Obituaries
Gary Lee Rybarczyk
Apr 24, 2023
Gary L. Rybarczyk, 69, of Wausau passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 24, 2023.
He was born on September 17, 1953 to the late Henry and Helen Rybarczyk (Literski).
Gary is survived by one brother Roland (Ron) (Mary) Rybarczyk, sister in laws Gloria Rybarczyk and Karen Fischer. Along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death...
Sharon Kline
Apr 24, 2023
Sharon May (Dallman) Kline, age 65, was called home to the Lord in Heaven on April 24, 2023 with her children by her side.
Sharon was born on April 8, 1958 in Wausau, WI to Bernard and Lorraine (Check) Dallman and was one of 6 children. She was loved by all who met her and enjoyed life on the...
Florence "Beverly" Kasper
Apr 23, 2023
Florence “Beverly” Kasper, 90 of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 23, 2023.
Bev was born June 24, 1932 in Crandon, WI to the late Alfred and Bonnie (Faulkner) Geske. She moved to Wausau at the age of 3 and attended Grant Elementary and Wausau High graduating in 1950.
In 1947, she met Ervin...
Ronald 'Buck' H. Babl
Apr 22, 2023
Ronald ‘Buck’ H. Babl, 85, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with family by his side.
Buck was born on October 9, 1937 in Schofield to Rose (Corazalla) and George Babl. On November 6, 1965 Buck married Marta S. Schade in LaCrosse, WI. Together they created a deep, loving marriage and an enriched life for...
Alyce J. Meyers
Apr 19, 2023
Alyce Joy Meyers, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 at Copperleaf Assisted Memory Care, Schofield, WI. She was born to the late John and Jennie (Booras) Vangalis on June 7th, 1933 at Memorial Hospital in Wausau, WI. She graduated from Wausau High School and married Ralph Meyers on August 30th, 1958 in Pine City, MN.
As a...
Earl W. Uecke
Apr 18, 2023
Earl Uecke, 99, of Wausau, passed away on April 18, 2023, surrounded by his family.He was born October 5, 1923, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to parents Edward and Magdalena (Thomsen) Uecke. Earl enlisted in the armed forces in 1942 and served under General George Patton as a PFC in the Signal Motor Messenger Company in Germany during WWII. After returning...
Judith Ann Paul
Apr 17, 2023
Judith Ann Paul, 79, of Wausau, passed away on April 17, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 5, 1943 at Wausau Hospital to the late John Sr. and Marjorie (Gaedtke) Kroening. She married David Paul on September 28, 1963 in Wausau. Judy and Dave owned Paul and Plautz, then the Paul’s Valley Inn, for almost 30 years....
Jean A. Zahrt
Apr 16, 2023
Jean A. Zahrt, age 89, of Wausau died on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Jean was born on February 23, 1934 in Wausau to the late Emil and Erna (Schuetz) Winter. She graduated from Wausau High School and went on to work for the local telephone company as a phone operator and later at the Record Herald....
Donna Young
Apr 12, 2023
On a great day to enter eternity, Donna Young entered God's kingdom on April 12, 2023 at the age of 78 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Donna was born to Ed and Alma Rahn on August 9, 1944 in Wausau, Wisconsin. As a child, she excelled in school and was a three-time East High ping pong champion. Donna...
Wilfrid J. Guillaume
Apr 8, 2023
Wilfrid "Willie" Guillaume, 86, beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place in heaven as an angel of God on April 8, 2023.
He was born on July 6, 1936 in the town of Moon, (Mosinee) WI, born to William and Helen (Springer) Guillaume. He had 5 sisters and 10 brothers. He was in the...
Virginia Scott Heinemann
Apr 7, 2023
Virginia Joy Scott Heinemann, 94, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2023, with family by her side.
Virginia was born May 28, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Daisy and Clarence Scott. She was raised in Riverside, Illinois with her older brother, Joe, as well as her best friend and cousin Glenna, with whom she had many adventures. Her first...
Michael John Chen
Apr 2, 2023
Michael Chen, age 41, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2023. He passed away suddenly of a heart attack.
Michael was born in Gallipolis, OH to Dr. Mel and Jane Chen but spent his childhood in Sarasota, FL. Michael married Susan (Eustace) Chen on April 24, 2005, in Humble, TX.
Michael was a cherished Husband, Father, Son,...
John Joseph Grall
Apr 1, 2023
John Joseph Grall passed away on 1 April 2023 at his home in Wausau, WI, aged 79. Known to family and friends as Joe, he is survived by his only child Eugene James (EJ, James) Grall and James’ husband and Joe’s second son, Oka Diputra. They reside in Bangkok, Thailand. Joe was preceded in death by his best friend and...
Nicholas Leo Weimerskirch
Mar 31, 2023
Nicholas Weimerskirch, 71, died peacefully at home on March 31, 2023
During his career he proudly served in the US Army, including service in Korea. He was happiest in HOG heaven with his motorcycle buddies. He loved music and enjoyed challenging everyone by playing name that tune in the car.
He is survived by his daughters April (Mark)...
Michael J. Bungert
Mar 26, 2023
Michael J. Bungert, age 79, of Weston died on Sunday, March 26, 2023, with family by his side.
Michael was born on December 19, 1942, in Stevens Point to the late Joseph and Pauline (Helbach). He married Shirley Denzine in Stevens Point on July 29, 1980. Together they adopted their son Maxim from Kazakhstan, in 2006. Michael spent many...
Regina Zyduck
Mar 24, 2023
Regina Zyduck, age 94, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Willow Haven in Mosinee.
She was born on October 2, 1928 in Wausau to the late John and Mary Przybylski. She was a hard worker and a very caring person. She took care of her youngest sibling after the death of their mother. She was a devout...
Barbara Ann Valiska
Mar 23, 2023
Barbara Ann Valiska
Barbara Ann (Katczka) Valiska passed away peacefully on late Thursday afternoon, March 23, 2023 with her three sons at her side and a beautiful sunset on the horizon. Barbara was born in Wausau, WI on Friday, January 2, 1942 to the late Anthony Anton Katczka & the late Regina A. (Ligman) Katczka. Barbara married Robert (Bob) H....
Patricia L. Stricker "Pat"
Mar 21, 2023
Patricia L. Stricker, 93, of Wausau, beloved wife of the late Harvey M. Stricker, passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side.
Patricia was born on August 12, 1929 in Hutchinson, KS daughter of the late Albert and Louise (Elliot) Ewy. She graduated from the Adela Hale Business School and later Hutchinson Junior College. She married Harvey on November...
Robert J Shorey
Mar 20, 2023
Robert “Bob” J. Shorey, 81, of Hatley, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1941, in Schofield, the son of the late Robert H. and Evelyn E. Shorey.
Bob graduated from DC Everest High School in 1959 and served in the National Guard. He worked for Drott Manufacturing/JI Case until his...
Lavern Leo Brandt
Mar 16, 2023
Lavern L. Brandt, 95, of Weston, WI passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.
Lavern was born at home on Feb. 15, 1928 in the Town of Hamburg, Little Chicago to Leo M. and Louise (Pruss) Brandt. He was joined in marriage to Delores A. Sturm on June 17, 1950 at Zion Lutheran Church, Town of...
