Obituaries

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....

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

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 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 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

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

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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 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 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 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...