Obituaries

Marcia D. Friedrich

Dec 30, 2023

Marcia D. Friedrich (Szuminski), 68, Wausau, passed away December 30, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.She was born October 15, 1955 in Wausau WI to the late Betty Szuminski and Clarence Szuminski.

Marcia attended Wausau East High School. She married Scott Friedrich, November 12, 1978. Marcia worked at Home Depot in  Wausau before retiring. She loved putzing in her garden, canning,...

Pamela Ann Meunier

Dec 28, 2023

Pamela A. Meunier, 76, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away due to complications from COVID on December 28, 2023.

Pam was born in Shorewood, Wisconsin in 1947 to Florence and George Meunier. Her father passed away at an early age and in 1955 her mother married William Badten. Pam fondly reminisced about her early years growing up in Milwaukee down the...

Carol Jenner

Dec 28, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carol A. Jenner, a beloved and spirited individual who brought joy to those around her. Born on January 31, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Carol peacefully left this world on December 28, 2023, at her residence in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Though Carol's educational background is unknown,...

Sally Mae Fenhaus

Dec 23, 2023

Sally Mae Fenhaus, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at the age of 87. She was born on September 24, 1936, in the Township of Wausau, to the late Kenneth and Elta Worden.

Sally was a dedicated and hardworking individual, having obtained her High School Diploma and embarking on a fulfilling career as...

Donald James Stepanik, Sr.

Dec 22, 2023

Donald J. Stepanik, Sr., 93, Schofield, died on December 22, 2023.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ruth Stepanik of Schofield; sons, Donny Jr. (Cindy) and Tom Stepanik; and grandchildren, Nathan, Kevin, Rachel, and Matthew.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Antoinette Stepanik; and siblings, Bernice (Walter) Kwarciany, John (Joyce), Walter (LaVerne),...

Rose W. Byholm

Dec 21, 2023

Rose W. Byholm, 92, of Milwaukee/Weston, WI passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Rose was born in Northern WI to Frank and Balbina Witman. Rose’s younger years were spent on the family farm with her brothers John and Harry. They all attended a one room schoolhouse. She moved to Milwaukee at 18, finding a job at Allen-Bradley and creating...

Thomas Pitcher

Dec 20, 2023

 

Thomas B. Pitcher, 86, of Kronenwetter, Wisconsin, entered into eternal life on December 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 27, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Arlo and Ann Pitcher. 

Tom was a man of many passions. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing and spending time outdoors. One of his favorite...

Cheryl L. Meyer

Dec 19, 2023

 

Cheryl L. Meyer, 73, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Hospice House, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, after a hard fought battle with cancer.   She was born on August 07, 1950, to the late Julius and Lorraine (Bruening) Michels.    Cheryl was a strong woman of many talents and interests. She possessed a vibrant spirit...

Arlon Robert Lehman

Dec 18, 2023

Arlon Robert Lehman, 79, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, at Pride TLC.

Arlon was born January 10, 1944, in Wausau, to the late Gustav and Martha (Schultz) Lehman. He was one of six children. Arlon enjoyed the simple things in life but there were two things that were near and dear to him. The first, was...

Marcia L. Blaschka

Dec 12, 2023

Marcia L Blaschka, age 78, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. She was born on February 21, 1945, in Wausau WI to Wilbur and Marie Vachowiak. She graduated from Wausau High School before marrying the love of her life, Walter Blaschka, on June 20, 1963. Throughout her life she worked in...

Mary Jane Mykleby

Dec 10, 2023

Mary Jane Mykleby died December 10, 2023, at the age of 96. Mary Jane was born on December 8, 1927, in Rib Mountain, daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Schneck. She married the late James Mykleby on May 1, 1948, at Holy Name Catholic Church. They lived in Wausau and Rib Mountain until 1974 when dad transferred to Minocqua....

Terry Barnett

Dec 6, 2023

 

Terry D. Barnett, 68, of Rothschild, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital Palliative Care Unit. 

Terry was born on October 19, 1955 in Wausau, WI to Mack and Winnie Barnett.  He attended school in Mosinee, WI and was in the class of 1973.

He is survived by his wife of 46...

Lavina M. Sleeter

Dec 6, 2023

 

LaVina Mae Sleeter, 98, of Schofield, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

She was born on February 24, 1925, to the late Benjamin and Clara (Neitzel) Trantow, in Antigo, Wisconsin. 

LaVina or "Vinie" as she was known, enjoyed a very long life filled with many experiences.  She and her siblings grew up in a household where German was...

Robert W. Reuter

Dec 4, 2023

Robert W. Reuter, 93, of Mosinee, WI passed away on December 4, 2023 at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau, WI.

Robert was born November 18, 1930 in Wausau, WI, son of the late Jacob and Sarah (Walters) Reuter. On November 29, 1952, he married Gilda G. Nelson in Wausau, WI. She preceded him in death on November 11, 2011. 

In...

Wayne W. Drexel

Dec 4, 2023

 

Wayne Drexel, 78, Tripoli, entered into eternal life on December 4, 2023 after battling cancer.   Wayne was born August 22, 1945, son of the late Harry and Eleanor Drexel. On February 28, 1976 he was united in marriage to Linda Baker at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Tripoli.  Wayne and Linda resided in Fond du Lac...

Brian William Martens

Dec 3, 2023

Brian William Martens, age 52, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023. He was born on June 8, 1971, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Brian was a cherished son, loving brother, and dear friend.

Brian dedicated his career to his craft as the owner and frame specialist at Wausau Art and Framing. Through his meticulous work, he brought...

Frederick R. Lehrke

Dec 3, 2023

 

Frederick R. Lehrke, age 89, passed away on December 3, 2023 at home in Rothschild.  Born October 22, 1934 to Gustave and Dorothy (Worthman) Lehrke in La Crosse, WI.  Fred grew up learning to love hunting and fishing on the Mississippi river and the bluffs of La Crosse.  Fred was a competitive athlete growing up and played football and...

Donna M. Aleckson

Dec 1, 2023

Donna Marie Aleckson, beloved wife of Dale and cherished mother to Paul, Jon, and Nancy, has left a void in the hearts of those who knew her. Donna was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Schofield Wisconsin. A lifelong attendee of Mass, Donna found solace and community in her faith. In later years, the weekly communion visits held...

Antonette "Nettie" Dul

Nov 30, 2023

 

Athens – Antonette E. Dul, "Nettie", passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2023, at the age of 90 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her four children, thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren: Susan Weis (Bradford) and their children: Nicole (Ryan), Hayley (Cody) and their daughter, Eleanor, Libby (Jared), Rachel (Ross) and their children (Jerick and Lisa), and...

Joan F. Curtis

Nov 29, 2023

 

Joan F. Curtis, age 89, City of Marathon, passed away on November 29, 2023.

Joan was born on November 28, 1934, in Carthage, NY to Stanley Pierce and Pearl (Crawford) Pierce.  Joan married Donald J Curtis of Watertown, NY on April 28, 1973, in Watertown, NY.

Joan was an avid reader and frequented the local library often.  She loved doing...