Obituaries

Dec 19, 2024

Dec 16, 2024

Clare Thomas Gretebeck, 90, passed away in his daughter's care in Stevens Point on December 16, 2024, after a long-term illness. He was born and lived on a farm near Albion, WI and attended Stoughton High School. He went on to be an early student at the reorganized Wisconsin State College at Platteville, WI, graduating with an Education Degree in...

Dec 12, 2024

Leonard Carl William Becker, 94 years old, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed victoriously into eternal life with his LORD and Savior Jesus Christ from Stone Crest Residence on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Born at home on June 8, 1930, in Almena, Wisconsin, Leonard was the son of the late Charles and Lena Becker. Leonard attended Barron High School from 1945-1948. He was...

Dec 12, 2024

Nita Kay Moberg Logemann passed away peacefully Thursday December 12, 2024, at almost age 89 (she preferred to round up) with family by her side. It was a graceful ending to a journey here that was quite a story, with a large family and friends around the world better off for knowing her.

She was born in one of the coldest...

Dec 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Jeffery James Gebhardt Markstrum, who left us on December 10, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on April 30, 1943, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Jeff was a kind-hearted and generous soul.

In 1961 Jeff graduated from Newman Catholic High School. After high school, he went on to...

Dec 9, 2024

James (Jim) Richard Pagel, 79 of Rothschild, passed away on December 9, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1945 in Stevens Point to Emil and Harriet (Krembs) Pagel. Jim was a 1963 graduate of P.J. Jacob's High School where he enjoyed wrestling, hunting and fishing.

Jim spent his career working in construction as a carpenter with Chuck Belke then as...

Dec 9, 2024

Phyllis Radigan, age 90, of Wausau passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of hospice.

Phyllis was born on December 1, 1934 in Merrill to the late Arno and Estella (Krueger) Smith. She married Frank Radigan on September 14, 1953 at St. James Catholic Church in Wausau. Phyllis was employed at Marathon Electric for...

Dec 9, 2024

Randy Reiche, 55, of Wausau, passed away on December 9, 2024. He was born on October 7, 1969, in Rochester, MN, to the late James and Marion (Nyland) Reiche.

A graduate of Wausau East High School in 1987, Randy excelled on the field, playing football as a running back and baseball as a shortstop. His athleticism carried into adulthood, where he...

Dec 8, 2024

Patricia A. Bliss, age 100, of Wausau died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Rennes Rehab Center in Weston.

Services will be held Wednesday, December 18, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 611 Stark St. in Wausau. Visitation begins at 9:30 AM, with a funeral Mass scheduled for 10:30.

Patricia (Pat) was born on Dec. 2, 1924, in Wausau, to the late Thomas and...

Dec 3, 2024

Jean H. Rein, age 92, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Our House Senior Living in Wausau under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Jean was born on September 29, 1932 in Wausau to the late Herman and Helen (Rienow) Preuss. A graduate of Wausau High School, Class of 1950, Jean worked for 32 years as...

Dec 1, 2024

Velda E. Johnson "Dolly", age 93, of Woodruff, formerly of Wausau, passed away on December 1, 2024 at Milestone Senior Living in Woodruff.

Velda was born on January 24, 1931 in Brokaw, Wisconsin to Elmer and Dora Gustavson. She graduated from Wausau High School. Velda married Floyd J. Johnson of Merrill on October 2, 1950.

While her son and daughter were in...

Nov 30, 2024

Mary F. Laughnan, 83 of Schofield, passed away on November 30, 2024 at Pine Meadows. She was born on March 6, 1941 in Wausau. The Daughter of Elmer and Imogene (Wendorf) Edler.

Mary was the heart and home of our family. Together with her husband Fred of 50 years they raised three children, Daniel, (Tricia) Patrick and Pamela (Fred). Their grandchildren...

Nov 28, 2024

Josephine A. Wanta (Josie),93, peacefully passed away on November 28, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 4, 1931, Josie was the backbone of her family and was known for her kind, loving and gentle nature.

A devoted Catholic, Josie was a member of St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent, WI. When she was unable to attend Mass in person,...

Nov 23, 2024

Carol Porter, 100, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024. She was born on April 20 (Easter Sunday) 1924, to the late Johan Thorvald and Christine (Tollerud) Ranum. 

She graduated from Logan High School in LaCrosse and was Salutatorian of her class. She played cello in high school. She attended UW Whitewater and graduated in 1945. She taught business...

Nov 22, 2024

Don Anthony Osimitz, 68, born October 5th, 1956, succumbed to his 6 month Leukemia battle in the arms of his loving wife of 42 years on November 22, 2024, in Ocala, Fl.

Don is survived by his wife Zoa Osimitz, daughter's Noelle Steadman, Nivea (Shay) McElwain, his Awesomitz son Kyle (Lorena) Osimitz, brother Joe (Cathy) Osimitz, sister Deb (Rich) Sillars, brothers...

Nov 18, 2024

Alice D. Dahlke, 90, of Wausau, died Monday, November 18, 2024. She was under the care of Pride TLC and Interim Health Care of Wausau.

Alice was born July 17, 1934, in Bevent on the family farm by a mid-wife to the late Bernard and Dora (Bednarski) Domask. She married Daniel L. Dahlke on May 21, 1960, at St. Ladislaus Catholic...

Nov 14, 2024

Paul Carl Knaack, age 75, passed away on November 14, 2024.

Paul was born in Wausau, WI to Carl A. Knaack and Alice Knaack. Paul was the 2nd of 7 siblings, and the oldest brother. He graduated from Wausau High School, after which he served in the Marine Corps as a Court Reporter for the JAG during the Vietnam War. He...

Nov 13, 2024

We sadly announce the passing of Jerome Andrew Windorski, a beloved son, father, and friend. Jerome, a proud Wisconsinite born in Wausau in 1948, left this world on November 13, 2024, at his home in Stevens Point.

After a fulfilling career as a laborer at Wausau Metals, Jerome retired to spend his days enjoying his favorite pastimes. An avid follower of...

Nov 8, 2024

Alvina M. Jacobi, 106, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. She was born on December 19, 1917, to the late John and Mary (Handrick) Imhoff, in the town of Cassel, Wisconsin. 

Our Mom was a very talented homemaker, gardener, and canner, making rhubarb jam and a variety of wines. She was a creative seamstress and enjoyed hair cutting...

Nov 4, 2024

William “Bill” Mead, 71, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born on June 12, 1953, in Compton, California, to the late Roger and Donna (Strutz) Mead.

Bill worked for Becker Communications for over 30 years before heading back to school for an Information Technology degree from Stout. Shortly after finishing college, Bill found work with the...