Obituaries

Gail Voigt

Gail Voigt

Nov 23, 2021

Gail Voigt, 84, died on November 23, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.

She was born on July 20, 1937, in Rhinelander to Richard and Helen (Naug) Waid. She graduated from Rhinelander High School.

She met Charles Voigt at Rosie’s Bar on Highway 8. She was united in marriage to Chuck on May 31,...

Steve Lowe

Steve Lowe

Nov 23, 2021

Steven “Steve” Allen Lowe, age 45, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home in Wausau with his mother and sister at his side.

He was born on February 14, 1976, in Wausau, son of the late Werner and Sandra (Schaumburger) Lowe.  Steve attended Wausau West High School, graduating in 1994.  He was employed at County Market,...

Shirley Radtke

Shirley Radtke

Nov 22, 2021

Shirley L. (Davis) Radtke, 86, of Schofield, died in her sleep on November 22, 2021 at the Abbotsford Health Care Center.

Shirley was born in Wausau to Franklin and Hilma (Schmidt) Davis on December 28, 1934. She graduated from Wausau High School. She was a long-time employee of Employers Insurance of Wausau after raising a family. On...

Patrick Green

Patrick Green

Nov 21, 2021

After a courageous yearlong battle with acute myeloid leukemia, Mr. Patrick M. Green passed away on November 21, 2021, at his home with family by his side.

Pat attended St. James Catholic grade school in Wausau, WI, graduating from Newman Catholic High school in 1966.  He proudly served in the US Army from 1967-1969.  After an extended...

David Anklam

David Anklam

Nov 21, 2021

David Anklam passed away with family by his side on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

He was born on August 28, 1934, to Hugo and Ruth (Juedes) Anklam. He attended Wausau East High School and immediately after graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. While serving he spent four years in...

Linda Leighton

Linda Leighton

Nov 17, 2021

Linda L, Leighton, 89, Wausau, passed to eternal life on November 17, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Linda was born April 16, 1932, in Anderson, South Carolina.  She was a devout Christian and currently a member of First United Methodist Church, Wausau.  Linda always tried to lend a helping hand to everyone that needed it.

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Grant R. Hoenisch

Grant R. Hoenisch

Nov 15, 2021

Grant R. Hoenisch died November 15, 2021. He was born to Ernest and Rosemarie on March 9, 1964. He will be laid to rest with a family service at a later date.

Grant is survived by his mother; daughter, Kate; sister, Linda; brothers, Greg, Randy and Todd; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family...

Marilynn M. Steffen

Marilynn M. Steffen

Nov 14, 2021

Marilynn M. Steffen, 85, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, November 14.

Marilynn was born May 28, 1936, to Harvey and Margaret (Voelske) Steffen.  She lived her entire life in Wausau, graduating from Wausau Senior High School in 1954. She was employed as a head cashier at Wisconsin Public Service for 42 years,...

Susan Austin

Susan Austin

Nov 13, 2021

Susan Jean Austin passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on November 13th, 2021. Susan was born on November 22, 1953, in Wausau, WI where she lived happily with her husband Richard Austin of 48 years. Susan was an active member of the church for many years and raised her children as good Christians....

Virginia Zillman

Virginia Zillman

Nov 12, 2021

Virginia “Ginny” Zillman, 88, of Wausau, died on November 12, 2021 at home under the care of family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Ginny was born on May 9, 1933 in Wausau to the late Martin and Lorena Radant. She graduated from Wausau East High School class of ’51. She married the...

Barbara Kerwin

Barbara Kerwin

Nov 9, 2021

Barbara T. Kerwin, 95, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Wausau Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau.

Barbara was born on September 4, 1926, in Chicago, Ill.  On May 8, 1954, she married Francis T. Kerwin in Chicago.  He preceded her in death in 2009.  Barbara was...

Robyn Winn

Robyn Winn

Nov 6, 2021

Robyn Marie Winn, 75, of Wausau, passed away at home with her family by her side on November 6, 2021.

Robyn was born February 28, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa to parents Robert and Muriel (Dalcourt) Parmelee. She graduated from Orange High School, in Orange, California in 1964. She then went on to attend California State University...

Rita Delmore Jirikovec

Rita Delmore Jirikovec

Nov 5, 2021

Rita Marie Delmore Jirikovec, formerly of Wausau, passed away in Madison on November 5th, 2021.

Rita was an only child born to the late John and Marie (Mae) Igielski in Milwaukee on July 21, 1931. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1949, and Marquette University in 1953 where she received her B.S. degree in nursing. She...

Barbara Blaha

Barbara Blaha

Nov 5, 2021

Barbara A.(Stankowski) Blaha, 75, of Kronenwetter, WI passed away on November 05, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

She was born April 06, 1946 in Wausau, the daughter of the late Hubert & Celia (Bagienski) Stankowski of the town of Norrie. She attended school at Birnamwood High School where she graduated. She then felt the need to widen her...

Cody Cihlar

Cody Cihlar

Nov 5, 2021

Cody Jay Cihlar, 17 years young, gained his angel wings on November 5, 2021.

Cody was born January 3, 2004 to parents James and Bethany (Klein) Cihlar. Cody was passionate about the outdoors and was often found hunting or bass fishing. He was very strong in his faith and loved making people laugh. Cody enjoyed helping people...

George Hall, III

George Hall, III

Nov 5, 2021

George “Wes” Hall, III, of Wausau, left us too soon on November 5, 2021.

George Wesley Hall, III was born November 5, 1956 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late George Wesley Hall, II and Beverly Jean (Fusco) Hall. Wes was an adventurous person and lived a very active life.  He enjoyed many things in life, especially boats, motorcycles,...

John Burby, Jr.

John Burby, Jr.

Nov 3, 2021

The son of John J. Burby, Sr. and Elsie (Mayer) Burby died at 94 years old.

John married Genevieve (Nelson) Burby June 12, 1948, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau, WI.

They had 3 sons: John III (deceased), Jeffrey (Lyn) Burby, Merrill; and James (Sheryl) Burby, Vancouver, WA.

John attended the University of...

Julie Rhyner

Julie Rhyner

Nov 3, 2021

Julie Kettunen Rhyner Julie Alice (Kettunen) Rhyner, 88, daughter of the late Andrew and Lempi (Koppana) Kettunen, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2021 under the compassionate care of Aspirus Hospice House after a brief illness.

Julie was born on July 11, 1933 in Wausau, the youngest of 5 siblings. She was baptized, confirmed and married at...

Alan Lewitzke

Alan Lewitzke

Oct 31, 2021

Alan “Al” Lewitzke, 69, of Kronenwetter passed away unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident on October 31, 2021.

Al was born April 10, 1952 to Harlan and Yvonne (Uecker) Lewitzke in Wausau, Wisconsin. He graduated with the class of 1970 from Wausau High School and after graduation, attended Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisconsin where he earned...

James "Jim" Jennison

James "Jim" Jennison

Oct 27, 2021

James “Jim” Leo Jennison passed away October 27, 2021 at Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter

He was born September 10, 1937 to Lester and Ester (Amundson) Jennison in Princeton, Minnesota. He graduated from Anoka High school. Early in life Jim also honorably served his country from 1955 - 1959 in the United States Air Force while stationed...

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