Lois J. Niewolny
Lois (Lodholz) Niewolny, 84, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
She was born May 24, 1939 in Wausau to the late Herbert and Mayme (Ferries) Lodholz. On September 26, 1959 she married Lester Niewolny at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau.
Throughout her life, Lois enjoyed bowling, traveling, reading, and watching her favorite Packers and Brewers. But her greatest joy in life was spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Lester; and three children, Dawn (Curt) Galloway of Eagan MN, Dean (Lisa) Niewolny of Dallas TX, and Amy (Randy) O’Brien of Mosinee WI. Lois has seven grandchildren, Alyssa (Brandon) Peterson, Matthew Galloway, Rachel (Justin) Smith, Kennedy and Caden Niewolny, and Lucas and Cole O’Brien; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Adelyn Peterson; and sister, Joan Jehn.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lucille Budleski, Evelyn Smith, Ruth Seymour, Shirley Felch, Joyce Steinke, Orville Lodholz, and Delores Lodholz.
A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 700 West Bridge Street, Wausau, celebrated by Rev. Tom Lindner. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
Memorial donations can be made in memory of Lois Niewolny to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. www.stjude.org
Charles W. Wilde
Charles “Charlie” W. Wilde, 87, of the town of Stettin, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on February 27, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids to the late Frank and Iva (Berry) Wilde. Charles graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids and continued his education at U.W. – Whitewater where he was a member of the Delta Kappa fraternity and the University Band. He graduated in 1960 with his degree. Charles was a high school math teacher for 20 years and taught in the school districts of Elkhart Lake, Kiel, and Columbus. He married the former Audrey Jorgensen in Kiel on August 21, 1965. They made the move to Wausau after Charles was offered a teaching position at the Transamerican School of Broadcasting teaching computer programming.
Charles had a love of music and playing the trumpet was a large part of his life outside of teaching and his family. He played his trumpet for many military funerals, assisting the local American Legion, V.F.W., and at the cemetery in King. In addition to playing to honor veterans, he played trumpet and sang in the choir at Wesley United Methodist Church, was a member of the River Valley Harmonizers, Wesley United Methodist Church, Wausau City Band, Bull Falls German Band, and Kiel Municipal Band. Charles’ hobbies also included playing on the Wesley Dartball Team, operating his Ham Radio that he built, and photography.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Wilde; son, Mark (Tanya) Wilde; grandchildren, Jessica (Daryl), Brandon (Jenna), Keith, and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Elliana, Asher, Ariah, Tia, and Chase; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Iva; son, Kieth; and granddaughter, Mariah.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1101 Elm Street, Wausau with Rev. Pearl Taberlo and Rev. Ethan Larson officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in Hamburg Cemetery, town of Hamburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
Memorial donations may be directed to Wesley United Methodist Church, American Legion Montgomery Plant Dudley Post #10, or the Humane Society of Marathon County.
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Donna J. Bredl
Donna J Bredl, age 74, of Saratoga, WI passed away February 28,2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
There will be no funeral service. We will be having a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Donna was born on June 3,1950 in Wisconsin Rapids to Carl and Laura (Rasmusson) Olds. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids.
She married James Bredl on October 20,1970 in Wisconsin Rapids.
She enjoyed her family, friends, and her animals. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her son Gordon (Tammy)Bredl, daughter Lisa (Tim Nooyen) Bohman, son Scot (Terri) Bredl. Her grandchildren Brooke, Brittany, Bailey, Cody, Rachel and Bryce and her great grandchildren Kinzley, Levi and Lucy, brother Butch Olds and sister Carolyn Jinsky.
She was preceded in death by her parents Carland Laura Olds, and sister Jean Kawleski.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the South Wood County Humane Society.
Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS
