Obituaries
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...
Joan Vettel
Feb 1, 2023
Joan Vettel, age 87, of East Grand Forks, MN entered God's Kingdom on February 1, 2023 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Wausau, WI.
Joan Vettel was born on March 2, 1935 the daughter of John and Inez (Paulson) Hanson in Nielsville, MN. After graduating from Climax High School she attended Concordia College. Joan and Lowell (Pat) were married...
Steven T. Walters
Feb 1, 2023
Steven T. Walters, age 53, of Wausau passed away from kidney failure on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side. Steve was born on August 12, 1969, in Wausau to Thomas and Joan (Beckman) Walters.
In high school, Steve played football for Wausau West. In the years following, he was active in...
Joseph "Joe" Frank Sautner
Jan 27, 2023
Surrounded by loved ones at home, Joseph "Joe" Frank Sautner, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, January 27, 2023.Joe was born May 8, 1979, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late William Joseph Sautner and Mary Jayne (Petroski) Sautner. He grew up in Glidden, Wisconsin since the age of 5 years old. He attended Glidden High School and went on...
Martha Napstad
Jan 26, 2023
Martha Napstad, age 92 of Wausau, passed away on January 26, 2023.
Martha was born on March 12, 1930, in Milwaukee to Lloyd (Glenn) and Ellen Dunbar Walter. She graduated from Viola High School in 1948. She loved her years growing up in the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin with her three siblings.
Martha married Forrest Napstad on May 12,...
Marian E. Gregory
Jan 26, 2023
Marian Elizabeth (Bongiovanni) Gregory passed away peacefully at Valley VNA Senior Care in Neenah, WI on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Marian was born January 29, 1928 in Wakefield, MI. Daughter of the late John and Marian (Savitski) Bongiovanni. She attended St. Sebastian School and A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, MI. Prior to her marriage she was employed at...
Russell J. Arneson Jr.
Jan 22, 2023
Russell J. Arneson, age 67, passed away on January 22, 2023 surrounded by family.
Russ was born on June 24, 1955 in Kenosha, WI to Russell and Anna Arneson . Russ married Diane (Praschak) Arneson in August of 1977 in Mosinee, Wisconsin.
Always with a constant smile and an open heart, family and friends were the focus of Russ’s world....
Irvin M. Rybacki
Jan 22, 2023
Irvin Rybacki, 86, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on January 22, 2023. He entered this world on March 24, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI, born to Irvin and Marge Rybacki.
Irv, known as "Mike" to family and old friends, and as "Mickey" to even older friends, served in the Air Force. Irv was...
Gerald W. Feathers
Jan 22, 2023
Gerald W. Feathers, age 83, of Ringle passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2022 at the Aspirus palliative care unit.
Gerald was born in New London, WI on December 11, 1939 to the late William and Gertrude (Glocke) Feathers. He grew up in Waupaca, WI and, as a teenager, worked with his father in his seed and potato business in...
Gerald John Teige
Jan 20, 2023
Gerald Teige, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023. Gerald was born in Wausau, WI to Silvanus and Evelyn (Chiber) Teige. Gerald married Sharon Lenser on September 4, 1998 in Wausau after a 10 year courtship. Gerald worked for the Weyerhuser in Rothschild for 42 years. He was a proud Navy Veteran From December 21, 1962 to...
Jason W. Krueger (Bird Man)
Jan 19, 2023
Jason W. Krueger (Bird Man), 56, died unexpectedly on January 19th, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 9th, 1966 in Wausau, Wisconsin. The son of Audrey Krueger (Huckbody). Jason graduated from Wausau East High School in 1984. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Ned Krueger and his first bird...
Darryl Young
Jan 16, 2023
It is with a heavy heart and precious memories that the family of Darryl Scott Young, age 49, beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew and Cherished Friend, was called home to his eternal resting place on January 16, 2023. He entered this world on February 1, 1973 in Clearwater, Florida, born to Richard and Cheryl Young. He is survived by his...
Brenda McGrath
Jan 15, 2023
Brenda McGrath entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on January 15, 2023 at the age of 82.Born January 17, 1940 in Golborne, England, Brenda was the daughter of Sydney and Betty Farrell. As a child growing up during World War II, Brenda faced many challenges but always persevered. Her wartime upbringing also formed her extraordinary personality in to one of...
Ronald "Ron" Kleppen
Jan 14, 2023
Ronald "Ron" Kleppen, 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.
Ron was born on October 25, 1944 in Sheboygan, son of the late Melvin and Genevieve (Becker) Kleppen. He was a graduate of Brillion High School in 1962. After his graduation he enlisted in the United States...
Rachel M. Kubisiak
Jan 13, 2023
Rachel M. Kubisiak, 93, of Wausau passed away January 13, 2023 at Aspirus Hospice House. Rachel was born August 16, 1929 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, daughter of the late Edgar and Elizabeth (Stelzer) Hamm. On October 7, 1950 she married Richard Kubisiak in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Rachel worked as a sales associate for HC Prange/Younkers Company for 24 years. In...
