Obituaries

May 1, 2022

Charles “Charlie” A. Zahn, age 92, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on May 1, 2022.  Charlie was born to Harry and Elsie (Krueger) Zahn on February 12, 1930.  He married Joanne Kopplin on June 9, 1956.

Charlie and Joanne took over the family farm and stayed there until 1992, when they moved to Wausau.  Charlie...

Apr 24, 2022

Mildred E. Strassman, age 93, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Acorn Hill Assisted Living Center in Mosinee, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born on January 16, 1929, in Schofield, daughter of the late August and Bertha (Schmidt) Zimmerman.  On June 21, 1952, she married Anthony “Anton” Strassman...

Apr 22, 2022

Harold L. Helvey went to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on April 22, 2022. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Harold was born on December 10, 1937, in the Town of Hill in Price County, to the late Earl and Ruby (Meye) Helvey. Harold married Wanda Dietrich on July 5,...

Apr 22, 2022

Daniel L. Stieber, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at his residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

Krownenwetter – Daniel Lee Stieber, 64, passed away on April 21, 2022 after a courageous 16 month fight with Pancreatic Cancer at his home under the care of Aspirus Hospice. He was born on April 9, 1958, in Colby WI, the son...

Apr 16, 2022

Suzanne “Suzy” Lynn Schulz, age 57, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the UW Madison Hospital.

She was born on August 7, 1964, daughter of Sally (Seefeld) Graap and the late Harvey Graap.  On April 8, 1996, she married Lon Schulz in Merrill.  He survives.

Suzy loved animals and flowers –...

Apr 12, 2022

Frank A. Venske, 87, of Wausau, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on April 12th, 2022, with his family by his side.

Frank was born to the late Henry and Meta “Ninnemann” Venske on September 20, 1934, in Wausau, WI. After graduating from high school, he joined the military and served his country for 32 years. He...

Apr 10, 2022

KiAnn R. Fleenor, age 57, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, peacefully at her residence.

KiAnn was born on March 8, 1965, the daughter of John and Darlene (Babcock) Bentz. She graduated from Sheboygan, South High School. Her greatest pleasure was her three children and her 10 grandchildren.

She enjoyed bingo, flowers, gardening, and...

Apr 8, 2022

Lorraine V. Rusch, 96, peacefully went to her eternal home on Friday, April 8th, 2022, at Aspirus Hospice House, with family by her side.  Lorraine was born in Wausau on October 31,1925, to Arnold and Herta (Plisch) Voigt, of Hamburg, WI.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1944 and worked at the Rationing Board until the end of...

Apr 8, 2022

Deep in the world tonight, our hearts beat safe and sound. I'll hold you so close, just let yourself go down.

Thomas Neal Driscoll entered the Great Unknown on April 8, 2022, in Schofield, WI.  He cannot be defined by his untimely death and only just barely by the story of his life.

Thomas was...

Apr 6, 2022

David “Wes” Hudson III, age 39, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home of natural causes.

He was born on May 28, 1982, in Shreveport, Louisiana, son of David Hudson II and the late Christine Havey.

David was raised in Green Bay and attended the Wisconsin School for the Deaf. ...

Apr 3, 2022

Mark David Grohman transferred peacefully home to Jesus on April 3, 2022, at age 63. Mark was born to the late LaVerne and Ruth Grohman on January 26th, 1959, in Wausau, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel. He is survived by his sister, Mary (Gary) Lembke, Wichita, KS, his brother, Joel (Mary) Grohman,...

Apr 3, 2022

Harriet Joann Iwen, 88, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and the dedicated caregivers of Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau.

She was born on November 8, 1933, in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of the late Frank and Ada (Krikke) Vander Wall.  On September...

Mar 29, 2022

Martin J. Lutzke , age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 29, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Martin was born on February 15, 1938, to Rudolph and Blanche (Borish) Lutzke in Freedom, MN. He married the love of his life, Jeanette Pesko, on September 5th, 1959. They raised three children together. His favorite hobbies included hunting,...

Mar 28, 2022

Sharon E. Bailey, age 78, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at her home.

She was born on June 19, 1943, in Kenmare, ND, the daughter of the late Leo and Signa (Randberg) Dudley.  On December 31, 1964, she married Owen Bailey in Sistton, SD.  He preceded her in death.

Sharon worked...

Mar 26, 2022

Arlene J. Dommisse, age 78, of Wausau, passed away, March 26, 2022, under the care of Heartland Hospice, Stevens Point.

Arlene was born in Sheboygan on August 8, 1943, to Bernard and Maude (Otte) Senkbeil. She graduated from South High School in Sheboygan. Arlene worked in customer service for various companies including: Vollrath Company, Borg Textiles, 7up...

Mar 24, 2022

Steven Alexander Turner, passed away unexpectedly of Long QT Syndrome on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Steven was born in Wausau on July 18, 1994, son of Lisa (Ziemba) Turner and the late Ronald Turner.  He worked as a quality assurance engineer at Deluxe Corporation in Wausau. Steven enjoyed computer and tabletop gaming with friends as well as...

Mar 23, 2022

Mary Ann (Mikulencak) Buch went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2022. She was born in Goodrich, Wisconsin, on April 4, 1922. With courage, strength and purpose, Mary was blessed to enjoy a full life just shy of 100 years.

Mary was the daughter of Thomas and Marie Mikulencak, immigrants from Czechoslovakia....

Mar 22, 2022

 Myron Henry Denzine, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, under the wonderful care at Hospice House in Wausau, WI.

 Myron was born on January 9, 1929, to Leo and Minnie (Hoff) Denzine. He was a hardworker throughout his life, starting on the family farm at a young age, then moving on to work at a local...

Mar 21, 2022

Richard “Dick” Teal, age 94, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Richard was born on February 5, 1928, in St. Paul, MN to Eldron and Esther Teal. He is the oldest of 10 siblings. He lived in Tomahawk in his earlier years before moving to Wausau in 1946, where he met and married Elaine...

Mar 21, 2022

Geraldine Klapperich, age 88, of Wausau died Monday, March 21, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau.

Gerry was born in Wausau on July 21, 1933, the only child of the late Carl and Esther (Sillars) Eggebrecht. She married Gene Klapperich on May 14, 1955, at St. Stephen Church in Wausau. Upon...