Obituaries

Darrel "Wayne" Burton

Darrel "Wayne" Burton

May 2, 2023

Darrel “Wayne” Burton, 57, of Wausau and formerly of Medford, Wisconsin, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, after a four-year battle with colon cancer.

Wayne was born on April 17, 1966, in Norton, Virginia to the late Darrel and Bobbie (Davidson) Burton. As a child Wayne's family lived in Virginia and Kansas, with most of...

Jean J. Wilde

Jean J. Wilde

May 1, 2023

Jean Wilde, 92, of Wausau, passed on May 1, 2023, with family by her side.

Jean was born September 30, 1930, to Leo and Beatta Splitt (Raddatz).

She married Gilbert Wilde on September 11, 1954, and they raised a family together.

Jean enjoyed gardening, canning, baking and was a wonderful cook. She loved spending time with family and her loyal...

Ruth E. Praeuner

Ruth E. Praeuner

Apr 30, 2023

 

Ruth Praeuner, 94, of Wausau, beloved wife of the late Rev. Herbert Praeuner, departed this life for eternal life early on the morning of April 30th, 2023.

Ruth was born on September 5, 1928 in Detroit, MI daughter of the late Jacob and Olga (Rosnagel) Bauer. After graduating from Busch High School she worked as a Switchboard Operator for...

Robert John Douglas Kohnhorst

Robert John Douglas Kohnhorst

Apr 29, 2023

Robert Kohnhorst, 58, beloved Son and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 29, 2023. He entered this world on September 26, 1964 in Wausau, WI, born to Robert and Lois Kohnhorst. 

Rob grew up in Wausau. He was active in 4H as a child. He found himself in Minnesota for a couple of years after Highschool,...

Ethel M. Schwartz

Ethel M. Schwartz

Apr 27, 2023

On the early morning of April 27, 2023 Ethel M. Schwartz entered God' Kingdom. Ethel was born to the late Frank and Helen (Troemel) Delashmit in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She graduated high school in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She then married Arden Schwartz on August 28, 1948 in Wausau, Wisconsin and he survives. They would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this year.

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Marleen M. Tetzlaff

Marleen M. Tetzlaff

Apr 26, 2023

Marleen M. Tetzlaff, 79, of Wausau, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, with her family by her side. 

Marleen was born July 6, 1943, in Antigo to Lyle Meverden and Arabella (Jensen) Meverden Marchek. On February 13,1961 she married her Wausau East High School sweetheart of 62 years, Ronald Tetzlaff, and together they raised two children. She spent many years...

Marjorie JoAnn (Schade) Gresens Raddatz

Marjorie JoAnn (Schade) Gresens Raddatz

Apr 25, 2023

Trusting in her Savior Jesus Christ for her salvation, and eagerly anticipating the joy of Heaven that awaited her, Marjorie JoAnn (Schade) Gresens Raddatz left this world on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Her passing brings an end to her courageous 20-year battle with long-fought illnesses. Her smile, unique sense of humor, and positive outlook on life stayed with her until...

Virginia G. Birt

Virginia G. Birt

Apr 24, 2023

Virginia Birt, 96, formerly of Wausau, WI passed away on April 24, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1926 to Andrew J. and Hilda L. (Wolfgram) Eschenbach. She married Thomas W. Birt on September 10, 1949, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. 

 

Virginia graduated from Wausau High School in 1944 and then went to work for the FBI...

Barbara P. Schuett

Barbara P. Schuett

Apr 24, 2023

Barbara P. Schuett, 90, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023.

Barbara was born in Wausau on February 28, 1933, to parents Edmund and Pauline (Arquette) Jalinske. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1951. She took the most pride in singing and performing. She was a local celebrity, singing at her sister's weddings wedding and local clubs...

Virginia V. Roche

Virginia V. Roche

Apr 18, 2023

Virginia V. Roche passed away peacefully Tuesday April 18, 2023 at home. She was born August 20, 1923 the daughter of Selma (Seehafer) Marschall and Rudolph Marschall.

 

Virginia was married to Thomas Roche and they spent many years in the Chicago, IL and Scottsdale, AZ areas. Upon Thomas’ passing Virginia moved back to Wausau to be near family members....

