Ann K. Stieber

Feb 8, 2022

Ann K. Stieber, 87, Wausau, died Tuesday February 8, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born November 21, 1934, in Medford, daughter of the late Alex L. and Margaret (Mann) Hana.  On April 21, 1956, she married Ralph A. Stieber at the former St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau.  He preceded her in death April 18, 2010....

Albert J. Zayia

Feb 8, 2022

Albert J. Zayia, 62, Three Lakes passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on April 4, 1959, in Chicago, son of Rosalie (Bonnadonna) Zayia, Chicago and the late Robert Zayia.  On July 12, 1980, he married Pamela Rugen in Northbrook, IL.  She survives.

For...

Michael Rodell Wilhelm

Feb 7, 2022

Michael Rodell Wilhelm, 75, of Wausau, Wisconsin went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Aspirus Hospice House. Michael was born in Miles City, Montana, the son of the late George and the late Margaret (Hazel) Wilhelm. He spent his childhood in Oahu, Hawaii and Mountain View, California. The family moved to Lake Geneva,...

Barbara K. (Feck) Westerdyk

Feb 7, 2022

Barbara K. (Feck) Westerdyk, 64, Wausau passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 7, 2022.

She was born April 22, 1957, in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Arlene (Hawley) Feck.  On April 9, 1983, she married Jeffrey “Dutch” Westerdyk at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau.  He preceded her in death on...

Leona S. (Neft) Mayer

Feb 6, 2022

Leona S. Mayer, 97, Wausau, died Sunday February 6, 2022 at her home.

She was born October 16, 1924, in Shooks, Minnesota, daughter of the late Joseph and Opal (Young) Neft.  On May 18, 1943, she married Gustave Mayer in Shooks, Minnesota.  He preceded her in death February 20, 2003.

Prior to her retirement, Leona...

Otto C. Fitzsimmons

Feb 6, 2022

Otto C. Fitzsimmons, 89, Wausau passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 23, 1932, in Cadott, son of the late John and Ellen (Seichter) Fitzsimmons.  On September 14, 1955, he married Delores Draeger...

Sarah Ann Matsick

Feb 4, 2022

On the evening of February 4th, 2022, Jesus and Michael came to Sarah's bedside, took her hand and said "come home".  Sarah passed away from a septic infection due to aspiration that developed into pneumonia.  Her work here on this Earth was complete.

Sarah was a precious gift delivered to Michael and Kathleen (Sullivan) Matsick on May...

Geraldine R. (Breit) Schneck

Feb 2, 2022

Geraldine R. Schneck, 94, Wausau, died Wednesday February 2, 2022 at House of Dove Hospice in Marshfield.

She was born November 24, 1927, in Stratford, daughter of the late Hugo and Linda (Schwanz) Breit.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jim and her daughter Judy.

At the age of 17 after graduating from...

Barbara M. (Schneider) Kirchhevel

Feb 1, 2022

Barbara M. Kirchhevel, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.

She was born September 16, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Marie Valerie (Thibault) Schneider. She grew up in Newburyport, MA & graduated from Newburyport High School in 1949. She loved baseball &...

Jerry J. Zelenka

Feb 1, 2022

Jerry J. Zelenka, 87, Wausau, died Tuesday February 1, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born December 25, 1934 in Antigo, son of the late Joseph and Clara (Stieber) Zelenka.  On June 9, 1956, he married Mary J. Noskowiak at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Antigo.  She preceded him in death May 28, 2021.

Jerry...

Kevin Joseph Hauptman

Jan 31, 2022

Kevin J. Hauptman, 35, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born May 7, 1986, in Dallas, Texas, son of Vaclav and Linda (Minyard) Hauptman.

Kevin graduated from the ITT Technical Institute in San Antonio, Texas and earned his degree in Systems Management.  Among his favorite pastimes, he...

Oliver N. Schueller

Jan 30, 2022

Oliver N. Schueller, 95, died January 30, 2022 under the care of St. Croix Hospice at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.

He was born September 13, 1926.

Private family services were held.

Florian "Ollie" M. Ahles

Jan 30, 2022

Florian “Ollie” M. Ahles, 89, Colby passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022, while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Waterford of Colby.

He was born June 2, 1932, in Mosinee, son of the late Edward and Dolores (Hauk) Ahles.  On June 25, 1955, he married Joyce Schaefer at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan.  She...

Janet M. (Ziech) Zastrow

Jan 30, 2022

Janet M. Zastrow, 72, Wausau passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born April 27, 1949, in Wausau, daughter of the late Reinhold and Gladys (Mcgonigal) Ziech.  On September 3, 1968, she married Garry Zastrow at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau.  He preceded her in death on June 26, 2009....

Irene R. Landowski

Jan 29, 2022

Irene R. Landowski 95, Wausau passed peacefully into God’s loving arms January 29, 2022, at Aspirus Hospice House with family by her side.  Our Lord must have rejoiced after loaning her to us for so many years!

Irene was born on July 30, 1926, in Rosholt, Wisconsin and was the 9th of 12 children to the late...

Steven Scott Borchardt

Jan 28, 2022

Steven Scott Borchardt, age 63, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022.  Steve fought a courageous battle with ALS.

Steve was born on January 20, 1959 in Wausau to the late Donald and Gladys (Spindler) Borchardt.  Steve was united in marriage to the love of his life Diane Fandrey on December 13, 1980 at St. Florian’s Catholic...

Mary A. (Gillis) Schuster

Jan 28, 2022

Mary A. Schuster, 78, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born July 2, 1943 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Elmer and Elaine (Freicks) Gillis.  On November 26, 1960, she married James V. Schuster at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.  He preceded her in death on February...

Jeanette Lucy Stubbe

Jan 25, 2022

Jeanette Lucy Stubbe, 90, of Wausau passed into the Loving Arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, surrounded by her children.

Jeanette’s story began on November 7, 1931 when she was born to Edward and Elizabeth (Slagowski) Schroeder in Milwaukee in the community now known as Pulaski.  She was the oldest of five children.  She had...

Donald "Don" L. Kleinschmidt

Jan 24, 2022

Donald “Don” L. Kleinschmidt, 84, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born October 6, 1937 in Merrill, son of the late August and Ermgard (Juedes) Kleinschmidt. On October 22, 1958 he married Nancy Schneck in Wausau and she preceded him in death on September 11, 2009.

Don graduated from Merrill...

Jane M. (Nowack) Myszka

Jan 24, 2022

Jane M. Myszka, 76, Edgar, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born July 24, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Irene (Laidlaw) Nowack.  On August 1, 1964, she married the love of her life Norbert T. Myszka at St. Joseph...