Obituaries
Dave Knetter
Sep 20, 2024
Dave Knetter, age 70, died on September 20, 2024.
Dave was born the 8th child of 10, to John and Martha (Brzenzinski) Knetter on May 24, 1954. He married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Newman, on September 20, 1975. They had four children, Troy (Sonja), Shannon (Rob), Shawn (Jolene), Nathan (Katie), and eight grandchildren.
Dave’s love of the outdoors led him to...
Ruby "Jeanie" Dethlefsen
Sep 17, 2024
Ruby "Jeanie" Dethlefsen, age 86, of Rothschild, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Wausau Manor after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Jeanie was born on October 16, 1937, in Manilla, Iowa, to the late Howard and Anna (Schwieso) Steffen. She was the middle child, cherished alongside her siblings, Bud and Nancy. Jeanie fell in love with her next-door...
Adam Ben Charles Berna
Sep 12, 2024
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Adam Ben Charles Berna, a beloved son, brother, and decorated soldier. Adam was born on November 3, 1979, in Wausau, to his loving parents Charles Berna and Linda Berna-Karger. On September 12, 2024, Adam departed from this world, leaving behind cherished memories of his courage, dedication, and unwavering love...
Perry R. Manning
Sep 12, 2024
Baby brother. Beloved uncle. Master mechanic. Kwik Trip aficionado. Perry Robert Manning, 74, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at his Town of Easton home after a brief, yet extremely stoic battle with lung cancer surrounded by his amazing group of friends.
Perry was born in Wausau on September 1, 1950, to the late Daniel and Wilhelmina (Blattert) Manning.
Following graduation from...
Camilla Moore
Sep 9, 2024
Camilla J. Moore, 92, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. She was born on September 10, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to the late Charles and Ruby Wheeler.
She is survived by her children, Janet Bruck, and Laura (Chuck) Miller; grandchildren, Johnathan Bruck, JoElle Johnson, Alicia Esposito, Jeana Bryant, and Jade Johnson; great grandchildren, Andrew, Lyra, and Michael; and...
Charles Beilke
Sep 8, 2024
Charles Edward Beilke "Carl", a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully passed away on September 8, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital at the age of 93. Born on August 7, 1931, in Wausau, WI, Charles was known for his dedication to his family and his love for puzzles, sports, and community involvement.
Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 70...
JoAnn "Joie" Hintz
Sep 4, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of JoAnn "Joie" Mae Hintz, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who peacefully departed from this world on September 4, 2024. Born on December 1, 1937, in Wausau, WI. JoAnn was a devoted mother to her children Laurie (Jim) Bornowski, William (Will Roach) Hintz, Robert (Paula) Hintz, Jonathan Hintz, and Tina (Tim)...
Ruth E. Bartelt
Sep 1, 2024
Ruth Ellen Bartelt, passed away on September 1, 2024, at Copperleaf Memory Care of Schofield, Wisconsin, at the age of 91. She was born on May 27, 1933, in New Jersey.
Ruth was deeply devoted to her spiritual family in the Congregation and lived a life full of love and compassion side by side with her husband, Lester.
In the early 1960s,...
Robert "Bob" John Seim
Sep 1, 2024
Robert John "Bob" Seim, beloved husband, dad and grandpa, was taken home by his Savior on Sept. 1, 2024, after a 9-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer.
Bob and his twin brother Bill were born May 27, 1946, in Wausau to Leonard and Eleanor (Gruna) Seim. He attended Franklin and St. Michael's Elementary Schools, and graduated from Newman High School in...
Rometta Goetsch
Aug 30, 2024
Rometta Scherr Goetsch, age 85, of Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2024, at Primrose Memory Care, Weston, WI. During the weeks prior to her passing, Rometta was blessed with visits and calls by family and friends, and received special care from Primrose and Compassus hospice staff, and clergy from St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Family was...
Sharon Seltrecht
Aug 30, 2024
Sharon Seltrecht (Dziak) passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, under the compassionate care of House of Dove Hospice in Marshfield. Born on September 9, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Sharon married the love of her life, William Seltrecht, on June 13, 1967. Together, they built a life filled with love and joy, raising three boys: William (Wendy) Seltrecht, Randy Seltrecht,...
Lois A. Schoenfeldt
Aug 27, 2024
Lois Ann “Masallo” Schoenfeldt, age 71, of Bevent entered eternal rest on August 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends at Aspirus Palliative Care Wausau where she received amazing comfort and care. Visitation will be Saturday September 14, 2024, from 1:00 – 2:00pm at Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston, WI 54476. Memorial Service...
William L Jones
Aug 25, 2024
Bill, age 83, died suddenly, but peacefully at home on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born to William and Marge Jones in Racine, Wisconsin. His family moved his senior year of high school to Wausau where he ended up meeting the love of his life, Barb. Barb and Bill began their 63-year life adventure together.
Bill spent most of his...
Joyce Bara
Aug 24, 2024
Joyce M. Bara, 86, of Hatley, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She was born on November 25, 1937, to the late Bernard and Frances (Dombeck) Baranowski.
Joyce was the youngest of 15 children (6 boys & 9 girls). She graduated from D. C. Everest high school. After graduation, Joyce worked for a department store on the switchboard and also...
BJ Carden
Aug 24, 2024
BJ Carden, a beloved soul known for her unwavering passion for reading, gardening, traveling, and all things crafty, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Weston, WI. Born on January 20, 1954, in Rhinelander, WI, B.J. lived a life filled with joy and compassion that touched the lives of all who had the pleasure...
Loretta Flagel
Aug 21, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Loretta Stanerson Flagel, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, on August 21, 2024, in Wausau, WI. Loretta was born on March 4, 1935, in Des Moines, IA, to Bradford and Kathryn Stanerson.
Throughout her life, she was known for her kind and caring nature, as well as her love for creating greeting cards,...
Charlene Richey
Aug 20, 2024
Charlene A. Richey, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1949, to the late John and Dorothy (Johnston) Goulet, in Wausau, Wisconsin. She married James Richey on May 16, 1970. Together, they had two sons, Charles and Daniel.
Charlene is survived by her children, Charles (Sara Pagryzinski) Richey, and Daniel (Tracy) Richey; her step-daughter,...
Karen "Cookie" M. Brittenham
Aug 20, 2024
Karen "Cookie" Brittenham, age 58, passed away after a 2 year battle with ALS on August 20, 2024.
Cookie was born in Blue Island, IL to Gilbert and Arlene (Lund) Klotz. Cookie moved to Antigo, WI in middle school and completed her schooling in Antigo. Cookie married her high school sweetheart, Dave Brittenham on 07/07/1984 in Antigo, WI. The couple moved...
Carol A. Hagen
Aug 19, 2024
Carol Ann Hagen, age 79, of Wausau died on August 19, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau surrounded by her loving family.
She was Born in Chicago, IL on July 23, 1945 to Gustave and Pauline Overbeck. Her family moved to Rothschild, WI where she would spend most of her childhood. It was here that she met John Hagen. The...
Dianne Hintze
Aug 18, 2024
Dianne Hintze, age 84, of Wausau died on August 18, 2024 at home with her husband by her side. Born on April 26, 1940, Dianne was a beloved wife to Glenn Hintze. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her grandson, Glenn A. Hintze of Cedarburg, WI. She was preceded in death by her son Audy Glenn...
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