Obituaries

Jul 14, 2020

Robert Nicholas Young Jr, 24, passed away at his home unexpectedly, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Bobby was born on February 22, 1996, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Robert and Mellisa. After completing high school, Bobby joined and served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps from July 14, 2014, until November 29, 2016. He was...

Jul 14, 2020

Thomas M. Wilde, 65, of Lake Tomahawk, passed away on July 14, 2020, at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin due to unknown medical complications.

On August 13, 1954, in Wausau, Wisconsin, Thomas Michael Wilde entered this world, son to the late Alvin and Irma (Baumann) Wilde. After graduating from Wausau East High in 1972, Thomas went on...

Jul 5, 2020

Irene Ruth Schoepke, 93, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on August 30, 1926, to the late Albert and Melida (Luetschwager) Golz. Irene stood up as a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding, where she met Leander “Bud” Schoepke, who was a groomsman at the same wedding. It...

Jul 3, 2020

Edna Geiger, long time resident of Kronenwetter, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3rd at the age of 99.

Edna was born in May 9, 1921 to John and Marie (Schreiber) Borchardt in the Town of Wien, Marathon County. She was a graduate of Stratford High School. She married Joseph Geiger on January 13, 1945, at St....

Jul 3, 2020

Brett Michael Lucht, age 50 of Wausau, WI, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2020 from an accidental drowning while at a gathering with friends and his family.  Brett was born in Neenah, WI on Jan. 4, 1970, the third child and first-born son of Larry and Sandra Lucht. When Brett was nine months old the family moved to...

Jul 2, 2020

Phyllis Venner, 69, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.

She was born May 29, 1951 in Wausau to Helen (Punke) Wendt of Wausau and the late Alfred Wendt. For many years, Phyllis was a dispatcher for several over the road trucking companies.  She loved spending time with...

Jul 2, 2020

Marie L. Gau, age 97 of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Wausau Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born in Marathon on August 28, 1922, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gassner) Krautkramer.  Marie married Earl Larrabee, who preceded her in death.  She married Roman...

Jun 27, 2020

Isabelle Ganterer was as kind and loving of a woman that there ever was. She showed her love for her family by always being there. She loved to take care of her grandchildren and was a generous soul who always put others before herself. Isabelle was a caregiver. She opened her heart and home to care for her parents...

Jun 26, 2020

Thomas J. Patenaude, 81, formerly of Rhinelander, passed away on June 26, 2020, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, Wisconsin.

Thomas was born in Green Bay on October 28, 1938, to the late Joseph and Kathleen (Schwalbach) Patenaude. On September 12, 1959, Thomas married Mary Burg, who proceeded him in death in 2004. On August 25, 2006,...

Jun 22, 2020

Ann Marie Meyer, age 89 of Wausau, left her earthly home peacefully, on Monday, June 22, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Wausau on July 24, 1930, the youngest of 15 children born to the late Paul and Pearl (Schulta) Richey. On July 16, 1949, she married Edward P. Meyer in Wausau. He preceded her...

Jun 20, 2020

Rosalie M. Brehmer, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Schofield.

She was born on March 2, 1930 in Wausau to the late Erwin and Meta (Haese) Fust.  Rosalie worked at F.W. Woolworth and also cleaned businesses and people’s homes.  She married William “Bill” Brehmer in Wausau at St....

Jun 19, 2020

Elton F. Burish, 88, died peacefully at home on June 19, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.  He was born April 22, 1932 in Francis Creek, WI, son of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish.  He married Joyce Urban on May 19, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau, WI.

Besides his...

Jun 16, 2020

Bernard (Ben) Zink, 97, passed away on June 16, 2020, under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pride TLC.

He was born March 24th, 1923, in Schofield, WI, to the late Frank and Josephine Zink. Survivors include niece, Dorothy Siewers; great-niece, Julie (Aaron) Lippert; and great-nephew, Roger Siewers. He was preceded in death by his brother,...

Jun 9, 2020

Nancy Kay Young, 71, of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away in the arms of her loving husband, Jim, on June 9th, 2020 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Nancy was born to Gillman and Leone (Scheelk) Treu at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau on April 15, 1949. She grew up in Rib Mountain and was in the first...

Jun 5, 2020

Byrdine Rose Chrudimsky, 94, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020.

She was born September 8, 1925 to the late John and Hilda Mortenson. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Terry) Lyon, Eagle River; two grandchildren, Todd Lyon (Dawn Mucha), Portland, OR and...

Jun 1, 2020

Delos Emil Winter, 89, Wausau, died Monday, June 1, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Delos was born May 7, 1931 in Wausau to the late Emil and Erna (Schuetz) Winter.  He faithfully served his country in the US Army from 1954-1956.  He married Mae Abitz on May 5, 1962 in Wausau and the couple was blessed with...

Jun 1, 2020

John Allen Jantsch, age 57, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born February 8, 1963, to the late Leonard and Elvera (Krueger) Jantsch. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and his paralegal certification from the University of Wisconsin...

May 30, 2020

Shirley A. Swanson, 73, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

She was born on August 22, 1946 to the late Robert and Milda (Krull) Umland. She was raised on the family farm in Birnamwood, WI. She married Weldon S. Swanson on September 17, 1966; he survives. They lived in Wausau,...

May 29, 2020

Shirley Mae Reed, 72, of Elderon, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Friday, May 29, 2020.

She was born in Marathon City on August 18, 1947, to the late Arnold and Evelyn (Ohde) Tesch. She married Edward J. Reed on August 20, 1977; spending the next 43 years loving each other unconditionally.

Three days...

May 27, 2020

William “Bill” C. Brehmer, 89, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at home.

Bill was born on February 9, 1931 in Wausau to the late Frank and Frieda (Grussing) Brehmer.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in 1952 and 1953.  Upon returning home he married Rosalie Fust at St. Stephen...