Obituaries
Joyce Eileen Rakow
Apr 29, 2026
Joyce Rakow, age 82, passed away on April 29, 2026 at Aspirus Hospice House.Joyce was born February 10, 1944 to the late Gilbert Hieronimus and Lucia Hieronimus. Joyce married Thomas (Tom) Rakow of Wausau, WI on October 2, 1965 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the township of Stettin. Tom and Joyce operated a dairy and ginseng farm in the...
Kathleen M. Zillman
Aug 13, 2026
Kathleen M. Zillman, 96, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
She was born on April 19, 1930, to the late Christopher and Elvera (Sleeter) O’Driscoll, in Eau Claire, WI.
Kathleen met her future husband, Roger Zillman, while she was in nurses’ training in Wausau. They were married on June 21, 1952, at St. James Catholic Church in Eau Claire,...
Daniel Mark Johnston
Aug 12, 2026
We deeply mourn the passing of Mr. Daniel Mark Johnston, a beloved member of our community who blessed this world with his presence from May 10, 1957, until his untimely departure on April 12, 2026.
He is preceded in death by, his mother, Mary Hurley; father, Lee Johnston; sister, Janice Coile; nephew, Michael Brown, and niece, Lisa Brown. Surviving relatives, sister,...
William "Bill" H. Johnson
Aug 11, 2026
William “Bill” Howard Johnson, age 78, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, with his family by his side. He was born on Christmas Eve in 1947 in Watertown, WI, and was the son to the late Edwin and Cora (Kienbaum) Johnson. Bill attended and graduated from Wausau High School. He...
Marion "Mickey" J. Froemming
Aug 4, 2026
Marion “Mickey” J. Froemming, age 92, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while at Country Terrace in Tomahawk, with her family gathered by her side and while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Marion was born in Rib Falls, Marathon County, on December 23, 1933, to the late George and Irene (Frank) Schultz. She grew up...
Ronald W. Felch
Jul 25, 2026
Ronald Walter Felch, 80, of Schofield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at House of the Dove in Marshfield, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family.
Ronnie was born on March 5, 1946, in Merrill, Wisconsin, to Lloyd and Sophie (Raulusonis) Felch. He grew up with a strong work ethic, a generous spirit, and a deep appreciation for family, friends,...
Marilyn Catherine Bins
Jul 3, 2026
Marilyn Catherine Bins, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Marilyn was born on September 16, 1937, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Walter and Harriet (Collie) Fabry. She lived a life centered on love, family, and creating cherished memories with those closest to her. Marilyn found great happiness at the family cabin in Three...
Lyle R. Hotchkiss
Jun 27, 2026
Lyle Richard Hotchkiss, 83 of Rothschild Wisconsin peacefully passed away on June 27, 2026.
Lyle was born March 24, 1943, to Lester and Ruth (Plautz) Hotchkiss. He was a graduate of Wausau High School class of 1961. He married his wife Darlene Lepak, who survives him, on September 18, 1965, in Wausau at Holy Name Church.
Lyle served his country in the...
Wendell Allen Hackworth
Jun 26, 2026
Wendell (Jake) Allen Hackworth, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Jake was born on February 22, 1938, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Ransom and Elva (Tackett) Hackworth. He was the second of ten children and was raised with the values of faith, hard work, and devotion to family that guided him throughout...
Robert L. Rhyner
Jun 17, 2026
Robert “Bob” L. Rhyner, age 105, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Mountain Terrace in Wausau. He was the son to the late Louis and Beatrice (Wendorf) Rhyner.
He was born on March 18, 1921, in Schofield, WI. He served in the United States Army in World War II. After returning to Wausau, he worked for the...
Robert "Bob" Ronald Hoff
Jun 16, 2026
Robert 'Bob' Ronald Hoff of Wausau, age 82, went to his heavenly home on June 16, 2026, at his home. He was born February 15, 1944, in the town of Berlin, to the late William and Dorothy (Oelke) Hoff. He was united in marriage to LouAnn D. Seehafer at St. Johns Lutheran Church, in the town of Rib Falls, WI,...
Susan Jean Johnson-Fenhaus
Jun 6, 2026
Susan J. Johnson-Fenhaus, age 79, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Colonial Health Services, Colby.
Susan was born on July 24, 1946, in Wausau, to Marvin H. and Edna K. (Kratwell) Plautz. Susan attended Wausau High School, graduating June 6, 1964. Susan was united in marriage on June 15, 1974, to Mark J. Johnson at St. Stephen...
Kathryn Elaine Solchenberger
May 27, 2026
Kathryn Elaine Solchenberger, age 79, was born in Eureka, Kansas, on February 5, 1947, to Claude and Gladys Gibson. She graduated from high school in Eureka and married her first husband and moved to California. She had three boys and a girl. Her first marriage ended in divorce, and she married her second husband and had another son. She was...
Jane Cappell Dovenbarger
May 16, 2026
Jane Cappell Dovenbarger, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2026, at the age of 93.
Jane was born on April 5, 1933, at Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, to Dorothy and Dr. George Cappell, DDS. Though her early years were shaped by the Great Depression, World War II, and the loss of her father when she was just...
Bernard "Bernie" John Richards Jr.
May 11, 2026
Bernard (Bernie) Richards was a man of few words and a gentle, giving heart; he was as wonderfully set in his ways as he was generous to anyone in need.
Bernie, age 70, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Wausau, following a courageous battle with ALS. He was born to the late Bernard Sr. and Ellen (Huntington) Richards.
On January 25,...
Thomas Irving Maltbey
May 7, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Irving Maltbey took his last breath on May 7, 2026, with his loving wife and daughters by his side.
Thirty-seven years ago, Tom received the incredible gift of a kidney from his brother, Tim, a gift that gave him many more years with the people he loved most. Throughout his life, Tom faced more than his share of health...
Harold Nestor Peterson
May 4, 2026
Harold N. Peterson, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Arrangements are currently pending through Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Please check back for updated service information and a full obituary.
Virginia Ann Otto
May 2, 2026
Virginia A. Otto, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.A full obituary and service details are pending. Please check back for updated information
Joe Horban
Apr 27, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Michael Horban, age 72, of Schofield, WI, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Pine Meadows Assisted Living in Schofield, while under the care of Compassus Hospice. He was born on October 29, 1953 in Chicago, IL and was the son to the late John C. and Patricia E. (Pappas) Horban. He married Bonnie Gorichs on June...
Ronald Loel Westcott
Apr 26, 2026
Ronald (Ron) L. Westcott, 88, of Edgar, WI, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Ron was born on July 11, 1937 in Wausau, to the late Daniel and Veronica Westcott. Ron served in the US Navy and Naval Reserves for 8 years and was a Gunner's Mate, Third Class, stationed on...
