Obituaries
Rose W. Byholm
Dec 21, 2023
Rose W. Byholm, 92, of Milwaukee/Weston, WI passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Rose was born in Northern WI to Frank and Balbina Witman. Rose’s younger years were spent on the family farm with her brothers John and Harry. They all attended a one room schoolhouse. She moved to Milwaukee at 18, finding a job at Allen-Bradley and creating...
Thomas Pitcher
Dec 20, 2023
Thomas B. Pitcher, 86, of Kronenwetter, Wisconsin, entered into eternal life on December 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 27, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Arlo and Ann Pitcher.
Tom was a man of many passions. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing and spending time outdoors. One of his favorite...
Cheryl L. Meyer
Dec 19, 2023
Cheryl L. Meyer, 73, of Wausau, passed away at Aspirus Hospice House, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, after a hard fought battle with cancer.
She was born on August 07, 1950, to the late Julius and Lorraine (Bruening) Michels.
Cheryl was a strong woman of many talents and interests. She possessed a vibrant spirit...
Arlon Robert Lehman
Dec 18, 2023
Arlon Robert Lehman, 79, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, at Pride TLC.
Arlon was born January 10, 1944, in Wausau, to the late Gustav and Martha (Schultz) Lehman. He was one of six children. Arlon enjoyed the simple things in life but there were two things that were near and dear to him. The first, was...
Marcia L. Blaschka
Dec 12, 2023
Marcia L Blaschka, age 78, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. She was born on February 21, 1945, in Wausau WI to Wilbur and Marie Vachowiak. She graduated from Wausau High School before marrying the love of her life, Walter Blaschka, on June 20, 1963. Throughout her life she worked in...
Mary Jane Mykleby
Dec 10, 2023
Mary Jane Mykleby died December 10, 2023, at the age of 96. Mary Jane was born on December 8, 1927, in Rib Mountain, daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Schneck. She married the late James Mykleby on May 1, 1948, at Holy Name Catholic Church. They lived in Wausau and Rib Mountain until 1974 when dad transferred to Minocqua....
Terry Barnett
Dec 6, 2023
Terry D. Barnett, 68, of Rothschild, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital Palliative Care Unit.
Terry was born on October 19, 1955 in Wausau, WI to Mack and Winnie Barnett. He attended school in Mosinee, WI and was in the class of 1973.
He is survived by his wife of 46...
Lavina M. Sleeter
Dec 6, 2023
LaVina Mae Sleeter, 98, of Schofield, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
She was born on February 24, 1925, to the late Benjamin and Clara (Neitzel) Trantow, in Antigo, Wisconsin.
LaVina or "Vinie" as she was known, enjoyed a very long life filled with many experiences. She and her siblings grew up in a household where German was...
Robert W. Reuter
Dec 4, 2023
Robert W. Reuter, 93, of Mosinee, WI passed away on December 4, 2023 at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau, WI.
Robert was born November 18, 1930 in Wausau, WI, son of the late Jacob and Sarah (Walters) Reuter. On November 29, 1952, he married Gilda G. Nelson in Wausau, WI. She preceded him in death on November 11, 2011.
In...
Wayne W. Drexel
Dec 4, 2023
Wayne Drexel, 78, Tripoli, entered into eternal life on December 4, 2023 after battling cancer. Wayne was born August 22, 1945, son of the late Harry and Eleanor Drexel. On February 28, 1976 he was united in marriage to Linda Baker at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Tripoli. Wayne and Linda resided in Fond du Lac...
Brian William Martens
Dec 3, 2023
Brian William Martens, age 52, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023. He was born on June 8, 1971, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Brian was a cherished son, loving brother, and dear friend.
Brian dedicated his career to his craft as the owner and frame specialist at Wausau Art and Framing. Through his meticulous work, he brought...
Frederick R. Lehrke
Dec 3, 2023
Frederick R. Lehrke, age 89, passed away on December 3, 2023 at home in Rothschild. Born October 22, 1934 to Gustave and Dorothy (Worthman) Lehrke in La Crosse, WI. Fred grew up learning to love hunting and fishing on the Mississippi river and the bluffs of La Crosse. Fred was a competitive athlete growing up and played football and...
Donna M. Aleckson
Dec 1, 2023
Donna Marie Aleckson, beloved wife of Dale and cherished mother to Paul, Jon, and Nancy, has left a void in the hearts of those who knew her. Donna was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Schofield Wisconsin. A lifelong attendee of Mass, Donna found solace and community in her faith. In later years, the weekly communion visits held...
Antonette "Nettie" Dul
Nov 30, 2023
Athens – Antonette E. Dul, "Nettie", passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2023, at the age of 90 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her four children, thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren: Susan Weis (Bradford) and their children: Nicole (Ryan), Hayley (Cody) and their daughter, Eleanor, Libby (Jared), Rachel (Ross) and their children (Jerick and Lisa), and...
Joan F. Curtis
Nov 29, 2023
Joan F. Curtis, age 89, City of Marathon, passed away on November 29, 2023.
Joan was born on November 28, 1934, in Carthage, NY to Stanley Pierce and Pearl (Crawford) Pierce. Joan married Donald J Curtis of Watertown, NY on April 28, 1973, in Watertown, NY.
Joan was an avid reader and frequented the local library often. She loved doing...
Gustave Beyer
Nov 29, 2023
Wausau-Gustave Beyer, 100, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1923 in Wausau to the late William R. Beyer and Lena L Stine. Gust was married to the late Arline Kroening Rusch in 1974.
Gust was employed by Marathon County Highway Department for the majority of his working life and enjoyed a long...
Jeanne Marie Kohlbeck
Nov 28, 2023
Jeanne Marie Kohlbeck, was born on January 16, 1951, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, to her proud parents Leo and June Hahn. With deep sadness, we announce that Jeanne passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2023, at the age of 72.Jeanne's passion for helping others led her to pursue a career as a nurse, a calling that she dedicated...
Sandy Towle
Nov 28, 2023
Sandra "Sandy" Towle, 80, a beloved mother, cherished friend, peacefully departed this world on November 28, 2023, in Marshfield, WI. Born on March 16, 1943, in Wausau, WI, Sandy brought joy and light to the lives she touched.
Sandy's life was one filled with warmth, compassion, and a fervent love for her family. As a devoted mother, grandmother and...
Penelope Ann Bruess
Nov 27, 2023
Penelope A. Bruess, 74, Kronenwetter, died on Monday, November 27, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Wausau on February 23, 1949 to the late Vernon and Evelyn (Hendrickson) Holbrook. She graduated from Wausau High School and married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Michael Bruess, on January 9, 1968.
Penny was...
Mark Bauer
Nov 24, 2023
Mark W. Bauer, 64, of Wausau, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 24, 2023.
He was born on December 19, 1958, to Keith and Mary Jo Bauer, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Mark spent his life doing what he loved: farming. In his early years he learned the trade from his dad. As a young adult, he attended a 2 year short...
