Obituaries

Jul 30, 2018

Olinski, Margaret C.

Margaret C. Olinski, 89, Rothschild, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 30, 2018 under the care of Ascension Hospice. Margaret was born June 26, 1929 to the late Frank and Mary (Stadler) Wolf in Aniwa. She married the love of her life Edward Olinski on July 12, 1947 at St. Boniface Catholic Church...

Jul 25, 2018

Tiffany Nicole Tetting, 36, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born April 1, 1982, to Todd and Patricia (Hogan) Tetting – 11 minutes earlier than her twin brother, Travis. She graduated from D.C. Everest Senior High in 2000.

Tiffany will be remembered for her generous heart and soul...

Jul 24, 2018

Rennie Szepanski, 64, of Weston, WI passed peacefully at home and made heaven a little louder on the evening of July 24th, 2018. He was born August 3rd, 1953 in Milwaukee WI to Ray & Wanda Szepanski.

Rennie was a long-time resident of Port Washington and worked for many years at AO Smith. He moved to Weston...

Jul 21, 2018

Walter J. Millar, age 82, of Wausau died on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Colonial Manor with his wife and daughter by his side. Walter was born on July 10, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois.  He graduated from high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army.  He married Judith Trantow, Together they enjoyed...

Jul 21, 2018

Chester “Chet” George Niewinski Chester “Chet” George Niewinski, 86, of Rothschild, entered into eternal rest on July 21, 2018 surrounded by his family. Chet was born January 16, 1932 in Bevent to the late Frank and Faustina (Meronek) Niewinski. Chet joined a rather large family including 7 brothers and 6 sisters. He went to school in a one-room schoolhouse,...

Jul 19, 2018

John “Jack” Henry Barrows, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Born to Vincent and Theresa (Bury) Barrows on January 15, 1931. Served honorably in the United States Army.

Jack was a member of the Antique Car Club and was a loyal fan of the Chicago Bears. He was a...

Jul 15, 2018

Duaine May Pieper passed away July 15, 2018 at the Gardens Apartments in Wausau, Wisconsin, after a lengthy struggle with melanoma. Duaine was born May 3, 1929 to Norman and Ester (Peterson) Buntrock.  She lived her entire life in Wausau, graduating from Wausau High School in 1947.  She worked for Employer's Insurance Company for a brief time after graduating. ...

Jul 14, 2018

Frances “Fran” Behnke Rutherford, age 95, of Schofield, died on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her home in Schofield with her husband Jim by her side

Frances was born on February 4, 1923 in Niagara, Ontario, Canada to the late Ernest and Gwendolyn (O’ Toole) Pinder.  She married Jim Rutherford on October 3, 2009.  Together they owned...

Jul 14, 2018

Henry M. Ritchie, age 93, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 21, 1924 to the late Michael and Frances (Stanczyk) Wrycha in Wausau. Henry married Dolores M. Ronek on September 27, 1952 at St. James Catholic Church in Wausau.

Henry worked in construction for Bolt and...

Jul 14, 2018

After a lengthy battle with cancer our Mom, Grandmother, and Friend rejoined her husband Perry (who she dearly missed) in Heaven after being separated from him for one year and two months to the day.  My hope is that their reunion was as exciting as their wedding night.

Her last three weeks on earth were kind of...

Jul 13, 2018

Jackie Lee Brusky, 48, of Wausau, passed away on July 13, 2018, surrounded by her family, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Jackie was born May 18, 1970 in Wausau to Ronald and Claire (Hassenfus) Brusky. She graduated from Wausau West High School and worked at Northern Valley Workshop.  Jackie enjoyed working with her friends and co-workers. Like all...

Jul 11, 2018

Richard D. Jones, age 69, lost his courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

Rick was born in River Falls, Wisconsin on December 19, 1948 to Herbert and Dorothy (Dowd) Jones. He graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1967. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University in 1972....

Jul 10, 2018

Dave J. Keranen, 66, of Kronenwetter, WI, unexpectedly passed away on July 10, 2018 at his home.

Dave was born to Wilbert and Delores (Anttila) Keranen on January 20, 1952 in Michigan, where he grew up. He married Connie Maatta on September 1, 1979 and worked at SNE. Dave was always happy and willing to help others...

Jul 9, 2018

David L. Laabs, 68, Schofield, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home of natural causes.

David was born April 21, 1950 to the late Emil and Ellen (Hoff) Laabs. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1969 and served in the United States Army as a MP in the Vietnam War.

David had...

Jul 7, 2018

Eugene Nailus Anderson, 96, of Wausau, passed away at home on Saturday, July 7, 2018.

Eugene, who typically went by “Andy”, was born July 5, 1922 at home in the Town of Maine to the late Nailus and Martha (Genz) Anderson. Andy married Delores Schwede on August 17, 1946 in the Town of Texas at Mission Evangelical...

Jul 7, 2018

Landon Laffin, devoted husband, wonderful son, loving father, caring brother, loyal friend, and good neighbor, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the age of 57.

He is survived by his wife Janet, son Jeremy (Sueann) and grandsons Noah, Cade, and Nash; sons Landon (Robyn), Don, and Matthew; brothers Lance (Charlene), Luke (Helen), and sisters Lori...

Jul 7, 2018

Thomas Henry Potinsky, 68, of Wausau, passed away July 7, 2018 at Hospice House.

Thomas was born January 19, 1950 in Ironwood, MI to the late Joseph and Betty (Zack) Potinsky. He graduated from Luther L Wright High School and joined the Army and later worked as a craftsman in lumber companies and factories. Tom loved the...

Jul 5, 2018

David A. Trzebiatowski, 67, of Weston, died at home on July 5, 2018, surrounded by his family. David was born January 22, 1951 in Wausau to the late Joseph and Jean (Esker) Trzebiatowski. He graduated from D.C. Everest High School and later married his wife, Betsy Traska, on July 7, 1973 at St. Florians Catholic Church in Hatley. Together,...

Jul 5, 2018

Dominic Hoppa, Bevent, died Thursday, July 5, 2018

He was Born December 31, 1920. Dominic helped farm the Hoppa homestead for a number of years. He also logged, taking part in some of the initial logging of Rib Mountain. Most of his adult life however he worked as a carpenter and roofer. Drive past one of the...

Jul 4, 2018

“Jane” Marian (Luttrell) Rohloff, 87, Schofield, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Rennes Health & Rehab surrounded by her loving family.

Jane was born March 14, 1931 to the late Bart and Marian (Coffin) Luttrell. She married Jerry Rohloff on July 3, 1954 at First United Methodist Church, Wausau.

Jane graduated from Macalester College...