Obituaries
Helen J Capodice
Jul 23, 2023
Helen J. Capodice passed away Sunday July 23, 2023 at her home at the age of 88.
She was born on February 11, 1935 to the late Stanley and Josephine Olewinski in Chicago, Illinois.
On April 14, 1956 she married Robert Capodice at Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church in Chicago. She enjoyed her secretarial position at Ford Motor...
William Siebecker
Jul 16, 2023
William (Bill) passed into eternal life July 16, 2023 after a full and adventurous life of 85 years.
Bill was a natural leader with an affinity for problem solving and research, both which served him well in his lifelong career as sales manager, president, and finally, owner of Wilson-Hurd Mfg. Co. with facilities in Wausau and Berlin, Wisconsin.
Guided...
Eugenia L. Frei
Jul 15, 2023
Eugenia "Jeanne" Lynn Frei, wife of 46 years to Daniel Frei, Rothschild, passed away July 15, 2023.
Jeanne was born on August 20, 1950 in Wausau daughter of the late Edward and Lucille (Rozmenoski) Roble. She was a graduate of D.C. Everest High school Class of 1968. She met Dan in 1976 and they were later married on April 29,...
Joseph "Joe" Abel
Jul 14, 2023
Joseph "Joe" Abel, 20, of Weston, departed this life on July 14, 2023.
Joe was born on September 12, 2002 in Wausau, son of Shawn (Lisa) Abel and the late Lori (Johnson) Abel. Joe was a graduate of D.C. Everest class of 2020. He then attended one year at UW Oshkosh. Joe's love of music started by playing his...
Joseph "JD" David Enoch Haapala
Jul 13, 2023
Joseph "JD" David Enoch Haapala, 13, of Wausau beloved son of Eugene and Jodie (Manning) Haapala, went to be with his Savior on July 13, 2023.
JD was born on March 12, 2010 in Wausau. JD loved life and all the people he was able to meet. He was schooled at home by his loving family. He faithfully attended...
Beverly J. Lucas
Jul 13, 2023
Beverly Jean Lucas (Kaskavitch), 80, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away on July 13, 2023, in her hometown. She was born on October 14, 1942, in Wausau.
Beverly is survived by her husband Charles Lucas, her daughter Juli Harger (Kendall) and son Chuck Lucas (Lisa); siblings Harold Kaskavitch (Sue), Bill Kaskavitch (Denys), and Carol Schmidt (Tony); Grandchildren Lucas Harger (Trina), Christian...
Andrew Jon Schreiber
Jul 9, 2023
Andrew Jon Schreiber, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 9, at the place he loved most in Sayner, Wisconsin. Andy spent the week at “The Lodge” which he and his brothers, cousins, nephews and best friends built. It was Andy’s “heaven on earth”, a place he called home. We are happy and thankful he spent his last days there doing...
Deborah Sommerfeldt
Jul 9, 2023
Deborah Sommerfeldt, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, teacher, dog lover and friend, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 9, 2023 at the age of 68 years old.
Deb was born on December 13, 1954, to the late Arnold & Phyllis Vocke (Ames) in Dubuque, Iowa. Growing up Deb loved to play the piano, sing in the...
Gail Gumness
Jun 30, 2023
Gail Jane (DuBrucq) Gumness - photographer, reader, decorator, political activist, crafter extraordinaire, and family matriarch - passed away on June 30, 2023. Born in Menominee, MI in 1938 and raised in Antigo, WI, Gail met the love of her life after dropping her books on the staircase of UW-Marathon County and married Richard Gumness in 1957. Gail became a...
Charles "Chuck" Junkerman
Jun 27, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Junkerman, 85, of Wausau, passed away on June 27, 2023 at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.
Charles was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Karl and Jean (Smith) Junkerman. He married Nancy (Preuss) Junkerman on October 10, 1961 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Wausau, Wisconsin. He worked as a Press Room Production...
Joan M. Callahan
Jun 24, 2023
Joan Callahan, age 97, passed away on June 24, 2023.
Joan was born in Wausau, WI to the late James and Marie (Tetzlaff) Callahan. She was a life long resident of Wausau and was a registered nurse until her retirement. She enjoyed her time at her cottage up north, as well as traveling. She will be missed by all the...
Shirley Baneck
Jun 20, 2023
Shirley J. Baneck, 88, of Marathon, passed away June 20, 2023, with her family by her side at her son David’s home.
Shirley was born in Wausau on December 5, 1934, to parents William and Meta (Beckman) Beese. She married Merlin A. Baneck on November 24, 1951 in Wausau. Together they had three children, all of whom survive her. Shirley loved her family and enjoyed all the time spent with...
Larry Nutting
Jun 15, 2023
Larry D. Nutting entered into eternity and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, freed from cancer, on June 15th, 2023, at the age of 72.
Being the third child blessed into a family of eight, he was the first of five sons. Born October 26th, 1950, in Wausau, he was preceded in death by his parents...
Sandra "Sandi" Voight
Jun 15, 2023
Sandra "Sandi" Voight, 77, of Wausau, beloved wife of 61 years to Donald W. Voight, departed this life peacefully with her family by her side at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Sandi was born on November 24, 1945 in Camp Lejeune, NC to the late Herbert and Lorraine (Breske) Jordan. She grew up Milwaukee, and the family later moved to...
Susan "Sue" A. Bliss
Jun 14, 2023
Susan (Sue) Bliss, age 71, also known as Sweet Sue, a loving and devoted wife, mother, aunt, sister and friend, passed away June 14, 2023.
Sue was born in Medford, WI to Wilfred and Elaine Kramer and grew up in Wausau, graduating from Wausau High School. Sue married John (Jack) Bliss on November 8, 1985 in Wausau.
For forty years...
Patricia S. Gallion
Jun 13, 2023
Patricia Gallion joined her welcoming committee Tuesday, June 13th, 2023. Patricia had been grappling with several health challenges and experienced a sudden decline before passing.
Pat was born September 17, 1957 by Rosary Damptz (Lima) (2021) and George Damptz (1991) in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her brothers Mike Damptz (2009) and Tom Damptz (2022). She...
Mark J. Kukulka
Jun 12, 2023
Mark John Kukulka left us to be with Jesus, On 6/12/2023. He had been fighting the good fight against pancreatic cancer. He will be missed! How we would have loved more time with him. Yet, we are so glad that he is in the arms of Jesus. It is only the beginning of eternity, in his forever home. Our...
Richard "Dick" L. O'Connor
Jun 12, 2023
Richard “Dick” O’Connor, passed away Monday, June 12th 2023 at the age of 81. Dick passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Dick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marlys, his children Cindy (Steve Kopplin), Dawnelle (Tim Klos), Kevin (Dawn Croasdale), and his dog Charlie. Dick and Marlys’s family grew over the years to...
LeRoy John Krejci
Jun 8, 2023
LeRoy "Lee" John Krejci, 74, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Lee was born on January 27, 1949, in Neillsville, WI, to Rex and Eunice (Grosnick) Krejci. On November 1, 1968, Lee married Rae Ann Moen in Wisconsin Rapids.
As a boy, Lee worked at the local co-op with his brother. He was inducted...
Lois Mae Smith
Jun 7, 2023
Lois Mae Smith, 89, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at her Wausau home with her family by her side. Lois was born May 9, 1934 in the Town of Texas (Wausau) Wisconsin, to the late Michael and Alice (Bootz) Kettner. Lois attended Wausau Schools, after graduation she worked at Wausau Papers until she starting her family. Lois worked many years...
