Jul 18, 2024

Allen E. Goetsch, 81, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024.

He was born May 10, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Ervin and Helen (Hughes) Goetsch.

Allen served his country in the United States Coast Guard where he resided in Whitefish Point Lighthouse in Paradise, MI from 1961 to 1965. He enjoyed reading, playing...

Jul 17, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Rohmeyer passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, with his family by his side.  Ken was born in Wausau in 1949 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Rainville) Rohmeyer.  He was drafted into the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam war, where he earned his purple heart after being injured in combat. In 2008 Ken married Mary Miskowiak,...

Jul 16, 2024

Rose Marian Henrichs, 92, Minocqua (Great Bass Lake), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Renes Assist Health and Rehab Center in Weston, under the care of Compassus Hospice Care.

She was born April 10, 1932, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Niziolek) Salzman. On August 29, 1951, she married Norbert C....

Jul 15, 2024

Marlene J. Carter, age 83 passed away peacefully at The Waterford of Colby on July 15, 2024.

Marlene Josephine Zettler was born in Athens, January 4, 1941 to the late Alton and Marjorie (Wozniak) Zettler.  On October 15, 1960 she married Melvin Carter, they lived a short while in Athens before settling down in the Colby area. ...

Jul 15, 2024

Dorothy “Bitsy” Mae Ewan, 94, Athens, died Monday, July 15, 2024 under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Athenian Living, Athens.

She was born April 29, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late John and Leila (Kehl) Hopperdietzel.  On August 28, 1948 she married Marvin Ewan at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens and he preceded her in...

Jul 14, 2024

Kurt L. Habeck, 59, Wausau, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born May 27, 1965 in Wausau, son of the late Trueman and Beatrice (Justesen) Habeck.

Kurt worked at Zillman's Meat Market for many years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed NASCAR and was a Green Bay Packer...

Jul 12, 2024

Florence M. Jojade, 98, of Merrill, WI and formerly of Wausau, WI passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born on September 25, 1925 in Wausau to the late Joseph and Martha (Kolasinski) Wiesneske.  She married Charles D. Jojade...

Jul 10, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” L. Gauerke, 67, Athens passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 12, 1957, in Wausau, son of the late Lester and Virginia (Metz) Gauerke.  Ken graduated from Athens High School in 1975 and in his opinion, it was the best class ever!  ...

Jul 9, 2024

Leigh A. Carpenter, 42, Wausau unexpectedly received her Angel Wings in the early hours of Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on August 31, 1981 in Wausau to Carla (Wilde) Carpenter, Wausau and the late Bruce Carpenter.  Leigh went to school in the Wausau area and enjoyed her large family and friends....

Jul 5, 2024

With great sorrow in our hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Ann Bauer, 80, on Friday, July 5, 2024.  She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Interim Hospice.

Carol was born on July 16, 1943 in Unity, WI to the late Russell and Florence (Schreiber) Johnson.  On October...

Jul 5, 2024

With the love of his life by his side, Joel M. Block, passed away peacefully at his Wisconsin summer home on Friday, July 5, 2024 at the age of 74. Joel leaves behind his loving family including his soul mate of 31 years Karen (Schaffer) Block, his sons Jody (Heather) Block, Jesse (Darcy) Block, and his daughter Crystal (Chad)...

Jul 4, 2024

Orville C. Mallak, 93, Village of Maine, went to heaven on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at his home. Orville was born on July 17,1930 in Chicago, Illinois, son of Leo and Lucille (Orlikowski) Mallak.  In 1932 he moved to Edgar, then lived in Wausau, and later moved to Merrill in 1934.  He attended St. James Catholic School and graduated...

Jul 4, 2024

Rita T. Seymour, 93, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Copperleaf Assisted Living in Weston, Wisconsin.

She was born on January 6, 1931, in Chicago, IL to the late Edward A. and Lillian G. (Knaak) Bishop.  She grew up in a very large family during the depression.  She attended school in Markham, IL.  ...

Jul 3, 2024

John R. Marzynski, 69, Marathon, died Wednesday July 3, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.

He was born June 1, 1955, in Edgar, son of the late Raymond and Genevieve (Pawluczek) Marzynski.  Prior to his passing, John was employed as an over the road truck driver.  Among his many pastimes he enjoyed photography, motorcycling, snowmobiling, hunting and...

Jun 30, 2024

Imelda A. Dvorak passed away at home peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of June 30, 2024.

She was born June 19, 1931, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Clem and Cecilia (Wilger) Weiler.  She grew up in Athens where she would help her dad out in his wood shop (Weiler Woodwork) making windows...

Jun 26, 2024

Donald “Don” Voight, 85, of Wausau, departed his earthly life unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Donald was born on September 3, 1938 in Hayward, WI to the late Carl and Olive (Larson) Voight.  He grew up on the family farm, which instilled in him his lifelong value of hard work.  Work brought Don...

Jun 24, 2024

Carolyn “Carrie” E. Bratz, 60, of the town of Hewitt, fell asleep with Jesus on Monday, June 24, 2024 at her home, with her husband, Randy, by her side.

She was born on June 5, 1964 in Mishicot to Robert and Karen (Peltier) Weichart.  Carolyn graduated from Mishicot High School in 1982.  She married Randy L. Bratz...

Jun 23, 2024

Franklin (Porky) L. Raymond, 92, of Wakefield, MI, passed away peacefully at home in Athens, WI, early Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, with his family by his side after a 1-month battle with lung cancer.

He was born February 2, 1932, in Merriweather, Michigan, the son of the late Franklin Oliver Raymond and Vera (Cook) Raymond.  On...

Jun 23, 2024

Grace D. Berg, 86, Wausau, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Grace was born on July 7, 1937, to Frederick and Verona (Wachholz) Jaecks.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1955 and married Gordon R. Berg on June 7, 1958, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Wausau.

Grace served...

Jun 21, 2024

Shirley Minnie Kettner, 86, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother went home to her Lord peacefully surrounded by family and wrapped in the arms of her son Andy on Friday, June 21, at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.

She was born on April 21, 1938 to the late Harold and Minnie (Stuhr) Allman in Marshfield, WI. Shirley...