Obituaries

Oct 19, 2019

Caroline Ninnemann, 91, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Applegate Terrace Assisted Living.  She was an extremely kind, patient, and caring woman who was loved and admired by family and friends.

She was born to the late Herbert and Alice Schuetz.  She had four brothers:  David (deceased at 5 months), Charles, Dale, and Gary.  As...

Oct 19, 2019

Randall “Randy” Schuh, 93, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born May 30, 1926 in Chicago to the late Tobias and Martha (Seliger) Schuh.  After moving to Marathon, Randy graduated from Marathon High School.  On July 21, 1948, Randy married Gladys Hall in Marathon.  He worked as a...

Oct 16, 2019

Joyce Elaine (Zunker) Richmond went to eternal rest on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born to August and Elise Zunker on March 26, 1931. She married the love of her life, Howard Richmond, on October 1, 1949. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1999.

Joyce was a member of...

Oct 15, 2019

Isaac Edwin Schuett, infant son of Andrew and Amanda (Zinchuk) Schuett, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on October 15th, 2019 at Milwaukee Children's Hospital.

Isaac was born with a medical condition known as Trisomy 18 or Edward's Syndrome.  Through much love, medical intervention, and prayer he fought his condition for 4 months and 11...

Oct 13, 2019

Jean Gehrke, 88, of Wausau passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 13, 2019.

She was born August 16, 1931 in Wausau to the late Harold and Hermandina (Bloedel) Sommerfeldt.  Jean was a graduate of Wausau High School.  Jean met the love of her life, Wally Gehrke.  They were married on December 29, 1951 at St. Stephen...

Oct 10, 2019

Orrie Wolf, 73, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 27, 1946 to the late Abraham and Dorothy (Schulman) Wolf.  Orrie was a graduate of  Wausau High School and later worked at Wausau Battery.  Orrie loved learning through reading.  Throughout his life, he read hundreds of mostly...

Oct 10, 2019

William D. Schuett, 93, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2019 with his loving wife and family at his side.

Bill was born in Wausau on October 6, 1926, son to the late Herman and Sadie (Cowling) Schuett. Upon graduating high school, Bill joined the United States Army and served his country honorably during World War...

Oct 10, 2019

Jane Frances DeLisle, 66, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Cady Home in Wausau.

She was born to the late Clifford and Elinore (Miller) DeLisle on July 17, 1953 in Wausau.  Jane grew up in the area and graduated from D.C. Everest High School.  She continued her education at N.T.C.I. with a degree...

Oct 10, 2019

Roger Bernard Schwamman, 78, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at UW Madison Hospital under care of the stroke unit and comforted by family.

Roger was born May 5, 1941 in New Hampton, Iowa to the late Bernard "Ben" and Angela (Lechtenberg) Schwamman. He grew up on the family farm in Iowa the oldest of 5; Roger, Janet,...

Oct 8, 2019

Harriet Marcella Doerr (nee Ekker), 84, went to be with the Lord on October 8 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.

Harriet was born on November 7, 1934 in Spring Grove, MN to the late Ida (Ofstedahl) Ekker and Ingvald Ekker.

She married Floyd Wilbur...

Oct 7, 2019

Nancy L. Melang, 86, of Wausau, WI, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019, at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI.

She was born on December 19, 1932 in Minocqua, WI, the daughter of the late William and Wave (Allen) Melang. Nancy retired from Wausau Insurance.

Nancy lived a full and joyful life, always...

Oct 7, 2019

Ivanette Johnson, 90, of Wausau passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Benedictive Living Community, Wausau.

She was born March 30, 1929 in Brokaw to the late Raymond and Lila (Duranceau) Johnston.  In 1949, Ivanette married Dr. Earl Johnson in Wausau.  Ivanette assisted her husband at their veterinary clinic in Wausau for over 55 years.

Oct 6, 2019

Irma Jean Smrstick, 87, Wausau, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Irma was born March 23, 1932 in Ladysmith to the late Guy and Rosella (Burns) Charmley.  Following her graduation from high school, Irma married her sweetheart Eugene Smrstick on November 18, 1950...

Oct 4, 2019

Irene Zaitz died peacefully October 4, 2019 at her home in Wausau, WI. She was born the daughter of Martha and Irvin Schmelter in Watertown, WI on October 21, 1919. She was raised on a farm near Mattoon, WI. She married John Zaitz on November 11, 1939 in Antigo, WI. They were later divorced. They had five children that...

Oct 4, 2019

Donald E. Baltz, 79, Wausau, died Friday, October 4, 2019 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Donald was born August 2, 1940 in Wausau to the late Emil and Agnes (Meyer) Balz.  Following his graduation from Wausau High School, he went on and graduated from the University of...

Sep 30, 2019

Dale “Squirrely” Seehafer, 58, of Marathon, died on Monday, September 30, 2019, as a result of a car accident.

He was born on November 28, 1960 to the late Leonhard and Doris (Graveen) Seehafer. He joined the United States Marine Corp and served his Country honorably from November 22, 1978 until August 26, 1981. He met, fell in...

Sep 29, 2019

Donald “Don” David Dahlke, 57, of Mosinee, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born in Wausau on December 23, 1961 to the late Douglas and Cleora (Klockziem) Dahlke.  Don grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau West High School in 1980.  During his career he worked at Stieber Sawmill...

Sep 23, 2019

Patrick Jason Mayo, a fisherman, age 46 of Stevens Point, left this world too soon on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by family and lots of love.  He was born on August 17, 1973, in Antigo, WI to Michael and Christine (Henricks) Mayo.

Pat attended St. John Catholic Grade School and Antigo High...

Sep 22, 2019

Karen May Kellbach, 66, of Wausau, passed away on September 22, 2019, while spending time with her son in Oklahoma.

Karen was born in Wausau on July 13, 1953 to the late Roger and Oranell (Thurs) Kellbach. She worked as a bookkeeper for First United Methodist Church before retiring. For many years, Karen was proud to serve...

Sep 22, 2019

Ralph Mirman, of Wausau, WI and Palm Springs, CA, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 22, 2019.

He was born in Wausau, WI on March 25, 1921 to the late Jacob and Anna (Blackman) Mirman.  He joined the United States Army on June 30, 1941 and served his country honorably until June 11, 1946.  He was decorated...