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  • Michael Elmer Rathke, 39, Shawano, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at Shawano Hospital. He was born on August 9, 1972 in Merrill to the late Ralph & Sharon (Swanson) Rathke. Michael is survived

  • Edwin E. Wiza of Custer passed away Monday morning February 20, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial for Edwin

  • James W. Nigbor age 73 of Stevens Point passed away Friday morning February 17, 2012 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. A Mass of Christan Burial for James will be at 10:30 AM Thursday February 23, 2012 at St.

  • Sonntag, Vilas B. Born in Ringle, Wis., on Dec. 20, 1926 Departed Feb. 16, 2012 Vilas B. Sonntag, 85, Schofield, died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He

  • Schlaefer, Jim Born in Wausau, Wis., on Jul. 15, 1952 Departed Feb. 12, 2012 Jim "Poppi" Schlaefer 59, Wausau, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice

  • Grace G. McNutt age 89, of Stevens Point passed away Tuesday February 14, 2012. She has resided at Wellington Place the past four years. Funeral services for Grace will be held at Noon Saturday at the

  • Daniel Stetzer will be remembered as a man of God, a supportive, faithful and loving husband. He was a very caring and giving father, a proud and fun grandpa and nurturing brother. Dan was a kind and generous

  • Christie M. Barton, age 47, of Wausau died Friday, February 10, 2012. Christie was born on April 7, 1964 in Columbia South Carolina to James and Holly (Simons) Scott. She married Darryl Barton on January

  • Keener, Nancy Ellen Nancy "Nan" (French) Keener, 52, Wausau, died peacefully at Hospice House on Saturday, February 11, 2012, after an 18 month battle with cancer - a battle she fought with positive

  • Lorraine V. Obernberger, 85 of Owen died Sunday February 12, 2012 at InnCare of Abbotsford. Lorraine was born April 8, 1926 in Butternut, WI to the late Herman & Viola Bortz. She graduated from Butternut

  • Frances B. Bertz age 69 of Stevens Point passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening February 12, 2012 at her home. A mass of christian burial for Frances will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday February 17, 2012

  • ----   Schlaefer, Jim Born in Wausau, Wis., on Jul. 15, 1952 Departed Feb. 12, 2012 Jim "Poppi" Schlaefer, 59, Wausau, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice

  • Anton "Tony" Joseph Burclaw, 94, passed away at him home in Rosholt, February 12, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.  A Mass of Christian burial will take place Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 11:00

  • Arthur ‘Art' R. Boursier   80 of 3216 Martha's Lane Stevens Point, died Sunday February 12, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. Arthur was born on August 9, 1931 in Arnott. He was the son of the late

  • Katheryn (Jones) Young passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Hospice House in Wausau. She was born November 21, 1940 to Leonora (Hottenstein) Jones and Owen J. Jones in Merrill, Wisconsin, and was

  • Roxann Loretta (Bergs) Bialecki,  Age 62, died Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Appleton peacefully with in the presence of her loving children and grandchildren following a 2 year courageous battle with

  • Phyllis C. Burant age 70, of Rosholt passed away Thursday February 9, 2012 at her home surrounded by family and under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.  Funeral services for Phyllis

  • 78 of Stevens Point left this world peacefully on Feb. 11, 2012 to join her eternal family in heaven.  She died at home and was surrounded by her loving family.  Rita was born July 7, 1933 in Rosholt.

  • DeJong, Jarmes P. Born in Wausau, Wis., on Aug. 1, 1953 Departed Feb. 10, 2012   James "Jim"  P. DeJong, 58, town of Hewitt, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2012 in the Palliative Care Unit

  • Russ, Jeanne Marie Born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., on Nov. 5, 1950 Departed Feb. 10, 2012   Jeanne Marie Russ, 61, Mosinee, died Friday, February 10, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, following a

  • George T. Nowacki, 86, of Wittenberg passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Our House Senior Living, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service. He was born February 23, 1925

  • Age 81 of 310 Casimir Road, Stevens Point, died Friday Feb. 10, 2012 at her home. She was born Nov. 2, 1930 in Stevens Point.  The daughter of the late Peter & Frances (Bonowski) Blaskowski.  Her marriage

  • Eleanor Brzezinski, 85, Bevent, died peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2012 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. Eleanor was born December 15, 1926 in the town

  • Anton "Tony" J. Czerwinski, 83, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Marywood Center.  He was born to the late Anton and Clara (Arndt) Czerwinski on March 4, 1928 in Wausau.  Tony married

  • Dee truly believed that family was the meaning of life. She loved her family deeply and her life revolved around caring for them. Dee was a very humble, kind, and compassionate person. She was born

  • Lucille M. Smith, 86, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Marywood Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born to the late Arthur and Anna (Malueg)

  • Her, Houa Born in Laos, on Jan. 7, 1923 Departed Feb. 7, 2012 Houa Her, 89, Wausau, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at North Central Health

  • Edward W. Brunner, 87, formerly of Wittenberg, died on Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home, King. He was born on January 19, 1925 in the Township of Norrie, Marathon County, the

  • Grace M. Wroblewski, 90, passed away at Harmony Village, Stevens Point, February 5, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:00

  • Joseph M. Glodowski, 94, of 8985 Hemlock Road Rosholt died Monday February 6, 2012 at his home. He was under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Joseph was born on January 31, 1918 in Stevens Point.

