Obituaries

Mar 8, 2019

Mary Beth Plunkett, age 73 of Wausau, WI, lost her battle with Parkinson’s disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis on March 8, 2019 at Pride TLC. Mary was born on November 21, 1945 to Erna and Ray Kluetz of the town of Maine. Mary was a 1963 graduate of Wausau Senior High School. She worked at Employers Insurance for a number...

Mar 2, 2019

Sharon Ann (Hessefort) Paetzold, 80, of Wausau, formerly of Medford, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on November 21, 1938 in Medford to the late Ervin and Eva (Larson) Hessefort.  As she was growing up, she attended school in Medford and later graduated from Medford Senior High School. ...

Feb 28, 2019

Dwight D. Schmieden, 66, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 28, 2019. The son of Merlin and Irma Schmieden, Dwight was born February 10, 1953 in Wausau. He graduated from Wausau West High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Dwight was employed by the...

Feb 23, 2019

Marilyn R. Kluetz, 66, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019, with her loving sisters by her side.

Marilyn was born in Wausau, on October 14, 1952, to the late Clarence and Ruth (Mathwich) Kluetz. After graduating from Wausau West High School in 1974, Marilyn went on to work at Fiskars for 28 ½ years....

Feb 13, 2019

This day comes with sad regret, a day we will never forget. The voice we loved is gone, her place is vacant in our home and can never be filled. Broken is our family circle. A million times we needed you, a million times we cried. If love could have saved you, you never would have died.

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Feb 10, 2019

Loretta Leona Beilke went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 10, 2019.  She was born on November 2, 1934 in the town of Wausau, to the late Paul and Leona (Heckendorf) Zemke.  She was baptized on November 18, 1934 by Reverend Spiegel and confirmed on Palm Sunday, April 10, 1949, by Reverend Erwin Seidel of St. Stephen...

Feb 9, 2019

Richard “Dick” Nieuwenhuis, 75, passed away on February 9, 2019 at his home in Wausau.

He was born on June 6, 1943 in Wausau to Ben and Theresa (Stadler) Nieuwenhuis, Dick was one of eleven children.  Dick is survived by his sister, Elaine (Doc) Knapp, brother, Tom (Betty) Nieuwenhuis, son, David (Julie) Junge, grandson, Chase (Jane) Junge...

Feb 8, 2019

Carol M. Wilke, 70, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at her home.

Carol was born on September 6, 1948 to the late Henry and Elsie (Erdman) Wilke in the Town of Hewitt. Being a social butterfly, Carol enjoyed activities that included spending time with others. She loved to play Bingo, attending different social...

Feb 8, 2019

Roger Frank Adelmeyer, 91, Wausau (formerly of Wauwatosa), died Friday, February 8, 2019 at Azura Memory Care in Rib Mountain under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Roger was born January 4, 1928 in the Town of Theresa, WI to the late Louis and Laura (Sterr) Adelmeyer. Following High School, he honorably served in the US Army during WWII.  While...

Feb 8, 2019

Leslie H. Froehlich, 94, Wausau, died Friday, February 8, 2019 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Les was born October 3, 1924 in Wausau to the late Hugo and Bertha (Radtke) Froehlich.  He honorably served in the US Army in the Korean War earning the Purple Heart...

Feb 8, 2019

Beverly Mae Goebel, 91, was taken to her heavenly home on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Rennes Rehab under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Beverly was born on July 6, 1927 in Wausau to the late Irving and Elfrieda (Rosenbaum) Croymans and is a graduate of Wausau High School.  She married Charles Goebel...

Feb 7, 2019

Irma H. Schmieden, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Applegate Terrace.

Born on March 7, 1926 in Marathon, Wisconsin, Irma spent her life in Wausau with her husband of 57 years, Merlin Schmieden.

Irma was an avid sports enthusiast and loved watching the Brewers, Packers and Bucks games whenever she...

Feb 7, 2019

Ronald J. Barwick, 74, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2019 at Colonial Manor. He was born on October 21, 1944 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Theresa (Kielpinski) Barwick. On September 19, 1970 he married Ruth P. Johnson at St. Therese Parish, Rothschid.

Ron served in the US Navy as a SeaBee during...

Feb 5, 2019

Dorothy “Dottie” Gustafson-Krienke, 91, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, February 05, 2019 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living.

Dottie was born on June 24, 1927 to the late Erwin and Irene (Edstrom) Emerich. After graduating from high school, she met, fell in love with, and married James Gustafson on July 2, 1949. Together they had four children,...

Feb 3, 2019

Sanford P. Gilbertson, 88, Wausau, passed away February 3, 2019 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born on May 14, 1930 in Blanchardville to the late Peter and Hannah (Nygaard) Gilbertson. On April 2, 1950 he married Joyce Ardis Thompson in Monroe.

Sanford worked for Greenheck Fan Corporation until his retirement. He enjoyed working around...

Feb 1, 2019

Florence E. Wood, 96, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019, at The Bay at Colonial Manor.

Florence was born in Wausau on October 6, 1922 to the late Henry and Martha (Beilke) Hackbart. She was raised on a farm in the Town of Maine and was a 4-H member during her teen-aged years.  Florence...

Feb 1, 2019

Friday February 1, 2019 another angel unexpectedly earned her wings. Marlene Margaret McKenna nee Diederichs of Rothschild, WI was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was born in Manitowoc, WI on December 18, 1935 to Harry E. and Violet O. Diederichs nee Behnke. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc on June 9, 1954.

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Jan 31, 2019

Kurt Hugo Froehlich, 64, Wausau, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Kurt was born November 1, 1954 at Memorial Hospital in Wausau to Leslie and Helen (Kruit) Froehlich.  He is a 1973 graduate of Everest High School and honorably served his country in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne from 1973-76.  It was...

Jan 29, 2019

Our Heavenly Father called Grace Marie Pegorsch to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 29th, at the Benedictine Living Community. She was born on February 18, 1941 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of the Rev. Martin and Medora (Dobberfuhl) Droegemueller. On June 28, 1969 she married the Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Pegorsch at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in...

Jan 28, 2019

Barbara Jean Rajek, 75, Wausau, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Barbara was born March 23, 1943 in Wausau to the late Clarence and Mildred (Poeske) Schubring.  She is a graduate of Wausau High School.  Barbara married Rudolph Rajek on May 25, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Wausau.  The couple was blessed...