Obituaries
Cheryl L. Wohlfahrt
Nov 21, 2022
Cheryl L. Wohlfahrt, 69, of Wausau, passed away on November 21, 2022, at Aspirus Palliative Care, after a courageous battle with cancer, with her family at her side.
Cheryl was born on April 28, 1953 in California daughter of the late Thomas and Betty (Deicher) Wohlfahrt. She was a graduate of Wausau West Class of 1970. Throughout her career she...
Cathy L Corbin
Nov 19, 2022
Cathy L. Corbin, age 73, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Cathy was born on April 19, 1949 in Wausau to the late Cyrus and Sherry (Kiesner) Hussong. On October 14, 1972, she married the love of her life, Jeffrey Corbin, in Wausau, he preceded her in death in 2017 after 45 years of marriage.
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Wayne Henry Swanson
Nov 19, 2022
Wayne Swanson passed away Saturday, November 19th, 2022 at his home in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held at Helke Funeral Home from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, with a service to follow.
Wayne is survived by his wife Jean, his son Michael Swanson (Victoria Wilson), his daughters Vicki Swanson (Dan Fuhrman), and Debbie Huybers, and his son...
Forest Glen Deicher
Nov 18, 2022
Forest Glen Deicher passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2022, at the tender age of 10 months.
He was born on January 14, 2022, in Wausau, the third son born to Austin and Kayla (Mielke) Deicher. He was an active, happy boy. He had a special twinkle in his eye that could melt a whole room, with a smile...
Beverly M. Luedtke
Nov 13, 2022
Beverly M. Luedtke, at the young age of 92, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Copperleaf under the care of Aspirus Interim Hospice.
Beverly was born on May 23, 1930, to Bruno and Olga (Borth) Luedtke. Bev worked as a Dietary Aid for 48 years at St. Mary’s Wausau Hospital Center. Her camera was always the...
Roger L. Wolfgram
Nov 13, 2022
Roger Lee Wolfgram, age 85, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Roger was born on January 21, 1937 in Wausau to the late Herbert and Edna (Andreas) Wolfgram. After high school graduation, he served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. On February 15, 1958 he was united in marriage to Shirley Wiederhoeft. They were married for...
Geraldine Louise Bickford
Nov 3, 2022
Geraldine Louise Bickford, 88 passed away under the loving care of her family and friends. Along with wonderful care from the Compassus Hospice Team at home. She was born on January 13, 1934 in her home town of Wausau to Herman and Emma (Krueger) Wilke. She was raised by her Great Aunt (Hulda Krueger) and Great Uncle (Henry...
Nancy L. Wilde
Oct 25, 2022
Nancy Lea Wilde passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Bell Tower in Merrill.
Nancy was born to Michael and Helen (Langhoff) Ringwelski, the first of eight children.
Nancy graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1956. She was employed at Anson-Gilkey Door and Lincoln Wood in Merrill until retirement. She was a proud member of Local Union 1488 for...
Elaine D. Seehafer
Oct 21, 2022
Elaine Seehafer (Sorenson) was born on April 25, 1937, to Edwin and Esther Sorenson in Ringle, WI.
In 1955 she married Gerald Seehafer and together they raised four children. Surviving family members Cindy (Joe) Mapes, Paul (Ann) Seehafer, Chris Seehafer, and Terry Seehafer. Elaine is also survived by her brother John (Shirley) Sorenson, Sister June (Ed) Abt, and sister Karen...
William Genrich
Oct 18, 2022
William Otto Genrich, 85, of AZ and formerly of Wausau, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Gilbert, Arizona.
He was born on May 29, 1937, in Wausau, WI, son of the late Frank and Margaret (Garves) Genrich. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. As an architect, he designed many of the...
Aaron Opper
Oct 16, 2022
Aaron M. Opper, age 75, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was born in Wausau on January 29, 1947, son of the late Gilbert and Betty Mae (Butzlaff) Opper. He married Louann "Annie' Lehman on June 25, 2011, in Wausau. Aaron worked as a truck driver for over 48 years, for many different companies. He...
Ruth M. Kurth
Oct 14, 2022
Ruth M. Kurth, 94, of Wausau, WI passed away peacefully on Friday October 14, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family at her side. She was born January 5, 1928 to Herbert and Edna Wolfgram. She married Oscar R. Kurth on October 29, 1949. Oscar preceded her in death on December 11, 1976. Together they had 3 children, Larry...
Joseph Richards
Oct 14, 2022
Joseph “Joe” William Richards, 74, passed away unexpectedly on October 14th at his home.
Joe was born September 14th, 1948, in Wausau, WI to George and Myrtle (Glasel) Richards. Joe attended Holy Name Grade School and graduated from Newman High in 1965. In high school Joe especially enjoyed his experiences in the Newman Band and Science Club....
Mary Stone
Oct 11, 2022
Mary E. (Artus) Stone passed away October 11, 2022, at Athenian Living in Athens, WI. Mary was born on January 31, 1918, to Amanda (Krahn) and Frank Artus in the Town of Hamburg. The doctor traveled by horse and buggy from Marathon City to deliver Mary, having to stay overnight at the family home due to a severe blizzard. While growing...
Jon "Jack" Barthels
Oct 2, 2022
Jon (Jack) William Barthels, 93, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away on October 2, 2022, surrounded by his boisterous, teary-eyed, memory filled, definitely-not-about-to-get-kicked-out-of-Wausau-Hospital, loving, family.
Jack is survived by his beloved, Mary Pregont, of Wausau, his two daughters, Linda and Pam, 5 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary...
Violet Cherry
Sep 29, 2022
Violet "Vi" Cherry, 103, passed away September 29, 2022 at Sunrise of Naperville, a senior residence she called home.
Violet was born October 28, 1918 in Wausau, Wisconsin to parents John and Hattie Kuntz. She married Benjamin L. Cherry on June 2, 1947 in Los Angeles, California and together they had two children. She loved to play...
Truman Tornow III
Sep 26, 2022
Truman A. Tornow III, age 43, died from natural causes on Monday, September 26, 2022 at home.
Truman was born in Wausau on August 26, 1979 to Sharon and Truman A. Tornow Jr. He graduated from Wausau West High School in 1998 and went on to work with the United States Postal Service. Truman was a caring,...
Gerald "Jerry" Laffin
Sep 26, 2022
Gerald "Jerry" A. Laffin, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022, under Aspirus Hospice Care at Pride TLC surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on August 11, 1932, to Norman and Adela (Trantow) Laffin. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954 where he was honorably released from active duty. Jerry married...
LaVern Machel
Sep 24, 2022
LaVern Emma Machel passed away on September 24, 2022 at the age of 97.
LaVern was born in Wausau on March 9, 1925 and grew up on her family’s farm in the Town of Rib Falls. She was the daughter of Agnes & Wesley Hoffmann. After LaVern graduated from Marathon High School, she attended County Teachers College....