  • LuAnne C. Jaecks, 72, Wausau, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at Colonial Manor, Wausau. LuAnne was born March 4, 1939 to the late Harry and Gertrude (Pieper) Zillman in Wausau.

  • Randy D. Froehlich, 55, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Palliative Care.   Randy was born March 13, 1956 to Conrad and Katherine (Marquardt) Froehlich in Wausau.

  • Margaret E. Scharmer, 82, of Wausau died February 3, 2012 at Our House Memory Care while under the care of Ministry Hospice.   Margaret was born on October 12, 1929 to the late Dr. John and Ethel (Plisch)

  • Willa M. Nelson, 54, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Hospital with her family at her side on Jan. 31, 2012 due to complications related to lung cancer which she had been fighting for the past year.   Willa was

  • John Gaska, 85, of Wausau passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was a U.S. Army veteran. John was a surveyor and construction worker before retirement. Survivors include

  • Margaret "Peg" Mary Price    At the age of 55, a beautiful, devoted, kindly soul has left to go to her permanent home. Margaret (Peg) Mary Price, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012

  • Born in Wausau, WI, on Mar. 24, 1957 Departed Feb. 3, 2012 Steve A. Lepak, 54, Wausau, died Friday February 3, 2012 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston, under the care of Ministry

  • LaVern "Bud"C. Kosmerchock, 89 721 Turner St., Wausau died Thursday Jan. 2, 2012. LaVern was born Feb. 8, 1922 in Manawa to the late Frank & Gladys (Gurin) Kosmerchock. He graduated from Little Wolf High

  • Allan W. Gulke, age 59, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Thursday, February 2, 2012. He was born August 7, 1952 in Merrill, the son of the late Walter Gulke and Marilyn (Rubom) Briest.

  • Joseph C. Glodoski Of Stevens Point died early Friday morning February 3, 2012 at St. Michaels Hospital. Age 85 Joe was born February 6, 1926 in Stevens Point. He was the son of the late Joseph

  • Wayne A. Marrier, 89, Merrill, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Bell Tower Residence under the care of Asera Care Hospice. He was born February 15, 1922 in Hawkins to the late Adlor & Eleanore (Briant)

  • Stasia A. Sankey, 91, of Stevens Point Care Center, died Thursday February 2, 2012 at Ministry St. Michael's Hospital. Stasia was born on May 8, 1920 to the late Frank & Mary (Kulas) Peplinski. Stasia

  • Lawrence J. (Luke) Flees, 68, Greenfield, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 30, 2012, at his home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St.

  • Thomas J. Turzinski age 65 of Plover, passed way at home Sunday January 29, 2012 after suffering health complications. Funeral services for Tom will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday February 3, 2012 at Grace

  • Adams, Armella M. Born in Marathon, Wis., on Aug. 3, 1926 Departed Jan. 31, 2012 Armella M. Adams,85, Athens, was a loving wife, caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.

  • Jack N. Brandt, age 83, of Wausau died peacefully Saturday January 28, 2012 with his family by his side after a short and courageous battle with Leukemia. Jack was born on August 28, 1928 to the late Norman

  • Ethel Augusta (Loewecke) Scheffler, 95, entered eternal rest on January 30 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill. Ethel was the third child born of William and Helen (Michaelis) Loewecke on March 30, 1916

  • Judith A. Tomashaski, 70, of the town of Knowlton, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born to the late Louis and Caroline (Peterson) Weinborn on April

  • Richard R. Carle, 94 of Schofield, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at Sylvan Crossings under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau. He was born November 11, 1917 in Brule, WI, son

  • Fred Kieliszewski age 66, of Stevens Point, passed away Sunday January 29, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield. Fred passed away from complications after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma

  • ----   Gruny Jr., Adolph  Born in Marathon, Wis., on Jan. 3, 1930 Departed Jan. 29, 2012 Adolph "Junior"  Gruny Jr., 82, Marathon, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care

  • Jacinda S. Walsh, 44, of Plover, died Saturday morning, Jan. 28, 2012, at Legacy Gardens in Plover. She was born on Dec. 21, 1967, in Wisconsin Rapids, to Therman and Linda (Newman) Billman and was a

