Obituaries

Jan 8, 2020

Michael Elliot Sanford, 78, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Born September 5, 1941 in Washington DC to Robert and Thelma Sanford. At the age of seven his family moved to Wausau. Mike graduated from Wausau High in 1959 and then went on to UW Madison, where he graduated with a degree in Chemistry....

Jan 6, 2020

Lillian Jeanette Krause, 90, Wausau, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston under the care of Ascension Hospice Services.

Lillian was born October 9, 1929 in Wausau to the late Carol “Shorty” and Zadith (Lane) Salvador.  She attended Wausau High School and began working at the Marathon Rubber Plant early in life. ...

Jan 4, 2020

Charlene K. Dering, 68, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at U.W. Health - University Hospital in Madison.  She was born in Phillips on June 27, 1951 to the late Charles and Leona (Smith) Gura.  She was married to Gilbert “Gib” Dering on August 18, 1972 in Milwaukee.  They spent many years together and enjoyed each...

Jan 1, 2020

Shirley Mae Hannemann, 83, of Rib Mountain passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Born September 18, 1936 in the town of Stettin to the late Reinhard and Elsie (Zahn) Oelke, Shirley grew up on the family farm with her sister, Arlene, and brothers, Lyndon and Glenn.  After attending Marathon High School, Shirley graduated...

Dec 30, 2019

Cheryl K. Filber “Cherie,” 68, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Cherie was born in Wausau to the late Charles Schenkat and Idabelle (John) Borchardt on May 16, 1951. She married Gary Filber on October 27, 1973. Cherie retired from Aspirus Wausau Hospital,...

Dec 26, 2019

Robert C. Westphal, 76, of Mosinee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2019 due to a medical condition.

He was born in Wausau to the late Clarence and Ida (Matti) Westphal. Robert joined the United States Air Force and served his Country honorably. Robert worked for JI CASE as a Calibration Technician before retiring.

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Dec 24, 2019

Richard Powell, 76, of the town of Rib Mountain went to be with his Lord on Christmas Eve surrounded by his family.

He was born March 15, 1943 in Williston, North Dakota. He grew up in Montana and loved being outdoors.  After moving to Wisconsin, Richard attended UW Eau Claire and UW Stevens Point graduating with a...

Dec 22, 2019

Brian R. Bentz, 59, of Wausau, passed away on December 22, 2019.

He was born in Wausau on August 19, 1960 to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Rhodes) Bentz.

Brian had a great sense of humor, and in his early years, he enjoyed working on cars. He liked doing body work or getting them ready...

Dec 18, 2019

Eldine B. Czerwinski, 88, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Riverview Terrace, Wausau, WI.

She was born to the late Martin and Anna Duwe on July 10, 1931, in the Town of Berlin. Eldine married the late Anton J. Czerwinski Jr. on Aug. 16, 1952, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau....

Dec 16, 2019

John “Jack” Eagan Ludkey has closed the door from his earthly life on Monday, December 16, 2019 and entered the glorious kingdom of his Lord and Savior, where his soul will live forever.  We commend his spirit to eternal life as we remember his time with us.

John was born on September 28, 1928 to Richard and...

Dec 16, 2019

David J. Zick of Wausau, WI, passed away unexpectedly at age 59 on Monday December 16, 2019, from natural causes.

He was born to the late William and Sandra Zick on May 12, 1960 in Wausau, WI. Dave was self-employed and Co-owner of DZM residential contractors with his brother and a volunteer first-responder for the Town of...

Dec 15, 2019

Elizabeth Jane Smith, 103, Wausau, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Stonecrest Residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Betty was born January 30, 1916 in Rhinelander to the late Charles and Jeanette (Burnsen) Smith.  She worked for Kemper Hall Episcopal girls school in Kenosha for many years.

Betty was an...

Dec 8, 2019

Gladys Schuh, 93, of Wausau passed away at her home on Sunday, December 8, 2019.

She was born March 26, 1926 in Marathon to the late Julius and Hedwig (Jagodzinski) Hall.  On July 21, 1948, Gladys married Randall Schuh in Marathon. She and Randy loved to go Square Dancing and playing Sheepshead with family and friends.  Gladys...

Dec 6, 2019

Franklin Otto Dudek, 81, passed away on Friday, December 6th, 2019 at Aurora Hospital in Green Bay.   He was born November 9th, 1938, son of Margaret (Katz) and Otto Dudek of Wausau. Franklin graduated from Wausau High School in 1957. He married Joyce Clara Prast on June 29, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau.

Franklin worked...

Dec 6, 2019

Charlotte Paula Sarah Strehlow (Zaremba), age 111, of Merrill, Wis., was called to her heavenly home on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill.  Records indicate Charlotte was the oldest person in Wisconsin, the 22nd oldest in the United States, and the 76th oldest person in the world at the time of her death.

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Dec 6, 2019

Jeremiah C. Furger, 38, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019.  He was born in San Diego, California on April 5, 1981 to Lori (Graveen) Landrath and Christopher Furger.  Jeremiah attended D.C. Everest High School and received his G.E.D.  He loved hunting, fishing, cookouts, the Green Bay Packers, and Wisconsin Badgers.  He was a member of First English Lutheran...

Dec 6, 2019

Pamela Kuehl, 62, of Rib Mountain passed away at her home on Friday, December 6, 2019.

She was born on March 28, 1957 in Wausau to the late Percy Kuehl and Marcella (Mesalk) Kuehl of Rib Mountain. Pam grew up in Rib Mountain and was a graduate of Wausau West High School. She enjoyed going to rummage,...

Dec 5, 2019

Ella A. Kufahl, of Wausau, passed away at North Central Health Care on Thursday, December 5, 2019.  She was returned to her Creator, our Heavenly Father, who blessed her with 99 years.

She was born on September 21, 1920 in Wausau to the late Reinhard and Clara (Laumer) Draeger.  Ella grew up in Edgar and attended Scotch...

Dec 5, 2019

Leonard H. A. Plamann, 95, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center.

He was born in Merrill on October 7, 1924 to the late George Sr. and Hattie (Hackbarth) Plamann. He married Rosemary Wells on November 22, 1949.

Before retiring from Hartwig Manufacturing, Leonard ran Phillips 66...

Dec 4, 2019

Patrick Bogan, 75 of Wausau passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

He was born on April 30, 1944 in Appleton to the late Wayne and Doris (Wilson) Bogan. After graduating from Appleton High School, Pat joined the U.S. Marine Corp.  He proudly served our country from 1962 until 1966 during the Vietnam War, until...