Obituaries
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...
Mark Redetzke
Nov 22, 2023
Mark Redetzke, 91, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1932, to Lt. Samuel Redetzke of the U.S. Army Aircorps and Mary Jane (Bellis) Redetzke of Wausau.
Mark graduated from Wausau High School in 1950 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served until 1952 achieving the rank of Sergeant. Mark...
William John Gaydo
Nov 16, 2023
William J. Gaydo, 69, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023, in Weston, Wisconsin with loving family by his side. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family, and all those he has made an impression on throughout his life.Bill was born on April 9, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. Raised in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, he graduated...
Esther A Wendorf
Nov 16, 2023
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Esther Wendorf joined her husband LeRoy of nearly 50 years on the heavenly polka dance floor. He left 14 years earlier to reserve the best seats.
Her parents Jacob and Mary (Collins) Duginski were patiently waiting along with granddaughters Karissa Kasten and Chloe Fisher; brothers Leonard, Buddy and Matt and sisters Irene Kulawinski, Florence...
Charlotte Yvonne Baneck
Nov 14, 2023
Charlotte Yvonne Baneck, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the age of 64. She was born on March 14, 1959, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Walter and Verna (Shahel) Baneck. Charlotte attended Marathon High School. She was a crossing guard for the Wausau School District at the time of her...
Wayne Kent Allen
Nov 13, 2023
Wayne Kent Allen, 68, of Ringle, Wisconsin passed away Monday, November 13th, 2023, at home. He was born May 21st, 1955, in Rochelle, Illinois, to Donald and Mildred Allen (Schabacker). He enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic cars and working with his hands. Wayne spent his career driving semitrucks and obtained 26 years of service with Kolbe & Kolbe.
Wayne is...
Shirley Ann Mitchell
Nov 12, 2023
Shirley Ann Mitchell, a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on September 24, 1947, in Florence, South Carolina, Shirley was the daughter of James Hanna and Virginia (Grier) Foster.
On June 8, 1968, she married George Mitchell, who survives her. They built a strong and enduring partnership, sharing...
