Our Obituaries
Berttie L. Trigg
October 29, 1932 - May 18, 2013
Mom was called home May 18th, 2013, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Berttie was born October 29th, 1932, in Wausau, to the late William and Laura (St. Clair) Wood. She grew up in Wausau with her four sisters, Mickey, Marcy, Arleta, and Gerry. Mom stayed close to her sisters and loved them very much. As a teenager, Mom was a candy striper and took care of the children with Polio. ...
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Florence Beilke
August 23, 1934 - May 11, 2013
Florence Beilke, 78, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Mt. View Care Center. She was born August 23, 1934 in Edgar to the late A. John and Theresa (Weister) Eberhardy. On October 14, 1953 Florence married Richard Beilke in Edgar and enjoyed their 52 years of marriage. Some of Florence's pastimes included flower gardening, reading, playing cards, and making crafts with plastic...
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Jerry Schumacher
October 4, 1970 - May 10, 2013
Gerald Lorin Schumacher, 42, of Wausau died Friday, May 10, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jerry was born October 4, 1970 in Wausau to Nancy (Woldt) Schumacher and the late Gerald Edward Schumacher. Jerry met Marcia Evanson in 2006 and they were married August 18, 2007 in Cadott, WI. Jerry worked for Wausau Paper at the Brokaw Mill for eleven years until the mill closed in 2012. He loved...
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Estella Tesch
July 15, 1921 - May 8, 2013
Estella was born July 15th 1921, the daughter of the late Asa and Frances (Marquardt) Jenesma, in the town of Wausau. On February 5th 1941, she was united in marriage to Lester D. Tesch, at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Easton, where they were members. Lester and Estella were third generation farmers on the Tesch dairy farm, which is still in operation today, until moving to Wausau in 1964....
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Tom Steidinger
January 2, 1957 - May 7, 2013
Thomas Steidinger passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Tom lived a full life during his short time on this earth. He will be remembered as a man who truly loved his family that showed in his generosity, the way he took care of others, and the lessons he taught his nephews about "responsibility and consequences." Tom was independent,...
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Donna Tress
September 5, 1954 - May 6, 2013
Donna Tress, 58, of Wausau passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Rennes Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born September 5, 1954 in Schofield to the late Donald and Barbara (Shidell) Priebe. Donna was a graduate of D.C. Everest High School. Donna enjoyed life, always full of spirit. Nothing ever came close to how she felt about her children and grandchildren. They are what kept her...
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Eugene E. Witter
April 23, 1923 - May 1, 2013
Eugene E. Witter died on May 1, 2013, resting peacefully on his John Deere tractor. He was born April 23, 1923, to the late Earl W. and Gertrude (Kolbe) Witter. On August 20, 1949, he married Wilma (Levandoski) and together they raised a daughter and two sons. Following WWII, Gene promoted the music he liked so much bringing Polka bands, like Romy Gosz, to the Rothschild Pavilion. He was a 4-H...
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Norman K. Jensen
January 9, 1932 - May 1, 2013
Norman was born January 9th 1932, in Wausau, the son of the late Lawrence C. and Greta J. (Pekkala) Jensen. Upon graduating high school, he earned his bachelor's of science, majoring in mechanical engineering, at Michigan Tech. There, Norman was active in the ROTC, which was a starting point to his 24 year career in the U.S. Air Force, which began in March 1956. On March 17th 1956, Norman was...
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Marian Domres
July 19, 1920 - May 1, 2013
Marian Domres, 92, of Wausau passed away at the home of her daughter, Lynn Buhmann, on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service. Marian was born July 19, 1920 in Wausau to the late Wallace and Eleanor (Kmen) Hall. She was a graduate of Wausau High School. During WWII Marian worked for Murray Machinery and the Wausau Phone Company. On April 4,...
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Willard F. Gums
September 17, 1919 - April 26, 2013
Willard F. Gums, 93, of Weston, formerly of Shawano, passed away Friday, April 26th 2013, under the care of AseraCare Hospice, at Care Partners, in Weston. Willard was born on September 17th 1919, in Wausau, to the late Henry and Clara (Schoepke) Gums. He graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1939. On June 6th 1945, he married Bernice Weber at St. John's Lutheran Church, in the town of...
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Joyce C. Dudek
February 15, 1942 - April 21, 2013
Joyce C. Dudek, 71, of Wausau, passed away at home on Sunday, April 21, 2013. She was born in the town of Rib Mountain on February 15, 1942, to Reinhold and Irene (Woller) Prast. Joyce was a 1960 graduate of Wausau High School and was the class secretary. She married Franklin Dudek on June 29, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau. Joyce worked as a secretary at four offices during her...
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Hildegard C. Dehnel
May 16, 1920 - April 19, 2013
Hildegard was born May 16th 1920, the daughter of the late John and Magelena (Koenig) Beilke, in the town of Stettin. She lived on the family dairy farm her entire life and it is still in operation today, five generations later. On April 30th 1938, she was united in marriage to George Otto Dehnel, at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. A lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church,...
