Obituaries

Aug 3, 2019

Robert (Bob) D. Bruess, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 3rd at his home in Wausau, after a long battle with prostate cancer.  Bob was born in Wausau on February 4, 1931 to the late Hilmuth and Genevieve (Burger) Bruess.  He lived a beautiful life, full of family, joy and laughter.  He joined his Lord peacefully, surrounded by the...

Aug 3, 2019

Arnold “Chip” Loula, age 81, of Weston, died on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long illness.

Chip was born on May 25, 1938 in the Town of Emery, Wisconsin to the late Ladd and Frances (Huml) Loula.  He married Rita Thier on August 5, 1961 in Butternut, Wisconsin.  Chip worked most his...

Aug 3, 2019

Clara R. Smith, 84, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at The Bay at Colonial Manor.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

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

Aug 3, 2019

William T. Sands, 67, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Pride TLC in Weston.

He was born on May 11, 1952 to the late William J. and Geraldine (Miller) Sands in Milwaukee. Bill graduated from James Madison High School in 1970. He married Mary Ann Hacker on January 8, 1972. He was a customer service...

Jul 31, 2019

Margaret L. Repass Carspecken died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Wausau, Wisconsin, 8 months shy of her 100th birthday. She was born March 18, 1920 in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of the late Fred and Mae (Jennings) Repass.

Margaret Repass attended Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, IA, where she met Phil Carspecken. After their first date she announced...

Jul 31, 2019

Eleanore M. Garwood, age 94, of Rothschild, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Hospice House with her family by her side

Eleanore was born on March 10, 1925 in Minneapolis to the late David and Barbara Haag.  She married Paul Garwood Sr. on August 12, 1945 in Chicago.  He preceded her in...

Jul 29, 2019

Linda Marline Heisler, 69, passed away at her home on Monday, July 29, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

She was born on November 15, 1949 to the late Felix and Florence (Shidell) Thomas in Wausau. She graduated from Wausau East High School in 1968. She worked as a claim advisor for American Family Insurance...

Jul 18, 2019

Blanch Noel, 84, Weston, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her home.

She was born on April 2, 1935 to the late Hager and Cassie (Salyers) Minix. Blanch came from a large family with 5 brothers and 5 sisters. She had two sons with Donovan Reynolds, Clyde and Jimmy.

In November 1978, she married...

Jul 17, 2019

Leonard O. Filiatreaux, beloved father, father in law, grandfather, and great grandfather died peacefully at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 with his family by his side.

Len was born March 13, 1927 in Wausau to Leonard and Margaret Filiatreaux.  He graduated from Wausau High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Navy at...

Jul 16, 2019

Benedict L. Ziolkowski, age 87 and 1/2, of 4002 Kinglet Circle, Wausau, WI, died peacefully at his care facility on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.  Funeral services are at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 22 at St. Anne Church, 700 West Bridge Street, Wausau, WI.  Father Tom Lindner will officiate.  Burial will take place at the St. Ladislaus Cemetery in...

Jul 14, 2019

Phyllis R. Bush, 91, of Weston, died peacefully on July 14, 2019 at Ascension Saint Clare’s Hospital, in Weston, WI.

Phyllis was born on July 16, 1927 to the late Roy and Grace (Young) Smith.  She married William Bush on July 7, 1951.  He preceded her in death on August 17, 1987.

Phyllis graduated from...

Jul 13, 2019

Jeanette F. Drumm, 87, of Wausau, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at her home.

Jeanette was born March 29, 1932 in Wausau to Carl and Florence (Schulz) Neumann. Jeanette became a child of God through baptism on May 29, 1932 by Pastor Zaremba and was confirmed in the faith March 25,...

Jul 11, 2019

Edwin “Ed” Zagzebski, 83, of Schofield, peacefully passed away with his family by his side Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2019.

Ed was born December 23, 1935 to Alice and Edwin Zagrzebski of Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Maryheart High School in Pittsville.  He was a talented athlete in high school but was also taught that responsibilities...

Jul 10, 2019

Dora (Keresztessy) Olson, 77, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her home. Dora was born to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Sandor) Keresztessy on March 3, 1942 in Budapest, Hungary. She emigrated to the United States as a young woman, where she attended and graduated from Wausau High School. She was first married to Howard...

Jul 8, 2019

Linda M. Guensburg, 64, of Weston, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Monday, July 8, 2019, after a long and courageous battle following a kidney transplant in 2004.

Linda was born Sepetember 4, 1954, in Wausau, to the late Frank and Agnes (Hable) Prelipp. She married Steven Guensburg on December 28, 1984.

Linda worked...

Jul 8, 2019

William A. Harvey (Bill), age 84, passed away in Wausau, WI on July 8 after 22 years of battling with Parkinson’s Disease. He was the beloved husband of Lucy “Susie” (Feichter) Harvey and was born in Fort Atkinson, WI to Adam and Ruth Harvey.

Bill studied Animal Husbandry at UW-Madison, then signed up for service in the...

Jul 7, 2019

Edward Blohm 84, passed away at his home in Wausau on July 7, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Ed was born in Milwaukee on December 20, 1934 to Alfred and Anna (Schmidt) Blohm, the youngest of five children.

He attended West Bend High School where he was a star athlete and scholar.  He...

Jul 6, 2019

Robert W. Kayser, 58, of Weston, entered the arms of his Savior on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was born December 6, 1960, in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Grace (Pruett) Kayser. He married Patricia C. McConaghy on May 27, 1995 in...

Jul 4, 2019

Charlotte Ann Furst entered the loving arms of her Savior on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Rennes Health and Rehab, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services, at the age of 75. She was born on February 18, 1944, in Winona, MN to the late Edgar and Elda (Korn) Luehmann. She met the love of her...

Jul 3, 2019

Timothy L. Rice, age 59, of Wausau died on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his home.

Tim was born on November 22, 1959 in Wausau to the late Harold and Bertha (Olson) Rice. He married Debbie (Eckel) Rice.   Tim was proud to serve his country in the US Army and National Guard.  He was also a member of the American...