Obituaries
Nancy Joyce Bedessem
Apr 4, 2026
Nancy Bedessem (Chapiewsky), age 89, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Palliative Care on Saturday, April 4th. She left behind a legacy of love, music, and devotion to family.
Nancy was born in 1936 in Bangor, Wisconsin. She attended Lutheran Middle School and graduated from Bangor High School in 1955. One highlight Nancy remembered fondly was winning a singing duet competition with...
James David Zastrow
Apr 4, 2026
James David Zastrow, age 88, of Rothschild, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 2, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. James graduated from D.C. Everest High School, Class of 1956, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of E-1 First Class. While...
Maxine C. Huebner
Apr 4, 2026
Maxine Brose was born in Wausau, WI on December 27, 1949 to James and Susan (Hooker) Brose. She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1968. As a teenager, she was a loyal member of Job's Daughters. Maxine lived in Wausau all of her life and worked in the Housekeeping department at Wausau Hospital for many years. Maxine was united...
Winifred E Kaiser
Apr 3, 2026
Winifred Elizabeth Kaiser, 99, died on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, in Weston.
Winifred was born April 25, 1926, in Marshfield to the late John and Lillian (Cizek) Lensmire. Winnie grew up in the Marathon area and worked in the family cheese factory, where she aspired to become a cheese maker. She married Virgil "Butch" Kaiser on September 24, 1947 at...
Noreen Jean Gebhardt
Mar 29, 2026
Noreen Jean Gebhardt, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Lili Gardens, in Schofield, WI, surrounded by her loving family.
In accordance with Noreen's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arthur Francis Koepke
Mar 28, 2026
On March 28, 2026, Arthur “Art” Koepke, age 99, of Wausau, WI, didn’t just pass on, he went home to the Lord and to join his wife, Mary, other loved ones, and friends who have been waiting patiently for him.
Arthur Francis Koepke was born July 11, 1926, to Dr. Arthur T. Koepke and Alma Luick Koepke Holzhauer in Milwaukee, WI....
Josephine Anne Susnowski
Mar 22, 2026
Josephine Anne Susnowski, aged 78, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Oratory, 408 Seymour St, Wausau, WI 54403, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may greet the family for a time of visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the...
Timothy "Tim" F. Pecore
Mar 20, 2026
Timothy (Tim)Francis Pecore, 75, passed away of a massive heart attack on Friday March 20th, 2026. Tim was born in Rhinelander WI on December 19th, 1950, to the late Raymond J. Pecore and Mary Patricia (Pat) O’Neill Pecore. He was the second of six children. Tim was a life- long Rhinelander resident.
Tim attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Rhinelander High...
Rolynn "Ro" Barbara Hand
Mar 17, 2026
Rolynn Barbara (Jantz) Hand, age 69, passed away on March 17, 2026 peacefully at home.
Rolynn (Ro) was born April 6, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Roy and Marilyn (Laufer) Jantz. She attended grade and high school in Germantown, Wisconsin. After graduating, she attended University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Ro worked at Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee for 31 years where she...
Bradley "Brad" Joseph Goessl
Mar 16, 2026
Bradley "Brad" Goessl
June 6, 1964 - March 16, 2026
Bradley Goessl, age 61, was taken to our Lord and Savior on March 16, 2026.
Brad was born on June 6, 1964, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Robert and Mary Goessl. A graduate of Medford High School, he went on to earn a degree in Police Science from Northcentral Technical College. Brad began his...
Marjorie D. Nimz
Mar 14, 2026
On March 14, 2026, Marjorie D. Nimz, age 99, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away. She has gone to meet the love of her life, Lynn M. Nimz, who died in 2011.
Surviving family members include two children, Holly (Dan) Bembenek, Scott (Peggy) Nimz and daughter-in-law Kris Nimz. Grandchildren include Sara (Mike) Ogurek, Lisa Nimz and Ryan Nimz. Great-grandchildren include Jered and...
Logan Daniel Roloff
Mar 13, 2026
Logan Daniel Roloff, age 26, of Weston, passed away on March 13, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Logan was born on December 1, 1999, in Wausau to Dan and Christy (Raatz) Roloff. He was the younger brother to Alexis who was not only his sibiling but a trusted friend and confidant, they shared an unbreakable bond. Alexis passed away on April...
James Leo McMenamin
Mar 7, 2026
James (Jim) Leo McMenamin passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 7, 2026, at the age of 71. Born and raised in Cornell, Wisconsin, on August 16, 1954, he was the only son among six siblings and cared deeply for his sisters. On September 29, 1973, he married Sally Jean Hakes, and together they raised four children.
Jim enlisted...
Bernice Gladys Corsten
Mar 5, 2026
Bernice Gladys (Sandberg) Corsten was born on August 25, 1943 in Granite Falls, MN to Elmer and Gladys Sandberg. She was raised in Granite Falls along with her siblings, Mavis, Dorothy, James, Clara, Shirley, Keith, and Joyce. Bernice was united in marriage to Roland Charles Corsten on October 28, 1967. She was an incredible mother, who was always supportive of...
Thomas "Tom" James Evjue
Mar 5, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Evjue passed away at Stone Crest Residence in Wausau on March 5, 2026.
Tom was born on June 24, 1949, in Madison to Douglas and Arleen Ringle Evjue. He graduated from Wausau High School where he enjoyed being in the band as well as playing drums for the jazz ensemble, The Top Hatters. He graduated from the University of...
Ardith May Parsells
Mar 3, 2026
Ardith May Parsells, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on December 10, 1943 in Antigo, WI she was the daughter of Alfred and Edna Rotell. On July 30, 1961, she married the love of her life, Richard Parsells, and together they built a life centered on family, kindness, and unwavering support for...
Heather Marie Weis
Feb 27, 2026
Heather Marie Weis, age 52, of Colby, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
In accordance with Heather's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.A formal obituary will be provided at a later time. Please check back for further details
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James Martin Kernosky
Feb 26, 2026
James "Jim" Kernosky 99, passed away in Wausau, Wisconsin on February 26, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House. Jim was born on December 30, 1926, in Grayling, Michigan to Joseph and Marie (Endricks) Kiersnowski. Jim attended Grayling High School and dropped out at the age of 17 to serve his county in the US Army during World War II, serving with...
Scott Edward Trull
Feb 20, 2026
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, March 6, 2026, at Highland Community Church-Weston Campus for Scott E. Trull, age 86, who passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Rothschild. Pastor Dan MacDonald will officiate and burial will be at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery in the Village of Maine. Visitation will...
James "JJ" J. Wojciechowski
Feb 11, 2026
James "JJ" J. Wojciechowski, age 90, passed away on February 11, 2026.
JJ was born in Schofield, WI to John and Helen Wojciechowski. JJ married Lola Stoltz of Wausau, Wisconsin on September 26, 1959 in St. Therese.
JJ was a truck driver for 30 years with ForeWay Express. He served honorably in the National Guard for 10 years. JJ loved bluegill fishing...
