Obituaries
Lucille Moberg
Apr 13, 2017
Lucille E. Moberg, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Medford, on April 13, 2017. She was born on November 24, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late August and Marie Treichel. On November 9, 1948, she married Lloyd Moberg Sr. in Wausau. Lloyd preceded Lucille in death in 1978. Lucille attended Trinity Lutheran School where she was...
Richard Walters
Apr 13, 2017
You can't help but smile when you think of Rick Walters. Rick had a sense of humor that made you laugh or might have been a bit irritating. But anyone who met Rick always came away with a story to tell. A Wausau native and owner of City Bike Works, Rick had many friends. He enjoyed 'holding court' at Loppnow's,...
Homer Husband
Apr 13, 2017
Homer R. Husband, 91, of Rib Mountain, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born to the late Lewis and Edna (Gordon) Husband on January 22, 1926 in Meridian, Mississippi. Homer spent his childhood in Mississippi and decided to leave school early so he could enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. Over his 20...
Irene Liebers
Apr 12, 2017
Irene Rose (Dake) Liebers, 101, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family at her side. She was born on August 15, 1915 in the town of Granite Heights, the daughter of Carl and Anna Dake. On May 4, 1935 she married Alfred C. Liebers at Mission Evangelical Free Church. Alfred preceded her...
Roger Zillman
Apr 7, 2017
Roger Walter Zillman, 88, of Wausau passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 9, 1928 in Wausau to the late Walter and Audrey (Michaels) Zillman. At a young age, Roger began a painting and decorating apprenticeship and continued that career well past his retirement from the American Can/James River Corporation, where he...
David Staszak
Apr 5, 2017
David Daniel Staszak, 83, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Colonial Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. David was born October 17, 1933 in Wausau to the late Michael and Martha Staszak. He married Susan Radke on July 22, 1972 and the couple was the proud parents of 4 children: Marsha, Dan, Jason and...
Katherine Laffin
Apr 4, 2017
Katherine Jeanette Laffin, 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at her residence. Katherine was born May 24, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Eddie and Kathryn (Schlinger) Johnson. She married the love of her life, Brian Laffin, on November 3, 1951 in Aniwa, WI. The couple was blessed with three children: Tom, Susan and Candy. Over the years,...
Evelyn Bell
Apr 4, 2017
Evelyn "Babe" Bell passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, April 4, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House at the age of 98. She was born on August 4, 1918 in Amherst to the late Andrew and Signe (Velund) Brathovde. She grew up on the family farm learning the value of hard work and closeness of family. Babe met her future husband,...
Margaret Bisgrove
Mar 28, 2017
Margaret "Peggy" Bisgrove, 84, of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Garden Side Crossing in North Central Health Care Center. Peggy was born September 22, 1932, in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Maurice and Nora (Cronin) Barry. She received her education in Chicago where she graduated from Visitation High School. In 1953 she married Les Bisgrove and...
Gerald Seidler
Mar 28, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Duane Seidler, 83, of Wausau, formerly of the towns of Berlin and Stettin, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Jerry was born on March 23, 1934, in Wausau, to Fred Sr. and Margaret (Borth) Seidler. He grew up in the town of Stettin attending the Little Red Schoolhouse and graduated from Marathon High...
Clifford Raddatz
Mar 26, 2017
Clifford H. Raddatz, 73, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Christ Community Church, Schofield. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. www.helke.com Visitation Christ Community Church 8100 Alderson St. Schofield, WI 54476 Thursday, March 30, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Christ Community Church 8100...
Lily Sippl
Mar 25, 2017
Lily Etta Marie Sippl, 92, Wausau, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Wausau Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services with her loving family by her side. Etta was born on June 1, 1924 in Antigo to the late Bernard and Ruth (Peterson) Lenzner. She graduated from Antigo High School. Etta married the love of her...
Dean Lewitzke
Mar 15, 2017
Dean Allen Lewitzke, 61, of Wausau, passed away, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a brief illness. Dean was born in Wausau on November 25, 1955, son of Wilmer and Joan (Gaulke) Lewitzke. He attended school in Wausau and then began working at Cloverbelt Feed Mill and farming with his family. In July of 1980 Dean took...
Steven Sexter
Mar 13, 2017
Steven Lynn Sexter, 51, Wausau, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Steven was born December 24, 1965, in Decorah, IA, son of the late James Lynn and Jeralyn (Krugel) Sexter. At the age of 16 he moved with his parents to Owatonna, MN where he attended and graduated from high school. He...
Erin Black
Mar 10, 2017
Erin Black, who is now rejoicing with Jesus, will be remembered for her beautiful spirit with the innocence of a child. She fought through health issues most of her life, but always had a smile and joke to tell. Erin enjoyed watching cartoons, celebrating every holiday, family birthday and loved wearing anything purple. Erin had an impact on everyone she...
Patricia Chesbrough
Mar 8, 2017
Patricia "Patti" Chesbrough, 56, Wausau died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 following a painful battle with Chronic Lyme Disease. Patti was born on June 7, 1960 in Stevens Point to Chester and Elvera (Muto) Kluck. She graduated from Stevens Point High School in 1978 and was a very proud cheerleader for the Panthers. Patti met her future husband, Bill Chesbrough, when...
Phyllis Henry
Mar 4, 2017
In the stillness of the night, Phyllis A. Henry, 79, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her caring and loving family by her side. Phyllis was born in Rib Mountain to Herman and Vivian (Olson) Aschebrook on May 2, 1937. Her early years included attending a one-room schoolhouse, Mosinee Hill School, and later graduating...
James Marquardt
Mar 2, 2017
James Henry Marquardt, 78, Town of Maine, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jim was born March 15, 1938 in Wausau, WI, son of the late Henry and Dora (Koenig) Marquardt. He graduated from Wausau High in 1956. On October 8, 1961, Jim married the love of his life Lynn Voeltzke. The couple moved to Fort...
Wayne Voigt
Feb 28, 2017
Wayne Alan Elmer Voigt, 62, of Wausau, died at his home, February 28, 2017. Wayne was born January 24, 1955, son of the late Sheldon and Dorothy (Ohlmann) Voigt Sr. He received his education in Wausau and graduated from Wausau West High School in 1973. Wayne then began working at Marathon Electric until his health decline and he was unable...
George Elbe
Feb 27, 2017
George "Rusty" Griffith Elbe, 86, Wausau, died early Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. George was born May 29, 1930 in Wausau to the late George and Elaine Elbe. He graduated from Wausau High School before enlisting in the US Air Force. George proudly served his...
