Obituaries

Mar 17, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” B. Soukup, 55 years young, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday March 17, 2022. Jeff was born on May 12, 1966, to Wayne Soukup and Beverly Goetsch (Wiederhoeft). On August 30, 2001, Jeff married the love of his life, Jacqueline Mirek. He enjoyed working as a truck driver; when he was not driving, you would...

Mar 13, 2022

Suzanne “Sue” Young, 71 years young, passed on March 13, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sue was born on December 21, 1950, to the late Glenn and Elaine (Buttke) Oelke. After completing high school, she pursued work in the medical community by becoming a CNA at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau to then working...

Mar 3, 2022

Joan E. Lewitzke, age 87, of Wausau died on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Joan was born on June 21, 1934 in Wausau to the late Reuben and Alvina (Krueger) Schneck.  She was united in marriage to Dale Lewitzke on May 3, 1952 in Wausau.  He preceded her in death on March 29, 2007.  Joan was employed...

Mar 2, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Schultz, 72, of Wausau, met her husband Karl in Heaven on March 2, 2022.

Kathy was born December 29, 1949, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Leonard and Marjorie (Kazmier) Kramer. She double majored and graduated from UW LaCrosse with degrees in Biology and Physical Education. She was the first female heavy equipment operator at...

Feb 24, 2022

Sharon A. Koppa (Dittenbrender) age 79, of Wausau died on Thursday, February 24, 2022, in the comfort of Aspirus Hospice House.

Sharon was born in Wausau on May 12, 1942, the only child to the late Edward and Eva (Borchardt) Dittenbrender. She married James Koppa on November 11, 1961, and together they had two beautiful daughters, Lori...

Feb 23, 2022

Eugene Laffin, 90, entered into rest on February 23, 2022, with his wife by his side.

Eugene was born, along with his twin sister Gloria, on March 30, 1931, to Henry and Corinne (Smith) Laffin in the town of Hewitt. He married the love of his life, Edna Kroening on October 6, 1951. They just celebrated 70...

Feb 21, 2022

Mary Therese (Kettner) Cannistra, 71, of Boulder Junction, WI, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2022.  She was born to parents Charles and Mary (Page) Kettner, on October 21, 1950 in Appleton, WI.  Mary was the fifth of eight children.  Growing up she was quite the tomboy and enjoyed biking, playing baseball, dodgeball, and other sports with her siblings...

Feb 15, 2022

Roelof Stam, age 71, of Wausau, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at home after a short illness with his family by his side.

Roelof was born on October 12, 1950, in Wausau to the Berend and Hielkje Stam.  After graduating from high school, he began dairy farming.  Roelof was united in marriage to Carole Borchardt on October 21,...

Feb 15, 2022

Kristin M. (Nee Jensen) Passow, age 74, of Wausau passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 15, 2022. Her greatest joy was in her Lord Jesus and sharing him with others.

Kris was born on September 8, 1947, in Wausau to the late Donald and Mary (Ostrowski) Jensen.  She was joined...

Feb 11, 2022

Elvera A. Neumann, age 80, of Wausau passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.

Elvera was born on September 24, 1941, in Merrill, WI daughter of the late Norman and Leona (Baumann) Schmidt.  She was united in marriage to William “Peanuts” Neumann in the Town of Corning on January 31, 1959 Elvera was...

Feb 7, 2022

Cary “Care Bear” Joseph Lang Jr, age 34, of Wausau passed following a lengthy illness on February 7, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Cary was born on November 22, 1987, in Wausau to Louise (Crawford) McGeshick and Cary Joseph Lang Sr.  In his pastime he loved cooking and camping, but most of all, he was a fun-loving...

Feb 6, 2022

Marlene Janice Aschbrenner, age 79, of Merrill passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Marlene was born on January 15, 1943, to Lester Sr. and Myrtle (Pagenkopf) Krueger. She graduated from DC Everest High School in 1961. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Aschbrenner on November 14, 1964, at St. Peter Evangelical...

Jan 31, 2022

Kenneth E. Sitko, 68, Town of Texas, left his earthly life after a brief illness on January 31, 2022.

Kenneth was born November 26, 1953, in Wausau to Edward P. and Marcella (nee Kroening) Sitko. After graduating high school, Ken worked for Weyerhauser, now Domtar, for 42 years; retiring in 2016. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling....

Jan 27, 2022

The Home going  for Lucille Marie Schulz, 91, Wausau, was January 26, 2022.

Lucy was born March 26, 1930, to Leo and Esther (Pyan) Radtke.

Lucy married Paul L Schulz on July 26, 1951; they were married for 62 years until his death in 2014.

They had four children: Paul (Malia), granddaughter Novice...

Jan 26, 2022

Sharon Mae Dehnel, age 74, of Wausau died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sharon was born on May 31, 1947, in Wausau to the late Alvin and Agnes (Artus) Rusch. She was united in marriage to Leroy John Dehnel on August 14, 1971 in the town of Stettin. She grew up helping her Mom...

Jan 22, 2022

Robert “Bert” Oleson, 70, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI surrounded by his wife and family.

Bert was born December 5th, 1951 in Sturgeon Bay, WI to Emery and Arline Oleson and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School before receiving his bachelor's degree with honors from the University of...

Jan 22, 2022

Ashley Marie Krezine, age 33, of Wausau, was killed tragically in an accident on January 22, 2022.

Ashley was born in Wausau on March 11, 1988, to Jeffrey Krezine and Laurie Plum. She graduated from Wausau East High School in 2006. Ashley had a love for music, kayaking, camping, fishing, and tubing on the...