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Joseph D. Kastner
June 16, 1928 - April 19, 2013
Joseph D. Kastner, 84, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013, at North Central Health Care – Gardenside Crossing, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 426 Washington St., Wausau, with Rev. Philip Schneider officiating. Family and friends may call...
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James T. Nowak
October 26, 1943 - April 18, 2013
James Nowak, 69, Wausau, passed away peacefully on April 18th 2013, at Mount View Nursing Home – Evergreen Terrace, after a long illness. James was born to the late John and Mary Nowak on October 26th 1943 and was a graduate of Edgar High School. He loved fishing, taking long walks outdoors, and animals, especially small dogs. He is survived by his brother, Roy Nowak, Wausau; sister,...
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Leroy C. Strek
November 14, 1926 - April 18, 2013
Leroy C. Strek, 86, of Wausau was reunited in death with his loving wife, Ione on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Mount View Care Center. He was born to Gilbert and Florence (Putteen) Strek on November 14, 1926, in their family home in Wausau. He graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1944. On May 19, 1945 he married Ione Tress in the parsonage of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. His...
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Richard Holm, Sr.
November 12, 1927 - April 17, 2013
Richard W. Holm Sr., 85, went to eternal life on April 17, 2013, with his family around him, under Hospice Comfort Care at Colonial Manor. Richard was born Nov. 12, 1927 in Ladysmith WI, to the late James and Florence (O'Neil) Holm. He served in the United States Navy in 1944-1945. On Jan. 15, 1949 he married the late Gladys H. Gaetzman at St Mary's Catholic Church in Wausau. Richard was a...
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Charles J. Sillars
November 20, 1931 - April 15, 2013
Chuck was born November 20th 1931, the son of the late Angus and Aretia Sillars, in Wausau, WI. During the Korean War, he proudly served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in September 1953. On January 17th 1953, he was united in marriage to Arlene Rodewald. On Monday, April 15th 2013, Charles James Sillars, died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. ...
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Muriel M. Wilson
September 2, 1919 - April 14, 2013
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Warren Salzmann
January 16, 1921 - April 13, 2013
Warren Salzmann, 92, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Wausau Manor. He was born January 16, 1921, in Wausau, to the late Nick and Dela (Fisher) Salzmann. Warren was a 1939 graduate of Wausau High School. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII as a Sergeant. Warren was employed by the Singer Sewing Machine Company for 30 years as a sales and service representative and...
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Jessica Fanchon-Anne Gensler-Gauger
February 21, 1977 - April 8, 2013
Jessica Fanchon-Anne Gensler-Gauger Jessica was born February 21st 1977, the daughter of Michael and Cynthia Carpenter. She resided in Wausau, with her husband, Trever, and children, Alexander and Stephen Gensler. On Monday, April 8th 2013, Jessica Fanchon-Anne Gensler-Gauger, died in her home. She was 36 years old. She will be remembered by her husband, Trever Scott Gauger; two sons,...
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Luella Baumann
September 27, 1918 - April 2, 2013
Luella Bertha Hertha Baumann, 94, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Mt. View Care Center. She was born to Martin and Augusta (Hoernke) Sturm in the town of Maine on September 27, 1918. She was married on November 7, 1936, to Elgart Baumann, Sr. in the town of Maine. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1992. Luella was a homemaker who loved and took care of her family. She...
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Genevieve M. Krueger
February 26, 1922 - March 30, 2013
Genevieve was born February 26th 1922, the daughter of the late John and Alexia (Drake) Spatz, in the town of Kronenwetter. On May 12th 1945, she was united in marriage to Herman Krueger, at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. Gen enjoyed spending time with her great-granddaughter, Alyssa, and knitting baby afghans. On Saturday, March 30th 2013, Genevieve Mary Krueger died of kidney failure,...
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Rudolph Baumann
November 4, 1934 - March 28, 2013
Rudolph Baumann, 78, of Wausau passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Mt. View Care Center. He was born November 4, 1934 in the town of Texas to the late Rudolph and Emma (Lemke) Baumann. Rudolph was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy. On August 20, 1960 he married Mary Clare Bartosch at St. Francis Catholic Church, Merrill. Rudolph was a stone cutter at Anderson Brothers...
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Viola Frick
May 19, 1921 - March 28, 2013
Viola Frick, 91, of Wausau passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1921 in the town of Stettin to the late Paul and Alma (Mundinger) Nehring. On June 1, 1944 she married Theodore Frick in Wausau. While raising their three children, Viola worked at Wausau Insurance, Trinity Lutheran Church and Wausau Supply. She was also an election poll worker in Ward...
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Kenneth J. Prigge
November 24, 1962 - March 27, 2013
Ken was born November 24th 1962, the son of Clifford and Karen (Fenhaus) Prigge. A lifelong resident of the Wausau area, he was a 1981 graduate of Wausau East High School and attended UW – Marathon County for two years. On October 16th 1993, he was united in marriage to Nancy Nielsen. Creating beautiful landscaping, building homes, and installing windows and patio doors were a few of the...
