Obituaries

Jun 20, 2021

Love was her paintbrush

Life was her canvas.

Stephanie Ann Briggs, 59, passed peacefully Sunday June 20th at the Copper Leaf Memory Care facility. She was born December 21, 1961, in Wausau, WI to the late Thomas and Virginia Bishop. Stephanie married her soulmate Thomas M Briggs in 1987, who preceded...

Jun 19, 2021

Coletta Schroeder, 92, of Wausau died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Born November 5, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Peter and Viola Musch. She married Wilfred Schroeder on January 27, 1950.

Coletta worked for the Merrill School District for 30 years.

Survivors include two sons, Dennis (Sally) Schroeder and...

Jun 16, 2021

Sharon A. Koplitz, 78, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sharon was born May 27, 1943 in Wausau to the late Buster and Shirley (Hodge) Janz.  She met Jim Koplitz as a teenager and the two were sweethearts throughout high school at Wausau East, uniting in marriage on June 10, 1961 at St....

Jun 10, 2021

Vila Borth died peacefully on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 101.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Borth; her parents, Otto and Bertha Goetsch; one grandchild; and six siblings.

Her son, Bruce Borth, and daughter, Cindy Plant survive; along with six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Vila worked...

Jun 10, 2021

After a courageous 20+ year battle with Parkinson’s, Ronald Dalton Vollmar, 72, surrounded by his loving family, died on June 10th, 2021. Ron was born to Herb and Dorothy Vollmar on April 15th, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri but from grade school on, grew up in Carmel, Indiana.

Ron graduated from Carmel high school in 1968 and...

Jun 10, 2021

Dorothy Gee Bessette, 78, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2021.

Dorothy was born July 14, 1942 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and raised by the late Arthur Koy and Dorothy Robinson. She married James Gee on April 16, 1963 in Elgin, Illinois. James preceded her in death in 1986. Together, they had four kids,...

Jun 8, 2021

Nancy Lee Polasek, 77, Tomahawk formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk.

Nancy was born January 15, 1944 in Wausau to the late Clarence and Winifred (Kluender) Polasek.  She graduated from Wausau East High School in 1962.  Nancy was a very social person, enjoying the past 7-8 years at The...

Jun 5, 2021

Annie Laurie Yunk, 67, of Mosinee, passed away on June 5, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with her loving family at her side.

Annie was born in Wausau on August 4, 1953, to the late Norman and Loretta (Fandre) Yunk. A 1972 graduate of Wausau West High School, Annie went on to have a career in Sign...

Jun 4, 2021

Marilyn was born November 22, 1956 in Wausau and raised by the late Louis and Lois (Heise) Kainz.  She is a graduate of Wausau West High School.  Marilyn married Randy Krueger on July 9, 1977 at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ and the couple was blessed with three children: Andy, Becky and Katie.  She worked with Randy on the family farm...

May 31, 2021

Linda M. Kozey, 52, of Wausau, died unexpectedly, at her home on May 31, 2021. She was born on July 19, 1968, to Clarence and Gail (Ohrmundt) Treu. After completing high school, she worked as a legal secretary for over 17 years.  She was intelligent, hard-working, accomplished, and quick-witted. Linda was personable with a very giving heart; she never...

May 26, 2021

Jane Avis Hannemann, 77 (19 Leap Year Birthdays), Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home.

Jane was born February 29, 1944 in Wausau to the late Ervin and Avis (Lembert) Tessmer.  Following her graduation from Wausau High School; she married the love of her life, Lwellyn “Sonny” Hannemann on June 30, 1962.  The couple was...

May 19, 2021

Jane Ann Heinrich, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jane was born on March 6, 1934, in Wausau, daughter of the late Nicholas and Adeline (Lang) Schuster.  On July 5, 1952, she married LeRoy Heinrich.  He preceded her in death in 1986. Her family was very important to her, and she loved...

May 17, 2021

Marion M. Jehn, 91 of Wausau, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston Campus, with her daughters Lynell and Lori by her side.

Marion was born July 5, 1929, in the Town of Berlin, to the late Raymond and Leona (Plautz) Borchardt.

She married Laurin Martin Jehn on October 11, 1947. Together...

May 10, 2021

Burgesen, Holger Louis “Lou” Age 92, passed away in his home on May 10, 2021, in Mesa AZ. Lou was born in Kansas City, Kansas on November 27, 1928.  Lou met his wife Maureen on a blind date in 1953.  They were married on August 28, 1955, and had four children; Michael, Kristin, Craig, and Kari while living in Minneapolis,...

May 8, 2021

Lawrence “Sam” S. Rebman, 90, Wausau, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Sam was born February 23, 1931 in Bear Creek, WI to the late Lawrence Joseph and Helen Marie (Stanton) Rebman.  After several years of college he served his...

May 4, 2021

Schmieden, Earl W., a kind, loving man of faith, passed away May 4, 2021, at the age of 99.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris; parents Arnold and Marie.

He is survived by a daughter, Mary Zarnke (Thomas), grandchildren Matthew (Rebecca), and Alyssa, great-grandchildren Kenzie, Caden, Gabby, Cael, and Oliver.

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May 4, 2021

Marion Marie Schalow, 96, of Wausau, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

She was born in the Town of Cassel to the late Otto and Lucy (Roever) Langenhahn on May 1, 1925. She married Richard Schalow on June 15, 1946. They were married 53 wonderful years. He preceded her in death...

May 4, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Dix, devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his residence when he was called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior on May 4, 2021.  He was 78.  In life, Gene had worked as a biology and science teacher at DC Everest High School and was a veteran official of many WIAA events....

May 1, 2021

Betty Ann Pusheck, 89, Wausau, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Forest Park Village in her sleep.

Betty was born July 28, 1931 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Herbert and Anna (Prochnow) Hoppe.  She grew up in Wausau, WI.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1950.  Betty and Bill met while roller skating at the...

Apr 29, 2021

Dorothy J. Benda, 801 Parcher Street, Wausau, WI, went to be with her Lord on April 29, 2021, at the age of 94.

She had 50 wonderful years with her husband Gus until he passed away in 1996. They had two children, Michael (Linda) Benda and Jane Hansen; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A private...