Joseph Plautz

Joseph Plautz

Apr 18, 2023

Joseph Plautz, 86, beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1936 in Wausau, Wisconsin, to John and Dora Plautz. Joe graduated from Wausau High School in 1954 and from Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Illinois in 1959. He married JoAnn (Frese) Plautz on...

Enid M. Schuster

Enid M. Schuster

Apr 16, 2023

 

Enid Schuster, 94, of Wausau, beloved wife of the late Martin Schuster, passed away on April 16, 2023.

Enid was born on September 10, 1928 in the Town of Berlin, daughter of the late Edward and Elsie (Kilian) Neitzke. Enid married Martin on November 8, 1947 in Colorado Springs, CO. She and Martin farmed together until 1984. In her...

Gordon A. Dehnke

Gordon A. Dehnke

Apr 14, 2023

Gordon A. Dehnke, 88, passed away April 14, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Gordon was born November 2, 1934, in Wausau WI to Albert and Adela Dehnke. He was a hard worker in both farming and as a truck driver. Gordon married Lois Schave and together they raised four boys and two girls. He enjoyed music and playing the accordion...

Richard "Dick" Elmer Andrus

Richard "Dick" Elmer Andrus

Apr 14, 2023

Richard Elmer Andrus, 99, Wausau died April 14, 2023, at Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living on Evergreen in Wausau after a three month stay. 

He was born March 10, 1924, in Tomahawk, WI, son of the late Percy and Myrtle Andrus.  He married Nathalie Beilke on August 26, 1950, in the Town of Maine, Wausau. Nathalie passed away in 2015. 

Richard...

Marlene Joy Giese

Marlene Joy Giese

Apr 8, 2023

 

Marlene Joy Giese, 85, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 under the care of Promedica Hospice. 

She was born in Chicago Heights, IL on August 13, 1937 to the late Arthur and Eloise Schroeder.  Marlene had one sister, Myra Richardt and one brother, Arthur E. Schroeder (Deborah).  Marlene was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church.  After Marlene...

Raymond Norman Blaubach

Raymond Norman Blaubach

Apr 4, 2023

 

Raymond Norman Blaubach, age 96, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.                  

He was born January 12, 1927 on the home farm in Spencer, WI, son of the late Frederick and Rachel (Buhrow) Blaubach. Raymond married Patricia Steidtman of Wausau, WI on November 30, 1957 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wausau....

Ann Marie Schanandore

Ann Marie Schanandore

Apr 1, 2023

Ann Marie Schanandore passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on April 1, 2023 with her family by her side. She was only 51 years old. 

Ann Marie was born September 19, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Joseph Lamote and Margaret Waupoose. She enjoyed the outdoors- especially bike riding and camping. She loved Rock and Roll music, particularly the...

Judy L. Flashinski

Judy L. Flashinski

Mar 31, 2023

 

 

Judith Lynn Flashinski, age 81, of Wausau passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Primrose Memory Care.

Judy was born November 3, 1941 in Milwaukee to the late Roger and Joyce Rodee.  She married Art Flashinski on July 11, 1964 in Milwaukee. She obtained her Pharmaceutical degree from UW Madison and went on to work at Wausau...

Marie T. Worthy

Marie T. Worthy

Mar 29, 2023

 

Marie T. Worthy (Weisling), age 65, of Marathon passed away on March 29, 2023, at Marshfield Hospital surrounded by her family.

Marie was born October 6, 1957, to Leonard and Victoria (Waldbauer) Weisling in Milwaukee, WI.

Marie had a unique outlook on life, and it would lead her to Leo, Indiana. She held many positions over the years, but...

Michele Joyce Hamm-Schultz

Michele Joyce Hamm-Schultz

Mar 28, 2023

Michele Hamm Schultz, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on March 28th, 2023, at the age of 58 with her family by her side.

 

She was born to John and Sandra (Barger) Hamm on November 19th, 1964, in Berwyn, Illinois. Michele graduated from J. Sterling Morton West High school in 1981 and received her Associates Degree from Morton College....

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