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George Jeske
June 5, 1920 - March 26, 2013
George Jeske, 92, of Wausau passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at North Central Health Care Center. He was born June 5, 1920 in the town of Eau Pleine to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Hekedish) Jeske. After graduating from Stratford High School, George attended UW LaCrosse to obtain a teaching degree. George met his future wife, Evelyn Winkler at a dance and later were married in Spencer on...
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Richard Daniel Westcott
January 16, 1934 - March 25, 2013
Richard Daniel Westcott (Dick), 79, of Wausau passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013, surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 16, 1934 in Wausau to the late Daniel and Veronica (Haelke) Westcott. Dick was a graduate of Wausau High School and attended UW-Marathon County. He served as a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and upon his return...
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Nancy L. Wilde
July 20, 1937 - March 19, 2013
Nancy was born July 20th 1937, the daughter of the late Henry P. and Florence A. (Knaack) Jojade, in Wausau. On September 14th 1957, she was united in marriage to Gerald E. Wilde at Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church, now Grace United Church of Christ. Nancy worked as a secretary until she left to raise her children and help run the family business. She loved spending time with her family...
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Janice K. Liebers
December 2, 1948 - March 18, 2013
Janice Kay Liebers passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013, at her Schofield home after a brief fight with Gall Bladder Cancer. She was the only child of Bernice Emily (Krueger) Liebers and the late Herbert B. Liebers of the town of Pine River, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Janice was born in December 1948, graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1966, and later received an Associate Degree in...
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Alfred E. Hahn
September 6, 1917 - March 17, 2013
Al was born September 6th 1917, the son of the late Albert and Helen (Janke) Hahn, in Wausau. In 1936, he graduated from Wausau East High School. On December 4th 1948, he was united in marriage to Elsie A. Reuling, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. They shared 46 years together, prior to her death in 1995. Al worked at American Can for many years before retiring in 1982. Whether it was...
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Magdalena Marlena Fust
May 31, 1938 - March 15, 2013
Magdalena "Marlena" Fust, 74, Wausau, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at Marywood Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. She was born May 31, 1938, in Cologne, Germany, to the late Hans and Sophia Hack. She married Jim Fust on December 23, 1972, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. They recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. Occasionally, Marlena...
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Ruby Ament
October 1, 1909 - March 15, 2013
Ruby Ament, 103, Wausau, passed away Friday, March 15, 2012 at Marywood Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born October 1, 1909 in Marengo, IL. to the late Harry and Lucy (Barross) Smith. On July 1, 1933, she married Ervin Ament, in Elgin, IL. He preceded her in death in 2005. Ruby graduated from Merrill High School, and later earned a teaching certificate from Lincoln County Normal School. She...
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Dorothy Fischer
January 30, 1930 - March 14, 2013
Dorothy Fischer, 83, of Mosinee passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 30, 1930 to the late Charles and Bertha (Bauch) Oberklamer. Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Marathon High School and later achieved her degree as a Certified Nursing Assistant. On February 17, 1951, Dorothy married Robert C. Fisher in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January...
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Karl L. Block
August 4, 1937 - March 6, 2013
Karl (with a "K") was born August 4th 1937, the son of the late Norman and Hazel (Salzsieder) Block, in the town of Easton. He was raised on the family farm, learning the skills and values that shaped him into the hardworking, dedicated family man that all came to know and love. On May 14th 1966, he was united in marriage to Kay Zahrt, at St. John's Lutheran Church, in the town of Easton. They...
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Sylvia G. Stachovak
October 24, 1914 - March 4, 2013
Sylvia (Wirt) Stachovak, Wausau, died quietly in her sleep on Monday, March 4, 2013. She was 98 years old. Sylvia was born the second of ten children of William and Rosa Ellen (Brown) Wirt on October 25, 1914, in Dewey, Illinois. She married Vincent Stachovak in 1937. Sylvia was a long-time member of St. Mary's Church and more recently had joined St. Michael's Parish. She was a member of...
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John M. Powell
July 16, 1949 - February 26, 2013
John M. Powell, 63, Wausau, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 16, 1949 to Elvin Powell, and the late Dorothy Rose (Swift) Powell, in Ames, IA. John enjoyed doing different kinds of art work, and being creative that way. He also enjoyed volunteering for many things throughout the community. John was currently a member at Church of the...
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Roger L. Heise
January 22, 1933 - February 24, 2013
Roger L. Heise, 80, Marathon, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home, on February 24th 2013. He was born January 22nd 1933, the son of the late Elmer and Evelyn (Mielke) Heise. Roger graduated from Wausau High School in 1951. On August 25th 1956, Roger was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Seehafer, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in the town of Stettin. Soon after,...
