Obituaries
Toni Marie Plunkett
Mar 12, 2023
"Tough as Nails" Toni M. Plunkett, 49, lost her five-year battle to cancer, peacefully, at home, on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
Toni Marie Hellwig was born April 17, 1973, in Racine, Wisconsin to John Hellwig and Marti Albrecht. She married Justin Plunkett on December 11, 2010. She will be remembered for her love of snow, so the storm on Sunday,...
Barbara Miller Knutson
Mar 10, 2023
Barbara Miller Knutson, 93, of Wausau passed away peacefully at Primrose Retirement Center, her home of recent years, on March 10, 2023.
Barbara was born in Aberdeen, SD, to the late Edwin and Lucille (Trautman) Miller on April 10, 1929. She survived the dust bowl, the Great Depression and her father’s death in 1941, far too young, to pancreatic cancer.
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Viola Alice Prott
Mar 10, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Viola (Vi) Prott on Friday, March 10, 2023. Vi was born in March 1930 to Emil and Alma Frogner in Colfax, WI.Vi was a kind, independent and selfless woman who loved the simple things in life. She had a contagious laugh and a smile that could light up...
Elaine R. Rybarczyk
Mar 10, 2023
Elaine R Rybarczyk, age 92, passed away on March 10, 2023 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living.
Elaine was born in Wausau, WI to Henry Glimm and Selma Glimm. Elaine married DuWayne Rybarczyk of Wausau, WI on June 24, 1950 in Wausau, WI.
Elaine is survived by: son Terry (Susan) Roberts, Green Bay, WI, daughter Karen (Tom) Erickson, Wausau, WI, Grandchildren;...
Kay Gulan
Mar 8, 2023
Kathryn "Kay" Gulan, 82, of Wausau, beloved wife of Eugene "Gene" Gulan passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023 with her family at her side.
Kay was born on August 29, 1940 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late John and Tillie (Grossell) Hoepner. She and Gene were united in the Sacrament of Marriage on August 26, 1961. In...
Robert J. Abt
Mar 5, 2023
Robert J. Abt, age 85, passed away Sunday, March 5, under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services, at home, while listening to the Sunday Morning Polka Show.
Robert was born August 31, 1937 in Wausau, WI, the youngest son of Stephen and Alma (Dellmann) Abt. He graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1956. On December 3, 1960, he...
Allen Harvey Dunow
Mar 4, 2023
Allen Harvey Dunow, 76, of Weston, passed away March 4, 2023, with his family by his side.
Allen was born August 4, 1946, to the late Ollie and Arolee Dunow of Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin. When he was a child, he helped his parents with the family business and helped care for their horses. He was in the Boy Scouts...
Gerrit P. Corporaal
Mar 2, 2023
Gerrit P. Corporaal, age 94, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Gerrit was born on September 8, 1928 in the Town of Norrie to the late Evert and Tryntje (Monroe) Corporaal.
Gerrit served his country honorably in the United States Army. He married June Halverson on July 12, 1952 and together they...
James "Jim" A. Robinson
Mar 1, 2023
James “Jim” A. Robinson, 89, of Weston, WI, died of cancer on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Rennes Health & Rehab Center in Weston under Aspirus Hospice care.
Jim was born April 16, 1933, in Cornell, WI, to James S. and Nadine (née Colburn) Robinson. In 1939, the family moved to Heafford Junction, WI, where Jim’s parents built Robinson’s Texaco...
Keith L. Jones
Feb 27, 2023
Keith Jones, 68, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on February 27, 2023 after a 5 year struggle with COPD. He entered this world on July 3, 1954 in Wausau, Wi, born to Lee and Evelyn Jones. He is survived by his wife Jean Jones, daughter Rebecca (Warren) Jones, 3 grandsons, Tyler, Devin, and Kalin, his sister...
George D. Klinker
Feb 25, 2023
George Dennis Klinker, age 90, of Wausau, WI passed away on Saturday February 25, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital with family by his side.
George was born at home on August 16, 1932 to George and Mary (Kennedy) Klinker in New Lisbon, WI. After George graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1950 he joined the army where he became...
Allan K. Crooks
Feb 16, 2023
Allan K. Crooks, age 60, of Wausau died on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a 2 1/2 year battle with kidney cancer. Al was born on March 5,1962 in Wausau to the late Eugene and Carol Crooks (Klieber). He considered himself an entrepreneur, owning several different businesses. Most recently he owned and operated Grand Valley Adventures Paintball, and...
Sally Hertting
Feb 14, 2023
Sarah (Sally) Louise Hertting, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in the comfort of her home with family by her side. Sally was the daughter of the late Frederick and Maebelle Sell and was born in Helena, MT, on December 27, 1928. Sally was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Sally graduated from...
Frank Tucek, Jr.
Feb 12, 2023
Frank Jerome Tucek Jr., loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend left this world peacefully on February 12, 2023, at age 86 at Rennes Health Center in Weston, WI, under care of family and Aspirus Hospice.
Frank was born to Eleanor (Davis) and Frank Jerome Tucek Sr. on November 10, 1936. A great lover of nature, Frank...
John O. Franks
Feb 11, 2023
SSGT John O. Franks was born in Wausau on December 2, 1959, to William and Gwendolyn (Egdahl) Franks. The family moved to Arizona when he was five years old. He met and married the love of his life Jean Strout on May 14, 1983, in Phoenix.
He went to New Mexico Military Institute to prepare for his career in the...
Dr. Brian D. Nelson
Feb 10, 2023
Dr. Brian D. Nelson, age 58, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 in one of his favorite places (Whistler, Canada) after a day of doing what he loved, skiing. Brian was born on November 16, 1964 in Madison, WI to the late Donald and Dawn Nelson. After graduating from West Bend High School, Brian went on to...
Mabel I. Zunker
Feb 10, 2023
Mabel I. Zunker, 102, of Wausau, beloved wife of the late Lester G. Zunker, passed away on February 10, 2023.
Mabel was born on July 1, 1920 in the town of Maine, WI daughter of the late Emil and Ernestina (Schult) Marquardt. She married Lester on July 17, 1941 in DuBuque, IA. They made their home in Wausau where they...
Wilhelm (Bill) H. Schleyer
Feb 9, 2023
Wilhelm (Bill) Heinrich Schleyer, age 85, was called home to his eternal rest with his Lord Jesus on Thursday, February 9th, 2023.
He was born in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany on January 21st, 1938, to Anton Mann and Karolina Luise Schleyer. His early years were spent on the family farm. He enjoyed playing with the animals and hiking the fields and...
Jessica Staszak Abitz
Feb 8, 2023
Jessica Staszak Abitz, age 43, was released into God’s arms on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, after a tragic ocean accident while vacationing in Florida with her loving family.
Jess was born December 30, 1979, the oldest of three spirited Staszak children and only daughter, to Jackie (Koskey) and Mark Staszak. She was a 1998 graduate of DC Everest and went...
Jean Julia Carlson
Feb 5, 2023
Jean Julia Carlson, 87, of Wausau, joined her husband of 58 years, Thomas in Heaven. Jean passed away at Wausau Aspirus Hospital on February 5, 2023, with the support of her loving family.
Jean was born March 8, 1935, in Schofield, Wisconsin to George and Rose (Corazalla) Babl. She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1953. She...
