Obituaries
Richard Grasse
Dec 23, 2024
Richard Grasse, 85, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Greenville, WI. Born on July 17, 1939, in Sheboygan, WI, to Ewald and Elizabeth (Van de Vyver) Grasse, Richard lived a full and impactful life.
He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School before serving his country as a radar man in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Saratoga. After his military...
David Barttelt
Dec 22, 2024
David J. Barttelt, 74, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born in Wausau, on November 4, 1950, to the late Myron and Rosemary (Burns) Barttelt.
David was known by family and friends as "Barty". Barty grew up in Brokaw and lived his remaining time in the Wausau area. After graduation he served in the US Navy...
Wanda Lorraine Polinski
Dec 20, 2024
Wanda Lorraine Polinski (Teel) was born on April 18, 1925, in Joplin, MO, the daughter of Glen and Lorene Teel.
Wanda met her husband, Edwin Polinski, in Joplin where Ed wooed her with perseverance and gardenias, her favorite flower. They married on April 8, 1942. Their wedding did not go as planned when Wanda was forced to have an emergency appendectomy...
Dominic J. Stankowski
Dec 19, 2024
Dominic "Nick" Joseph Stankowski, 96, a lifelong resident of the Rothschild/Weston area passed away on December 19, 2024, at the Skaalen Nursing Home in Stoughton, WI under the care of Agrace Hospice.
Dominic was born on August 4, 1928, in Galloway, WI to Frank and Julianna (Goszkowicz) Stankowski.
Nick's early years were spent on a farm in Halder, WI. Adulthood brought him...
Brent R. Cole
Dec 19, 2024
Brent Richard Cole, 50, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of Thursday, December 19, 2024.
He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on December 21, 1973, to Richard Arthur Cole and Sharon Dawn Rachu-Cole. He went to DC Everest, playing baseball and was set up to graduate in 1992.
For over 30 years, Brent truly enjoyed his career in...
Clare Thomas Gretebeck
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...
Leonard Becker
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...
Nita Logemann
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...
Jeffery Gebhardt Markstrum
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...
James Pagel
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...
Phyllis Radigan
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...
Randy Reiche
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...
Patricia Bliss
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...
Jean H. Rein
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...
Velda Johnson
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...
Mary Laughnan
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...
Josephine A. Wanta
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,...
Carol Porter
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...
Don Anthony Osimitz
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...
Alice Dorothy Dahlke
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...
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