All Obituaries

Donald Ralph Bures, 93, died surrounded by family at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at King on February 1,  2020 after many years with dementia.  Don served in WWII as a US Navy sailor, fighting for his country on Okinawa. Don is survived by his seven children, Jane Petersen of Madison, David Bures of Dubuque, IA, Ann Umhoefer of Edmond, OK, Kathryn James of Oshkosh, Julie Arvedson of Waukesha, Danny Bures of Texas, and Toni Krueger. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren...

Myron “Mike” Esselman entered into eternal life on Monday, June 20, 2022, at age 95. Born in Athens, Wisconsin to Herman and Lena (Dahl). He was a man of faith and committed to family. Preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 66 years, Fern (Jonas), daughter Merry (Lee) Malak, one grandson, two sisters and four brothers. Survived by daughter Rita, four grandsons – Michael (Julie), Jerry (Janice), Patrick (Rose) and Alan (Leslie) Malak – 8...

Robert “Bob” James Thiele was born on June 27, 1937 to Fred and Emma (Mueller) Thiele in Oshkosh, WI.  He graduated from Oshkosh High School and got his Associate Degree at Northcentral Technical College. He married Karen Sue Broderick on October 10, 1964, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Bob and Karen moved to the Wausau area in 1972, where he was employed as a meat and food inspector for the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture for many years.  He...

Glenn Duane Draeger entered God’s Kingdom on Monday, June 20th at the age of 87. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, and under the care of hospice. Glenn was born on July 1st, 1934, to Leona (Beyer) and Frederick Draeger in the Township of Little Wolf. Glenn married Susan Young on April 22, 1954, and shortly after, he left to serve in the Korean War. Upon returning home, Glenn and Susan went on to have four children: Pamela, Jennifer, Jeffrey, and Steven....

  Kolton Louis Ouellette, also known as NANAW GIZËK, passed away unexpectedly at home at the tender age of 10 on Friday, June 10, 2022.  Kolton was born on February 13, 2012, in Antigo, Wisconsin to Andy Ouellette and Jenny Shepard.  At the age of 18 months Kolton sustained injuries that would forever change his life.  He would then spend the next 8 years with his grandma Kristine and puppies Cy and Ellie.  Although he went through many...

Angela J. Melvin of Wausau, aged 52, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2022. Angie was born in Medford, Wisconsin on July 5, 1969.  She attended and graduated from Abbotsford High School.  She lived a special life with many challenges; however, they never stopped her from being feisty and positive.  Once she made up her mind, nothing could stop her. She always had the support, love, and care from her family and friends.  She had many accomplishments and became a role...

Larry David Baumann, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at work on May 31, 2022. He was only 56. Larry was born October 5, 1965, in Wausau to Herman and Evangeline (Seehafer) Baumann. At 17, he began working for Hsu’s Ginseng. He was a dedicated worker there for 39 years and enjoyed what he did. He enjoyed going Up North and attending balloon and lumberjack festivals as well as steam engine shows. He liked going for walks and taking trips to casinos and landmarks. Larry loved to eat-...

Sharon M. Schwartz, age 69, of Weston died at Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield with her loving family by her side. Sharon was born on November 27, 1952 in Wausau to Gertrude (Gliniecki) Gabrielski and the late Milton Gabrielski. She attended Newman Catholic High School and obtained her nursing degree from UW Madison. Sharon spent her career as a Registered Nurse and medical administrator in the Wausau area. She maintained her nursing license to the time of her passing. Sharon...

Carmen Lorraine Krueger, 60, of Mosinee, passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on June 7, 2022, after attending a Brewers Game in Milwaukee. She is survived by her daughter Melanie (Aaron) Miskowiak; mother, Jean; two brothers, Dean (Kathy) Krueger and Keith (Ashley) Krueger; and 1 sister, Holli (Brian) Braun. She is further survived by three grandchildren, Laura, Miranda, and Morgan. She is preceded in death by her father, Lester Krueger, Jr. and...

John "Baby Cakes" Eldred, 90, of Wausau, died June 8, 2022, at Azura Memory Care, Wausau, WI following heart failure. He was born April 8, 1932, in Rice, MN to the late Laurel and Luverne (Thomas) Eldred. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA. John’s career in the ministry included service at churches in Upand and Chula Vista, CA and at United Methodist churches in the Wisconsin communities of Racine, Whitefish Bay,...