Obituaries

Mar 14, 2020

James “Chief” Garske passed away Saturday, March 14, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 90.

Jim was the first son of James Garske and Catherine Knaack. He was born February 20, 1930, in Wausau. Jim joined the U.S. Air Force in 1947 and was stationed at Travis AFB in California. Jim married Carol Urmanski...

Mar 13, 2020

Derald “Shine” MacDonald, died peacefully March 13, 2020, at Colonial Manor under Aspirus Hospice Care, following a struggle with dementia.

Shine was born June 12, 1926 to the late Archie and Johanna (Goetz) MacDonald in Wausau. After high school, he served his country in the Army from 1944-1946. He was discharged at rank of Sargent, earning a...

Mar 13, 2020

Sue Baumer, 74, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 in Lake Mills, WI, with her husband Bob, by her side.

Sue was born on April 3, 1945 to the late Raymond and Ruby (Swafford) Reason.  She married Bob Brandherm on November 21, 2012; He survives.

Sue’s life was a true “Rags to...

Mar 12, 2020

Helen R. Giese, 95, formerly of Town of Berlin, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Cedar Ridge Elder Care in Mosinee, under the tender care of hospice.

Helen was born on June 22, 1924, daughter of Alphonse and Anna Reist. Helen was baptized and confirmed at St. Stephen's United Church of Christ in Merrill.  On October...

Mar 11, 2020

John A. Zutavern, 83, of Rib Lake, passed away on March 11, 2020 at Aspirus Medford Hospital.

John was born on March 10, 1937 to the late George and Clara (Puhlman) Zutavern, Sr. He married Patricia Thums on September 12, 1959. They moved to Milwaukee in the early 60’s, and eventually made their home in Rib Lake...

Mar 11, 2020

Nicholas “Nick” Shanak, 98, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living of Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Nick was born December 11, 1921 in the Town of Hewitt to the late Michael and Anna (Manuszchak) Shanak Sr.  Following his graduation from Wausau High School in 1939, he...

Mar 11, 2020

Please check back at a later date for a full obituary .

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Robert "Mac" Royston McElroy, please visit our Tree Store.

Mar 7, 2020

Lenore M. Gertschen, 92, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Hospice House on March 7, 2020, just one month after her husband.

She was born to the late Melven and Myrtle (Plautz) Arnette on July 25, 1927. She spent most of her life teaching 5th grade at Franklin Elementary School where she touched many lives. When out...

Mar 7, 2020

LeRoy A. Stanosz, 89, of Weston, died on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Care Partners, in Weston, WI.

LeRoy was born on September 3, 1930 to the late Joseph and Casmira (nee Kalinowicz) Stanosz.  He married Dora Lee Couey on November 22, 1952 and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2014.

LeRoy was...

Mar 6, 2020

Arnold H. Steidinger, 80, of Wausau, joined his Lord in Heaven on March 6, 2020 with his wife of 59 years by his side, after a brief battle with cancer.

Arnie was born in Rib Falls, WI, at home on September 18, 1939 to the late Otto and Alma (Natzke) Steidinger. He married the woman of his...

Mar 4, 2020

My loving husband of 63 years. “Arty”, father of our children, grandfather, dear friend to all his buddies- you know who you are, passed away on March 4, 2020. He will be sadly missed!!

“Arty” was an avid sportsman who loved the outdoors, sharing memories, hunting, fishing in Alaska with son David, going to Nascar with sons...

Mar 2, 2020

Ruth M. Green, age 90, of Wausau, WI, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Ruth was born on May 21, 1929 in Wausau to the late Fred and Elizabeth (Fandre) Tewes. She graduated from the former Wausau High School in 1947. After high school, she worked several jobs, including...

Feb 25, 2020

Zita L. Moeser, age 90, of Wausau died on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Mt. View Care Center.

Zita was born on March 24, 1929 in Wausau to the late Gustav and Frieda (Schlund) Schlei.  She married Bobby Moeser on October 8, 1949. Together, Zita and Bobby enjoyed traveling.  Zita loved cooking, baking, and had quite the collection of...

Feb 20, 2020

Kandace Kay Barich, 46, of Weston, lost her battle against cancer on February 20, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Kandace was born September 21, 1973 in Milwaukee to James and Mary (Burlage) Blonski. She married Craig Barich on June 17, 2000 and together they had two daughters- Kaitlyn and Carlee. She was a registered nurse and loved...

Feb 20, 2020

Michael R. Ermeling, age 79 of the Village of Weston, passed away peacefully at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long battle with health issues.

He was born on August 18, 1940 at their family’s home in Schofield, son of the late Clyde L. and Sophie (Kravcyk) Ermeling.  Mike was part of the DC Everest class...

Feb 13, 2020

Ambrose (Amp) Kulas, age 83, passed away at Mount View Care Center following a courageous 3 year battle with ALS. He was born November 30, 1936 in the Town of Johnson near Athens to John & Rose (Heibl) Kulas. He married his life partner Kathleen (Nehrbass) February 20, 1964. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen, and Daughter...

Feb 12, 2020

Alan J. Okkonen, 53, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away on February 12, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to medical complications.

He was born April 13, 1966 in Wausau to Wilho and Hazel (Butler) Okkonen. Alan loved to golf and bowl. He was dedicated to his job as a Regional Manager at Chicago Testing Laboratories. Alan was...

Feb 12, 2020

John S. Czarnecki Sr., 59, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his home in Rothschild.

John was born in Cudahy, Wisconsin on August 28, 1960, the son of Barbara Caszar and Richard Czarnecki.  John served his country in the US Army in field artillery.  After the army he became an over the road truck driver...

Feb 11, 2020

Mark Mathie, 67, passed away on February 11, 2020.

He was born December 13, 1952 to Donald and Louella Mathie in Wausau.

Mark graduated from Wausau High School in 1971 and worked for A&P Pavers until 1974. He then worked for Brite-way Window Cleaning until he started his own business, Clear Visions, in 1989. He...

Feb 9, 2020

Elizabeth Lucille Hoenecke, 87, of Wausau, died on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI.

Elizabeth was born in Plymouth, WI, on March 10, 1932, to the late Richard and Lucille (nee Stolper) Kade. She married the Reverend Roy G. Hoenecke on June 7, 1958. He survives his beloved wife.

...