Obituaries

Nov 30, 2019

Jean S. Erickson, 85, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019.

She was born in Wausau on May 28, 1934, to the late Carroll and Beulah (Jordahl) Swenson.

After graduating HS in ‘52, she studied nursing in Chicago until ‘55. She then worked  at the U of WI Hospital in Madison. Overall, Jean was...

Nov 28, 2019

Elaine M. Demario, 65, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, shortly after being diagnosed with Liver Cancer.

She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on March 6, 1954, the youngest daughter of the late John and Jenny Honkanen of Hurley, Wisconsin. She met and fell in love with her high school...

Nov 24, 2019

Constance “Connie” Jane Witter Helke Dellenbach, 93, formerly of Wausau currently of Oregon, WI, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at BeeHive Homes of Oregon under the care of Agrace Hospice Care.

Connie was born August 31, 1926 to the late Jeremiah and Amelia (Abraham) Witter in Wausau.  She grew up as one of 20 children in a...

Nov 21, 2019

Joyce Goetsch, 89 of Wausau passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Wausau Manor.

She was born March 23, 1930 in Brokaw to the late Henry and Anna (Kniess) Heinz.  In 1947, Joyce married Alvin Tanck at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau.  She and Alvin raised three children, Gail, Lonnie and Glenda. Joyce took great pride in...

Nov 20, 2019

Ann Gibson, 85 of Rib Mountain passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on July 3, 1934 in Worcester, MA. Growing up in Worcester she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Reserves after graduating from high school.  She served stateside as a USO Hostess where she met the love of her...

Nov 19, 2019

Luella Mueller, 87, of Wausau, joined the heavenly choir on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Lou was born in Wausau to the late August and Marie (Prast) Treichel on November 15, 1932.  She was joined in marriage to Frank Mueller at Trinity Lutheran Church on July 11, 1953.  He preceded her in death on August 4, 2014.  Lou...

Nov 19, 2019

James Edward Brown, 81, of the town of Bergen, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was born March 29, 1938, in Escanaba, MI, to Edward and Bernice (Forest) Brown. After graduating from Holy Name Catholic High School, he enlisted in the US Air Force serving in weather services supporting US atomic testing. After serving, he...

Nov 16, 2019

On Saturday, November 16th, 2019, Nancy Kratz passed away at the age of 65.

Nancy was born June 12, 1954 in Belvidere, IL to Donald and Jean (Tarman) Trimble.  She studied business at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.  She raised 3 children: Brandon, Megan and Kristen.

Nancy loved to spend time with family in...

Nov 15, 2019

Adeline H. Wiemann, 94, of Wausau, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 15, 2019 at Wausau Manor.

She was born on April 24, 1925 to the late Edward and Lillie (Klockzeim) Kankelfitz. She married Delmer Wiemann on February 7, 1948. 39 years ago, to the day,  Delmer preceded her in death, on November 15,...

Nov 13, 2019

Robert Peterson, 77, of Hatley passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Homme Home, Wittenberg.

He was born on December 20, 1941 in Medford to the late Alex and Maggie (Golder) Peterson.  Bob grew up in Rib Lake where he attended high school. He then served from 1961 until 1964 in the U.S. Army during the Cold...

Nov 13, 2019

Arthur “Art” Leo Verick, 91, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, with his loving family at his side.

Art was born in Freeport, Illinois on June 28, 1928 to the late Albert and Cecilia (Arenz) Verick. After graduating from High School, on July 21, 1947, Art enlisted and served his country honorably in the...

Nov 11, 2019

Alvin Ervin Goetsch, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Wausau Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born in Wausau on July 7, 1932 to the late Ervin and Esther (Zemke) Goetsch.  Alvin grew up in Wausau and was a life-long resident.  He was a member...

Nov 10, 2019

Steven “Steve” George Luedtke Sr., 63, Wausau, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 while visiting his cabin with his son.

Steve was born February 23, 1956 in Wausau to the late George and Mildred (Michlig) Luedtke.  He was a 1974 graduate of Wausau West High School before going on to Northcentral Tech and becoming a licensed electrician and...

Nov 6, 2019

James E. Smith, 72, of Stevens Point, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 with his family at his side.

He was born in Fredericksburg, Texas on October 8, 1947 to JB and Mary Jo (Luxton) Smith. He joined the United States Navy on October 17, 1966 and served his country honorably until October 6, 1978. James...

Nov 5, 2019

On November 5, 2019 the world lost a bright and shining light. Steven Daniel Hainsworth, passed away in his home at the early age of 52.

Steve was born in Bridgeport, CT on September 19, 1967 to the late Thomas and Dolores (Ziko) Hainsworth. Brother to Lori. He graduated from Warren Harding High School in 1986. After...

Nov 5, 2019

If you knew Susan (Sue) Richards, you would remember her bright eyes, warm heart and quiet presence that filled a room.  She loved nothing more than spending time with her family and playing with her granddaughters, Elin and Aria.

She was born April 25, 1956 in Wausau to the late Ellsworth and Margaret (Holub) Bliss.  She grew up in Wausau and was a graduate of Newman High School.  On January...

Nov 3, 2019

Ellen Marie Richards, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain, under the care of Heartland Hospice.

She was born on December 21, 1928 in Wausau to the late Ralph and Mildred (Holleran) Huntington.  Ellen grew up in Wausau and was a life-long resident.  She married Bernard Richards Sr....

Nov 2, 2019

Amy Nowak was a beautiful soul who always took care of others before herself. She was blessed to have a loving husband for 34 years, a mother who was her best friend and a son whom she saw grow up to be “an incredible man and husband”.  Family meant everything to her, especially being a Grandma.

Amy...

Nov 1, 2019

Virginia Kurth, 94, formerly of Rib Mountain passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Riverview Rehabilitation and Care Center, Tomahawk.

She was born on December 24, 1924 in Wausau to the late Stanley and Margaret (Tefelski) Likwarz.  Virginia grew up in Tomahawk.  On April 28, 1945, she married Adolph Kurth at the rectory of St. Mary’s...

Oct 19, 2019

Gerald “Jerry, Grub” T. Kitzrow Jr, 68, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his wife at his side.

He was born in Stevens Point on September 7, 1951 to the late Gerald Sr and Shirley (Hanson) Kitzrow.  Jerry grew up in Wausau attending John Marshall Elementary School, graduating from...