Obituaries

Nov 27, 2019

Donald R. Hussong, 78, Wausau, died unexpectantly Wednesday, November 27 at home.

Don was born September 25, 1941 to the late Elmer and Lorene Hussong.  He married Nancy Koehler on February 24, 1962.  She preceded him in death in 2014.

Don worked for M&J Marine for over 40 years until his retirement in 2011.  He...

Nov 25, 2019

Florian Leo Bradfish, of Rothschild, died Monday, November 25th, at Mt. View Care Center, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Hospice.

Florian was born July 20, 1935 in Rib Falls, son of the late Frederick and Mary (Reuter) Bradfish. He graduated from Wausau East High School in 1953.  In 1957, Florian enlisted in the Army Ready Reserve...

Nov 25, 2019

On Monday, November 25th, 2019, Darlene Crochiere passed away at the age of 87. Darlene was born 10/23/1932 to the late Mary (Richards) and Richard Naug in Rhinelander. She was the youngest of seven children.

Darlene had three daughters: Marie (Perry) Dymora, Penny Crochiere and Cindi (Fred) Will. Darlene was blessed with eight Grandchildren, eight Great Grandchildren...

Nov 23, 2019

Marveen “Kay” Kettner, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the age of 75.

She was born on January 12, 1944 to the late Howard and Kitty Christenson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of North Dakota. She married Edward Kettner on August 12,...

Nov 23, 2019

Mary Lou McEwen, of Schofield, formerly of Mesa, Arizona, went to her Heavenly Home at the age of 88, on November 23, 2019, at Mount View Care Center.

Mary Lou was born on September 16, 1931 in Halder, Wisconsin. She was the youngest daughter of the late John and Eleanore (Pecha) France. Mary Lou graduated from Wausau...

Nov 23, 2019

Michael “Mike” E. Borneman, 55, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on April 1st, 1964 in Milwaukee, WI to Bob and Lee (Smrz) Borneman.

Mike married the love of his life Julie (Woodward) on June 17th, 1989. After 39 years together they...

Nov 21, 2019

Georgetta “Georgia” Cirese, 94, of Weston, died Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family.

Georgia was born on January 18, 1925 in Adolph, KY, to the late George and Martha (Hayes) Cooper. She married Salvatore Cirese November 27, 1944, together they had three children. He preceded her in death in 1998.

Nov 18, 2019

Jayne Lynn Zilisch, 61, of Ringle, joined her Heavenly Father in eternal paradise on November 18, 2019. Her soul mate, Thomas, and Lori from Aspirus Hospice were by her side.

Jayne was born September 6, 1958, in Wausau to James and Eleanor (Brunner) Nyholm. She was one of four daughters. Jayne married the love of her life,...

Nov 17, 2019

Patricia “Pat” A. McKeough, age 94 of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Pat was born in Grand Rapids, MI, the only daughter of the late John Charles and Leone (O’Brien) McKeough.  She attended the University of Grand Rapids and later moved to Wausau in 1960.  She soon started working as...

Nov 13, 2019

James “Jim” A. Wolfe, 67, of Woodruff, died peacefully Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at home with his loving wife Trish by his side.

Jim was born on March 19, 1952 in Wausau, WI, to the late Lawrence and Betty (Ryan) Wolfe.  He married Kathleen Smith on September 16, 1972; she preceded him in death on December 23,...

Nov 13, 2019

Meyer, Bernie (Bernadine), passed away Wednesday November 13, 2019 at Mount View Care Center.  Her life of faith in God, love of family and grateful to be an American has come to an end after the complications of heart failure.  Bernadine was born on May 3, 1930 to Helen and Daniel Traeder in rural Marathon County. She grew up...

Nov 11, 2019

Glen D. Viergutz passed away Nov. 11, 2019. He was born in Wausau, Feb 24th, 1934 to Raymond and Anna (Gritzmacher) Viergutz. On June 28, 1958 he married Carolyn (Kort) Viergutz. They have been married 61 years.

Glen is survived by his wife Carolyn, his daughter Brenda (Keith) Schreiber, his daughter Sara (Allen) Schmidt and his grandchildren...

Nov 9, 2019

Lena G. Blohm 92 passed away peacefully at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston early Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Lena was born on August 13, 1927 to Charles Edgar and Mary Melissa (Barrett) Gibson on a farm near Barnesville, Ohio in Belmont County. She grew up in Barnesville, graduating from Barnesville High School in 1945 and...

Nov 8, 2019

Donald Richard Pagenkopf fought the good fight and finished the race on Friday, November 8, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Marshfield Medical Center. He was 83 years old.

Don was born in the Town of Stettin on July 19, 1936 to the late Earl and Berniece (Albrecht) Pagenkopf. He would meet the love of his...

Nov 7, 2019

Nathan “Nate” Thomas Strobel passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born February 19, 1980, son of Tom and Carleen (Wilhelm) Strobel.  He was engaged to Samantha Krause.

Nate graduated from Antigo High School in 1998, and the Wausau Technical College drafting program in 2000.  His most recent job...

Nov 5, 2019

Emeline “Emmy” Radtke, 78, of Weston, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Aspirus Hospice House after a courageous 14 month battle with lung cancer. A Celebration of Emmy’s life will be held Saturday, November 16 at 11:00am at Brainard Funeral Home- Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston, with a visitation from 9:00am until the...

Nov 3, 2019

Leo Bernard Ottman was placed in the arms of his Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to the late Bernard and Hazel (Gunvalson) Ottman on January 26, 1933 in Elmwood, Wisconsin. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He married the...

Nov 3, 2019

Betty J. Wanta, 91, of Weston, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 3, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brief illness.

Betty was born December 3, 1927 in Oconomowoc to the late Arnold and Adela Burchardt. She was the second oldest of 8 children. She graduated in 1946 from Tomahawk High School. Her...

Nov 1, 2019

Grace Janikowski, 88, of Weston, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at Azura Memory Care, surrounded by her family.

Grace was born on May 5, 1931 in Pike Lake, WI, to the late Theodore and Theresa (Gorski) Koskey.  She married Norbert Janikowski on October 27, 1952, at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent, WI.

Grace loved...

Oct 31, 2019

John "Jack" Lorge, 88 of Weston, passed peacefully at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital on October 31, 2019. John was born January 6, 1931 in New London, WI to the late John and Dorothy Lorge.

Jack graduated from Wausau High School in 1949 where he met the love of his life, Beverly “Bev” Hartwig. Both Bev and Jack looked...