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Lois Ann Spurlock
December 26, 1953 - February 18, 2013
Lois Ann Spurlock was born December 26th 1953, the daughter of Thomas F. and Mabel L. (Hanna) Steele, in Webster County, West Virginia. She very much enjoyed being with her friends and cooking for those she cared for, which Lois enjoyed the most. Lois was very generous, she gave to others and was helpful to those who needed a hand. She was also a very talented artist. On Monday, February 18th...
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Norma Hettinga
June 28, 1913 - February 11, 2013
Norma P. Hettinga, 99, of 1906 Clarberth St., Schofield, died February 11, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, LaCrosse, WI. She was born June 28, 1913 to John F. and Augusta Dittbrender in Ringle, Wi. She grew up in a family of five boys and two girls and married Theodore J. Hettinga of Ringle on October 7, 1939. He preceded her in death in August 1984. In addition to receiving her...
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Janice Radant
April 20, 1939 - February 11, 2013
Janice V. Radant passed away on February 11, 2013 at Mt View Care Center with her husband by her side. She was born April 20, 1939 in Yakima, WA to the late John and Erna Emhoff. She met the love of her life, Donald Radant while he was stationed at the Yakima Firing Center in the U.S. Army. They were married in Yakima on July 24, 1955. Janice had worked as a waitress and at Bighorn...
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Mabel Baumann
March 20, 1918 - February 10, 2013
Mabel Baumann, 94, Wausau, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2013, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice, surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren. She was born in the Town of Easton on March 20, 1918, to the late Walter and Clara (Nienow) Buedding. Mabel grew up on the family. She married Norman Baumann on June 6, 1939, in Wausau. Together they shared a wonderful life of...
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Keith Merwin Hawks
October 3, 1922 - February 9, 2013
Keith Merwin Hawks of Wausau, Wisconsin passed peacefully on February 9, 2013. He was born on the family farm in Marengo, Wisconsin to Merwin Nelson and Margaret Lindsay (Mallory) Hawks on October 3, 1922. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Currie and Anita Rowe, sister-in-law, Jean Topp, and brothers-in-law, Robert Currie and Robert Topp. He is survived by...
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Geneva L. Calmes
April 19, 1931 - February 4, 2013
Geneva L. Calmes passed away peacefully, on February 4th 2013, surrounded by her family at home, after a five year fight with cancer, at the age of 81. She was born April 19th 1931, the daughter of the late Herman and Sara (Meihack) Beyer, in the town of Greenwood. She grew up in Athens, where she graduated from high school. On April 23rd 1949, she was united in marriage to Joseph C. Calmes,...
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Louis Pire
March 14, 1962 - February 3, 2013
Louis Pire, 50, of Wausau passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at his home. He was born March 14, 1962 in Green Bay to the late Robert and Leona (Kluck) Pire. After receiving a degree in accounting, he worked at Northern States Beef in Edgar. He later worked for over 16 years at Eastbay in Wausau. Louis loved watching the Bucks, Brewers, Packers and Badgers and could talk about team and player...
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Joe Field
April 24, 1925 - January 27, 2013
Joseph J Field, 87, of Wausau, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Rennes Health & Rehab Center. "Joe" was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 24, 1925 to John A Field, Sr. and Mary E Field. He is survived by daughters Patricia VanCleve of Rothschild, Barbara Field of Weston, son Richard of Manheim, PA., brothers John, Jr. of Austin, TX, Larry and Frank of PA and...
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Barbara Hoefs
April 7, 1930 - January 27, 2013
Barbara Hoefs, 82, died Sunday, January 27, at her home. She was born on April 7, 1930, to Leo and Hazel Hoefs. On April 27 of that same year she was baptized in the Name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Fourteen years later she was confirmed in the Christian faith by Pr. Paul Roehrs. She was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau, and faithfully listened to its weekly...
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Julia Alice Kelly
March 17, 1938 - January 25, 2013
Julia Alice Kelly, 74, of Wausau passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born March 17, 1938 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Rev. Robert and Hildred (Eakin) Phillips. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Prof. John Wesley Kelly Sr. Her father, Rev. Phillips, was a Church of the Nazarene...
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Harold M. Knapp
April 8, 1929 - January 25, 2013
Harold M. Knapp was born April 8th 1929, the son of the late Rudolph and Viola (Hase) Knapp, in Oshkosh, WI. On September 16, 1950, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Lois Rasmussen. They enjoyed almost 63 years together, raising their family and making memories. In February 1951, Harold was drafted and proudly served in the U.S. Army, during the Korean War. He was...
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Earl W. Johnson
July 27, 1920 - January 18, 2013
Dr. Earl W. Johnson, 92, of Wausau, passed away January 18th 2013. He was born July 27th 1920, in Highland Park, MI, to the late David and Jennie Johnson. He served in the U.S. Cavalry while attending veterinary school. Earl attended undergraduate classes at Michigan State University and graduated from Michigan State University – School of Veterinary Medicine, in Lansing. Upon...
