Obituaries

Feb 2, 2019

Sean Anthony Cronin, Rothschild, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2019; Groundhog’s Day – the Weatherman’s Holiday.  He was born January 31, 1959 and soon after he was adopted by Ted and Mille Cronin in Oak Lawn, IL.  He was truly a gift to them.

Sean graduated from Brother Rice High School in Chicago, IL.He then furthered his education by attending Western Illinois University where he majored in Journalism...

Jan 24, 2019

Donald Harley McMurtrie, 92, Wausau, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Thursday, January 24, 2019 under the care of St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

Don was born May 15, 1926 in West Allis, WI, son of the late Herbert Allen and Mabel Helen McMurtrie and was a fourth generation Scot. His ancestral family emigrated in 1884 from...

Jan 23, 2019

Charlotte Ann (Eggebrecht) Thomas passed away on January 23, 2019 at age 91. She was born on October 6, 1927 to the late Arnold and Estella (Hoenish) Eggebrecht and married Wilfred Thomas on May 17, 1947.

Being born and raised in Wausau, her heart had a special place for Florida.  After being snowbirds for a few years,...

Jan 20, 2019

Mary Nell Lehner, 83, of Weston, entered into the loving arms of her Savior on January 20, 2019.

She was born on May 24, 1935 to the late Alfred and Ruth (Keturi) Anderson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended Wausau High School, as well as both UW-Madison and UW-Stevens Point. Mary married Kenneth B. Lehner on March 30,...

Jan 18, 2019

Lloyd Juhlke of Schofield, age 95, passed away January 18, 2019 at Aspirus Hospital.

He was born in 1923 to Leonard and Erma (Harder) Juhlke.  He married Dorothy Woller on November 4, 1944.  She preceded him in death.

Lloyd farmed in the Town of Rib Falls until 1960 when they moved to Wausau and he...

Jan 17, 2019

Merritt J. Gleason, age 77, of Ringle, died unexpectedly at his home on January 17, 2019.

Merritt was born in Ringle, WI to John Gleason, and lived there most of his life. He graduated from D. C. Everest High School in 1959 marrying his high school sweetheart, Shirley (Prieve) in 1961. They would have celebrated their 58th...

Jan 16, 2019

Mark D. Krueger, 73 of Wausau, died on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 6, 1945 to the late Harold and Ruth (Caswell) Krueger in Madison, Wisconsin. He married Mary Schremp in Wausau on September 8, 1979. She preceded him in death on July 1, 2016.

Mark was...

Jan 14, 2019

Kathryn (“Kathy”) Helene Gjertson, 86, passed away on January 14, 2019 at Stone Crest Residence in Wausau, Wisconsin.  She was born on February 12, 1932 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, to Tennis and Ruth (Olson) Megorden.

Kathy grew up in Galesville, Wisconsin and Fosston, Minnesota.  She graduated from Fosston High School in 1950 and attended Morehead State University in...

Jan 14, 2019

Ardis J. McCain, 93, of Weston, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at Care Partners.

Ardis was born on January 23, 1925 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to the late Frank and Dorothy (Christensen) Koukalek.  She married Robert McCain on December 25, 1943, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, he preceded her in death on April 16, 2016.

She...

Jan 13, 2019

DuWayne Robert Kleinschmidt passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born on July 24, 1943, to Robert and Hilda Kleinschmidt in the Town of Scott in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. He grew up on a small dairy farm and spent many hours working with his parents. He maintained a fondness for agriculture and the farm....

Jan 11, 2019

R.G. “Turk” Flory, age 86, of Wausau, died Friday, January 11, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services at North Central Health Care Center.

He was born February 2, 1932 in Wausau, to George and Mary (Calahan) Flory.

Turk grew up in “The Hollow” of Rib Mountain with his mother and four brothers. After...

Jan 8, 2019

Sharon A. Zank of Weston Wisconsin was called to her Savior’s side this past Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

Sharon was born on January 13, 1935 to the late William and Ella (Schwesig) Grob. She attended Wausau High School and then went to work at the Pied Piper Shoe Factory in Wausau. It was there that she met...

Jan 4, 2019

In the early hours of January 4, 2019, as the clear night stars transitioned into a glorious sunny morn, Jeffrey Robert Krause, age 67, passed.  He was a bright light!

Born on July 4, 1951 he was raised in Oconomowoc with his 2 brothers.  Jeff went on to graduate from UW Eau Claire with a degree in...

Dec 31, 2018

Todd Michael Hieronimus, 44, Wausau, passed away at home on Monday, December 31, 2018 under the care of his wife, Sarah and Aspirus Hospice and Comfort Care.

He was born March 5, 1974 to Don and Lyn (Karlen) Hieronimus in Wausau, WI. He graduated in 1992 from Wausau West High School.  Todd met his soul mate and...

Dec 31, 2018

Walter “Wally” Scheidemann, 89, Wausau, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Wally served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He worked for sixty-five years in Lutheran Elementary Education, Music Ministry and Visitation Ministry for hospital patients, homebound, and inmates. Much of his time was volunteered.

He was born in Milwaukee...

Dec 31, 2018

George Ray Schoenfeldt, age 95, passed peacefully in his sleep Monday, December 31, 2018 at Mount View Manor in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Ray, as he was mainly known by his middle name, was born in Antigo, WI on April 15, 1923 to George and Fantassa (Hungerford) Schoenfeldt. Ray was the youngest sibling of two brothers, Verl and Floyd,...

Dec 29, 2018

Lawrence Zimmerman, 90, of Wausau, passed away on December 29, 2018.

Lawrence was the loving husband of Angeline Ostrowski, who preceded him in death on April 17, 2011. He is survived by and was the beloved father of four children: Linda (Ken) Strand, Lawrence “Larry” (Kathy) Zimmerman, Dennis “Scott” (Darla) Zimmerman, and Shirley (Terry) Hintz; grandfather of Robby (Nicole) Hintz, Angela...

Dec 25, 2018

Senator Walter John Chilsen, 95, of Weston, Wisconsin, died on Christmas morning after a brief illness. Beloved husband of sixty-five years to Rose, guiding light to his eight children as well as to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, devoted friend and neighbor. Known for his integrity, compassion, and kindness, Walter John (or WJ, as he was known to his many...

Dec 24, 2018

Dolores M. Riege, 89, of Wausau, was reunited in Heaven with her husband, David, on December 24, 2018.

Dolores was born in Wausau on January 25, 1929 to the late Werner and Stella (Pauls) Ericson. She grew up in Schofield and graduated from Wausau High School. She married her 7th grade sweetheart on July 2, 1949 at...

Dec 20, 2018

A fond farewell to Peter (Pete) who left us on December 20th, 2018. He is sorely missed by his wife, Jeanne and his family and friends.

Peter was born in Wausau to parents, John and Marion (Sust) Brandl, on March 11, 1951. He was the 5th child of John and Marion, who had lost 3 of their children...