Obituaries

Oct 18, 2018

John Clarence Spychalla, 68, passed away on October 18, 2018 in Woodruff, WI. He was born to the late Philip and Arliss (Bretl) Spychalla on April 7, 1950. He thoroughly enjoyed his time working in Research and Development for J.I. Case and in Sales for Holiday Wholesale.

John was the easiest guy to make friends with, who...

Oct 16, 2018

Barbara J. Carlson, age 74, of Wausau died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late James and Marceline (Peterson) McKown. She was a homemaker and beautician.

Survivors include her children Jim (Mary Newman) Carlson and Jen Brown; grandchildren Olivia Brown-Kruzan and Tanner (Brynn Johnson) Carlson. She is preceded...

Oct 14, 2018

Sandra A. Zoborowski, passed away October 14, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sandra was born June 21, 1942 to the late Alvie and Helen (Schiefelbein) Sefton in Wausau.  She married Dan Zoborowski on May 17, 1966 in Wausau, he survives.

Sandra enjoyed many hobbies which included shooting pool with her husband Dan in a pool...

Oct 13, 2018

The Rev. Gary C. Bratz entered into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, Ocotber 13, 2018. He was born January 2, 1941 in Wausau, WI to Clifford and Mildred (Yaeger) Bratz of Wittenberg, WI. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. He attended Concordia College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (high school and junior college), Concordia Senior...

Oct 13, 2018

Raymond A. Marquardt, 92, of Wausau, passed away at Colonial Manor on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Ray was born in Wausau on November 25, 1925 to the late Leo and Marie (Edler) Marquardt.

He was a lifetime farmer in the Town of Wausau, and worked at the Cloverbelt Fertilizer Plant.  He loved to camp and...

Oct 13, 2018

On the bright, beautiful, early autumn morning of October 13, 2018, a great heart was stilled and an ever greater spirit was released into the heavens. Our wonderful and kind father, Frederick Phillip Schnell, 93 years young, said goodbye. Those who were lucky enough to know him will never be the same. While time robs every one of the...

Oct 11, 2018

Sara (Sally) Lewitzke of Wausau, WI, formerly of Oak Park, IL passed away on October 11, 2018 after a long illness.  She was born on May 22, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of John and Helen (Kyne) O'Donnell.

Sally is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Charlie Lewitzke; Sara (Andrew) Fuchs Lee of Pasadena, CA...

Oct 7, 2018

Betty Preu, age 94, of Rothschild, WI passed away at Aspirus Hospice House on October 7, 2018.

Betty was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 31, 1924 to Paul and Emma (Meister) Kasdorf.  Upon graduation from Washington High School in Milwaukee, she performed clerical work at Employers Insurance Company.

She married Henry Preu in Milwaukee...

Oct 6, 2018

Burleigh B. (Burl) Meurette, 85, Wausau, passed away October 6, 2018. He was born on December 26, 1932, in Mosinee, WI, to Mark and Ellen Meurett. He attended Mosinee public school through 8th grade and later completed graphic arts courses at the Wausau Vocational School, now known as NTC.  He also honorably served in the United States Army during...

Oct 6, 2018

Helen (Helyn) Dorothy Koschmann, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

Helen was born February 12, 1920 in Marinette, WI to the late Anthony and Marie (Anderson) White.  She married Donald Koschmann on February 17, 1948.  A loving union of 70 plus years.

Helen had so many interests and talents.  A telephone company employee...

Oct 6, 2018

Ilma R Hersperger

Daughter of the late Dante and Rose (Di Leva) Parrini, born January 9,1926 in Erie, PA, passed away in Wausau, WI, Saturday, October 6, 2018, at the age of 92, at Pride TLC under the care of Aspirus Comfort and Hospice Care.

Ilma was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Hospital School of...

Oct 6, 2018

Phyllis Louise Klay, 89, of Kronenwetter, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.  She was born May 27, 1929 to the late Conrad & Florence Kittelson (Fish) in International Falls, Minnesota.

Phyllis married Walter Klay on March 20, 1948 in International Falls, where they spent their first fourteen years as husband and wife.  They then moved their...

Oct 2, 2018

Eugene Moyer, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 22, 1928 in Merrill to Edward and Agnes (Jehn) Moyer. On February 23, 1963 he married Nancy (Jones) Ulrich at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau.

After graduating from Valparaiso University in 1950, Eugene worked as a bookkeeper...

Sep 26, 2018

Kerry L. Bielen, age 62, of Rothschild, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Kerry was born on November 19, 1955 in Michigan to the late Reuben and Marbelle (Jarvela) Koski. She graduated from Marquette High School and married James Bielen on February 1, 1975 in Marquette, Michigan. Kerry was a sales consultant and manager for Jafra Cosmetics...

Sep 19, 2018

Grace L. (Gribble) Wylie, 93 of Wausau, passed away at the Mount View Care Center Evergreen unit on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, with her family and husband of 74 years at her side.

Grace was born on September 11, 1925 at Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of William C. and Maud L. (Slade) Gribble.  She was the youngest of...

Sep 14, 2018

William “Bill” Rietz passed away in his sleep on Friday, September 14th, at Colonial Manor in Wausau. Bill was born July 28th, 1954 in Wausau and spent his life in the area. He was happily married to Darlene Rossenbach and spent his free time enjoying rides on his motorcycle. He also loved spending time with his dog Louie and...

Sep 13, 2018

Deloris A. Kosek, 91, of Wausau, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at The Bay at Colonial Manor.

She was born December 20, 1926 in Wisconsin to the late Frank and Mathilda (Kotche) Tauber. She married the love of her life, Louis R. Kosek on November 2, 1946 in Medford, WI. Deloris enjoyed many things, but above all,...

Sep 12, 2018

Carol M. Paszek of Weston, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Carol was born on August 29, 1964 in Wausau to Thomas and Gertrude (Meyer) Krueger.  She married Gordon Paszek. She and Gordy enjoyed motorcycle rides and dancing to oldies music together.

Carol will be remembered as a smart alleck with a quick wit.  She...

Sep 12, 2018

Harlan Lewitzke, 89, of Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, September 12th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Harlan was born in Wausau on September 27, 1928.  He attended the Wausau Senior High School and graduated in 1947.  He then attended the University of Wisconsin, and subsequently became a registered “Professional Engineer” in the state of Wisconsin.

Harlan married Yvonne...

Sep 12, 2018

Marie Dena (Suwyn) Scheffler, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 12, 2018 at Aspirus Hospital.

She was born in Birnamwood, WI on January 23,1928, to Isaac and Margaret (Schoenhofen) Suwyn. She married Herman Scheffler Jr. on July 29, 1950.  Together they raised six children, and Marie was a loving grandmother to 15 grandchildren...