Obituaries

Jun 28, 2019

Louis Daniel Streble, 78, of Weston, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2019 at his home with his best friend, Eileen, by his side.

Louis was born on October 22, 1940 to the late Charles and Goldie (Glasel) Streble.

He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria (Brown), his sister Joaine Kufahl and his...

Jun 25, 2019

Jeremy J. Rieman, 47, passed away peacefully early on Tuesday morning of June 25, 2019, with a loving family at their home in Mosinee, WI.

He was born on June 30, 1971, in Lacrosse, WI to Georgia Leigh Rieman. Then was later married to Tracy Volsicka on August 21, 2002, she survives.

Jeremy was a very...

Jun 22, 2019

Mark Denfeld, 67, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Mark was born April 18, 1952 to Edward and Leona (Levandoski) Denfeld in Wausau. He married Jean Hirn at St. James Catholic Church on September 10, 1977.

Mark was very proud of Denfeld Concrete Construction, Inc., the business he...

Jun 21, 2019

SSG William J. Sikonia, ARMY, 62, a former resident of Erwin Township, passed away Thursday evening, 20 Jun. 2019, under the hospice care of the Mount View Care Center in Wausau with family and friends by his side.

Bill was born on Nov. 30, 1956, in St. Paul, MN., to William and former wife, Marilyn (Lingofelt) Sikonia....

Jun 15, 2019

John George Drengler, Jr. of Weston, passed away on June 15, 2019.

John was born in Wausau, WI on June 21, 1937 to the late John, Sr. and Magdalen (Ritger) Drengler.  He graduated from Mosinee High School in 1955, where he was a distinguished multi-sport athlete.

He attended Marquette University and Stevens Point state college,...

Jun 14, 2019

Shirley Ann Falk, born in Wausau, Wisconsin on February 16, 1936 to Ernest Schoepke and Margaret Schoepke (Schoessow) went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2019 at Aspirus Hospital, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She married Fredrick P. Falk on May 20, 1955. They have two children, five grandchildren and...

Jun 12, 2019

Marshall D. Blaskowski, age 87, of Schofield passed away at his home on Wednesday June 12, 2019.

Marshall was born October 4, 1931 in Bessemer Michigan, the son of David J. and Sigrid L (Maki) Blaskowski.  They came to Hatley Wisconsin when he was 10. Marshall graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1949 and served in the...

Jun 6, 2019

Janice M. Gertschen, age 81, of Rothschild, died on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home.

Janice was born on August 5, 1937 in Wausau to the late Sylvester and Leona (Dumke) Slomske.    She married Alfred Gertschen in Wausau.  Together they moved to Milwaukee where they owned and operated their own print shop and engraving company.  Janice...

Jun 4, 2019

Edward T. Schubring, age 72, of Weston, died on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

Edward was born on August 1, 1946 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to the late James and Joan (Melchior) Schubring.    He graduated from DePadua High school in Ashland and went on to serve his country honorably in the US Army.  He then...

Jun 4, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” K. Radtke, 89, of Schofield, died in his sleep on June 4, 2019 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Inurnment will take place in a private service.

Gerald was born in Wausau to Kurt and Aleda (Gluck) Radtke on Dec. 3, 1929. He attended Wausau High School and went on to play football for Carroll...

Jun 2, 2019

Betty J. Krueger, 92, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 2, 2019, with her family at her side.

Betty was born on December 9, 1926. She was the daughter of Julius and Ida Rohr and married Marvin F. Krueger, also of the Wausau area, on June 15, 1946. Together Betty and Marvin raised 14 children....

May 30, 2019

Shirley Peterson departed this world and joined her Lord and Savior May 30th.  She is survived by her husband Duane, son Dion (Cathy) Peterson, daughter Sheryl (Craig) Kuhary, sister Marlene (Russell) Noren, in-laws Eugene and Patricia Peterson, and Marlene and William Olson, and 5 grandchildren.  She was a loving wife, mother, and a friend to all who knew her....

May 26, 2019

Wilmer O. Lewitzke, 89, passed away at home on Sunday, May 26, 2019, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, with his family by his side.

He was born in the Town of Wausau on July 14, 1929 on the family farm. He was the son of William and Hilda (Kienbaum) Lewitzke. He married...

May 24, 2019

Ardene J. Ament, age 81, of Rothschild, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Ardene was born on January 9, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Esther (Kurth) Bloom. She graduated from Wausau High School and went on to own her own cleaning business.  She married LeRoy Ament on June 2, 1962.  He preceded her in death...

May 24, 2019

Donald (Don) Will, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at the age of 95. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Don married Kate Will on September 14, 1946. They enjoyed many years of retirement, spending summers back here in Wausau with family, and more than 30 winters in Sun City, AZ. Don loved he...

May 23, 2019

Jerry Wunsch, 69, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on May 23, 2019.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Brainard Funeral Home - Wausau Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.brainardfuneral.com

May 17, 2019

Pamela “Pam” J. (Tapper) Roemke, 71, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2019 at her home with her loving husband Rick by her side.

Pam was born in Wausau on March 20th, 1948, the daughter of Leslie and Mildred (Hackbarth) Tapper. Pam married Frederick “Rick” Roemke on June 13th, 1970 in Wausau, WI. In 1973 they started...

May 16, 2019

Mercedes T. Powers, age 96, of Hayward, WI passed away on May 16 2019 at home with her family by her side.

Mercedes was born in Blue Island, Il on May 9, 1923 to the late Edward and Clara (Benzing) Sieben.  She married Roy Powers while he was in the service during World War II.  Together, Roy...

May 14, 2019

Leo Benaszeski, 83, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Rennes Health and Rehab under the care of Ministry Hospice.

He was born August 10, 1935, in what is now Rothschild, to the late John and Anna (Kowalchyk) Benaszeski.

He married Rose Marie (Dalske). Rose passed away in July 1992.

Leo, who had been...

May 13, 2019

Raymond “Ray” Melvin Schinker, 80, of Wittenberg, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Raymond was born July 12, 1938 in Port Washington to the late Henry and Margaret (Claussen) Schinker. He married Dorothy “Dolly” J. Cegielski on July 12, 1958 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Ray worked for Local 139 as an Operating...