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Barbara Mae Ruedinger
March 10, 1940 - January 16, 2013
Barbara M. Ruedinger, 72, of Wausau passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Marywood Convalescent Center. She was born March 10, 1940 in Winnebago county to the late William and Josephine (Plautz) Ruedinger. Barbara was a graduate of Rhinelander High School. After moving to Wausau she worked at Bill's Fine Food and George's Restaurant. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau...
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Beatrice M. Delf
July 26, 1924 - January 14, 2013
Beatrice May (Imm) Delf passed to the glory of God on Sunday, January 13th, after an extended illness. She was born to Otto and Alma (Radtke) Imm on July 26th 1924, in the town of Maine, Marathon County, WI. Beatrice grew up with her brothers and sisters on a farm and many stories of love and laughter were shared from this part of her life. She went through the 8th grade and hard work was a...
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Marjorie Marquardt
September 10, 1940 - January 13, 2013
Marjorie M. Marquardt, 72, of Rib Mountain passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born September 10, 1940 in Birnamwood to the late Raymond and Elmeda (Vaughn) Mosier. On October 15, 1960, Marge married Robert R. Marquardt in Wausau. For many years, Marge provided child care in her home. Over the years she enjoyed reading stories, playing games...
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Lowell Leubner
September 15, 1926 - January 11, 2013
Lowell "Bill" W. Leubner, 86, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013. He was born to Lloyd and Emma (Kruse) Leubner on September 15, 1926 in Wausau. Bill grew up in the family home on Grand Avenue and lived in this area all of his life. He graduated from Wausau Senior High School. Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1944 and served his country until 1946 during World War II. ...
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Leonard Elmer
May 19, 1927 - January 9, 2013
Leonard Elmer, 85, of Wausau passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Saint Clare's Hospital surrounded by his family and under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born May 23, 1927, in Arpin, to the late Jacob and Anna (Weiss) Elmer. After graduating from Auburndale High School in 1945, he enlisted in the Army Air Force. He completed the Army Air Force Teletype and Radio Training...
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Joyce Radant
January 27, 1924 - January 8, 2013
Joyce E. Radant, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain. She was born January 27, 1924, in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Falk) Burk. She married Harold Radant on August 12, 1944, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1995. Joyce was an active member of the First Maine Homemaker Club and served as...
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Charles Hiar
August 2, 1928 - January 7, 2013
Charles Hiar, 84, of Ringle passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
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Enid Raspel
July 2, 1922 - January 7, 2013
Enid passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 10:00am under hospice care after a short illness. She was born on July 2nd, 1922 in Wausau to the late Alburn and Clara (Hoenisch) Stanke. Enid was a lifelong member of St. Paul's UCC of Wausau where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir since she was eight years old. She was a member of the Mother's Club, where she participated in crafts...
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Edmund W. Hannemann
October 3, 1929 - January 4, 2013
Edmund Wayne Hannemann, 83, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2013, while residing at the North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau, WI. Edmund was born on October 3, 1929, in Wausau, son of Edmund and Erna (Knaack) Hannemann. He attended grade school at Trinity Lutheran School in Wausau and during this time (in 1942) he won the City of Wausau Championship in ring marbles...
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Betty Allman
April 11, 1937 - January 3, 2013
Betty Allman, 75, of the town of Maine passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 11, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Betty Nein. On September 1, 1954, Betty married Harlan "Yogi" Allman in Pine City, MN. Betty's first job was working for her parents at Little Bavaria Restaurant in Wausau. She also worked at several businesses...
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Gretchen Wurster
December 19, 1927 - January 1, 2013
Gretchen Wurster, 85, of Wausau passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Sylvan Crossing on Evergreen, Wausau. She was born December 19, 1927 in the town of Easton to the late Arthur and Selma (Hackbarth) Beck. Gretchen married Daniel Wurster on October 2, 1948 at Zion Lutheran Church, town of Easton. While raising their four children in Wausau, Gretchen was a bookkeeper for several area...
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Ruth V. Lombard
July 20, 1921 - December 29, 2012
Ruth Violet Lombard, 91, was called home to be with her Lord on December 29th 2012, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, at Poplar Place, Rothschild. She was born July 20th 1921, the daughter of the late Elmer and Minnie (Duvie) Krueger. On May 11th 1941, she was united in marriage to LeRoy "Ole" Lombard, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. They were married for 41 years, prior to...
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Evelyn J. Bartsch
November 15, 1923 - December 28, 2012
Evelyn was born November 15th 1923, the youngest of twelve children, to the late William and Catherine (Michael) Peterson, in Wausau, WI. On June 29th 1946, she was united in marriage to Marlyn H. Bartsch at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, in Schofield. Together they shared 60 years of marriage, building a welcoming home full of laughter and most importantly, love. Evelyn enjoyed reading and...
