Obituaries
Charles Lawrence
Dec 23, 2017
Chuck Lawrence, 70, of Wausau, died unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was born in Wausau on March 22, 1947, to the late Ervin and Mary Ann Lawrence, the eldest of five boys.
After graduation from Wausau Senior High School, Chuck served as an atomic demolition munitions specialist in the 600th Engineering...
Daniel Kluetz
Dec 23, 2017
Daniel Thomas Kluetz, 64, Wausau, died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Dan was born August 13, 1953 in Wausau to the late Alfred and Dorothy (Myska) Kluetz. After having known Kim (Syring) Cronce for many years, the couple married on June 10, 2006 at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Dan worked for many...
Janet Zastrow
Dec 23, 2017
Janet Zastrow, 82, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Our House Senior Living.
She was born October 17, 1935 in Nekoosa to the late Holger and Emma (Fitz) Randrup. After graduating from Wausau High School, Janet worked at 3M. On April 1, 1959, she married Grover Zastrow in Red Wing, MN. They made...
Eugene Smrstick
Dec 14, 2017
Eugene Wenzel Smrstick, 89, of Wausau, passed away on December 14, 2017, at Aspirus Hospice House.
He was born in Catawba, WI, to the late Anton and Cynthia (Weber) Smrstick on August 17, 1928. He graduated from high school in Tony, WI as valedictorian of his class. Eugene married his high school sweetheart Irma Charmley in Ladysmith...
Vernon Laffin
Dec 12, 2017
Vernon Dale Laffin, 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at his home in Wausau.
Vernon was born May 13, 1934 in Wausau to the late Henry and Corinne (Smith) Laffin. He faithfully served his country in the US Army from August 1956-August 1958. Vernon married Judith (Marcott) Kolpacki on May 16, 1985. Vernon and Judith celebrated...
Rubella Sann
Dec 11, 2017
Rubella Sann, 93, of Wausau passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Northcentral Health Care.
She was born April 5, 1924 in Brokaw to the late Charles and Alma (Volkman) Sann. Rubella retired from Wausau Paper Mill after 35 years of service. She was a devout member of Salem Lutheran Church volunteering with the Guild and...
Marvin Machel
Dec 11, 2017
Marvin Frank Machel passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 11, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born to Edward and Ella (Plautz) Machel on August 14, 1921 in Wausau. He graduated from Wausau High School and worked at Curtis Co., a woodworking company, until he was called-up in the draft for World War II.
Marvin served in...
Roderick "Bob" Morange
Dec 10, 2017
Roderick “Bob” Lee Morange, 87, of the town of Ringle, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 10, 2017 under the care of his loving daughters, granddaughter, and Ministry Hospice. He was born on August 16, 1930 to the late Theodore and Alyce (Lund) Morange in South Bend, Indiana.
Bob worked for his aunt’s business, Lund...
Karl Beckman
Dec 8, 2017
Karl Beckman, 68 of Kronenwetter passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 31, 1949 in Wausau to the late Emil and Leona (Pregont) Beckman. After graduating from Wausau High School, Karl enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He served his country during Vietnam and was honorably discharged...
Kathleen Kinney
Dec 8, 2017
Kathleen Kinney dedicated her life in taking care of her family. Whether it was Spaghetti Thursdays or New Year’s Eve Steak night, she enjoyed creating special moments for her family.
Kathleen was born January 31, 1943 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Grace (Miller) Gutmann. After graduating from high school, she attended Marquette University graduating with...
Chien Nguyen
Dec 7, 2017
Chien Nguyen, 64, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Wausau Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Sang, one son, Danny and three daughters, Nina Maria and Trang.
The funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Father Peter Kieffer officiated
Vilas Barttelt
Dec 7, 2017
Vilas James Barttelt, 80, of Schofield, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017, surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on March 27, 1937, in the town of Maine to the late Wilhelm and Martha (Utecht) Barttelt. Vilas grew up and was a lifelong resident of the area. During Vilas’ life he was...
Elizabeth "Betty" Braatz
Dec 3, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty” June Braatz, 79, Wausau, died Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Evergreen Place at North Central Health Care, Wausau.
Betty was born September 19, 1938 in the Town of Cassel, Marathon County to the late Joseph and Josephine (Sekorski) Adamski. She married Richard Braatz on September 23, 1967 at Holy Name Catholic Parish, Wausau. During her...
Norman Theis
Dec 3, 2017
Norman V. Theis, 100, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House.
He was born on April 17, 1917 to the late Harry and Theresa (Lilly) Theis in Marshfield, WI. Norman grew up in the town of Stettin and attended the country school. Upon finishing school he worked on the family farm. ...
Alice Maxon
Dec 3, 2017
Alice Erna Maxon, 96, Wausau, went to be with her heavenly Father on December 3, 2017 after a long life, certain that her faith would bring her eternal life.
Alice was born on January 15, 1921 to the late Robert and Hattie (Gritzmacher) Isberner Sr. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1938. Soon after she was...
William McCarthy
Dec 2, 2017
William J. McCarthy, 85, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on December 11, 1931 to the late Edwin and Irene (Hanson) McCarthy in Wausau. William was a lifelong resident of the Wausau area and while growing up attended St. Mary’s School and Wausau High School. Later,...
Erma Neumann
Dec 2, 2017
Erma Lucille Neumann, 81, of Wausau, WI passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was born on March 17, 1936 in the town of Doering, in Lincoln County. Her parents were the late Arthur and Celia Lupton. She graduated from Merrill High School. Erma married James Jirovec in 1955 and was...
Louis Schultheiss
Dec 2, 2017
Louis H. Schultheiss, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Louis was employed by the James River Corporation for 35 years.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy “Pat,” sister, Ethel Niewolny, and nieces and nephews.
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Marjorie Tatman
Dec 1, 2017
Marjorie Ruth Tatman, 89, of Wausau went home to the Lord on December 1, 2017.
She was born September 14, 1928 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Gertrude Anderson. Marjorie was previously married to the late William L. Tatman of Wausau. She was preceded in death by her only brother, Robert Anderson of Roseburg, Oregon.
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Julie Christian
Nov 30, 2017
Julie Anne Christian, 58, Wausau, died peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Aspirus Hospice House. Julie was born on August 16, 1959 to Allen and Donna (Richmond) Hettinga in Wausau. She grew up in the Town of Maine and graduated from Wausau West High School in 1977. Julie married the farm boy down the road, Lee Christian, on...
