Obituaries

Jan 31, 2021

On January 31, 2021, “Mel” Sandquist passed away at his assisted living home in Wausau.  Just last month he celebrated his 100th birthday receiving more than 100 cards from family and friends from across the country.

Mel was born on December 11, 1920 in Wausau to Matthew and Helen (Hanson) Sandquist.  He was raised in the Echo...

Jan 29, 2021

Eunice E. Chamberlain, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, January 29th, 2021 in comfort and in the prayers of family and friends.

Eunice was born in Wausau to the late Ray and Laura (Hans) Erdman on March 7, 1930.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1948.  She then proceeded to work various jobs as she...

Jan 28, 2021

Patricia Morse, age 95, passed away on January 28, 2021.  She was born to Leo and Mary (Roche) Ruby November 25, 1925 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  On October 15, 1949 she was married to Marvin Morse who preceded her in death in 1977.

After graduating in 1945 from the School of Nursing Cadet Corp program at the...

Jan 26, 2021

Karen A. Robinson passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2021 at her residence in Wausau, WI.   Karen was born in Stevens Point, WI to the late Thomas and Eleanore Olski in 1952.  She attended Assumption High School in Wisconsin Rapids and graduated in 1970.  Her first job was at Sentry Insurance in Stevens Point.  She married Bruce Robinson in...

Jan 25, 2021

Elaine Marie Midlikowski, 94, a former resident of the Wausau area, died Monday morning, January 25, 2021 at Ellen’s Home assisted living in Germantown, WI, with loving family by her side. Born May 19, 1926 in Wausau to Elmer and Belinda (Helke) Kahn, Elaine was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church (now UCC) in Wausau.  She graduated...

Jan 21, 2021

Leo Thomas “Tom” Bychinski, age 75, of Wausau, WI died peacefully on January 21, 2021 surrounded by his three children.

He will be remembered for his hard work ethic, leadership, love of Mickey Mouse, class, ambition, magic tricks, social connections throughout the country, achievements, ability to light up a room, sense of humor, Donald Duck impression and...

Jan 19, 2021

Elaine B. Nienow, 82 Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 with her sons holding her hands. Elaine was born June 8, 1938 to the late Joseph and Esther(Allery) Abt.

Elaine loved people watching, it brought her a lot of happiness. She also enjoyed a lifelong passion for playing Bingo until her eyesight began to...

Jan 18, 2021

Pauline Youtsos who lived her life in faith and with grace, went home to be with the Lord just days before she would have turned 100 years old.

Pauline was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 28, 1921, to the late Alex and Martha Karos.  She was the beloved wife of George Youtsos for 65 years. She...

Jan 17, 2021

Joan E. Schreiber, 89, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Evergreen Park, Kronenwetter.  Joan was born June 29, 1931 in Brokaw, the daughter of Harry and Elnora (Haufschildt) Nienow. Mom loved Brokaw. She often reminisced about neighbors and fun times they had as kids.  She attended Brokaw Public School and graduated the 8th grade. A few years later she...

Jan 17, 2021

Jeffrey John Divjak, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2021.

He was born August 4, 1980 in Wausau, WI to John Divjak and Vicki (Seifert) Divjak. He is survived by his parents, his 3 children (Pele, Ezekiel and Penelope), his significant other (Lisa Kissn), his x-wife (Kerrie LaPorte), and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends....

Jan 17, 2021

Anita Rodewald, 102, went to her home in heaven on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born during the Spanish Flu Pandemic and passed away during the Coronavirus Pandemic; and remained healthy during both of them.

Anita was born on Nov. 4, 1918, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, WI. She was the daughter of the...

Jan 13, 2021

John A Hablewitz, 78 of Wausau passed away January 13, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Elder services Schofield, WI.

John was born in Wausau August 16, 1942 to the late Arnie and Marie (Belanger) Hablewitz.

In his teens, John worked for the YMCA and a surplus store on 3rd Street. John worked over 35 years at...

Jan 9, 2021

Kurt B. Howard, age 70, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on January 9, 2021.

Kurt was born on May 28, 1950 in Waukesha to the late Vincent R. and Loraine E. (Diekfuss) Howard. Kurt was a 1968 graduate of Wausau Senior High School.  He was united in marriage...

Jan 5, 2021

Alfred A. Hoffmann Jr., 89, of Kronenwetter, died January 5, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.

Alfred was born April 9, 1931 in the Town of Stettin, to the late Alfred and Clara (Bartelt) Hoffmann.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Takako (Shuto) Hoffmann of Kronenwetter; sons, Jimmy, Randy (Juella),...

Jan 4, 2021

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mai Lee Pha, aka Black Wido, of Wausau, Wisconsin, who passed away on January 4th, 2021 at the age of 34. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8th 2021. The services will be live streamed at www.brainardfuneral.com Viewing hours are 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m, and 11:20 a.m to...

Jan 3, 2021

Bertis Eugene “Gene” Davis, age 79, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin.

Gene was born on July 2, 1941 in New Brunswick, NJ, son of the late Bertis Eugene Davis Sr and Mary Virginia (Danner) Davis. While at Milton College, Gene played on the Basketball team and earned a Bachelor of...

Jan 1, 2021

**This service has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2021**

RuthAnn “ANNIE” Jahns, 87, Wausau, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

RuthAnn was born September 23, 1933 to the late Melvin and Myrtle (Plautz) Arnette in Wausau, WI.  She was baptized at the Church of Saint Mary in Wausau on December 10, 1933....

Jan 1, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Bruce W. Nelsen (aka Batman or Booman) on January 1, 2021 with his wife by his side.

Bruce was born in 1964 in Northfield, MN to Wayne and Judy Nelsen. After graduating high school, he went to college at the University of Minnesota and then...

Jan 1, 2021

Marla Schroeder, 83, entered into the arms of her Savior on Friday, January 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family under Interim Hospice Care at her home.

Marla was born July 16, 1937, in Wausau, to the late Walter and Eleanor (Lietz) Kirstein. She graduated from Marathon High School in 1955. She met her husband, James C. Schroeder, while...

Dec 30, 2020

Robert “Bob” “Benji” E. Winter, 76, of Weston, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home, after being lovingly and tenderly cared for by his loved ones with the help of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau. He was born on July 13, 1944, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, son of...