Obituaries
Rosemary "Rosie" Regehr
Jun 5, 2025
Rosemary “Rosie” Regehr, age 96, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2025, at The Gardens (assisted living facility) in Wausau, WI. Rosemary was born on December 13, 1928, in Chicago, IL to Henry W. and Helen R. (Gwiazdon) Cieslek. In the early 1940’s, her family moved to Wisconsin, where she met and married Henry E. Budzinski on September 1, 1945,...
William R Tehan
Jun 18, 2025
William Robert Tehan, 68, of Wausau - a man of faith, integrity, courage, generosity, and honor - passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with his loving wife Jean at his side.
Bill was born on August 29, 1956, to Robert and Audrey (Pierick) Tehan in Milwaukee. He and his younger brother, Paul, thrived in a home...
Joshua Wesley Rutter
Jun 11, 2025
Joshua Wesley Rutter was born on December 22, 1998, in Detroit, Michigan, and returned to his Creator's loving embrace on June 11, 2025, in Plano, Texas. He was 26 years old.
As the beloved son of Thad Rutter III and Rev. Dr. Rebecca Borke, Joshua experienced the blessings of many communities and congregations throughout his childhood. Together with his younger siblings,...
Florence D. Hirsch
Jul 6, 2025
Florence D. Hirsch, age 95, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Pride TLC, with her family lovingly by her side.
Florence was born on February 19, 1930, in Wausau to the late Frank and Anna (Fara) Miller. On November 5, 1955, she married Wallace Hirsch at Holy Name Catholic Church. Together they raised three children: Steve,...
Sandy Stremer
Jun 30, 2025
Sandra (Sandy) Stremer, age 83 passed away on June 30 in the comfort of her home under hospice care due to complications of kidney and pulmonary problems.
Sandy was born to Arthur and Elsie Giese in the Town of Frankfort, WI on March 30, 1942. She attended school there, in a one-room schoolhouse. She graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1960....
Erica G McCollough
Jun 24, 2025
Erica McCollough, of Weston, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born on March 25, 1934, in Nuremberg, Germany, to Rudolf Greul and Margarete Roseanne Schlosser, Erica married Frank J. McCollough, an officer in the United States Military, while still in Germany. In 1955, the couple immigrated to the United States, where they began their...
Stanley Carlson
Jun 24, 2025
Stanley I. Carlson Jr, age 86, of Wausau passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 24th at Mountain Terrace.
Stanley was born on November 13, 1938 in Chicago to the late Stanley and Dorothy (Stratton) Carlson Sr. He married his sweetheart, Elizabeth, and had two children, Kim and Paul. He was in the banking business his...
Emery Lewis
Jun 19, 2025
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Emery Joshua Lewis a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully. Emery lived a full and joyful life, marked by hard work, unwavering dedication to those he loved, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.
Emery was born October 8, 1949, in Wausau WI to William...
John J. Zortman
Jun 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John J. Zortman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on June 18, 2025, at the age of 73.
John was a man of quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and boundless compassion. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, within the Silent Service,...
Robert Woodrow Timler, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Robert Woodrow Timler, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on March 20, 1937, son of the late Woodrow and Valeria (Bennett) Timler. Robert married Mary Buck on July 4, 1964.
He was an avid reader with a special fondness for western novels and...
Carol Henke
Jun 16, 2025
Carol Henke (Detert), 95, of Wausau passed away into life eternal on June 16, 2025 at Wausau Manor Health Services under Aspirus Hospice care.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 - 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the...
Timothy "Tim" T. Opper
Jun 14, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Thomas Opper, Age 75, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home, with his family. He was born April 16, 1950, in Wausau, to the late Gilbert and Bette Mae Opper.
Tim graduated from Wausau High School and then obtained his Associate Degree. He worked for over 30 years at Kolbe & Kolbe Windows,...
John "Jack" Kukulka
Jun 7, 2025
John “Jack” Kukulka, 88 of Schofield passed away, June 7th after a very brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jack passed peacefully at his daughter’s home surrounded by loved one’s.
Jack was born on November 18, 1936 to Theophil and Emma Kukulka, who preceded him in death. He married his soulmate and the love of his life, Betty (Roble) on...
Jeff A. Hertz
Jun 4, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Hertz, of Wausau, passed away at Primrose Silver Lace Memory Care on June 4, 2025, of complications from Parkinsons. He was born to the late Robert and Elaine Hertz on September 24, 1952. He was 72 years old.
Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School in 1978. For 36 ½ years, Jeff arrived at his law office...
Pamela Jane Mathwich
May 29, 2025
Pamela J Mathwich (nee Mueller), lived in the town of Little Chicago/ Athens, WI. Born October 9th,1951 and passed at the age of 73 in Wausau, WI on May 29th, 2025. After Celebrating 52 years of marriage, she leaves behind the love of her life Allyn Mathwich Married May 12th, 1973. Her two son’s Nathan Mathwich, Ryan Mathwich, and Daughter...
Nancy J. Trommer
May 24, 2025
Nancy Julia Trommer, 86, of Rosholt, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital to be reunited with her husband and the love of her life, Terry Trommer, in eternal rest. She is survived by her two sons, Terry (Dorothy) Trommer of Wausau and Michael (Brenda) Trommer of Amherst Junction. One grandson, Matthew Trommer of Amherst Junction, whom she thought the...
Sylvia B. Koch
May 23, 2025
Sylvia Bernice (Stolp) Koch entered into eternal life with her Lord on May 23, 2025 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Sylvia was born on March 29, 1929 to the late William and Alvina (Susie Mohr) Stolp in Medford, Wisconsin.
Sylvia graduated from Owen High School in 1947 and started work at Will’s Implement until 1949. In 1949 she joined...
Bonnie Kay Jones
May 19, 2025
Bonnie Jones, 76, of Weston, passed away May 19, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 17, 1948 in Stevens Point, WI. She met the love of her life, Ronald Jones in 1969 at the Wisconsin Valley Fair, and they were married July 10, 1971 in Stevens Point, WI.
Early in her life Bonnie was a beautician...
Michael James Strandberg
May 15, 2025
Michael James Strandberg, age 59, of Wausau, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at UW Health Hospital in Madison with his family by his side. He was born June 25, 1965 in Merrill, WI to James and Marjorie Strandberg.
He graduated from Wausau West High School in 1983. He started working for Mid State Contracting as a sheet metal worker on...
Lolipa "Israel" Tambwe
May 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the unexpected passing of Lolipa "Israel" Tambwe on May 11, 2025, at the age of 16. Born on February 14, 2009, in Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Israel's life was marked by resilience, faith, and a radiant spirit that touched everyone he met.
At just nine months old, Israel and his family were...
