Obituaries
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...
Donald "Don" A. Muelver
Jun 7, 2023
Donald "Don" Muelver, 68, of Kronenwetter, beloved husband of Doreen (Drews) Muelver departed this life peacefully with his family at his side on June 7, 2023.
Don was born on May 11, 1955 in Wausau son of the late Donald Muelver Sr., and Jane (Weber) Muelver. He was a graduate of D.C. Everest High School class of 1973. He...
Cory Edward Giacoletto
Jun 6, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Cory Edward Giacoletto, born October 15th, 1983, who passed away at home unexpectedly, but quickly and peacefully in his sleep on June 6th, 2023. Heaven called him home after a night of playing outside with his son, watching movies, “camping out” and snuggling in the living room with his...
Leevon Patrick Chinnock
Jun 5, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leevon Patrick Chinnock, born August 3,1982, who passed away at home unexpectedly on June 5, 2023.
Leevon carried on the family legacy and was the COO of Midwest Amusements. He was a dedicated and hard worker. When not working and in his younger years, Leevon was an avid...
Rita Rhea Robl
Jun 5, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Rhea Robl on Monday, June 5th, 2023, while under the watch of Aspirus Cancer Care and surrounded by loved ones. Rita was born early Sunday, August 13th, 1967, to parents Anthony J. Robl and Margaret E. Robl in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Rita had a career in the insurance...
Mary E. Bembinster
Jun 2, 2023
Mary Ellen Bembinster, 74, of Des Moines, Iowa died peacefully in her daughter's home from bladder cancer on Friday, June 2, 2023 in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Mary was born in Wausau, Wisconsin and made Des Moines, Iowa her home in the early 1970's. She is survived by her two children, Bette Schwager and Rob Bembinster Jr. Her brother, Frank (Betty)...
Mary "Jan" Rakow
Jun 2, 2023
Jan Rakow, 84, Weston passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Renaissance Assisted Living-Weston under the care of St Croix Hospice.
She was born September 18, 1938 in Neenah, WI, the daughter of the late Jim & Lucy (Jedwabny) Ruthven. She graduated from Neenah High School in 1956 and went to work for Marathon Division...
