All Obituaries

Mary B. Pepowski, passed away unexpectedly and too soon, at the age of 59, on July 29, 2020, while at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  Mary was born August 21, 1960 in De Pere, Wisconsin to Georgiana (Hazen) Plamann. She married Joseph Pepowski on April 20, 1985. Mary grew up in DePere, where she excelled in basketball. Mary was a varsity player her freshman year and played in the state tournament. She went on to attend UW Stout and graduated with degrees in vocational rehabilitation and...

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Richard Blus, age 72, of Wausau died on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center- Weston (St. Clares) with his family by his side.  Richard was born on October 5, 1947 in Wausau to the late John and Anna (Pohrebny) Blus.  Immediately after graduating from D.C. Everest High School in 1965, Richard joined the US Air Force.  He was stationed in Udorn, Thailand during the Vietnam War.  After the war he was stationed at the Kirkland Airforce Base in...

Kim "Kimmer" Krueger, 66 of Weston, entered eternal life on July 30, 2020, at Copperleaf Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 14, 1954 to Harvey and Elaine (Hunt) Krueger in Wausau, Wisconsin. He graduated from D.C. Everest Senior High in 1972. He married Cheri Hoernke on October 27, 1979 at the Rib Mountain Chalet. At 16 years of age, he began working for his father's business, Wausau Brick and Gypsum and continued his career working for the...

Beth Ione Sloan, age 61, of Schofield (formerly of Oshksoh), entered the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after battling COVID-19. Beth was born on November 20, 1958 in Oshkosh, WI to the late William and Jean (Tellekson) Krueger. She attended Trinity Lutheran and Grace Lutheran Schools in Oshkosh before graduating from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac in 1977. She continued her education in secretarial studies at Fox Valley Technical...

Carole F. Zinser, 75, of Wausau, passed away July 24, 2020 with her husband by her side at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Carole was blessed to have been able to say goodbye to everyone she cared about. She was born in Wausau on July 14, 1945 to the late Leonard and Marcia (Simonson) Sargent. She attended Wausau East High School and after graduating, attended Northcentral Technical College. She married Henry “Hank” Zinser on May 7, 1994. Carole enjoyed her time volunteering at Aspirus...

Gary L. Krueger, 76 years young, of Rib Mountain, sadly passed away following a courageous battle with COVID-19. Gary was in the care of top-notch ICU RN's, the respiratory department, and critical care physicians -Thanks to them for fighting this uphill battle. Gary's two daughters, Mechelle & Sandra will live in fond memories along with his siblings, great relatives, close friends & superb neighbors. Song, scripture & prayer will be Friday, August 21, 4:00 P.M....

Scott Grady Owens was born January 20, 1975 in Wausau, WI to Wayne Owens and Paula Hawkins.  He died July 17, 2020. Scott graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1994, where he was on the football and track teams, and attended Northcentral Technical College.  He was employed for many years at North Central Health Care in Wausau.  He was a model employee and was named an Employee of the Month.  He will be missed there.  He was also employed part-time at Family...

Kathryn (Kay) Griffin sailed off into her last sunset on Friday, July 17th. This long time Wausau resident began her journey when she was born to Alfred “A.C.” and Esther (Gregerson) Kiefer on March 23, 1928. She graduated from Wausau Senior High and went on to Carroll College. Kay was fortunate to have married two wonderful “loves” in her lifetime. The first being William (Bill) Schneider from November 26, 1952 until his death in May of 1972 and Walter (Walt)...

Kenneth “Kenny” J. Schuster, age 74 of Weston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2020 due to a traffic accident.   Born on July 13, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Alois and Viola (Strasser) Schuster, Kenny proudly served his country in the US Army. He married Kathy Woznicki on August 9, 1969 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Wausau.   Kenny worked for Lamers Bus Lines for more than 30 years as a coach mechanic. After retiring in 2012, he continued as a...