Obituaries

Larry Celing

Larry Celing

Nov 4, 2015

Larry James Celing, age 67, passed away at his home on November 4, 2015, in Wausau. He was born October 7, 1948, in Chicago, to Edwin and Helen (Simonsen) Celing. He was a 1966 graduate of Schurz High School. Larry worked as a maintenance technician for Crane Packing Co in Chicago, and was currently the maintenance manager for Mt. Sinai...

Betty Detert

Betty Detert

Oct 31, 2015

Betty Lucille Detert, 89, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2015, at Longview Terrace in Suamico. She was born April 25, 1926, daughter of the late Lucy (Shinn) Weinberger and late Harry Weinberger in Joliet, IL. On April 6, 1943, she was united in marriage to the late Leonard C. Detert. She was a member of Grace United Church of...

Sharon Stepan

Sharon Stepan

Oct 31, 2015

Sharon Carol Stepan, 82, of Mosinee, WI, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau. Sharon was born July 6, 1933, in Wausau, WI, daughter of the late George and Frieda (Ehlert) Sandberg. She received her education in Wausau graduating from East High School. Sharon was united in marriage to Robert Stepan on March 9, 1954, in Red...

Patricia Niewolny

Patricia Niewolny

Oct 30, 2015

Patricia A. Niewolny, 82, of Wausau, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at Mt View Care Center. She was born January, 31, 1933, in the Town of Rietbrock, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joe and Helen (Pietrowski) Urmanski . Pat was a graduate of Edgar High School and began working at Employers Mutual Insurance. She met George Niewolny and they...

Kay Hustedt

Kay Hustedt

Oct 27, 2015

Kay Rosalie Hustedt, 67, of Wausau, and formerly of Marshfield, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, in Rib Mountain. She was born to Omar and Marie (Weigel) Hustedt on September 25, 1948 in Marshfield. Kay attended St. John the Baptist and Columbus High School in Marshfield and completed her last year of High School in Wausau, graduating from Newman...

David Wolf

David Wolf

Oct 24, 2015

David Andrew Wolf, 65, Schofield, died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at his home. David was born August 23, 1950 in Libertyville, Illinois to the late Edwin Sr. and Edith (Spitz) Wolf. He grew up in Antigo, then the family moved to Wausau and he graduated from Wausau East High School in 1970. David married his childhood sweetheart, Cheryl Lynn Brandenburg,...

Lynn Marquardt

Lynn Marquardt

Oct 20, 2015

Lynn Karen Marquardt, 76, Town of Maine, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau following a courageous battle with cancer. Lynn was born February 27, 1939 in Wausau to the late Walter and Lorna (Luedtke) Voeltzke. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1957 and worked in the Marathon County Clerk's office for the next five years....

Richard Spoores

Richard Spoores

Oct 20, 2015

Richard "Rick" Wayne Spoores, 62, of Wausau died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital surrounded by family after a four month battle with stage four lung cancer. He was born August 3, 1953 in Keokuk, IA. Rick married Anna Swenson on October 8, 1988 in Pagosa Springs, CO. He recently retired as an over the road truck driver...

Eileen Wendt

Eileen Wendt

Oct 19, 2015

Eileen June Wendt, 67, of Wausau, died unexpectedly Monday, October 19, 2015, at her home in Wausau. Eileen was born June 26, 1948, in Wausau to the late Milton "Pete" and Melba (Langhoff) Wendt. She received her education in the Wausau schools and graduated from East High School. She worked in various jobs in the area until beginning her career...

Joanna Pierzchalski

Joanna Pierzchalski

Oct 15, 2015

Joanna Pierzchalski, age 91, passed away at Evergreen Park Assisted Living in Kronenwetter on October 15, 2015. Joanna was born May 17, 1924 in Hatley to the late August and Anna (Zoromski) Shelbrock. On September 22, 1945, she married Sylvester Pierzchalski at St. Florian's Catholic Church in Hatley. The couple resided in Wausau for most of their lives and were...

Norris Young

Norris Young

Oct 14, 2015

Norris Merrill Young, 97, Wausau, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. Norris was born January 30, 1918 in Lansing, Iowa to the late Clarence and Fae (Goodell) Young. He graduated from Stratford High School and began his Electrician training and apprenticeship. Norris married the love of his life, Evelyn Herrick, on August 10, 1940...

George Polley Jr

George Polley Jr

Oct 12, 2015

George C. Polley Jr., 50, of Wausau died early Monday, October 12, 2015 in Wausau, WI. George was born August 16, 1965, in Wausau, son of George Sr. and Beverly (Steppert) Polley. He received his education in Wausau and graduated from Wausau East in the Class of 1982. At the age of 13 George would tag along with his father...

Nathalie Schuett

Nathalie Schuett

Oct 8, 2015

Nathalie J. (Smith) Schuett, 83, Wausau, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 while under the care of Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. Nathalie was born to the late Martin and Leona Smith on January 26, 1932. She married Robert J. Schuett on October 10, 1953 in Merrill. Nathalie graduated from Merrill High School. She worked at Employers Mutual Insurance and operated...

Deborah Bradshaw

Deborah Bradshaw

Oct 4, 2015

Deborah M. Bradshaw, 60, of Marathon, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 2, 1955, to Joseph and Mary Salkowski. She married William Bradshaw in Chicago on June 20, 1987. Deborah was a homemaker that cared for and loved her family very much. Survivors include...

Francis Moeller

Francis Moeller

Oct 4, 2015

Francis "Frank" Xavier Moeller, 55, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital, Madison surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born October 19, 1959 in Manitowoc, WI to the late Robert and Catherine Lucille (Else) Moeller. He faithfully served his country in the US Navy from 1976-80 and for several years later in the National...

Keith Lemmer

Keith Lemmer

Oct 1, 2015

Keith Arthur Lemmer died peacefully, surrounded by his wife and his family on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at the age of 74. Keith is survived by his wife Diane; his mother Christine; his children Ron (Donna) Lemmer of Edgar; Terry (Leann) Lemmer of Mosinee; Gary (Sherri) Lemmer of Mosinee; his grandchildren Bradley, Nicole, Tyler, Kyle, Hailee, Chantelle and Cody and...

Donald Fust

Donald Fust

Sep 30, 2015

Donald Lee Fust, 76, of Wausau, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Don was born December 30, 1938 in Wausau, WI, son of the late Arnold and Arline (Kasten) Fust. Don received his education in the Wausau schools before entering the United States Navy. He served his country stationed out of San Diego, CA and on...

Alexander Ruiz

Alexander Ruiz

Sep 29, 2015

Alexander Matthew Ruiz, infant son of Rene and Sara Ruiz, was born Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 10:19 am. He was called to his heavenly home at 12:00 pm that same day. The family takes great comfort in that Alexander was baptized and became a child of God immediately after his birth. Alex's family was able to love, talk to,...

Duane Erickson

Duane Erickson

Sep 29, 2015

Duane "Sonny" "Swede" Erickson, 77, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; six children; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister. He was preceded in death by a grandson and great-granddaughter, one brother, and five sisters. A memorial service will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October...

Lois Sickler

Lois Sickler

Sep 20, 2015

Lois C. Sickler, 83, of Mosinee, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Meadow Haven in Mosinee. Lois Carrol Sickler was born January 22, 1932. She grew up on the family farm in Ringle, WI with Gladys Sickler, Carl Sickler, and Gene Volk. Lois enjoyed polka music, her many pets, and talking about her family. She is survived by many...