Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home, with locations in Wausau and Weston.
Shyra Martin
Shyra R. Martyn, 27, Edgar, died Monday, August 20, 2018 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born January 31, 1991, in Wilmar, Minnesota, daughter of Roxanne (Lorentz) Schackman and the late Daniel Steffensen. On July 23, 2011 she married Dylan Martyn in Edgar. He survives.
Shyra was born in Minnesota and moved to Shelby, Montana, then to Edgar where she met her husband, Dylan. She loved her children above all else and always put them first. She was an inspiration to many because of her strong will and positive attitude. She was attending nursing school and was willing to help anyone she could.
Survivors include her husband, Dylan Martyn; children, Whyatt, Brynnan and Chevylle Martyn; parents, Terry and Roxanne Schackman; siblings, Mitch (Ashley) Lorentz, Zach and Gary Steffensen and Riley Schackman; grandparents, Kathy Dempsey, George Lorentz, Mike Dempsey, Gary Steffensen and Roger Winter; great-grandmother, Rita O.K. and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Besides her father, Daniel, she was preceded in death by grandmothers, Carol Steffensen and Sharon Schackman-Winter.
A celebration of life will be from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Town of Frankfort Town Hall, F2295 County Road N, Colby.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a cancer charity of your choice.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
David Zillman
David C. Zillman, 70, Rib Mountain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born May 23, 1948 in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Alice (Peterson) Zillman. On April 18, 1975, he married Linda “Lyn” Pospychalla in Wausau. She survives.
David was a veteran of the United States Army and served during Vietnam from 1968 until 1970. He was a 1966 graduate of Wausau Senior High School and continued his studies at Northcentral Technical College where he earned a degree in Residential Design in 1968 and a degree in Marketing in 1974. For many years, he worked as an estimator for Wausau Window and Wall Systems and retired from FM Graham Curtain Wall Systems in Merrill.
He grew up spending as much time as possible at his family cottage on Lake Nokomis. When the time came for their 1930’s cottage to be replaced, he designed and built a new one with the help of both the Zillman and Pospychalla families.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors. He spent years of weekends and hunting seasons at the cabin outside of Minocqua where he hunted, dragged trails through the woods, and walked for hours at a time, all with his good friend and father-in-law, Ken Pospychalla.
His carpenter skills meant tackling many remodeling projects with Lyn in each of their homes. He was always complimentary to Lyn as not only a good helper, but a good “go-fer”—go for this, go for that.
He also enjoyed golfing and traveling with friends. His favorite traveling was to see his grandchildren and their visits here; all were fun and special times.
He was a kind and gentle man, always thoughtful of others and willing to help anyone whenever he could. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Survivors include, his wife of 43 years, Lyn Zillman, Rib Mountain; one daughter, Karrin (Andrew) Zillman-Moser, Colorado, Springs, CO; three grandchildren, Avery, Frank and Addyson; one sister, Judy Zillman, Milwaukee; three sisters-in-law, Connie Dulas, Wausau, Chris (Jim) Scharch, Madison and Pegge Zillman, Pardeeville; one brother-in-law, Jerry (Kim) Pospychalla, Lenore, Idaho; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Robert.
Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Rev. Joy Nelson-Jeffers will officiate. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Military honors will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Burns Post No. 388, Wausau.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
Mary Johnson
Mary Joan (Onsrud) Johnson went peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She knew without a doubt that: “when this earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” 2 Corinthians 5:1
Mary was born on March 25, 1931 in Stoughton, WI to Lloyd and Martha Onsrud. She grew up on a dairy farm with her brother (Lloyd) and sister (Marcia). She attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, earning an associate degree in Dental Hygiene. On January 31, 1953, she married her high-school sweetheart, Allen (Al) Johnson.
For over 30 years, Mary excelled at her work teaching dental care in the Wausau School District, and later as a dental hygienist. After retiring, Mary and Al spent their winters in Englewood, FL and summers at their lake home in Conover, WI.
Mary’s life was the highest example of love, devotion, selflessness, and adventure whether it was a 54-day drive through Mexico, driving to Alaska, hiking in the Canadian Rockies, or traveling the world to build churches with Al. She excelled in counted cross-stitch, quilting, baking cookies and lefse.
Undoubtedly, Mary will be greatly missed by many. She loved her Savior, and was an example of faith and trust in Him to all who met her. She leaves behind a husband Al, three sons David (Joyce), Michael (Roxann) and Thomas, five grandchildren and their spouses, and one great-granddaughter, Iris, along with nieces, nephews and countless friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church in Conover, WI. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM with the service at 12:00 PM. Memorials can be made in Mary’s name to Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association.
Brainard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.brainardfuneral.com