  • Lois Jirovec, 88, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, January 26th at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born May 7, 1923 in Merrill to the late Harry & Adela (Rathke) Stearns. On August 16, 1941, in Merrill,

  • Doris Erna Seehafer, age 86, Wausau, formerly of Rib Falls Township, Marathon County, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 27th 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Doris was born June 5th 1925,

  • Alina S. Rybnikova, 22, a former Stevens Point resident, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Mundelein, Illinois. Visitation for Alina will be held at the Shuda Funeral Chapel, Stevens Point, on Tuesday, January

  • Jeanne Valerie Tanghe (Conrad), born July 10th, to the late Laura Conrad-Golla and Harry Bly Conrad, passed away peacefully at her home in Almond on Jan. 27, 2012. She was born in Wauwatosa, but moved

  • Eugene Duranceau, 79, Bowler, died on Thursday, January 26, 2012 under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau at his home. He was born on October 25, 1932 in Brokaw,

  • Marion L. Radenz, 87, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2012 at Applegate Terrace. She was born October 27, 1924 in Wausau, to the late Emil and Martha (Kufahl) Bauman. Marion was a kind,

  • Rieck M.D., Paul Edwin Born in Huron, S.D., on Dec. 8, 1967 Departed Jan. 21, 2012    Paul Edwin Rieck M.D. 44, Rib Mountain, died Saturday, January 21, 2012. He was born December 8, 1967 in Huron, South

  • Eugene R. Grebe Eugene was born May 10th 1932, the son of the late Otto and Elsie (Fell) Grebe, on the family dairy farm in the town of Maine.  After high school he met Lorraine Kohn and the two were

  • Joseph W. Tucker, age 68, of Stevens Point, died on December 23, 2011 at Care Partners C.B.R.F. Joe was born on May 2, 1943 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Dr. Warren and Mabel (Havrelly)Tucker. He attended schools

  • Lutz, Lillian P. Born in Stevens Point, Wis., on Mar. 25, 1923 Departed Jan. 23, 2012 Lillian "Lynn" P. Lutz 88, Wausau, died Monday, January 23, 2012 at Fox River Assisted Living, Appleton. She was

  • Raymond J. Stroik, age 86, Wittenberg, died on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born on August 25, 1925 in the Township of Germania, Shawano County, the son

  • Edward "Jim" Podratz, 78, of Wausau, died Monday Jan. 23, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born July 9, 1933 in Wausau to the late Edward and Esther (Bidwell) Podratz.  He married Marlys Boernke

  • Catrina L. Frausto age 25, of Plover, passed away Sunday morning January 22, 2012 at the Wausau Hospice Center. Graveside services for Catrina will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday January 26, 2012 at The

  • Robyn Farmer age 56, of Stevens Point passed away suddenly Saturday January 21, 2012 after suffering a stroke at her home. Funeral services for Robyn will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday January 25, 2012

  • Debi (Langlois) Theorin, 52, Merrill, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family due to complications of Lukemia and a Bone Marrow Transplant. Debi was born March 22, 1959

  • Marlin Miller, 59, of rural Gleason, passed away at his home January 21, 2012, after several years of cancer. He was born June 10, 1952, at Manistique, MI to the late Victor and Eva (Mishler) Miller. He

  • Carl B. Glodowski 91, of Whiting, passed away on Saturday January 21, 2012. He was a resident of the Portage County Health Care Center. Carl was born on February 8, 1920 in the town of Stockton. He was

  • June Ebersold, 96, former Weston resident passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at Mt. View Care Center, Wausau. She was born July 21, 1915 in Blackwell, WI to the late James and Hattie (Klade) Allen.

  • Donna Utecht, 65, formerly of Wausau passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 at her Neenah home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 17, 1946 in Wausau to the late Frank and Irene (Thiele) Boruch.

  • Robert William Wendorf passed away Friday evening, January 19, 2012 at the age of ninety. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane (Brand) whom he married in 1947; and brothers David, Walter, Gilbert

  • Lillian ‘Lil' B. Jakusz 79, of 501 Fourth Ave, died peacefully Saturday January 21, 2012 at the Portage County Health Care Center after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Lil was born on June 2,

  • Walter "Wally" J. Firkus          Of Stevens Point, WI, died Thursday January 19, 2012 in Milwaukee surrounded by his family. Age 85 Walter was born October 7, 1926 in the Town of Galloway, WI. He was

  • Darrell L. DeHaan, 77, Wausau, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Darrell was born and raised in Walworth, Wisconsin, the son of the late William and

  • Eldor W. Hintz, 90, Weston, died on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Mount View Care Center. Eldor was born November 27, 1921 in the Town of Weston to the late Carl and Martha (Taege) Hintz.  He married Edith

