Obituaries

Feb 25, 2020

Dorothy Sindelar, 97 of Wausau passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Benedictine Living Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born June 27, 1922 in Wausau to the late Anthony and Gertrude (Olson) Sindelar.  Dorothy graduated from Wausau High School in 1940.  She was employed in the offices of Pied...

Feb 23, 2020

Charles D. Venske, 63, Town of Bevent, died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his home.

Charles was born February 7, 1957 in Wausau to Frank and the late Estlene “Eddie” (Bryant) Venske.  Following his graduation from Wausau West High School in 1975 he went on to earn an Associates Degree in Business.  He proudly earned his Eagle...

Feb 21, 2020

Wendell Lee Kufahl, 67, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home.

He was born on October 15, 1952 in Wausau to the late Charles and Dorothy (Brandt) Kufahl.  Wendell grew up in Wausau and was a 1970 graduate of Wausau Senior High School.  Most of his career was spent as a...

Feb 20, 2020

Duane M. Ninnemann, 70, of Ringle, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2020. Duane was born in Wausau on May 31, 1949, to the late Melvin and Caroline (Schuetz) Ninnemann. After high school, he joined the United States Coast Guard and served his country honorably. Following his time in the service, he attended NCTI and graduated from the accounting...

Feb 19, 2020

Shannon Lee Kasper, 47, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born in Wausau on May 22, 1972, to Gary Kasper and Shirley Hahn. Most important to Shannon was her family, especially her children, Neveah and Gary whom she loved very much. Shannon liked anything to do with the outdoors. Shannon...

Feb 18, 2020

Kurt Wilhelm Hunsicker, 63, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 while in the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House.

He was born in Wausau on February 6, 1957 to the late Carl and Loraine (Mertes) Hunsicker. He was a resident of Minneapolis for 39 years and of Wausau...

Feb 10, 2020

Sharon Dawn Dabler passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Azura Memory Care, Wausau, WI. Under the care of Heartland Hospice Care, for complications from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Sharon was born a New Year’s baby on January 1, 1947 to Theodore and Margaret (Damrow) Kromrei in Wausau.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1964. She married...

Feb 9, 2020

Earl A. Lang, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born in Halder, WI on September 9, 1932 to the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Fischer) Lang.  He grew up and attended school in Wausau.  Earl joined the U.S. Air Force while he was in high school and served...

Feb 8, 2020

David Harold Raddatz was welcomed into his Heavenly home, into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in the early hours of the morning at the age of 84.  David fought a long, extensive battle against Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia.

His life journey began on Friday, January 10, 1936, the son of Edwin and Florence...

Feb 8, 2020

Jenneva Marohl died Saturday, February 8, at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Schofield after a lengthy battle with MS.

She was born October 4, 1952, the daughter of the late Albert and Bernadine Tesch. She attended Woodlawn Elementary and Marathon Schools, graduating in 1970. She married Anthony “Tony” Marohl on July 14, 1973.

Jenneva worked at...

Feb 7, 2020

Virginia M Oberst, 66, of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away on February 7, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma & Lung Cancer.

She was born on November 18, 1953 in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan to the late Floyd A. and Dorothy (Biermaker) Pedrin. Virginia was a graduate of  Wakefield High School...

Feb 7, 2020

Gregory James Johnson, 72, of Rosemount, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020 in Eau Claire with his son.  He was a fighter who had a long battle with cancer, but had an amazing optimistic attitude through it all.  He was born on November 28, 1947 in Wausau to the late James and Beverly (Pregont) Johnson.  Greg...

Feb 5, 2020

Randolf 'Lee' Will, 71, of Schofield, passed away on February 5, 2020.

Lee was born on March 20, 1948 in Broken Bow, Nebraska to the late Arnold and Twila (Whiteman) Will. He graduated from high school in 1966 and completed Trade School in 1968; before joining the United States Marine Corps, and serving his Country honorably. Randolf...

Feb 2, 2020

Frances Ann Kennedy, 76, Wausau, WI, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in her home on Sunday February 2, 2020.

Fran was born April 27, 1943 in Munising, Michigan to the late Michael and Margaret (Rose) Kennedy. Fran was an accomplished seamstress for the majority of her life and even started her own sewing and upholstery business about...

Jan 28, 2020

Kenneth R. Edwards, age 94 of Wausau died on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Benedictine Living Community.

Ken was born on June 1, 1925 in Wausau to the late Harry and Minnie (Hanke) Edwards.  After high school graduation he went on to work for Pied Piper Shoe Factory.  It was here that he met his future wife,...

Jan 27, 2020

Dr. W. Mark “Doc”  Meacham was a man who had a distinctive gruff voice that went along with a kind heart. He was a family man who always cared for his patients.   During his career he took great pride in Continuing Education; always bettering himself, his technique, and his practice, all for the patients he felt fortunate to treat....

Jan 26, 2020

Edward “Sonny” Munsen, 73, of Star Lake, Wisconsin, died on January 26, 2020, at Mountain Terrace Assissted Living in Wausau..

He was born March 5, 1946 to the late Andrew and Myrtle (Riehecky) Munsen in Chicago. After growing up in Chicago, he moved to Wausau and received a degree from North Central Technical College. He began a...

Jan 25, 2020

Dorothy Elaine Buhse, 100, Wausau, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Dorothy was born July 12, 1919 in Milwaukee to the late John and Meta (Marquardt) Dawson.  She married Jack Buhse on June 6, 1942 in Pine City, MN.  The couple was blessed with one son, Jeffery.  Dorothy worked for Muskegon Piston Ring for...

Jan 25, 2020

Marion Kaetterhenry, 89, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born March 5, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Paul and Lillie Hintz.  She married the late Vernon Kaetterhenry on March 9, 1948.

Marion was a homemaker.  She loved raising her family...

Jan 21, 2020

Margaret Alice Maier, 97 of Mosinee passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Acorn Hill surrounded by her family.

She was born the youngest of five children on October 25, 1922 in Racine to the late John and Mary Bankenbush Jr.  When Marge was very young they left the family farm and moved between Racine and...