Obituaries

Apr 6, 2019

Jeffery Brandt, age 63, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau.

He was born on March 30, 1956 in the Town of Rib Falls, son of the late Walter and Marion (Lotzer) Brandt.

After graduating from Marathon High School, Jeffrey went to work for many farmers in the Town of Rib...

Apr 4, 2019

Ellen Rose Kruit, 95, of Wausau passed away Thursday April 4, 2019 at Benedictine Living Community surrounded by her family. She was born on February 28, 1924 in Lansing, IL to the late Joseph and Lillian (Drunecke) Broomhead. On November 14, 1942 she married William Edward “Bill” Kruit in Hammond, IN.

Ellen waited 2 ½ years for...

Mar 25, 2019

Rosalie Ann Duranceau, 75, Wausau, died Monday, March 25, 2019 at Our House Senior Living, Wausau.

Rosalie was born May 7, 1943 in Wausau to the late Lester and Frances (Richards) Duranceau.  She was a graduate of Wausau High School.  She worked as a cashier for several grocery stores in the Wausau area over the years.

Mar 22, 2019

Jerome George Jeske, 75, of Weston, passed away March 22, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 23, 1943 in Unity to George and Evelyn (Winkler) Jeske.

Jerome worked as a long-haul truck driver. He enjoyed traveling and meeting new people along the way. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and truly...

Mar 21, 2019

Lisa A. Montalvo, 52, of Schofield, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, with her big brother Thomas by her side.

Lisa was born in Frankfort, IN on March 3, 1967, to the late Avida Montalvo. Though life was not always easy for Lisa, she lived it fiercely, and with a smile on her face. She started...

Mar 17, 2019

Anna Leider Schmidt, Wausau, WI, died at Pride TLC Therapy and Living Campus, Weston, WI on March 17, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Anna was born April 6, 1924, in Birnamwood, WI, to Charles and Anna (Prelipp) Leider.

She married Bernard G. Schmidt, of Wausau, WI on July 17, 1945 in Seattle, WA.

Mar 17, 2019

Ronald M. Johnson, 83, of Wausau passed away on Sunday March 17, 2019 at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau.  He was born on January 10, 1936 in Wausau to the late Milburn and LaVerne (Gehrke) Johnson. On November 11, 1972 Ronald married Shirley K. Dey in New London.

He served in the Army Reserve and worked as...

Mar 13, 2019

Elvera Krueger, 105, of Wausau, died March 13, 2019.

She was born February 1, 1914 in the Town of Hamburg, daughter of Arthur and Lillie (Henrichs) Schmidt. Elvera attended the Wausau Business Institute. She was employed at J.C. Penney for many years. She is survived by nieces, Judy Schmidt, Sharon Carlsson, and Jeanne Erdman; great-niece, Susan (Randy)...

Mar 8, 2019

Orella M. Holz, 94, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Copperleaf Memory Care, in Schofield.

Orella was born in Merrill on February 2, 1925 to the late Anton and Mathilda (Woller) Schult. She married Edward Holz in Merrill on August 9, 1941. They were married 59 years before Edward preceded Orella in death on January...

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...