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Betty J. Pickett
October 27, 1930 - December 27, 2012
Betty was born October 27th 1930, the daughter of the late Andrew and Amanda (Kottke) Olson, in Fairchild, WI. On September 30th 1950, she was united in marriage to Ray L. Pickett, in Osseo, WI. Spending time with family was most important to Betty. Whether it was cooking a big meal for the holidays or gathering to celebrate something, she enjoyed being surrounded by those she loved. Betty...
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Enola Mae Gaulke
June 28, 1921 - December 26, 2012
Enola Mae Gaulke, 91, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born to Monroe and Olive (Fowles) Ross on June 28, 1921, in Oconto Falls. Enola attended Marathon County Normal School and Wausau Junior and Senior High Schools. She married Harold H. Gaulke in Waukon, Iowa on November 23, 1940. Enola will be remembered as a person of deep faith...
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Gordon O. Conrad
January 21, 1922 - December 22, 2012
Gordon Conrad, 90, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 21, 1922 in Wausau to the late Walter and Helen (Hemple) Conrad. After graduating from Wausau High School, Gordon served in the U.S. Army during WWII receiving the European Theatre ribbon. On September 12, 1950, Gordon married Therese Schmitt in Thorp. They raised their four...
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George Dettmering
February 22, 1918 - December 16, 2012
George Dettmering, 94, of Irma passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House. He was born February 22, 1918 in the town of Pine River to the late Gustav and Anna (Helmsteader) Dettmering. George was raised on the family farm until he met Sylvia Krueger at a wedding dance. They married on September 14, 1940 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. After working at Kraft Cheese...
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Mildred L. Plautz
December 13, 2012 - December 13, 2012
Mildred valued her family above anything else in life. There was nothing more she enjoyed than sitting back and observing her family happily interacting with each other at the many family gatherings. She was born July 28th 1923, the daughter of the late John and Alma (Rusch) Franz, at home, in Merrill, WI. On April 29th 1944, she was united in marriage to Earl Plautz and together they shared...
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Melvin Klinger
December 16, 1919 - December 8, 2012
It was on Saturday, December 8, 2012 that the Lord called to rest Melvin Elroy "Santa" Klinger at the age of 92. Melvin was the son of Carl and Clara (Bartelt) Klinger. He was born in the town of Berlin on December 16, 1919. Melvin entered the Lutheran faith by Baptism and renewed his faith by Confirmation and was married all in the German language. He married Vernetta "Mitzie" Jahnke on...
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Nancy Lou Loy
November 26, 1938 - December 5, 2012
Nancy Lou Loy, 74, of Marathon left this life to spend Eternal Life with her Lord, on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Aspirus Palliative Care with her family at her side following a short battle with cancer. She was born November 26, 1938 in Wausau to the late Arthur and Arline (Hickman) Graveen. On July 26, 1958 she married Charles F. Loy in Stillwater, MN at Our Saviors Church. Nancy and...
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Delores I. Jonas
December 2, 2012 - December 2, 2012
Delores was born August 6th 1923, the daughter of the late Frank and Francis (Bartelt) Brummond. She was a graduate of Wausau High School. During World War II, she worked as a typist and timekeeper at Brementon Navy Yard, Washington. On December 7th 1946, she was united in marriage to Howard C. Jonas, at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Wausau. Delores had a great love for family, friends,...
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Henry Koerten
March 27, 1932 - November 30, 2012
The Lord opened his arms to welcome Henry (Hank) Gerhardt Koerten into his Kingdom on November 30th, at Aspirus Hospital. He passed gently and peacefully with his loving wife and family by his side. Henry was born to Jacob and Alice (Oppenhuizen) Koerten on March 27th, 1932, in Amsterdam, Holland, The Netherlands. The family settled in the town of Sneek, in Friesland, where they remained until...
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Mildred A. Schubring
January 4, 1916 - November 27, 2012
Mildred A. Schubring, 96, of Wausau, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born to August and Martha (Loeffel) Poeske on January 4, 1916 in Wausau. She was a graduate of Wausau High School class of 1933 and Wausau Normal School. Mildred worked as an office clerk at the former Pied Piper Shoe Corp. She married...
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William S. Czech
December 31, 1925 - November 24, 2012
William S. Czech, 86, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at Kindred Healthcare-Kennedy Park, Weston. He was born in Hatley to Walter and Julia (Wanta) Czech on December 31, 1925. William served his country in the U.S. Army for 16 years. He was a mechanic and his service time encompassed World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of V.F.W Burns Post #388 in Wausau. He...
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Kenneth Kalbes, Sr.
July 15, 1931 - November 22, 2012
Kenneth Kalbes Sr., 81, of Wausau passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Mt. View Care Center. He was born July 15, 1931 in Wausau to the late Frank and Laura (Golisch) Kalbes. Ken served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He drove truck for several trucking companies as well as Marathon Electric. Survivors include his children, Ken Kalbes Jr. of Wausau, Lori (Scott) Radtke of Wausau...
