Malak Moses in Cairo, Egypt and together they had three children Rimon, Bahig and Jaklin.
In 1976, under the providential hand of the Lord, Atiat and Malak...
VerJean D. Smith
Jan 6, 2023
On the afternoon of January 6, 2023 beloved VerJean D. Smith, age 86, passed away peacefully at Wausau Manor. VerJean was born to the late Vernon and Doris Smith in Wausau, Wisconsin. She graduated from Wausau High School at the age of 18 and started working immediately for Wausau Insurance. She worked most of her life as a claims processor.
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Dennis Anthony Meulemans
Jan 5, 2023
Dennis (Denny) Meulemans, age 75, went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on January 5th, 2023. Denny was born on August 8th, 1947, to the late Norbert and Cecelia (Verhagen) Meulemans, in Wrightstown, Wisconsin. He married Christy Meulemans on December 23rd, 1975. Together they had many wonderful adventures all over the world. Their biggest adventure of course...
DuWayne W. Marquardt
Jan 2, 2023
DuWayne William Marquardt, age 86, of Wausau passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 2, 2023.
DuWayne was born on February 13, 1936 to the late William and Winifred (Bazile) Marquardt. He was baptized on January 16, 1938 at Grace Lutheran Church in the Town of Maine. After High School he met Shirley Zahrt at Schmidt’s Ballroom. ...
Kay Boruch
Jan 1, 2023
Kay E. Boruch, age 82, of Wausau died on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Care Partners in Weston. She was born on November 28, 1940 to Mahlon and Vena (Betzing) Parsons in Waseca, Minnesota. She married Ralph Boruch on June 8, 1963 in Cambria, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2014.
Kay was employed at...
Delores Hegna
Dec 29, 2022
Delores Ruth Hegna June 21st 1933 to December 29th 2022 , she was 89 years old. Delores died peacefully in her sleep on December 29, 2022 at Aspirus Hospital. Delores was truly one of a kind. She was absolutely a joy to have in our lives. She was happy, fun to be around, and really loved her many pets...
Judith Ann Zillman
Dec 25, 2022
Judith A. Zillman, 81, passed away peacefully at Lutheran Home in Milwaukee, WI on December 25, 2022. She was born September 14, 1941, to Raymond and Alice (Peterson) Zillman, Wausau, WI.
Judy received her Nursing Degree from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing and her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Alverno College. Her retirement in 2007 meant a 45-year nursing...
Larry D. Johnson
Dec 25, 2022
Larry D. Johnson, 60, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Larry was born on February 11, 1962, to David and Gertrude Johnson in Merrill, WI. He was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Merrill. The Johnson family moved to Wausau in 1965. Larry was confirmed at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and was a 1980 graduate...
Pamela Jean Skrzypchak
Dec 21, 2022
Pamela "Pam" Jean Skrzypchak, passed away at the young age of 55, on December 21, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Pam was born on February 10, 1967, in Wausau to Gary and Marie Skrzypchak. She suffered from a childhood illness that left her disabled. She was unable to walk, talk, or feed herself. She relied fully on care from others....
Duane L. Hafeman
Dec 17, 2022
Duane L. Hafeman, 81, Tomahawk, former Wausau area resident passed away peacefully Saturday, December 17 at the Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital, Tomahawk, WI. Duane was born September 28, 1941, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Leonard and Gladys (Nelson) Hafeman. He married Sandra L. (Clairmore) in 1963 at trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau and she preceded him in death on August 14,...
Sandra "Sandy" D. Nelson
Dec 12, 2022
Sandra (Sandy) Nelson 80 passed away on December 12, 2022 in Wausau with her husband and daughters by her side. Sandy was born in Wausau to the late Burton and Luella Weik. On August 11, 1962 she married Darrell Nelson in Wausau. He survives. She graduated from Wausau High and attended UW-Marathon Center. Throughout her working career she enjoyed doing...
Roland "Junior" Earl Zerneke, Jr.
Dec 7, 2022
Roland Zerneke, Jr., 77. Our beloved Husband and Father passed away on December 7, 2022, in Wausau.
Junior was born on August 23, 1945, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Roland and Margaret (Brummond) Zerneke. In 1970, he took over his father's business for 32 years until ill health forced his retirement, Westside Battery and Electric. His brother Billy...
Arnold Gordon Lange
Dec 4, 2022
Arnold G. "Arnie" Lange, 92, passed away on December 4, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House after a long illness. Arnie was born in Stevens Point, WI on October 10, 1930, the son of the late Paul C. and Minnie (Johnson) Lange. He attended Stevens Point schools and graduated from the former P.J. Jacobs High School in 1948. He attended the...
Victoria L. Kuechmann
Dec 2, 2022
Victoria L. Kuechemann, 58, of Wausau passed away Friday December 2, 2022 at Aspirus Hosptial.
Victoria was born on December 5, 1963 in Wakefield, MI daughter of the late Joseph and Wanda (Coonts) Ringsmuth. She married John Kuechmann on August 22, 2014 who preceded her in death on August 16, 2019. Victoria loved to spend her time cooking and...
Lila M. Matsche
Nov 29, 2022
In the early morning of November 29,2022 Lila Mae, age 92, passed away peacefully at Applegate Terrace with her sister Ruth by her side. Lila was born in Merrill Wisconsin on May 8th , 1930 to the late Fred and Tena Fromfeld. Lila attended school in Merrill , graduating from Merrill High. After graduating she worked at the Hanson Glove...
Vernon J. Bahr
Nov 23, 2022
Vernon J. Bahr, age 89, of Wausau passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Hospice.
Vernon was born on July 11, 1933 to Arthur and Hilda (Zastrow) Bahr. He grew up in the Town of Stettin on his family’s dairy farm. Vernon graduated from Wausau Senior High School and...
Ronald A. Benson
Nov 22, 2022
Ronald A. Benson, 77, of Schofield, beloved husband of Coralie (Caraos) Benson passed away on November 22, 2022 at Aspirus Palliative Care Unit.
Ron was born on May 2, 1945 son of the late Earl and Margaret Benson. In his spare time Ron enjoyed watching NASCAR, horseback riding, and riding his motorcycle and Watching his Favorite Football team The Greenbay...
Ronald D Petrowski
Nov 22, 2022
Ronald D. Petrowski, age 80, of Wausau passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
Ron was bon on June 15, 1942 in Wausau to the late Wallace and Martha (Pepowski) Petrowski. He graduated from Wausau Newman High School in 1960 and went on to serve his country honorably in the US Army. He was...
