Obituaries

Jun 17, 2019

Lorraine E. Enkers, 97, of Wausau passed into eternal life on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Evergreen Memory Unit of North Central Health Care in Wausau, WI.

Lorraine was born in Port Washington, WI to Matthias and Katherine (Pohl) Even on July 28, 1921.

At the age of four, Lorraine, and her family moved...

Jun 14, 2019

Wilfred Frederick Gehrke, 97, of Wausau, passed on Friday, June 14, 2019 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in the Town of Easton on February 15, 1922 to the late Carl and Louise (Schlei) Gehrke. Wilfred served his Country honorably as a First-Class Technical Sargent, Company B, 3139 Signal Service Battalion in the...

Jun 12, 2019

Rudolph Carl Jauernig, Jr, 98, of the Town of Texas, passed away peacefully June 12, 2019, with his loving family at his side.

He was born on September 30, 1920 in the Czech Republic, to the late Rudolph and Ida (Czacsch) Jauernig. Rudolph served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII. Upon his return...

Jun 12, 2019

Walter R. “Junior” Brendemuehl, 76, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Atrium Birch Hill, in Shawano.

Walter was born on October 26, 1942 to the late Walter and Irene (Aschbrenner) Brendemuehl. After completing high school, Walter joined the National Guard and served his Country honorably. On February 4, 1967, Walter married the love...

Jun 8, 2019

Robyn Hillmann, 57, left this life June 8, 2019 for a better life.  She passed on under the care of Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau WI after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.  A celebration of life will be held at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau on Tuesday June 18, 2019 from 5-7pm and again on Monday July...

Jun 7, 2019

Troy Doua Lee Wilcox, 19, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home.

Troy was born April 14, 2000 in Wausau to Heu Yang and Andrea Wilcox.  He enjoyed playing football for Wausau East and recently received his High School diploma.  Troy enjoyed working for WOW as a Customer Service Rep.

Troy was a beloved...

Jun 4, 2019

Gordon Beilke, a lifelong resident of the Wausau area, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the age of 91. Gordon was born May 26, 1928 in Marathon, the eldest son of Arnold and Edna (Hackbarth) Beilke. He married Shirley V. Fraaza on June 14, 1941 and they enjoyed almost 72 years of loving companionship together.

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Jun 1, 2019

Clarence F. Soczka, 89, of Wausau, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born September 13, 1929 in the town of Rietbrock, to the late Mat and Margaret (Sekorski) Soczka.  He married Esther Lewandowski on October 17, 1951 at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent.  She preceded him in death on June 5,...

Jun 1, 2019

Valieta E. Hanke, 101, of Wausau, joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Our House Care Facility under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born in Marion on February 27, 1918 to the late Elmer and Frieda (Schmidt) Hitzke. She married Norman Hanke on October 28, 1939. Norman...

May 29, 2019

Cindy Marie Casanova, 59, of Wausau passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday May 29, 2019. She was born on April 16, 1960 in Milwaukee the daughter of Leonard and Shirley (Johnson) Kutchenriter. On April 7, 1989 Cindy married Luis Antonio Casanova at the Marathon County Court House. Cindy was a devoted mother and wife and her true joy...

May 27, 2019

George Tobalski, 93, Wausau, died Monday, May 27, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

George was born March 4, 1926 in the Town of Rib Falls to the late Frank and Dora (Brodjeski) Tobalski.  He faithfully served his country during WWII and the Korean War earning several decorations before being discharged as a Master Sargent.  While serving in Germany after...

May 27, 2019

Kameron “Kam” Frisinger, 22, passed away in his apartment on Monday, May 27, 2019.   He was born October 9, 1996 in Wausau to Kirk and Kerri (Tesch) Frisinger and the youngest brother to Kallen and Kendra Frisinger. Kameron’s life was cut short from complications due to Diabetes.  Our family will forever miss him but celebrate his life as Kam...

May 24, 2019

Donald Martin Drews, 78, of the town of Berlin, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on October 13, 1940 in the town of Kronenwetter, to the late Oscar and Margaret (nee Schultz) Drews.

Don was a talented welder by trade.  Don loved fishing, talking, repairing, and inventing whatever he...

May 24, 2019

Sharon Ann Bloch (nee Markle), a woman with a heart of gold, voracious reader, music enthusiast, and animal lover passed on May 24, 2019 after a courageous fight following complications from surgery. Sharon was born 29 December 1941 in Saint Cloud Minnesota to “Nony” and Jim Markle. She grew up in Eau Claire with two siblings, Jim and Jean....

May 21, 2019

LeRoy Frank Grosskreutz, 89, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born at home near Fenwood, town of Wein, on April 17, 1930, to the late Henry and Ronetta (Pries) Grosskreutz.  LeRoy was baptized on May 11, 1930...

May 21, 2019

Roger Wienke, 65, of Merrill passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

He was born May 20, 1954 in Wausau to the late Martin and Margareta (Glawe) Wienke.  During Vietnam, Roger served in Korea as a Sargent in the U.S. Army Military Police.  On August 23, 1997 he married Frances Gryskiewicz at Our Savior’s...

May 20, 2019

On Monday, May 20, 2019, James Nicholas Kard, loving father of Jack, passed away at the age of 72.

James (Jim) was born on December 24, 1947 in San Francisco California to Gus and Marion (McHone) Kardassakis. He served in US Navy and was proud of his service to our country.  During his life he had many...

May 19, 2019

Beverly D. Heinz, 90, of Wausau, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 19, 2019.

She was born at home in Wausau on October 1, 1928 to the late Walter and Veneta (Jones) Zielesch. After graduating from Wausau High, she went on to work as a Medical Assistant for several doctors in the...

May 16, 2019

Terrance Peter Narlock, 78, of Ringle, went to be with his Lord on May 16, 2019. He passed away peacefully amongst family in his home.

Terry was born on January 10, 1941 to Lambert and Margaret Narlock. He was born, raised, and laid to rest all within the Wausau area. He graduated from D.C. Everest Highschool in...

May 12, 2019

Darrin “DB” Brown, 50, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, two days after celebrating his 50th birthday with his friends and family. Darrin battled with an aggressive Glioblastoma brain tumor for 15 months and died peacefully surrounded by family at the Aspirus Hospice House.

Darrin was born in Antigo, on May 10, 1969, to...