Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

Lloyd Wieman, 90, passed away peacefully at Hospice House on December 16th after a short illness.

A lifelong Wausau resident, Lloyd was born on March 3, 1931 to Paul Wieman and Viola (née May) Wieman. He attended Wausau High School and followed his father to work at American Can/James River in Wausau. He worked as a millwright,...

Dec 14, 2021

Eleanor "Reenah" McGill, 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

She was born on November 21, 1939 to James and Maude McGill in Onalaska, WI. She had a passion for knowledge earning a Master of Arts, Master of Chinese...

Dec 11, 2021

Richard “Dick” Olson passed away December 11, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, at 72 years old.  Richard was born in Owen Withee, Wisconsin on June 9, 1949, to Clarence and Elizabeth (nee Thompson) Olson.  Richard graduated from Owen Withee High School and went on to be self-employed.  He owned Midwest Amusements for 30 years.

He is survived...

Dec 9, 2021

Chuck Waldvogel, 56 years old passed unexpectedly in his Kronenwetter home on December 9th, 2021. He was survived by his wife of 23 years, Susan Waldvogel and children Jordan (Matt) Wirkus of Weston, Kyle (Melissa) Jahnke of Durango, CO, Brandon Waldvogel of Washington DC, Collin Waldvogel of Durango, CO and Cassidy Waldvogel of Kronenwetter. He also left behind his...

Dec 9, 2021

James E. Seidel, 75, of Wausau, WI, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. Jim died surrounded by his loved ones who, along with friends and family, will continue to honor his love of life.

Jim was born January 29, 1946, in Wausau, WI, to the late Pastor Ervin and Lena Seidel. On...

Dec 7, 2021

Serena Rappa, 75, died December 7th, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born December 2nd, 1946, in Milwaukee, to parents Claude and Irene (Janik) Gryzinski. She married Richard Rappa in Milwaukee on September 13th, 1969. They were married for 52 years.

She worked as a medical secretary in Milwaukee and in retail for Treasure Island before moving...

Dec 6, 2021

Joseph R. Barnett, age 88, of Weston, died on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Joseph was born on March 19, 1933 at home in Peplin to the late Kasmic and Anna (Zieleca) Siekierzynski. He married Lorraine Jagler on August 9, 1954.  They were married for 67 years.

Joseph served his country honorably...

Dec 6, 2021

Richard Rappa, 77, died on December 6th, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born September 2nd, 1944, in Milwaukee to parents Norbert and Anna (Bartaczewicz) Rappa. He married Serena Gryzinski in Milwaukee on September 13th, 1969.  They were married for 52 years.

Richard grew up in Milwaukee and went on to serve in the...

Dec 5, 2021

Evelyn A. Werth passed away peacefully December 5, 2021 in Wausau, Wisc.  She was born in March of 1922 in New London, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Hattie (Lasch) Jannusch.  In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Werth and her brother Dr. Rev. Merton Jannusch of Green Bay, Wisconsin.   Survivors include...

Dec 3, 2021

Theodore C. Sperduto, 75, passed away on December 3, 2021, doing what he loved. He responded to a friend’s request for help, and they completed their tasks by enjoying lunch together. The family is so grateful to his friend and the Wausau Ambulance and Fire Department for their excellent EMTs’ great effort in caring for him.

Theodore was born...

Dec 3, 2021

Carol D. Peterson, age 86, of Mosinee, WI passed away on Friday December 3rd, 2021, under the care of family members and Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice Services.

Carol was born January 6th, 1935, in Jeanette, PA, the daughter of the late Alexander Moore and Frances (Filocanio) Moore. She graduated with honors from Penn Township School in 1952....

Nov 29, 2021

Karen M. Haines, 85, passed away on November 29, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House, after a brief illness.  She was born on October 1, 1936 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to the late John and Vivian (Kirkeby) Haines.  A graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, she went on to receive her master’s degree from the University of Minnesota....

Nov 28, 2021

Nancy Lee (Fust) Robinson, who dedicated her time on this earth to her family, faith, and friends, and to planning her next cruise vacation, offered her last and quiet breath in the early moments of November 28, 2021.

Nancy was energy.  She was direction and organization, and, if there was a question, she had an opinion, though,...

Nov 27, 2021

John E. Wadinski a.k.a “Sam”, passed away at the age of 103, on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Renaissance Assisted Living in Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on April 22, 1918, to the late John and Myrtle (King) Wadinski in Merrill, WI.  Sam attended and graduated from high school before...

Nov 27, 2021

Brian E. Burrill, 53, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on November 27, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born January 11, 1968 in Durand, Wisconsin to Beverly A. Burrill (nee Elliott) and the late William B. Burrill. Shortly after graduating from D.C. Everest Senior High School in Schofield, Wisconsin in 1986, Brian moved to the Phoenix, Arizona area,...

Nov 27, 2021

Martin “Marty” D. Sullivan, age 73, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in Sheboygan Falls.

Marty was born on July 24, 1948, in Joliet, IL, son of the late Robert and Helen (Hayes) Sullivan.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, earning the rank of Lieutenant. He...

Nov 27, 2021

John Clay Hardman passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. His time of grace: June 9, 1941 – November 27, 2021; 80 years, 5 months, 18 days.  He was baptized in Christ on August 17, 1941.

All praise and thanks to God for a very blessed life on this earth!

John was a teacher for 25 years in Lutheran...

Nov 26, 2021

Jeanette Marie (Jan) Gilbertson, 91, Weston, passed peacefully on November 26 while under the care of Aspirus Hospice at Rennes Care Center in Weston.

She was born April 26, 1930 in Wausau to the late Robert and Emma (Klabunde) Empey.

On July 8, 1950, after dating for four years, she was united in marriage to...