Obituaries

Jan 7, 2019

Patricia L. Swope, 66, of Wausau, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at U.W. Hospital, Madison. She was born on February 6, 1952 in Wausau to the late Victor and Delores (Hahn) Bartelt. On April 21, 1972 she married Gerald E. Swope in Wausau.

Patricia took great pride in her home and enjoyed taking care of the...

Jan 6, 2019

Elsie Mae Campbell, 97, Schofield, peacefully passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Elsie was born February 22, 1921 in New Orleans, LA and raised by the late Frederick and Mary (Muerett) Baumann in Wausau.  She graduated from Wausau High School and married Cassius Campbell on December 28, 1940.  The couple was blessed with...

Jan 5, 2019

Ronald Willard Schram, 62, of Wausau joined his wife, Sue, in heaven on Saturday, January 5, 2019.  He passed away unexpectedly in his home, due to natural causes.

Ronnie was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin to Willard and Jackie Schram on July 4, 1956. He attended St. John Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Plymouth Comprehensive High in...

Jan 3, 2019

Marion Janet Steffen, 90, Wausau, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Marion was born July 15, 1928 in Wausau to the late Gustave and Adel (Tesch) Markowski.  She graduated from Wausau High School and married Gilbert Steffen on August 27, 1955 at St. Paul’s UCC in Wausau.  The couple was blessed with four children:...

Jan 3, 2019

Lowell H. Bobert, 84, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 7, 1934, in Wausau, to the late Hugo and Caroline (Marquardt) Bobert.  Lowell was a life-long resident of Wausau.  He married the former Jean Radke at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Jan 2, 2019

Elgart Henry Radant died peacefully with his family present at his apartment at Mountain Terrace.  He is survived by his wife of seventy-one years, Cora (Kilian) Radant and his two children, Susan Gilomen and Leon Radant.  He was a wonderful grandfather to Hannah Radant, Ryan Gilomen, Erin Arnio, and Colin Radant.  He also enjoyed two great-grandchildren, Willa and Scarlett...

Jan 2, 2019

Nancy Meverden, 79, of Wausau passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Cedar Creek Manor.

She was born on June 16, 1939 in Wausau to the late Henry and Regina (Sala) Lutzke.  On September 15, 1956 she married Richard “Bud” Meverden at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Wausau.  In her earlier years, Nancy had worked...

Dec 29, 2018

Timothy H. Farrell, 69, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home, with his family at his side.

Tim was born in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Albert and Dorothy (Howe) Farrell. He proudly served in the United States Army Reserves until retirement and worked as a senior buyer for Kolbe and Kolbe....

Dec 29, 2018

Edward Fenhaus, 87, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

He was born on December 21, 1931 in Marathon, to the late Conrad and Selma (Bartelt) Fenhaus. He met, fell in love with and married the love of his life, Louann Worden, on November 27, 1953. After devoting his life to Louann and caring...

Dec 29, 2018

Lilas Albert Brandt age 92, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Ripon Medical Center with his family by his side.

Lilas was born November 18, 1926 in the Town of Rib Falls to the late Bernard and Emma (Huehnerfuss) Brandt.  He met Eileen Utecht at a friend’s birthday party and the two were united in marriage on...

Dec 27, 2018

Dennis E. Traska, 66, of Wausau, passed away December 27, 2018 at North Central Health Care surrounded by his family. He was born on February 22, 1952 in Wausau to the late Elroy and Adeline (Schreiber) Traska. On April 12, 1980 Dennis married Mary Ann Waraksa at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.

In his free time, he...

Dec 27, 2018

Erna M. Sobjeck Heldt, 98, of Wausau, passed away on, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House.

Erna was born in Merrill on October 9, 1920 to the late Paul and Clara (Howard) Beilke. She married Paul Sobjeck on January 4, 1941. He preceded Erna in death on April 1, 1982. She found love again and...

Dec 23, 2018

Donna L. Ash, 67, Schofield, went to heaven peacefully in the comfort of her own bed at Cedar Ridge Elder Services on December 23, 2018.

Donna was the daughter of Dorothy and Lloyd Ash and was born September 27th, 1951 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  As a young child, she was placed in Northern Colony and then other...

Dec 18, 2018

Joan Mary McSweeney, 75, of Weston, passed away on December 18, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

She was born on January 25, 1943, in Ogden, Utah, to the late Wayne and Opal (Moon) Cullens.  Joan grew up in Utah and later married Matthew “Mike” McSweeney.  They began their lives together in Utah and eventually settled...

Dec 17, 2018

Joyce Sandra Zastrow, passed away on Monday December 17, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on January 28, 1959 in Wausau to the late Leo and Bernice (Ruenger) Habeck. On June 25, 1983 she married Albert Zastrow at First Presbyterian Church, Wausau.

In her free time Joyce enjoyed spending time outdoors and enjoyed...

Dec 14, 2018

Robert L. “Bob” Nowak, 89, of Wausau passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain.

He was born November 22, 1929 in Wausau to the late Frank and Agnes (Kowalewski) Nowak.  Bob fought in the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army, 6th Armored Division, 15th Medium Tank Battalion, Company C, 1st...

Dec 14, 2018

Kenneth W. Prieve, 69, of Wausau, joined hands with his son Andy and Daughter Melissa in Heaven, on Friday, December 14, 2018, with his loving wife, granddaughters and sister by his side.

Ken was born in Wausau on January 14, 1949 to the late Harold and Loretta (Eckes) Prieve. He met, fell in love and married the...

Dec 14, 2018

Clara Dorothy Hettinga, 91, Wausau, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Ascension Home Care Hospice Services.

Clara was born January 28, 1927 at the family home in the Town of Easton to the late Henry and Clara (Hollander) Fraaza.  She married Riemer Hettinga on September 17,...

Dec 12, 2018

Richard Martin Thomas, 81, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House with his loving family at his side.

Richard was born in South Haven, Michigan on June 15, 1937 to the late Wayne and Jesse (Martin) Thomas. Richard received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan in...

Dec 12, 2018

Joan F. Harter entered into the Lord’s arms surrounded by family December 12, 2018, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor.

Joan was born November 12, 1930 in Wausau to the late Elmer and Emma (Fischer) Rainville.  She met her husband John Joseph Harter Jr., through her brothers, and the couple...