Obituaries
Heather Evenson
Jan 25, 2017
Heather Ann Evenson was on this Earth for only a short time, always striving to experience the most out of life. She was a gifted artist and specialized in mixed media art creating unique pieces of art, jewelry and cards. When Heather started a project, she was "all in" until it was perfect. Heather was born January 11, 1978 in...
Ida Millard
Jan 22, 2017
Ida Louise Millard, 94, of Wausau, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ida was born October 16, 1922, in Mosinee, WI, daughter of the late William and Agnes (Steffen) Stengle. She received her education in Mosinee and married Robert Millard in Kentucky. Ida was employed at Northern Mattress and Moxness in Wausau from which she retired....
Ruby Kaetterhenry
Jan 22, 2017
Ruby Marion Lucht Kaetterhenry, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 22, 2017, with her children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren by her side, at Coventry Senior Living, in Mahtomedi, MN. Until age and infirmity dictated moving nearer her children, she lived her entire life in Wausau, WI. Predeceased by father and...
Robert Buettner
Jan 20, 2017
On Friday, January 20, 2017, Robert "Bob" Buettner went to his heavenly home just two weeks short of 100 years. Robert August Louis Buettner was born February 6, 1917 in Langlade County, WI, to August & Elsie (Sperberg) Buettner. He was one of 12 children in the family. Preceding him in death were: brothers: Caspar (Jeannette) Buettner, Arnold (Helen) Buettner,...
Theadore Betts
Jan 20, 2017
Theadore James Betts, 80, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017, at Colonial Manor, Wausau. He was born on April 27, 1936 in Lindsey, WI, to the late Alex, Sr. and Martha (Krempin) Betts. He married the former Barbara Lewis in Dubuque, IA, on March 4, 1963. Theadore started and worked at T & E Tree Surgery, Inc....
Roderick Goree
Jan 19, 2017
Roderick Donald Goree, 60, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Rod was born June 22, 1956, in Appleton, WI, son of the late Donald and Betty (Berholtz) Goree. He attended special education for several years in Wausau and then moved to an apartment for the handicap. Rod dearly loved his work at Northern...
Jennette Myer
Jan 19, 2017
Jennette Doede Myer, 91 went to be with her Lord on January 19, 2017 at Our House Senior Living in Wausau under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. Jennette had been in declining health for the past several years. Jennette was born December 13, 1925 in Wausau to Otto Krohn and Rose (Beach) Krohn. She met her future husband, Walter...
Eugene Baker
Jan 18, 2017
Eugene A. Baker, 72, Wausau, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at home. He was born on June 2, 1944, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. His parents were Esther (Meeks) Baker, and stepfather Chester Baker. He graduated from Owatonna High School, Owatonna, Minnesota in 1963. Gene married Jane Tietz on November 8, 1969, at St. Paul's United Church...
Marietta Viergutz
Jan 17, 2017
Marietta Ann Viergutz, age 88, of Wausau, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Prairie Home Assisted Living in Menasha, Wisconsin. Marietta was born on August 16, 1928 in Chippewa County, the daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Zwiefelhofer) Bleskacek. Marietta attended a one room school house, Sunnyside, graduated from Bloomer High School in 1946, and...
Adela Stolz
Jan 14, 2017
Adela Stolz, 96, of the town of Texas passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born at home in the town of Texas on April 21, 1920 to the late August and Bertha (Baumann) Neitzke. Adela grew up on the family dairy farm. Living through the Depression, she learned the value of hard work,...
Brian Gallagher
Jan 13, 2017
Brian Gallagher, 34, of Weston passed away at his home on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born April 19, 1982 in Madison to John Gallagher of Watertown and Leanne Gallagher of Weston. Brian had attended D.C. Everest High School and soon began a career in the field of electronics. He was self-taught and a natural when it came to...
Florence Heeren
Jan 10, 2017
Florence Bernice Heeren, 94, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. Florence was born November 23, 1922 in the Town of Weston to the late Herman and Mabel (Patterson) Von Kanel. She attended Wausau High School. Florence married the love of her life Ervin J. Heeren on May 17, 1947 at St. Paul United Church...
Edward Osterbrink
Jan 9, 2017
Edward I. Osterbrink, 91, Wausau, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Edward was born December 24, 1925, in Marathon, WI, son of the late Ignatius John and Aurora (Belonger) Osterbrink. In 1944 he entered the United States Army serving his country during World War II with the...
Samuel Hess
Jan 7, 2017
Samuel Ferdinand Hess, 92, of Wausau, died January 7, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House. Sam was born on September 14, 1924, in Mauston, WI, the youngest of nine children of Gustav and Amelia (Derkee) Hess. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Asiatic Pacific Theater (Philippines/Japan) and in the Occupation Army of General Douglas MacArthur...
Gerald Peters
Jan 2, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" B. Peters, 77, of Wausau, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Jerry was born September 5, 1939, in Chicago, IL, son of the late Claude and Cecelia (Sulzer) Peters. He made his home in Chicago for many years prior to moving to the Wausau area...
Joyce Erdmann
Jan 2, 2017
Joyce Elaine Erdmann, 89, Wausau, died Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born October 13, 1927 in Wausau to the late Otto and Eleanor (Wendt) Beilke. She is a 1945 graduate of Wausau High School. Joyce married Charles Erdmann on June 25, 1955, beginning 65 years together. The Joyce and...
Wayne Wolfgram
Jan 2, 2017
Wayne Aaron Wolfgram, 76, of Wausau, beloved husband of Patricia, passed away on January 2, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born February 2, 1940, to Aaron and Evelyn (Walther) Wolfgram and grew up in Jefferson, Wisconsin. He graduated Jefferson High School in 1958, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1962, and earned...
Ronald Blume
Dec 31, 2016
Ronald E. Blume, 76, Wausau, died peacefully Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Benedictine Living Center, Wausau. Ron was born June 20, 1940 in Wausau to the late Felix and Anna (Wenzel) Blume. He was raised in Marathon, graduating from Marathon High School in 1958. On August 4, 1962, Ronald was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jean...
Jerome Wiedow
Dec 31, 2016
On December 31, 2016, the world lost a great man. Jerome Wiedow, 88, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 19, 1928 in Wausau to the late Arthur and Sadie (Zahrt). He was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 54 years, Joice (Baker). It is a great comfort to his...
Doris Borchardt
Dec 30, 2016
Doris Borchardt, 95, of Wausau passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Copperleaf Memory Care, Weston. She was born January 1, 1921 in the Town of Texas to the late Adolph and Rose (Plautz) Edelburg. On July 21, 1951, Doris married Franklin Borchardt in Wausau. They enjoyed going to their cottage on Black Lake, snowmobiling and fishing. Doris was...
