Obituaries

Jul 19, 2021

Vernon T. “Tom” Olson, Merrill, formerly of Wausau, passed away from lung and metastatic prostate cancer at the age of 73, on July 19, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. His cancer was considered to be a result of his contact with Agent Orange while serving with the Army in Vietnam.

Tom was born on...

Jul 17, 2021

Beverly Ellen “Bev” (Burke) Aschebrock, age 80, passed away at her home Saturday, July 17, 2021, under Aspirus Hospice Care with her daughters, Kim, Peggy, and Jackie at her side.

She was born July 25, 1940, in Lone Rock, WI to Rolland and Lela (Anderson) Burke. On August 16, 1958, she married Neal “Jack” Aschebrock in Marathon...

Jul 14, 2021

Polly Freeman passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Polly was born in the Town of Russell, in Lincoln County Wisconsin on November 7, 1920 to the late Andrew and Olga (Groth) Tesky.  She attended Merrill High School, and was in the graduating class of 1938.  Prior to her marriage, she worked in the office of Allis...

Jul 12, 2021

Our sweet husband, father, and grandfather, Leo Hardell, age 89, passed away and into the loving arms of Jesus on July 12, 2021. Leo was born on March 18, 1932 to Leo Hardell and Bertha (Voigt) Hardell. He is survived by his loving wife Mary (Kramer) Hardell to whom he was married for 63 years. Leo’s children include Mark...

Jul 12, 2021

Talin Rae Ann Walker, 27, of Kronenwetter, died unexpectedly in a car accident on July 12, 2021.

Talin leaves behind her sons, whom she loved more than life itself; Waylon Jankowski and Maverick Woldt; her mother Lisa (Jeff) Munson; sister Sarah (Logan) Savage-Brandt; brother Joel (Sierra) Walker; stepmother Tammy Walker; Grandfather Calvin (Ruth) Stephens; many aunts, uncles,...

Jul 11, 2021

Robert W. “Bob” Baumann, 78, passed away Sunday July 11, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Bob was born in Wausau on April 10, 1943 to Erwin “Putch” and Betty (Burns) Baumann. He was a 1961 graduate of Wausau Senior High School, and attended UWSP and Wausau Technical Institute.

On August 15, 1964 he married Mary...

Jul 8, 2021

Russell Alan Schwede, 56, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 8, 2021, with family and close friends by his side.

Russell was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, on September 3, 1964, the son of Edward and Shirley (Luedtke) Schwede.

Russell graduated from Wausau East High School in 1983. As soon as he...

Jul 6, 2021

Wayne D. Jensen, 79, left us all with sad hearts and joyously entered the kingdom of heaven on July 6, 2021.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, July 17 at the Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St. Wausau WI, with visitation beginning at 10:00am. Military honors will be provided immediately after the service at the funeral...

Jul 6, 2021

Ronald M. Heller of Tomahawk passed away at home in his sleep.

He was born on October 28, 1934 to the late Milton and Alma (Spindler) Heller. Ron grew up in Rib Mountain and was a 1954 graduate of Wausau Senior High School.

On November 19, 1954 he married his high school sweetheart, LouAnn Leitermann....

Jul 4, 2021

LaVila Sodke Imm died peacefully under Minnesota Hospice Care on July 4 at Kingsley Shores Senior Living community, Lakeville, MN.

LaVila was born in Wausau, March 18, 1927, to the late Walter and Elisa Sodke.Her father built a small farm in Rib Falls, WI, where she lived the first 14 years of her life. She attended schools...

Jul 2, 2021

Jeffery Scott “Odie” Wehrs went home to Jesus on July 2, 2021 at the age of 60.

Jeff was born to Lyle and Mary Wehrs on December 2, 1960 in Rochester, Minnesota.  Jeff attended Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Plainview High School in 1979.  He joined the US Army and served during the Cold War stationed...

Jun 29, 2021

Willis “Bill” M. Sandquist, 95, of Merrill, passed away peacefully from this life to the next on Tuesday, June 29,2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Bill was born in Hogarty on November 13, 1925 to the late Matt and Magdalena (Kumba) Sandquist.  He was the youngest of nine children.

Bill embraced every community he lived in...

Jun 26, 2021

Diane Bremer, 65, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at North Memorial Hospital while visiting her family in Minnesota.

Diane was born in Wausau to the late George and Isabelle (Spatz) Glenetzke on December 22, 1955. She was a 1974 graduate of Wausau West High School. Diane worked at Wausau Manor for 10 years. She then worked at...

Jun 26, 2021

Edward “Eddie” Julius Witt, 76, Wausau, passed away on June 26, 2021, while under the care of Mount View Care Center in Wausau.

He was born on January 31, 1945 in the city of Wausau, son of the late George and Rosaline (Maas) Witt. He graduated from Wausau High a year early in 1962. After high school,...

Jun 25, 2021

Rachel Anne Clemment, 80, Wausau, died Friday, June 25, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Rachel was born May 26, 1941 in Viroqua to the late Clifford and Verna (Rude) Gilbertson.  Rachel met David Clemment in grade school, dated during high school and married on May 11, 1963 in Westby.  The couple was blessed with two children: Suzanne...

Jun 24, 2021

Joseph (Joe) Kuether, 60, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 after battling complications related to pneumonia.

Joe was born on January 18, 1961 to the late Richard Kuether and Lois (Stachovak) Kuether.   The family lived for a short while in Rockford, Illinois, and even though he was quite young when he lived there, Joe remembered his...

Jun 23, 2021

LaVern Fred Elson, 85, Wausau, died June 23, 2021 at his home.

LaVern was born August 31, 1935 in Wausau to the late Harold and Theo (Golla) Elson.  He faithfully served in the US Navy.  He has lived in Wausau for the past 2 decades and enjoyed spending time on his own.  LaVern enjoyed shopping at Walmart,...

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....