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Evie Rosen
June 14, 1926 - November 21, 2012
Evie Rosen passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at her home. Evie was born June 14, 1926 in Wausau to the late Dr. Sam and Ann (Glickson) Cohen. She was a 1943 graduate of Wausau High School and in 1947 received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from UW Madison. On May 9, 1948, Evie married Irving Rosen in Minneapolis. She was a woman with a heart for others. ...
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Edna B. Hackbart
March 5, 1913 - November 11, 2012
Edna B. Hackbart, 99, Wausau, passed away Sunday, November 11th, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of AseraCare Hospice. She was born March 5, 1913, the daughter of Edwin and Elsie (Giese) Sturm, in the town of Maine. On June 15th 1935, she married Fred A. Hackbart, at Zion Lutheran Church, in the town of Maine. For 40 years, they farmed the Pioneer Hackbart farm in the town of...
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Valeria McDonald
November 25, 1922 - November 9, 2012
Valeria Celia McDonald, 89, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died Friday, November 9, at Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Clara Behnke, her husband Ira (Mac) McDonald, her daughter Barbara, her brothers Armin and Elroy, her sisters Eleanore and Noreen, and her great-grandson Sullivan. Valeria was born November 25, 1922 in Wausau. She was a life-long member of Trinity...
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William Petrick
April 13, 1928 - November 9, 2012
William "Bud" Petrick, 84, of Wausau passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at Wausau Manor. He was born April 13, 1928 in the town of Wein to the late William and Lula (Marquard) Petrick. Bud married Milda Braunel on September 4, 1948 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon City. He retired from James River in 1990 after 37 years of service. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. ...
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Kristine Lippert
November 9, 2012 - November 9, 2012
Kristine "Kris" Marie (Gibbs) Lippert, 59 of Wausau, was called to her final journey by her loving God on Wednesday November 7, 2012. She passed away St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, WI, after a short, but courageous battle with bladder cancer. She was born on July 31, 1953 to the late Leonard Gibbs and Jean (Wood) Gibbs, of Wausau. Kris worked for many years at the Peli Clean Carwash, and...
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Brian Mueller
December 10, 1955 - November 7, 2012
Brian Mueller, 56, of Wausau passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. He was born December 10, 1955 in Wausau, son of the late Harold "Champ" Mueller and the late Betty (Syring) Mueller. Brian attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Wausau and was a 1974 graduate of Wausau West High School. On March 5, 1983 Brian was united in marriage to his wife and strength Tammy (Schultz)...
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Kenneth Strong
March 23, 1926 - November 4, 2012
Kenneth Strong, 86, of Edgar passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, WI. He was born March 23, 1926 in Neenah to the late James and Marie (Wickersheim) Strong. Ken served his country in World War II in the Navy and later attended St. Norbert College. On July 12, 1949 Ken married DeLellis "Dee" Sommers in Stevensville, WI. Ken worked with Dee in the grocery...
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Audrey M. Hoppe
November 17, 1932 - November 4, 2012
Audrey M. Hoppe, 79, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born to Herbert and Anna (Prochnow) Hoppe on November 17, 1932, in Wausau. She was a graduate of Wausau High School and a life-long resident of the area. Audrey worked at Wausau Insurance for 45 years and retired as a supervisor. She also was a volunteer at the hospital, first in the...
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Arline Durand
November 11, 1908 - November 1, 2012
Arline Durand was born on 11/11/1908 to John & Henrietta Dumke. Passed away at age 103, nine days short of her 104th birthday. Married Eugene Durand on May 1, 1943, in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Wausau High, County Normal Teachers College, and UW Stevens Point with a B.S. in teaching. Started teaching first and second grade in 1933, in New Berlin, WI, and after 36 years, retired in 1963. ...
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Wallace Gehrke
April 10, 1929 - October 27, 2012
Wallace Gehrke, 83, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Mt. View Care center. He was born April 10, 1929 in Merrill to the late Fred and Clara (Schenzel) Gehrke. After graduating from Merrill High School, he was called into service during the Korean War and served as a military policeman. During his first furlough, he married the love of his life, Jean Sommerfeldt on December...
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Elizabeth Passow
November 4, 1922 - October 25, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Passow will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was always there for her family giving them guidance, support, encouragement and love. Betty had a positive cheerful nature, a friend to many and enjoyed giving of her time to help others. She was born November 4, 1922 in the town of Stettin to the late Fred and Stella (Schroeder) Wilde....
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Kathleen Greenlee
February 3, 1942 - October 21, 2012
Kathleen Julia Greenlee loved life. Kathy truly loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her warm personality and the many friends she made at Curves, The Red Hat Society, The "Polzer Pals" and greeting people at The Church of St. Anne. At the age of 70, Kathy passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Sunday,...
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Edward J. Roberts
November 8, 1939 - October 21, 2012
On Sunday, October 21st 2012, Edward J. Roberts "Johnny", died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, in the Palliative Care Unit, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old. Edward J. Roberts "Johnny" was born November 8th 1939, the son of the late Clayton and Edith (McDonald) Roberts, in Fraser, MN. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1961. On October 13th 1962,...
