Death Notices
Shannon Lee Kasper, 47, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A visitation will take place from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Christ Community Church, 8100 Alderson St, Weston, WI 54476. Family and friends may go to helke.com to leave an online condolence.
Wendell Lee Kufahl, 67, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Village of Maine, with Rev. Joel Willitz officiating. Family and friends may call beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery, Village of Maine.
Dorothy Sindelar, 97 of Wausau passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Benedictine Living Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Benedictine Living Center and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for their compassionate care for Dorothy.
Charles D. Venske, 63, Town of Bevent, died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his home. The funeral service for Charles will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Helke Funeral Home. Rev. Sid Bouldin will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park, Town of Texas. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements; you may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.
Harvey H. Ohde, 75, Wausau went home to his Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Center, Wausau. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Wausau. The Rev. Eric Hauan will officiate. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, town of Berlin. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte E. Zyduck, 80, Weston, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, February 24, 2020. Funeral services will be at Noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Covenant Community Presbyterian Church, Weston. Rev. Jim Gates will officiate. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.
James “Jim” A. Sommer, 79, Athens, died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. Rev. Thomas Huff will preside. Visitation will be on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Full military honors will be conducted the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Edgar.
Zita L. Moeser, age 90, of Wausau died on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Mt. View Care Center. Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 5:00 pm at Brainard Funeral Home, 522 Adams St., Wausau. The Rev. Zach Holdorf will officiate. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home.
Michael R. Ermeling, age 79 of the Village of Weston, passed away peacefully at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long battle with health issues. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Peace United Church of Christ, 1530 Grand Ave. Schofield. Rev. Gloria VanHouten will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church on Saturday. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted.