Obituaries

Nov 29, 2017

Roy Thorne, 88, of Wausau passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

He was born September 19, 1929 to the late Jess and Pearl (Wood) Thorne.  On August 19, 1950, Roy married Phyllis Ecker in Antigo.  They made their home in Wausau raising their five children, Steve, Mark, Debra, Diane and Victoria.  Roy owned...

Nov 21, 2017

Phyllis Louise Abitz, 97, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.

Phyllis was born in the town of Easton on February 13, 1920 to Elizabeth (Kufahl) and Philip Hollinger.  She attended St. John’s Lutheran School and later moved to Chicago, IL as a nanny.  She later moved back to...

Nov 21, 2017

Charlotte Mae (Grebe) Richetto, age 86, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 21, 2017.  She was born on November 22, 1930 in Wausau WI to Art and Esther Grebe.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1948.  She married Emil Richetto on June 20, 1953.

Charlotte and Emil had three children. ...

Nov 17, 2017

Donald R. Erdman, 78, Wausau, died Friday, November 17, at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

Donald was born November 19, 1938 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Laura (Hans) Erdman.  Following his graduation from Wausau East High School, he faithfully served his country in the US Army.  Donald married the love of his life, Sally, on...

Nov 17, 2017

Myron “Dolly” Raymond Busche, 96, Wausau, died Friday November 17, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Myron was born May 30, 1921 in the Town of Eau Plaine to the late Henry and Mary (Furmanek-Treankler) Busche.  He honorably served his country in the US Navy.  Myron married Virginia Robertson on September 21, 1940 and the happy couple celebrated...

Nov 10, 2017

Vangie Ohrmundt was a woman who never sat still.  Her life was dedicated to her family, her church, and her community.  Whether it was doing the hundreds of chores around the family farm, making Friday morning breakfasts for over ten years at Aspirus Hospice House, starting the quilting club and being an active member of St. John Lutheran Church,...

Nov 9, 2017

Landa Baumann, 67, of the town of Stettin, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston, with her husband, Thomas, at her side.

She was born in the town of Almon, Shawano County on March 5, 1950.  Landa started school in a one-room schoolhouse and was a graduate of Bowler High School. ...

Nov 8, 2017

Francis “Frank” Arthur Beidle, 87, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, WI.

Frank was born December 13, 1929 in Barberton, Ohio to the late George and Mildred (Krabile) Beidle Jr.  He faithfully served in the US Army from July 1951 to June 1953, being awarded the United Nations Service Medal, Korean...

Nov 6, 2017

Marjorie Mae Zahrt, 87, of Schofield, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017, at Aspirus Hospice House surrounded by her children.

She was born on July 21, 1930, in the town of Wausau, to the late Elmer and Alice (Solum) Zemke.  Marjorie grew up on the family farm in the Town of Wausau, and lived in the...

Nov 5, 2017

James Edward Light, 93, of Schofield, WI joined the angels and the love of his life, Cyrillia, on November 5, 2017.

James was born on March 7, 1924 to Edward and Hallie Mae (Etherton) Light in Jacksonville, IL.

James joined the Army Air Corps in 1941 and attended flight school at the Antigo Air Force...

Nov 3, 2017

Kirke Sauer, 91, of Wausau passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2017 at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau.  Reverend David Wetmore will officiate.  Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery will full military honors provided by VFW Burns Post #388.  Visitation will...

Nov 3, 2017

Lois Geiger had a simple, unassuming  personality who made friends easily.  She enjoyed coloring,  fishing and traveling.  When Lois was younger, she loved the beach at the family cottage on Birch Lake in Harshaw.

Lois was born the youngest child of Aloysius and Margaret (Pupp) Geiger on February 10, 1955 in Wausau.  For several years, she was...

Nov 2, 2017

Alice Christenson lived an active full life.  She was an extremely talented woman, who was an expert seamstress, made beautiful crafts, porcelain dolls and even stained glass works.  Her family meant the world to her especially during those special holidays, Christmas and Easter.  Whether it was dancing to Polkas, whistling or humming the old “Spirituals”, Alice will...

Oct 30, 2017

Paul Aylward Russell III, 69, of Wausau passed away from cancer complications on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Mount View Care Center.

He was born April 17, 1948 in Houghton, MI to the late Paul and Vivian (Johnston) Russell Jr.  After graduating from high school, Paul was drafted in the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. ...

Oct 27, 2017

Frances Rein, 87, Wausau, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.

Frances was born February 15, 1930 in Mittelneufach, Germany to the late Ludwig and Rosa (Deutshenbauer) Neubauer.  She grew up in Germany during WWII surviving the horrors of war and immigrating to the United States.  Frances met Dean J. Rein II...

Oct 27, 2017

Florence Elaine Edelburg, 85, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Colonial Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born on January 9, 1932 in Wausau to the late Rueben and Alvina (Krueger) Schneck.  Florence grew up in Wausau and attended local schools.  She met and later married...

Oct 25, 2017

Thomas Allen Gritzmacher, 68, Weston, died October 25, 2017 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Thomas was born April 22, 1949 to Rose (Rauschl) and the late Eugene Gritzmacher.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Wausau High School.  For many years, Thomas was the owner/operator...

Oct 21, 2017

Eileen Smart passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 after a courageous fight with cancer.  She did achieve her goal of attending her daughter, Melanie’s, wedding and her 60th wedding anniversary celebration in Disney on October 5, 2017.  She enjoyed the special touches her daughter, Dawn, did for the 60th celebration.  She also was able to see her son,...

Oct 20, 2017

Peter Phillip Zollpriester, 84, Weston died Friday, October 20, 2017 Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Peter was born May 26, 1933 in Antigo to the late Peter and Frances (Babler) Zollpriester.  He grew up on the family farm and at an early age took up the responsibility for helping run the farm.  Peter...

Oct 20, 2017

Lois Charlene Bagby, 87, Wausau, died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Gardenside Crossing at North Central Health Care, Wausau, surrounded by her loving family.

Lois was born June 8, 1930 in Wausau to the late Charles and Minnie (Donner) Frank.  She was baptized on July 1, 1930 and confirmed on April 18, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church,...