Obituaries

May 1, 2020

On May 1, 2020 Irene passed away with her family by her side.  The greatest joys in her life were her relationship with God and her family. A day never went by that she didnʼt pray for someone in her family.   Her kind and loving way will be missed by all who knew her.

She was born...

Apr 27, 2020

Robert “Bob” Walter Denison, 71, of Weston lost his battle with Leukemia at his home on April 27, 2020, surrounded by his loving family under the care of Aspirus Home Hospice.

Bob was born in Anamosa, Iowa on September 23, 1948, to Walter and Dorothy (Wright) Denison....

Apr 25, 2020

John Stanley Solheim, age 85 passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, lovingly surrounded by his family. John was born February 25, 1935 to Oscar and Evelyn Solheim in Stoughton, Wisconsin. A sister, Mary, would soon follow. It was here that he grew up amid aunts, uncles and grandparents. But Stoughton was also the birthplace of John’s great love...

Apr 22, 2020

Mr. Elroy K. Tapper, age 92, peacefully passed to the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Stone Crest Dementia Center in Wausau from complications of heart failure and dementia.

Throughout his many years, he remained devoted to God, to Mary Ann (Annen), his loving wife of 69 years, and family; and to his many friends in...

Apr 22, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Gerald Nigbor. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 21, 2020

Donald Eugene Ford Jr, 58, of Schofield, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2020.

Don was born on April 22, 1961 to the late Donald E. Ford Sr. and surviving R. Jill Edenfield.

He enjoyed being outdoors, helping his neighbors, and working on vehicles.  He adored his grandchildren, and was proud to have served in...

Apr 13, 2020

On Monday, April 13, 2020, Terry F. Berndt, loving father of two, passed away at the age of 66.

Terry was born on April 4, 1954 in Park Ridge, Illinois. At the age of 16, he moved to Florida to train race horses. He then moved back to Illinois to raise his daughter and son. Later in...

Apr 6, 2020

Carl Frystak, age 71, returned to his heavenly home on April 6, 2020. His greatest joys in life were his relationships with God, his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his parents, his siblings and all his family and friends. He lived a blessed life with his loving wife of 30 years, Debbie, proudly owning his own billiard service company,...

Apr 5, 2020

Marjorie Edith Kalkoske died peacefully on April 5, 2020 at Primrose Memory Care Center in Weston, WI, her home since October of 2018.  From her early years until her death, Marjorie exhibited the unique combination of intelligence, compassion, humor, perseverance and community involvement that those who cared most about her admired dearly.  Marjorie was born on July 4 (yes...

Apr 5, 2020

Judith "Judy" Radtke, 82, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 during a brief stay at Wausau Manor

Judy was born November 21, 1937, to the late George and Ruth Brown, and grew up in Mosinee. She married William H. Radtke, Jr., on July 30, 1960, and she spent the rest of her life raising...

Apr 5, 2020

Donald Maul, age 82 of Rib Mountain, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

He was born on Christmas day in 1937 in Flint, MI, one of 12 children born to David and Rose (Ehrlich) Maul.  He graduated from Flint Northern High School. On August 20, 1960, he married JoAnn Hill.  Donald...

Apr 2, 2020

Patrick J. Wilson, 69, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, due to lingering health issues.  He was born on August 27, 1950, in Wausau, the son of Elizabeth Wilson and William Wilson.

Patrick will always be remembered for his love of nature, animals, friends and family.  Patrick enjoyed cooking, carpentry, sports, playing...

Mar 30, 2020

Henry “Hank” McEvoy, 74 of Wausau, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Stoughton Hospital.

He was born on May 5, 1945 in Evanston, IL to the late Richard and Ruth (Hansen) McEvoy.  On July 21, 1967 he married Janet Buchanan in Elgin, IL.  Hank earned a Master’s degree in teaching, and taught at the...

Mar 27, 2020

Debra Robl, age 66, passed away on Friday, March 27th from the progression of ALS surrounded by family members at her home in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Debbie was born in Wausau on October 14th, 1953, to Raymond and Renetta Shaw.  She was raised with three older siblings, who loved to spoil her, at their home in Rothschild.  Her parents instilled a...

Mar 26, 2020

Jane A. Janz, 73, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Jane was born June 28, 1946 to the late Norman and Alice Wagner. She married Arthur Janz, Jr. in Las Vegas, NV. He preceded her in death in 2009.

Jane worked for more...

Mar 21, 2020

Carol Ann Lenzi, 82, Wausau, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Carol was born December 1, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late Charles and Evelyn (Heuter) Warner.  Early on, she worked at the old Yeshek’s Tower and was the minnow girl at Doc’s on Squirrel Lake.  She attended Minocqua High School for a semester and later graduated from...

Mar 21, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Zielke Hastreiter, age 89, died on Saturday, March 21st at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born December 22nd, 1930, in Rib Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harold Zielke and Theodora (Niggemann) Zielke. She grew up in Rib Lake, helping in her parents general store as soon as she...

Mar 20, 2020

Marvin Carl Meier passed away on March 20, 2020 in Wausau Wisconsin at the age of 83. He was born August 18, 1936 in a log cabin in Spirit Wisconsin the 3rd of 6 children to Carl and Olga Meier. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Rosalie Meier, and brother Albert Meier.

After grade...

Mar 19, 2020

The world lost a beautiful woman when Karen Schmutzler, 76, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Pride TLC. Karen was born in Wausau on March 2, 1944 to the late Carl and Ida (Zahrt) Schmalz. She married Roger Schmutzler on February 16, 1963.

Karen worked at the Village of Weston as the deputy...

Mar 15, 2020

Dennis Wolfe, 71, of Wausau, died unexpectedly March 15, 2020 at Ascension Saint Clare's Hospital surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born December 15, 1948 in Wausau to the late Walter and Doris (Lindberg) Wolfe. He attended Wausau Senior High and then went on to an auto mechanics school in Ashland, Wisconsin. Dennis was a proud U.S....