Obituaries

Jan 14, 2022

Clark S. Schalow, age 56, of Wausau died on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison after a battle with Covid

Clark was born on December 29, 1965 in Wausau to Robert and Verna (Wendt) Schalow.  He graduated from Wausau West High School.  He owned and operated Schalow’s Stump Cutters and also worked at Greenheck, where his...

Jan 13, 2022

Sharon M. Wimmer, age 60, of Brokaw passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sharon was born on December 6, 1961 in Wausau to Frank and Beverly (Knapp) Shebelski.  She was united in marriage to Patrick Wimmer in February 2007.  Sharon loved the outdoors, especially fishing,  camping and being around the campfire. She...

Jan 13, 2022

LaVerne A. Hettinga, age 94, of Wausau died on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House.

LaVerne was born on February 19, 1927, in Wausau to the late William and Alma (Borchardt) Yolitz.  She was united in marriage to Andrew Hettinga on September 30, 1950, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church.  LaVerne was the glue that held...

Jan 12, 2022

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Terry Lynn (Dreyer) Harvey peacefully entered into eternal life.

Terry was born on January 9th,1952 in Kenosha, Wi. to Norman and Doris (Warner) Dreyer. Just out of High school she married Kenneth R. Gunderson, they were married for 17yrs. and together had two children, Jeremy and Jenny.  Terry was a hard worker that dedicated...

Jan 12, 2022

Fern L. Zastrow, age 93, of Merrill entered into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Woodland Court in Merrill.

Fern was born on February 16, 1928 in the Town of Berlin to the late Martin and Viola (Wilde) Grueneberg. She married Leo Zastrow on June 16, 1945 t Grace Ev. Lutheran...

Jan 10, 2022

Edward “Ed” W. Szitta, age 68, of Marathon, was welcomed into eternal life free from pain on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on February 28, 1953, in Antigo, son of the late Ernest and Caroline (Wildman) Szitta. On May 19, 1979, he married Joanne Knaak in Birnamwood.  She survives.

Ed worked as a tool...

Jan 8, 2022

Patricia Rosemary (Barry) Wolfgram, 80, of Wausau, beloved wife of Wayne, passed away on January 8, 2022, at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau with her daughter Dana, her son-in-law Matt, and her good friend Kappy by her side. She was born February 10, 1941, to Garrett and Ethel (Kelley) Barry in Crookston, Minnesota. She graduated from Fort Atkinson High...

Jan 8, 2022

Florence M. Buth, 97, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.

She was born October 3, 1924 in the Town of Easton, Wisconsin to Gustave and Ernestine (Zahrt) Wenzel and was confirmed on June 5, 1938 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Town of Easton. Florence attended school at St....

Jan 6, 2022

Donald E. Howard, age 92, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 with his family by his side.  He will be deeply missed.

Donald was born on August 28, 1929 in the Town of Maine to the late Harry and Lillian (Lemke) Howard.  He graduated from Wausau East High School in 1947 and went on...

Jan 4, 2022

David C. Pickering, 86, of Kronenwetter, died January 4th, 2022, at Wellington Place in Rib Mountain under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born August 6, 1935, in Janesville, WI to the late Ralph and Nellie (Badger) Pickering.

On May 28, 1960, Dave married Joyce Etienne at Holy Martyrs of...

Jan 1, 2022

Herbert F. Meyer, age 93, of Marathon, passed away on January 1, 2022, at Care Partners, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born in Sparta on August 7, 1928, son of the late William and Martha (Haydam) Meyer.  On May 30, 1959, he married Beverly Bonkoski at St. Mary’s Parish,...

Jan 1, 2022

Lorraine M. Braunel, age 89, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born in the town of...

Dec 30, 2021

Karen A. Zunker, age 78 of Weston died on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Hospice House with her family by her side.

Karen was born on January 2, 1943 in the Town of Rib Falls to the late Albert and Isabelle (Burk) Laumer.  After she graduated from High School, she started her 24 year career at the Wausau...

Dec 25, 2021

Virginia Ann Blair, 92, of Weston, Wisconsin, died December 25, 2021. On Christmas day, she took her last breath on Earth and took her first breath in eternity. She celebrated Christmas with Christ!

She will be remembered for her life of Godliness, love for family, and her faith in Christ as her personal Lord and Savior, who...

Dec 22, 2021

Sheila Mary Knoeck, 75, passed away surrounded by her family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Sheila was born on August 17, 1946 to Walter and Irene (O’Neil) Ladwig Sr. in Wausau, WI. She graduated from Wausau Newman High School in 1964. She worked at Runkel Abstract and Title Co. After her mother passed...

Dec 21, 2021

On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Virginia Doris (Nienow) Ermeling, age 84, was chosen to enter into the Lord's Kingdom where she has been welcomed into His loving arms.

Virginia was born on September 12, 1937 in the town of Easton, the daughter of John and Erlynda (Krueger) Nienow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dec 21, 2021

Janice R. Osswald, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 28, 1953, in Wausau, to the daughter of late Harold and Phyllis (Harris) Kalinke. Janice loved her family and friends. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Osswald on April 20, 1974, in Wausau, WI. Together they...

Dec 20, 2021

Ronald W. Woelfle, 81, of Wausau passed away peacefully at Applegate Terrace on December 20, 2021.

Ron was born August 20, 1940 in Hamburg, WI to parents William (Bill) and Evelyn (Oelke) Woelfle. He attended Wausau Senior High School graduating in 1958. He served in the Army including an assignment in Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis...

Dec 18, 2021

Harriet Wanner, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Wausau Manor.

Harriet was born in the town of Hamburg, on September 10, 1933, to Harry and Alvina Henrichs. She attended grade school in LaFollelt in Hamburg and Marathon High School.

She was united in marriage to Roger Wanner in Rib Falls. Harriet was...

Dec 18, 2021

Edwin Dowis, 72, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday, December 18th, 2021.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Edwin was born to Kendal and Ema Jon Dowis on December 28th, 1948.  They lived in many places as his father was an Air Force pilot.  He spent his teenage years in...