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Ann Hintzman
December 14, 1952 - October 19, 2012
Ann Hintzman passed away on October 19, 2012 in Wausau. She was born December 14, 1952 in Milwuakee. She attended Christ the King School, Milwaukee, St. Anne's Grade School, Wausau and was a graduate of Newman High School. Ann served in the U.S. Army and then was employed at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was predeceased by parents, Ethel (Beltz) and George Hintzman. Survived...
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Hugh D. Reardon
August 22, 1944 - October 13, 2012
Hugh D. Reardon, 68, died suddenly at his home in Wausau, Wisconsin, on Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was born August 22, 1944, in Brockton, MA, the son of the late Hugh and Edna Reardon. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1963, before enlisting in the United States Air Force. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Providence College. In 1977, he and his family...
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Carol Wojan
June 1, 1931 - October 13, 2012
Carol Mae Wojan, age 81, died peacefully in hospice care at Hospice House in Wausau surrounded by members of her family on October 10, 2012. Carol was born in Green Bay, WI to Roy E. LaBelle and Clara M. (Wagner) LaBelle on June 1, 1931. She grew up in White Lake, WI and graduated valedictorian from White Lake High School in 1949. She went on to obtain her nursing degree from St. Mary's School...
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Mark D. Zastrow
September 5, 1960 - October 10, 2012
Mark D. Zastrow, 52, Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 5, 1960 to the late Grover Zastrow, and Janet (Randrup) Zastrow of Rothschild. Mark grew up in the Wausau area; he attended and graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1978. After high school he went on to Northcentral Technical College and received a degree...
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Arline Salo
February 2, 1933 - October 10, 2012
Arline "Tom" Salo, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at the Cady Home, Wausau, surrounded by her family. Arline was born February 2, 1933, triplet daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Steffen) Traska, in the town of Texas. On August 24, 1968, Arline married Arvo Salo at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. Arline was employed at Rhyner's Ice Cream Shoppe for four years, then Marathon...
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Allen Schroeder
October 10, 2012 - October 10, 2012
Allen A. Schroeder, 77, of the Township of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, after a 40 year battle with heart disease. He was born in Milwaukee, WI., on June 12, 1935, to the late Irwin and Margaret (Hahn) Schroeder. Although born in Milwaukee, Allen was raised in the Wausau area, and attended Wausau schools where he graduated. He married Joanne Kell...
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Lawrence A. Kittel
September 3, 1939 - October 6, 2012
Lawrence "Larry" A. Kittel, 73, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born to Lawrence C. and Laura (Stallman) Kittel on September 3, 1939, in Wausau. He grew up in the Wausau area and attended Newman Catholic High School. He also attended the Wausau Vocational School after high school to further his education and prepare for his job as...
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George Niewolny
November 7, 1927 - October 4, 2012
George Niewolny, 84, of Wausau, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 7, 1927, in Athens, to the late Walter and Rose (Klawinski) Niewolny. George served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army, specializing in heavy artillery. He trained with the 10th Mountain Division, and learned to ski, mountain climb, and mule pack training, in Cooper...
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Irene A. Haebig
April 11, 1923 - October 2, 2012
Irene A. Haebig (nee Eberhardy), went to her eternal life on October 2, 2012. Irene was born April 11, 1923, in Stratford, WI, to the late John and Theresa (Weister) Eberhardy. Irene was raised in Edgar, WI, and graduated from Edgar High School. Irene married Clarence (Bob) Haebig on June 22, 1944. Bob passed away on June 15, 1990. They lived in Marshfield, Kenosha, and Merrill before...
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Mae F. Wetmore
September 23, 2012 - September 23, 2012
Mae Frieda Wetmore, 83, passed peacefully into eternal life on Friday, September 21, 2012, after fighting a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born to Henry and Elsie (Becker) Adams in the Town of Halsey, Marathon Co., on May 28, 1929. Mae grew up working on the Adams family farm. She also worked for several families in the area as a live-in child care provider. Mae moved to Wausau...
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George W. Truman
July 2, 1948 - September 21, 2012
George William (Bill) Truman, 64, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012, at home. He was born to William Ludell and Elsie (Blank) Truman on July 2, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up and attended school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bill married the former Diane Knutson on February 22, 1969, in Antigo, and lived there prior to relocating to Wausau in 1996. Bill liked to spend...
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Robert E. Theis
January 1, 1923 - September 20, 2012
Robert was born Jan. 20, 1923, in Stettin to Harry and Theresa (Lilla) Theis. He enlisted in the Army during World War II and proudly served his country overseas. Upon his honorable discharge, he was recognized for his participation in the Battle of the Bulge. On August 15th 1946, he was united in marriage to Rose Stochek. He worked for 25 Years at Hammerblow Tool Co. After 13 Years at...
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