Obituaries

Jul 28, 2022

Marshall R. Swanson, age 83 of Mosinee, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home.

Marshall Ray was born March 7, 1939 in Swea City, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Freda (Peterson) Swanson. He grew up and attended school in Swea City, enlisted in the US Navy in 1956, serving honorably until his discharge in...

Jul 28, 2022

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, James (Jim) D. Sibley, loving husband, father of two, and grandfather of three, passed away at the age of 58 surrounded by those he loved most.

Jim was born on May 9, 1964 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to William and Lois (Carley) Sibley. He graduated from Wausau West High School in 1982...

Jul 26, 2022

Gary Dean Thomas, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 26 at the age of 82. Born in Harper, Kansas to Melvin and Alene Thomas, Gary was the oldest of three brothers. Gary is survived by his wife Jo Carrol Thomas, brother Bob (Kim) Thomas, children Tod Thomas, Lissa (Brian) Reitz and Jay Thomas, and grandchildren Reily Thomas, Eli Thomas, Silvie Reitz,...

Jul 26, 2022

Thomas “Razz” Rasmussen, 64, passed away July 26, 2022, after an eight-year battle with COPD.

Thomas was born September 22, 1957, in Wausau to parents Clarence and Lavora (Goetsch) Rasmussen. He enjoyed all sports but especially loved Nascar and his hometown heroes- the Green Bay Packers. He was known to live life to the fullest and there wasn’t...

Jul 23, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Smith, 82, of Rothschild, passed away July 23, 2022, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids with his loving wife at his side.

Lawrence was born September 7, 1939, in Rothschild to parents John and Lucy (Becker) Smith. He served in the Army National Guard for seventeen years as a mess sergeant and marksman/sharpshooter, and he...

Jul 18, 2022

Allen Malueg passed away July 18, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital. He was born December 18, 1935, the son of Allen H Malueg and Clara Jesse Malueg. He married Janice Nuernberg in September 1959.

Allen graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1959 and was an underwriter for Wausau Insurance until his retirement. He served in the United...

Jul 16, 2022

Loraine M. Clancy, age 102, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 16, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab in Weston, WI.

Loraine was born on April 1, 1920, in Glenmore, WI to the late John and Mabel (Collins) Shaughnessy. She graduated high school from St....

Jul 14, 2022

Lynn Marie (Busko) Tessmer had a laugh that was instantly recognizable to all who heard it. It is with great sadness that her family shares that on July 14, 2022, Lynn passed away with family at her side, at the age of 70.

Born February 26, 1952, to Elroy Joseph Busko and Gladys Cordelia Horming, Lynn grew...

Jul 14, 2022

Amanda Beese Johnson, age 45, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at her home.

She was born on March 29, 1977, in Wausau, daughter of Judy (Ludwig) Beese and the late Thomas Beese.  Amanda attended UW Stevens Point where she earned a bachelor's degree.  She enjoyed writing and watching episodes of The Office.

Survivors...

Jul 11, 2022

LaDonna M. Creel, 88, of Weston, a loving mom, sister, grandma, great-grandma, and friend died peacefully Monday, July 11, 2022.

She was born February 23, 1934 in Westbrook, MN, the daughter of the late Martin and Hilda (Larson) Pederson. She married Roger E. Creel on June 16, 1956 in Westbrook, MN.  Roger preceded her in death in...

Jul 10, 2022

LeiLonie Thresher, age 75, went to be with her Lord July 10, 2022, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. LeiLonie was born on January 19, 1947, to Violet and Clifford Woodward.

LeiLonie was baptized on February 22, 1947, at Peace United Church of Christ in Schofield, WI by Reverend Carl Nagel. As this was...

Jul 7, 2022

Dennis R. Rhyner, age 81, of Kronenwetter, WI passed on Thursday, July 7, 2022, with his wife by his side.

Dennis was born on September 23, 1940, to the late Francis and Ellen (Habeck) Rhyner. He married the love of his life, Judith Kettner, on June 1, 1968, in Wausau, WI. They raised their two sons, Jody...

Jul 6, 2022

Lois J Hoium (nee Moriarity), 94, died peacefully on July 6, 2022 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, WI.

Lois was born in Superior Wisconsin on March 7, 1928 to Frank and Eleanor Turner.  Lois attended the Superior State Teachers College and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1952.  She went on to teach First and...

Jul 3, 2022

Thomas D. Fisher, age 56, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Thomas was born on September 16, 1965 in Eau Claire to the late Duane and Bonnie (Easker) Fisher. He was a 1984 graduate of D.C. Everest High School.  He enjoyed outdoor activities such as ice fishing and ATVing.

Thomas is...

Jul 3, 2022

Doris J. Kerstner, age 86, of Wausau died on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at her sons home with her family by her side.

Doris was born on July 17 1935 to the late Albert and Eleanor (Forsberg) Strelow.  She married Donald Kerstner in Bowler in 1954.

Doris loved to cook and share meals with family...

Jul 3, 2022

John Rutt, age 83, passed on Sunday, July 3, 2022, with his wife and sister by his side.

John was born on November 11, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI to Sylvester and Florence (Rozga) Rutt.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University in Milwaukee. He married Karen Remington in 1986...

Jun 30, 2022

Traci E. Ellenbecker, age 50, of Weston died on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Traci was born in Wausau on November 4, 1971 to Thomas and Joan (Beckman) Walters. Traci married the love of her life, Mitchell Ellenbecker, on August 28, 1993 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Wausau.  Together Traci and Mitchell would have 3 boys; Jordan, Dylan...

Jun 30, 2022

Arleen Tressa Shipway April 1, 1932 to June 30, 2022

Arleen was born in Stratford, Wisconsin; the eldest of three children to Henry and Hattie Rau.  Arleen and her sister Joyce would take the train to Wausau in the 1950s to kick up their heels.  On one of the trips to Wausau she met her beloved husband...

Jun 29, 2022

Shannon “Shan” Lee Kasten, 54, of Kronenwetter, unexpectedly passed away on June 29, 2022.

He was born in Wausau on June 19, 1968, the son of Richard and Juliana (Samz) Kasten.  He graduated from Wausau East High School.  On August 17, 1991, he married Jackie Dodd. They were married for 30 years and were inseparable.  If you saw one, you knew...

Jun 27, 2022

The wind came for Yasha to be free on June 27, 2022. He passed away unexpectedly at age 76, after several hospitalizations at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin. Some family and friends were able to say goodbye. Wherever he was, whatever he was doing, he animated the world with his intelligence, curiosity, energy and humor.

Yasha...