Obituaries

Apr 11, 2018

James Beckman, 83, of Wausau passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at North Central Health Care.

He was born February 2, 1935 in the town of Texas to Ella (Beese) Beckman and Anton Beckman.  Jim was a veteran of the Korean War serving as a Sargent in the U.S. Army.   On January 13, 1955 he married...

Apr 8, 2018

Darlene Rose Smith, 82, of Rothschild passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on April 11, 1935 to the late Herbert and Eva (Tesch) Schultz in Butternut.  Darlene spent her early years in Butternut and later married Donald Smith on July 9, 1955.  Over the years they lived in Colorado...

Apr 5, 2018

Mark Goetsch, 60, of Kronenwetter passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born March 12, 1958 in Wausau to the late Ervin Goetsch and Helen (Hughes) Goetsch of Rib Mountain.  Mark was a graduate of Wausau West High School.  For many years he was employed at Central Wisconsin Finishing.  On December...

Apr 2, 2018

Dorothy Taylor, 94, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Mount View Care Center.

She was born on April 20, 1923 in Sydney, Australia to the late Frank and Vera (Whyburne) Ward.  Dorothy came to the United States to marry Clifton Taylor on August 31, 1944 in Sycamore, ILL.  Dorothy was proud to...

Apr 2, 2018

Duane “Dewie” K. Hofstetter, 49, Wausau, died April 2, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Duane was born June 13, 1968 in Moline, Illinois to Carolyn “Kay” (Clifton) and the late Harold Hofstetter.  He is a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and went on to honorably serve in the United States Air Force as a mechanic during...

Apr 1, 2018

John Otto was a big man with a big heart.  You always knew where you stood with John.  He had no trouble speaking his mind always in a kind, respectful manner.  He loved his family with all his heart and took comfort in knowing the love of God.

John was born February 13, 1958 in Milwaukee to...

Mar 30, 2018

Lorraine Clara Zahrt, 94, of Ringle, passed away on Good Friday, March 30, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born on September 24, 1923 in the town of Easton to the late Theodore (Ted) Hoppe and Olga Lambrecht Hoppe. Lorraine attended Farewell School (grades 1-6) and Zion Lutheran School (grades 7-8),...

Mar 30, 2018

Rosemary Ott, 98 of Wausau passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Benedictine Living Community.  We have lost another one of the “Greatest Generation”.

She was born October 8, 1919 in Wausau to the late William and Mathilda (Steppert) Gendron.  Rosemary grew up in Wausau and was a graduate of Wausau High School.  On July 11,...

Mar 30, 2018

Florence Block, 97, of the town of Easton passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House.

She was born February 4, 1921 in Wausau to the late Paul and Viola (Gernetzky) Ott.   Florence  attended St.  John’s Lutheran School and was a member of the church her entire life. After graduating from Wausau High School...

Mar 28, 2018

Elaine Edna Degner, 86, passed away March 28, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services.  She was born August 18, 1931 to Elmer and Lorraine (Seidler) Degner.

Elaine worked for most of her adult life at Wausau Motor Parts, “The Piston Ring” up until her retirement in 1993 which was one of the best days of her life. ...

Mar 27, 2018

Herman Alden Hintz III, 77, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on March 27, 2018. Herman was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to the late Herman and Loretta (Krueger) Hintz II and married Sandra Lach on October 19th, 1963.

Herman is survived by his wife Sandra of 54 years; children Tracy (Seth) Thun, Kelly (Michael)...

Mar 27, 2018

Mildred Caroline Luedtke, 96, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She was born in the town of Cassel and lived in Wausau for most of her life.  Mildred married George M. Luedtke on April 21, 1944 in Grenada, Mississippi.

Survivors include her children, Jackie (Chet) of Cherry Valley, IL, Jerry...

Mar 24, 2018

David C. Rietz a resident of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away on March 23rd, he was 57 years old.  He loved to water ski, snow ski and drive cars. He was a devoted Chicago Bulls fan and had a great sense of humor.  29 years ago he was rendered a paraplegic in an auto accident on Highway A outside of...

Mar 23, 2018

Dean John Rein II, 86, Wausau, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Interim Hospice Care.

Dean was born June 27, 1931 in Wausau to the late Dean Arthur and Viola Gertrude (Boyack) Rein and grew up on the family farm.  He is a 1949 graduate of Wausau High School...

Mar 22, 2018

Patricia Eileen Johnson, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Brookdale in Eagan, MN.  She was born on June 22, 1948 in Wausau to Harry and the late Regina (Lake) Syring.  Patricia graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1966.  She was the loving wife of Gregory Johnson and they were married on November 30, 1968,...

Mar 22, 2018

Leah Schuett was a very private person. Those that got to know Leah would soon realize her kind, generous and caring spirit. Leah was called to the Lord and Savior late Thursday March 22nd with her daughter Sara by her side. Leah 88, lost her battle to kidney disease under the care of the Aspirus Comfort Care at the...

Mar 16, 2018

Sandra Radtke, 64, of the town of Texas passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born June 17, 1953 in Wausau to the late George and Laverne (Kell) Kalinke.  After graduating from DC Everest High School, Sandy attended UWSP achieving her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1975.  She began her career at...

Mar 14, 2018

Gary W.C. Syring Jr., 54, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on June 29, 1963, in Wausau, to Gary Sr. and DeAnna (Mueller) Syring.  Gary grew up in Wausau and attended local schools.  He was employed as a semi mechanic and enjoyed working on big trucks, working...

Mar 12, 2018

Kenneth J. Mason passed away on March 12, 2018.  He was born on November 17, 1922 in Tigerton, Wisconsin to Frank and Christena (Senn) Mason. He spent his childhood in Rhinelander, graduating from Rhinelander High School.  He volunteered for service in the United States Army Air Forces serving in the European Theatre on a B-24 “Liberator” bomber as a...

Mar 11, 2018

Beverly Baptist, 89, of Wausau passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Our House Senior Living.

She was born October 20, 1928 in Wausau to the late Julius and Hattie (Radtke) Russ.  Beverly grew up in Wausau and worked at several businesses which included Marathon Electric, Kraft and Connor Forest Industries.  On July 26, 1952, she...