Obituaries

Stacy Lynn Vergin

Stacy Lynn Vergin

May 8, 2025

Stacy Lynn Vergin, 65, of Wausau, after a long battle with lung and thyroid cancer, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in the company of loved ones.

She was born on May 14, 1959, to the late William and Julie (Kettunen) Rhyner, as the youngest of three children. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Henricks, grandchildren Will and...

John "Jack" Kukulka

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patricia "Pattie" Ruth Mueller

Patricia "Pattie" Ruth Mueller

May 10, 2025

Patricia Ruth Mueller passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on March 17, 1943, in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, Patricia was the cherished daughter of Wesley and Ruth Haug. She emerged from humble beginnings and dedicated herself to a lifelong career as a waitress at Billy Moy's & Charlies and brought smiles to the faces of...

JoAnn Maul

JoAnn Maul

May 5, 2025

JoAnn Marie Maul, age 86, passed away on May 5, 2025 in Wausau, Wisconsin.

JoAnn was born on April 30, 1939 in Houghton, MI to Katherine Hill. JoAnn graduated from Houghton High School and received her RN degree in New York State. JoAnn married Donald Maul of Flint, Michigan on August 20, 1960. JoAnn enjoyed gardening, quilting, and was an excellent...

Katherine Marie Froehlich

Katherine Marie Froehlich

May 3, 2025

Katherine Marie Froehlich, 91, of Wausau, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 3, 2025, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor Health Services.

Born Katherine Marie Marquardt to the late Leo and Marie Marquardt (Edler) on August 11, 1934 in Wausau. Katherine married Conrad Froehlich at St. Stephens Lutheran Church Wausau.

Katherine worked for three different employers...

Richard Robinson

Richard Robinson

Apr 30, 2025

Richard W. Robinson, 90, of Wausau, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Hospice.

Dick was born to the late Floyd and Margaret (Bussey) Robinson on July 29, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in Minnetonka and Hibbing, Minn where sports were his passion. He was the tenth of fourteen children.

Dick met his wife...

Eunice L. Bauer

Eunice L. Bauer

Apr 28, 2025

Eunice Bauer, age 93, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Stonecrest Residence in Wausau.

Eunice was a proud graduate of the former Wausau Senior High School, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She dedicated 36 years to teaching, first at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and later at John Muir Middle School in Wausau,...

Joseph "John" Tulickas

Joseph "John" Tulickas

Apr 27, 2025

Joesph "John" Tulickas, born in Wausau, Wisconsin on September 29, 1954, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 27, 2025. John, as he was affectionately called, died from a heart attack while asleep for an afternoon nap. Those who knew John will remember him for his wide-ranging, and at times inappropriate sense of humor, as he would say with a smile on...

DeLoyd H. Jaecks

DeLoyd H. Jaecks

Apr 26, 2025

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Brainard Funeral Home, 522 Adams St., Wausau. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Burial with full military honors will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery immediately following the service.

DeLoyd was born in Easton, WI...

Charles Lehman

Charles Lehman

Apr 23, 2025

Charles Gordon Lehman, left this world on April 23, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 4, 1936, in Ohio, Charles carried the independent spirit of his birthdate with him throughout his life.

Charles was the youngest of 4 children. He grew up without knowing his parents and being separated from his siblings at a young age. He spent...

Gary Thomas

Gary Thomas

Apr 23, 2025

Gary Gordon Thomas, age 67, of Kronenwetter, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

Born on July 18, 1957, in Wakefield, Michigan, Gary was the son of Gordon and Betty Thomas. He was raised in Hurley, Wisconsin, and graduated from Hurley High School in 1975. He went on to earn his degree from Gogebic Community...

Barbara "Mimi" Barthel

Barbara "Mimi" Barthel

Apr 15, 2025

Barbara “Mimi” ( Botz) Barthel, age 87, of Twin Lake and formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home under the gentle care of hospice, surrounded by the love of her family.

Mom will always be remembered in many ways— a source of comfort, strength, and unconditional love. She lived her life well. She always enjoyed giving to others. She had...

Edith J. Smith

Edith J. Smith

Apr 13, 2025

Edith Joan Smith, age 87 of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13th at Dimensions Living in Stevens Point.

Edith was born to Henry and Anna (Kreuger) Schultz on March 8, 1938 in Mondovi, Wisconsin. She married Paul Smith in November of 1960, and together they raised three children; Kevin, Doug, and Eric.

She worked as a cytotech for Associates Pathology...