Obituaries
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...
Margaret Ruth Preisig
Jul 21, 2025
Margaret Ruth Preisig, age 97, of Mosinee, formerly of Wausau, moved on from Earth to join her late husband, Ben, in Heaven, on July 21st, 2025.
Margaret, known as Marge to her friends, was born in Wausau, WI on June 11, 1928 to Frank and Martha Ziech. Martha passed away shortly after Marge’s birth, leaving a large hole in the family....
Thomas Michael Trost
Jul 18, 2025
Thomas Michael Trost, born on December 31, 1950, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on July 18, 2025, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He lived a life full of kindness, laughter, and love, leaving behind a legacy that will forever warm the hearts of those who knew him.
He is survived by his sons, Justin Trost (Amy) and Zachary Trost (Nikki); grandchildren,...
Philip G. Roth
Jul 18, 2025
Philip G Roth passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born August 24, 1956, to George Jr and Regina (Budzynski) Roth in Wausau.
Phil led a simple life and somewhat stubbornly avoided computers, smartphones, credit cards and social gatherings. To him, a great day in his retired life was a morning coffee at the R-Store...
Susan Stargardt
Jul 18, 2025
Susan Stargardt, age 78, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Pride TLC.
Born in Wausau to Herbert and Emma Stargardt, Susan was raised in Athens, Wisconsin, before eventually settling in Wausau, where she spent the majority of her career with Wausau Insurance, later Liberty Insurance.
Susan was active in local theater. She found great fulfillment working as a...
Marcella E. Block
Jul 15, 2025
Marcella E Block, age 97, passed away on July 15, 2025, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. Marcella was born on January 18, 1928, to Otto and Emilie (Krenz) Block, in Wausau, WI. Marcie loved her family and friends, and especially enjoyed golfing, curling, traveling, and playing cards.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Edward Block, Gregory...
John F. Writz
Jul 15, 2025
John Writz, age 95, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 15, surrounded by his loving family. They find comfort knowing that he is now at home with his Lord and Savior.
John was born the youngest of 14 children to Frank and Frances (Klovenski) Writz in Athens, WI on October 10, 1929. He attended St. Anthony’s...
Herbie Zahrt
Jul 14, 2025
Herbert "Herbie" Robert Zahrt, age 94, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, surrounded by love and lasting memories.
Born on June 9, 1931, to Emil and Esther (Strehlow) Zahrt. He dedicated 43 years of hard work to the Marmet Corporation and was a lifelong, faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he served as an usher for many...
Rodney Kalenske
Jul 10, 2025
Rodney L. Kalenske, age 88, of Wausau, WI, passed away on July 10, 2025. At
He was born on December 11, 1936, in Merrill, WI, to Emmette and Elsie Kalenske. Rodney married the love of his life and fellow saxophone enthusiast, Florence "Flory" Saeger, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. Together, they shared 62 years of love and companionship before her...
Richard Davis Sr.
Jul 4, 2025
Richard E. Davis Sr, 93, of Wausau, passed away peacefully, July 4, 2025, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home.
He was born March 19, 1932 in the State Of New York. On August 4, 1951, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dorothy J. Green, in Kansas City, KS, where they lived until 1967, before relocating to the...
Richard Partridge
Jun 26, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Partridge, who left us on June 26, 2025.
Richard was born on September 19, 1947 in Emporia, Kansas to the late Henry and Amy (Gaines) Partridge. A proud Navy veteran, Richard served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. His commitment to service extended beyond the battlefield; as a...
Charles W Fromfeld
Jun 22, 2025
Charles Fromfeld, age 87, passed away on June 22, 2025.
Charles was born in Merrill, WI to Fred and Tena Fromfeld. Charles married Joyce Fromfeld of Wausau, Wisconsin on June 4, 1977, at St. Stephens in Wausau WI. In his free time, he enjoyed going out to socialize at the local coffee shops, going for walks, mowing grass, and spending time...
Barbara Z Roberts
Jun 21, 2025
Barbara Z. Roberts died unexpectedly on June 21. She was born on August 20, 1924, in Oakland, California to Elizabeth and Herbert Leslie Zimmerman.
She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She married Richard W. Roberts December 19, 1943. He preceded her in death as did her sisters Elizabeth Bosl, Marjorie Nixon, and Peggy Nigbor. She is survived by...
