Obituaries

May 3, 2022

Dennis W. Cooper, 72, passed away on May 3, 2022 after a long battle with ALS. He was born June 9, 1949 to Phyllis and Wesley Cooper. He attended St. James Catholic School, Wausau High School, and obtained an Associate Degree in Accounting at Northcentral Technical Institute. He served in the Navy (1968-1972), based in Norfolk, and completed multiple...

Apr 30, 2022

Thomas L James, age 82, of Three Lakes passed away on Saturday April 30, 2022 with his family by his side.

Tommy was born on December 12, 1939 in Milwaukee to the late Harry and Ruth(Winkler)James.

He is survived by his sister Mary(Tom) Schaeffler of Three Lake; nephew Andy(Cydni) Schaeffler and their kids James and...

Apr 28, 2022

Eugene E. Bentley “Geno”, age 62, of Schofield died on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Geno was born on August 10, 1959 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Edith (Skilling) Bentley.  He married Judy Pospychalla.  She preceded Geno in death.  He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling.  He also could often be found watching nascar, playing cards,...

Apr 23, 2022

Dr. John (Andy) Butler, 71, of Sugar Camp, a beloved partner, father, brother, and Wausau Plastic Surgeon, passed away peacefully on April 23, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family and close friend Dr. Tom Stoffel.

John was a man who made a profound impact on everyone he met. This included his friends and patients. He...

Apr 22, 2022

Krista Marie (Skola) Salas was welcomed into heaven on April 22, 2022 after a brave five-year battle with cancer. She died on Earth Day surrounded by her family, her dogs at her side. She was 59.

Born on March 11, 1963 to Frank Skola and Patricia (Skola) Metter, Krista had an adventurous spirit and was known for...

Apr 20, 2022

Chadwick “Chad” Allen Hittle, 44 years young, flew to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Chad was born on January 25, 1978, to Charles “Chuck” Hittle and Denise Friend. After graduating high school, Chad knew that he wanted to be adventurous and fly aircraft. He pursued becoming a licensed pilot and flew to many places...

Apr 20, 2022

Janet L. Abel, 74, Weston, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Stone Crest under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

Janet was born in Marshfield on November 27, 1947, to Edward and Norma (Baack) Mauritz. She was baptized, attended grade school, and was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshfield. She graduated from...

Apr 18, 2022

Thomas (Tommy) Davis, 74, of Wausau, passed away April 18 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by friends. He was diagnosed with cancer in February 2022 and was unable to overcome it.

Tommy made a memorable and lasting impact and loved to share stories, jokes and insight with his friends. Nobody enjoyed a good laugh more than Tommy...

Apr 16, 2022

Another angel has gained its wings. Amy Marie Klein passed away at home on April 16, 2022.

Amy was born August 21, 1980, in Wausau to Myles and Sharon (Wendt) Fenske. Amy graduated from Wausau West High School in 1998 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2003. Amy had...

Apr 5, 2022

Jean C. Burgoyne, 78, of Wausau, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on April 5th, 2022, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Emil & Leona Beckman on April 30, 1943, in Wausau, WI and was 10 minutes older than her twin sister, Joan Walters. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 5, 2022

Nick Esher Smith, 78, left this world on April, 5, 2022, in the care of Aspirus Hospice House. Nick was born in Ashland, PA, on February 20, 1944, to Wendell and Regina (Butler) Smith. In 1959, they moved to Waukesha, WI. While attending Carroll University, he met his wife-to-be, Gail Jacobi. They were married for almost 55 years. Nick...

Apr 3, 2022

Betty Robinson, 89, of Abraham Street, Weston, passed away peacefully at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, Sunday evening, April 3, 2022. Betty was born December 11, 1932, in Tomahawk to Jack and Hazel (Schgdloski) Hansen.  She graduated from Tomahawk H.S. in 1951 and married James A. Robinson of Heafford Junction in 1953.  Jim and Betty moved often during his...

Apr 1, 2022

William (Bill) Notz, 81, of Schofield, passed away peacefully at home, on April 1st, 2022, surrounded by his loving children. He was born to William and Adeline (Beise) Notz in Manitowoc, WI on February 19th, 1941. He graduated from DC Everest High School in 1959 where he met Elizabeth (Betty) Chack “the love of his life.” They got married...

Apr 1, 2022

Daniel S. Nelson, age 71, of Wausau died on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Mountain Terrace.

Daniel was born on November 10, 1950, in Wausau to the late Elmer and Shirley (Ostring) Nelson.  He married Sharon St. Clair on August 21, 1971, in Wausau. She passed away on October 20, 1997, and since then Dan always looked forward to their...

Apr 1, 2022

Loretta Alice Hulke, age 82, arrived at her heavenly home on April 1, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her family by her side.

Born to the late Arnold and Lucy Wyland in Merrill on August 5, 1939, Loretta “Pudgie” was the 8th  of 10 children.  She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  A...

Mar 31, 2022

Audrey Viergutz, 93, died on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.

Audrey was born January 4, 1929, in Edgar, the daughter of Walter and Amy (Schmidt) Kratwell.  She married Dale Viergutz on April 28, 1951, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar.  He preceded her in death on January 31, 2002.  She attended Edgar High School and graduated from Edgar...

Mar 28, 2022

Elizabeth Buffington-Hanson died peacefully in her sleep at the too young of age 57. She was born October 19, 1964 in Wausau, WI and attended DC Everest School. From there she worked incredibly hard to become a supervisor at Fiskars before moving to Tomahawk, WI to work at Harley-Davidson and volunteer with many local charities where she made many lifelong...

Mar 28, 2022

Edward “Eddie” Zuidema, 98 of Weston, WI passed away on Monday March 28, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Eddie was born on December 28, 1923 in Almelo, Holland to the late Mattinus and Aaltje Zuidema. On September 20, 1947 he married Fredricka Jo Berfelo. They immigrated to America April 1954. They had eight children together and she...

Mar 27, 2022

Wilma J. Hamilton, age 80, of Wausau died on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Pride TLC with her family by her side after a short battle with Leukemia.

Wilma was born on March 4, 1942 in Hastings, Michigan to the late Basil and Fern (Moore) Tobias.  She graduated from Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music...

Mar 25, 2022

June Marie Drumm Meurett Pophal, 80 years old, died natural causes on March 25, 2022 in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was born July 24, 1941 to Alfred and Dorothy Drumm in Wausau, Wisconsin, where she enjoyed all that life had to offer, until her passing.

She is survived by her children Julie, Chris, Andy, Tony, and his wife Jodie, along...