  • Arden "Bud" Koenig, 74, Wausau, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side. Bud was born July 25, 1937 in Wausau to the late Otto and Alma (Bielke) Koenig.  He

  • Donald Joseph Becker, 83, of Merrill, Mesa, Az, passed away January 15, 2012 at Banner Gardens Hospice House in Mesa, Az. He was born in Merrill on March 26, 1928 to the late William John and Ida (Severt)

  • Edward Lunkos, 87, of Mosinee passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ed was born January 21, 1924 in Montreal, WI to the late Ben and Angeline (Munka) Lunkos. At the age of 6,

  • Robert Edward Kropidlowski,   Deceased on Janurary 14th  "May God hold you in the palm of his hand". Family:  Helen(wife), Sandra (daughter), Zachary and Ross( grandsons)   Larry (son-in-law) along with

  • Narloch, Caroline I. Born in Cassel, Wis., on May 8, 1911 Departed Jan. 18, 2012 CAROLINE I. NARLOCH, 100, Wausau, died Weds. January 18, 2012 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Caroline

  • Dorothy Slowinski Ruschmann, 83 formerly of the Stevens Point area died Friday, January 6, 2012 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her life was celebrated with a Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, January

  • Lotharius, John A. Born in Rhinelander, Wis., on Sep. 9, 1939 Departed Jan. 17, 2012 John A. Lotharius, 72, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his home. He was born September 9, 1939 in Rhinelander,

  • After fighting a most courageous battle with Adrenal Cancer and Cushings Disease, Carla Kelley went to her heavenly home on Saturday, Jan. 14, 1012 in Wausau, WI. Carla Sue Kelley was born in Eau Claire,

  • Lawrence C. Mansavage, 86 of Plover, passed away on January 14, 2012 at home in the care of his loving nurse-wife Jo.  Born on April 8, 1925 at home in Plover to Leo and Lottie (Dudkiewicz) Manasvage.

  • Max Vilas Kopchinski, 84, of Stevens Point, died January 15, 2012 at the home he shared with his wife Joyce Gilligan. Max was born August 11, 1927 to Max and Rose (Platta) Kopchinski at their home near

  • Peter J. Zarecki          Of Junction City was born to eternal life on Sunday January 15, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield WI. Age 78 Peter was born April 29, 1933 in the Town of Carson. He

  • Helen Konkol Of Stevens Point, formerly of Polonia died Saturday evening January 14, 2012 at North Haven Assisted Living Center. Age 94 Helen was born February 20, 1917 in the Town of Alban.

  • Alvin Schoeman, 89 of Weston, died Friday, January 13, 2012 in Wausau. Alvin was born April 18, 1922 in the town of Weston, and grew up in the Great Depression. He joined the Navy during WWII and was

  • Thaddeus "Ted" Cegielski age 77, Merrill, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ted was born January 31, 1934 in Cudahy, WI the son of the late Leon and Stella ( Ryba ) Cegielski.

  • Lester W. Schwarm, 89, of Wausau died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 22, 1922 in Wausau, the son of Frank and Anna (Paulman) Schwarm. Les married Faye L. Birt

  • Richard E. (Twinkle Toes) Chamberlain Richard (Dick) Chamberlain, 1020 W. Campus Drive died peacefully at his home surrounded by his children Saturday, January 14, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care

  • William R. "Bill" Blomquist, age 70, of Stevens Point, died Saturday, January 14, 2012, at home surrounded by family. Bill was born July 6, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Russell and

  • Jeanne Anne Ramsey, 64, of Wausau died peacefully Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her loving daughters at her side. Jeanne was born on October 23, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan

  • Clifford J. Wendorf, 88, Weston, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Clifford was born August 2, 1923

  • Lawrence Szews, 81, Elderon, died peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau. He was born on November 22, 1930 in the township

  • Ernest H. Panko Jr., age 77, Wittenberg, died on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Crystal River Nursing and Rehabiltation Center, Waupaca. He was born on August 15, 1934 in Wittenberg, the son of the late Ernest

  • Helen Zoromski, 97, of Custer died Wednesday afternoon January 11, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Rochester, MN surrounded by family.  Helen was born December 20, 1914, in Sharon Township, Wisconsin.

  • Ruth Engleman age 83, of Oakridge Senior Living in Stevens Point, passed away Monday January 9, 2012 at St. Michaels Hospital. Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday January 14,

  • Marcella A. Bedwanic, 91, of Wausau, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at Stone Crest Residence, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born June 5, 1920 in Wausau to the

  • Handrick-Hornung, Lydia E. Born in Green Valley, Wis., on Jan. 5, 1921 Departed Jan. 10, 2012 Lydia E. Handrick-Hornung, 91, Marathon, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She

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