Obituaries

Shirley Ede

Shirley Ede

Sep 19, 2022

Shirley L. Ede, 80, left this Earth on September 19, 2022 after suffering from cancer disease.

As per Shirley's request, no funeral or memorial service will be held

Susan Detert

Susan Detert

Sep 19, 2022

Susan M. Detert, age 69, passed away on September 19, 2022, in Wausau, Wisconsin after fighting a long battle of dementia and cancer.

Susan was born on January 10, 1953, to the late Wally and Maryann (Haas) Detert. After completing high school, she went on to attend Northcentral Technical College and became an LPN for Aspirus for...

Gerald Steckling

Gerald Steckling

Sep 17, 2022

Gerald P. Steckling died on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He had battled a long term with Kidney disease.

Gerald was born April 27,1949 to Raymond and MaryAnn Steckling. He attended Wausau High School and graduated in 1967.

He is survived by his brother David Steckling and Donald Steckling (Cheryl).  Also, survived by...

Maria Vang

Maria Vang

Sep 17, 2022

Maria M. Vang, age 35, passed away on September 17, 2022, at her residence in Wausau, Wisconsin. Maria was seven months pregnant with her son Adam who also died.

Maria was born on August 19, 1987, in Cresent City, California to Toua Vang and Houa Thao. As a little girl she grew up in...

Franklin Whitmore

Franklin Whitmore

Sep 17, 2022

Franklin Whitmore, 88, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Franklin was born on September 6, 1934, to the late Edward and Emma (Dehnke) Whitmore. He married Joann Will and raised their son James together. Franklin served in the Korean War for the US Army.

Franklin will be forever remembered for his...

Brian J. "Sty" Schultz

Brian J. "Sty" Schultz

Sep 16, 2022

Brian J. “Sty” Schultz died on Friday, September 16th, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston with his family by his side after a short, but hard battle with cancer.

Brian was born June 9, 1972, in Richmond, Virginia.  His parents are Allan and Peggy Schultz.  After graduating from D.C. Everest High School in 1990, he went...

Florian Kolbe

Florian Kolbe

Sep 13, 2022

Florian Emily Kolbe, 89, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Rennes Health & Rehab on September 13, 2022.

Florian was born January 6, 1933, in Wisconsin to parents Edwin and Florence (Steidtmann) Raddatz. She married Rudolph A. Kolbe on July 11, 1953. Florian was known for her love of crafting. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, drawing and making cards....

Leah Garske

Leah Garske

Sep 10, 2022

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Azura Memory Care, Wausau, our angel on earth became an angel in heaven. After 14 years, at age 51, Leah Marie Garske WON her journey with Alzheimer’s and is now in the arms of our Lord. Leah built her life around love and saw the good in everyone and brought joy to everyone...

Benita Flora

Benita Flora

Sep 10, 2022

Our Mom, Benita T. Flora, of Wausau, WI passed away at the age of 87 unexpectedly on September 10th, 2022 while attending one of her favorite yearly events, Art in the Park at Marathon Park.  Mom was born on November 19th, 1934, in Stevens Point, WI.  Her parents were the late Rhode and Mary Sorenson of Stevens Point, WI. ...

Joseph Burch

Joseph Burch

Sep 8, 2022

He was born on April 20, 1983, in Wausau, son of Richard Burch and the late Gayle (Habeck) Burch.  He earned his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.  After school he began his working career at Ferguson as the warehouse manager.  He exceeded expectations and made many friends along the way.  After moving on from Ferguson, he most...

Avery Schaetzl

Avery Schaetzl

Sep 8, 2022

Avery L. Schaetzl, age 81, died September 8, 2022 at Cedar Ridge ALF, Schofield.

Avery was born on August 28, 1941, in Wausau to the late Edwin and Ann (Lazz) Heldt. She was a high school graduate of Athens High School. Avery enjoyed her cats, flower beds, reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....

Carolyn Neumann

Carolyn Neumann

Sep 8, 2022

Carolyn Ruth Neumann, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Our House Assisted Living on September 8, 2022. She was 73 years old.

Carolyn was born May 5, 1949, in Merrill, WI to parents Walter and Ruth (Lambrecht) Neumann. For the past 30 years, Carolyn has lived at Our House Assisted Living. She could usually be found in...

Janice Voigt

Janice Voigt

Sep 7, 2022

Janice Lorraine Voigt, 76, of Wausau, passed away in her daughter’s arms on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Cypress, Texas after losing her long fought battle with Alzheimer’s.

Jan was born on March 29, 1946 at the Wausau Hospital to Gilbert and Lorna (Voigt) Graveen of Hamburg where she grew up on her father’s dairy farm. She...

Sue Ninnemann

Sue Ninnemann

Sep 6, 2022

Sue A. Ninnemann, age 75, died on September 6, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau.

Sue was born on March 16, 1947, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Clarence and Myrtle (Dallman) Marquis. She attended Wausau Area Schools and was a 1966 graduate of Wausau East High School. In her younger years Sue enjoyed...

Pamela Hintz

Pamela Hintz

Sep 5, 2022

Pamela J. Hintz, 75, of Wausau passed away peacefully on September 5, 2022, at Stone Crest with her family at her side.

Pamela was born on October 18, 1946, in Marathon County to Edward and Lorraine (Koenig) Schield. Pamela attended schools in Wausau and the Northcentral Technical College. She married Peter Hintz on October 17, 1966, in...

Virginia Olson

Virginia Olson

Sep 4, 2022

Virginia May Olson (Winter)

April 14, 1928- Sept 4, 2022

Virginia May Olson, age 94, passed peacefully in her sleep at Sylvan Crossing Wausau on September 4, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Hospice.

Virginia was born on April 14, 1928, in Wausau during a huge...

Richard Skrukrud

Richard Skrukrud

Sep 4, 2022

Richard D. Skrukrud, 89, passed peacefully at his home on September 4, 2022, in Wausau.

He was born November 30, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late Odean M. and Florence (Fieldhammer) Skrukrud.  On August 18, 1973, Richard married the love of his life, Carol (Zimmermann) Rowe, at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau. ...

Carol Nass

Carol Nass

Sep 4, 2022

On the morning of September 4, 2022, Carol Nass passed away after a brief illness at the age of 81 at Aspirus Hospital.

Carol was born on January 10, 1941 in Wausau a daughter of the late Steve and Bernice (Pankonian) Nemke. She was the wife of the late DuWayne Nass who preceded her...

Kayvion Killian

Kayvion Killian

Sep 1, 2022

Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce Street, Wausau.  Viewing will take place from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Saturday at the Funeral Home.

LeRoy Dehnel

LeRoy Dehnel

Aug 31, 2022

LeRoy John Dehnel, age 83, of Wausau died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Rennes Health and Rehab.

LeRoy was born on August 8, 1939, in Wausau to the late George and Hildegard (Beilke) Dehnel. He was united in marriage to Sharon Mae Rusch on August 14, 1971, in the town of Stettin. He grew up helping his...