Obituaries
Linda Mary Schubring
Sep 29, 2025
Linda Mary (Lausten) Schubring died September 29, 2025, at Amethyst Health of Wausau, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. She was born March 2, 1948, in Green Bay to the late Roland and Pearl (Swenson) Lausten. She moved to Wausau at the age of five and graduated from Wausau High School in 1966. On November 8, 1980, she married...
Herb Edward Yolitz
Sep 28, 2025
Herbert Yolitz, age 90, of Wausau, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Pride TLC.
Herb was born on December 10, 1934, in Wausau to the late William and Alma (Borchardt) Yolitz. He married the love of his life, Sally Henning, on June 27, 1959, and together they raised four children- Lori, Julie, Clark,...
Hilarian Raymond Strasser
Sep 26, 2025
Hilarian Raymond Strasser, a devoted husband and brother, passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on January 30, 1959, Hilarian spent his life in the service of his community, working as an electrician with L&S. His dedication and hard work earned him the respect of colleagues and friends alike.
Hilarian's greatest joy came from the love...
William Wachholz
Sep 19, 2025
William "Bill" Wachholz, 85, of Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025.
Bill was born on January 15, 1940, in Wausau to Marvin and Irmagard Wachholz. On June 7, 1969, he married the love of his life, Shirley Mielke. Together, they shared 24 wonderful years of marriage until Shirley's passing, a time that was far too short.
Bill devoted his...
Eunice J. Parsch
Sep 12, 2025
Eunice Parsch, age 85, of Wausau passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at The Gardens with her family by her side.
Eunice was born on July 8, 1940, in Mosinee to the late Elgard and Josephine (Svehla) Luedtke. On August 21st, 1960, she married the love of her life, Lorence "Larry" Parsch. Together they shared nearly 65 wonderful years of...
Ervin Krahn
Sep 10, 2025
Ervin Warren Krahn, age 94, of Wausau, WI, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2025, surrounded by family at Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation, under the care of Compassus Hospice Services. Erv was born on November 6, 1930 in Rib Falls to Walter and Viola (Hahn) Krahn. He grew up in Rib Falls and later moved to Wausau where he...
John E. Sorenson
Sep 9, 2025
John Sorenson, age 94, of Wausau, passed away on September 9, 2025.
He was born on February 4, 1931, in Ringle, Wisconsin, to Edward and Esther (Johnson) Sorenson. John grew up in Ringle alongside his five sisters—June, Elaine, Karen, Carol, and Ruth.
On September 4, 1954, John was united in marriage to the love of his life, Shirley Otto, in Pine, Minnesota....
Frederick "Fritz" Seehafer
Sep 2, 2025
Frederick "Fritz" William Seehafer
Fritz Seehafer, 77, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Sylvan Crossings on Evergreen Assisted Living in Wausau. He was born on April 27, 1948 in Wausau, WI to the late William and Helen Seehafer, one of three siblings. He graduated from Wausau High School. Fritz worked at American Can/James River/Fort James/Graphic Packaging...
James "Jim" L. Low
Aug 26, 2025
James “Jim” Low, age 69, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by love.
Born April 23, 1956, in Milwaukee to the late Arvol and Ellen (Becker) Low, Jim grew up with a lifelong love for the Brewers. But if you knew Jim, you knew that baseball came second to his true passion: His...
Gary L. Brandenburg
Aug 23, 2025
Gary Brandenburg was born on March 8, 1934 in Wausau, WI to Edward and Elsie (Treu) Brandenburg. Gary's father started the Boot and Saddle Club and Gary had his own horse, which he loved. After he graduated high school, he joined the United States Navy in 1956. Gary had to leave the military to help care for his father before...
Charles W. Strong
Aug 22, 2025
Charles was born December 13, 1948, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Gladys Ruth (Ingalls) and Neal Dow Strong. He grew up in Chetek, Wisconsin, the second of four boys, shaped by small town life and his family. His older brother, Dewitt Strong (and spouse Julie) set an example of musical and academic excellence. Stuart (and spouse Linda) brought fun and...
Justyn Robert Nowitzke
Aug 21, 2025
Justyn Robert Nowitzke, age 34, of Wausau passed away on August 21, 2025.
Justyn was born on February 17, 1991 in Merrill, WI to father, Robert Nowitzke Jr. and Tracey Dittmar.
He grew up in Merrill and was raised in Wausau where Justyn graduated from Wausau West High School in the class of 2009. Justyn went on to be a cook...
Adiene Helen Zickerman
Aug 16, 2025
Adiene Helen Zickerman (née Corby)
Adiene Zickerman, 82, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 16th. Born February 13, 1943, in Troy, New York, she was the daughter of the late Sally and Robert Corby.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Phil Zickerman; her siblings Bob Corby (Camille), Kathy Needham (Greg) and Itter Randazzo (Joe); and her children Erin Krizizke...
Ken Charles Siewert
Aug 13, 2025
Kenneth Charles Siewert, 82, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Aug. 13, 2025, surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
Ken was born Sept. 10, 1942, in Wausau to Arthur and Agnes Siewert. He graduated from Wausau High School and retired at age 60 as a design engineer at Wausau Metals.
On Feb. 8, 1964, Ken married Alice F. Smith. The...
Helen Marie Stubbe
Aug 10, 2025
Helen M. Stubbe, age 103, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family by her side.
Helen was born on December 14, 1921, in Exeland, Wisconsin, to the late Harry and Lucy (Shinn) Weinberger. She was united in marriage to Clayton Stubbe Sr. on October 2, 1948, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Tigerton, Wisconsin. They...
Gary L. Gisselman
Aug 9, 2025
Gary Lee Gisselman, age 82, of Wausau, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Gary was born on January 6, 1943, to the late John and Florence Gisselman. He was a proud graduate of the former Wausau Senior High School and went on to earn both his bachelor's and master's degrees in American History from the University of...
Marie Kuzmik
Aug 8, 2025
Marie Kuzmik, age 98, of Mosinee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 25, 1926, in Boyceville, Wisconsin, Marie lived a life full of hard work, resilience, and love. As a devoted farm hand, she dedicated her life to the agriculture industry, embodying the spirit of hard work and commitment that defined...
Ed Wilkes
Aug 5, 2025
William Edward Wilkes "Ed" originally of Cedartown, GA passed away peacefully under the care of Rennes Health & Rehab Center and Compassus Hospice on August 5, 2025 in Weston, WI at the age of 90 with family by his side.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Linda Wilkes, Daughter Toni and Nolan Stoner, parents: Inez Williamon and John...
Kathleen Kay Christianson
Jul 29, 2025
Kathleen Christianson, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 29, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, WI.
Kathleen was born in Webster City, IA to Robert Shaeffer and Wanda Shaeffer. Kathy was married to Steve Hayes they later divorced. She then married Bruce Christianson of Wausau, WI on February 28,1980 in Manistique, MI.
Kathy spent her career with Prudential...
Roger Schultz
Jul 23, 2025
Roger G. Schultz, 89, Wausau, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his family gathered at his side.
Roger was born in Rib Falls, Marathon County, on March 13, 1936, to the late George and Irene (Frank) Schultz. Roger grew up in Wausau and attended local schools. Roger served in the US Navy (1954-1958) and the...
