Obituaries

Feb 20, 2022

Clarence F. Hayek Jr., age 63, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

Clarence was born on January 3, 1959 in Oconto, Wisconsin to the late Clarence Hayek Sr. and Loretta (Gill) Hayek.   They preceded him in death.  Clarence enjoyed fishing and in his younger years, enjoyed hunting as well. ...

Feb 18, 2022

Kim Patricia Nelson, 62, of Rib Mountain, passed away on February 18, 2022, with her husband and daughter by her side. Kim was born May 22, 1959, in Wausau to Jeanette Rohloff and Pat Bresnahan.

Following her high school graduation, Kim began working at Wausau Insurance Companies.   She took a brief break from the insurance business to...

Feb 14, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Notz, of Schofield, Wisconsin passed away on February 14, 2022, at home at the age of 80.

She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Sigmund and Rose Chack on April 4, 1941.

Elizabeth enjoyed many things in life including reading, cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, and crochet. She loved her family dearly, and cherished...

Feb 13, 2022

Carl Edwin Hertting, age 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 13th.  Carl was the son of the late Hugo and Alta Hertting, Milwaukee, WI.  Carl was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His legacy extends far beyond the many titles he held to those around him. He was a World War II veteran, a proud graduate of the...

Feb 11, 2022

Dorothy A. Paulsen, 87, of Wausau, WI, lived a rich and full life filled with family, friends, a great sense of humor, and lived each day as a journey of faith, knowing and seeing God’s love through her family and friends.  Dorothy went home to be with her Lord at 1:22 pm on February 11, 2022.

Dorothy...

Feb 10, 2022

Scott A. Berna, age 52, of Wausau died on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous brief battle with illness.

Scott was born on March 17, 1969, in Wausau to the late Ronald and Mary (Goyette) Berna.  He graduated from Wausau High School and went on to work as a machine operator at Kolbe and...

Feb 9, 2022

Delores M. Bunge, 84, passed away at home with her husband by her side on February 9, 2022.

She was born to the late Hattie and Wilhelm Falk on May 24, 1937. Delores married Alvin E. Bunge January 3, 1954. She is survived by her husband Alvin; daughter Lynda (Gary) Swan; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. She...

Feb 8, 2022

John “Jack” W. Burckle, age 90, of Wausau passed at Wausau Aspirus Hospital on February 8, 2022.

John was born on September 11, 1931, in Green Bay, WI to Leslie and Rose (Arnold) Burckle. After graduating from High School, he went on to college at UW-Madison where he got his bachelor’s degree. He was united in marriage...

Feb 6, 2022

Gary M. Drury, 605 Eagle Nest Boulevard, Rothschild, passed on to be with his Lord Jesus on February 6, 2022.

Gary was born June 26, 1936, in Tomahawk, son of the late Harvey Drury and Kathleen (Provost) Drury. He married his beloved wife of over 50 years, Dorothy Thornton, on September 14, 1963.

Gary’s career...

Feb 3, 2022

Joyce Olive Huntington, 93, of Wausau, passed away at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living on February 3, 2022.

Joyce was born in Clintonville, WI on April 21, 1928, to the late David and Olive (Winegarden) Tornow. She graduated from Wausau High School and attended Trinity Lutheran College in Issaquah, Washington. She married Richard Huntington on April 30,...

Feb 2, 2022

On Wednesday February 2, 2022, John Aventi Jr. passed away at the age of 67.

John was born on May 18th, 1954, in Montana to Carmen Sanchez and John Aventi, Sr. John grew up and spent most of his life in Fargo, ND before falling in love with Wisconsin and moving there where he resided in Wausau....

Feb 2, 2022

David “Dave” A. Michna, age 81, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center (formerly Saint Clair’s Hospital), surrounded by family.

He was born on April 17, 1940, to the late Alvin and Karen (Ubbesen) Michna in Racine, WI.  Dave joined the US Navy out of high school and served active duty...

Feb 1, 2022

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

Roger Frank Davis, 85, Wausau, passed at Aspirus Wausau Hospital February 1, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Roger was born March 15, 1936, in Janesville, WI to Frank and Edith (McLaughlin) Davis. He graduated from Janesville High School. He was united in marriage...

Jan 31, 2022

Dorothy (“Dottie”) Roberts Scholtens passed away on January 31, 2022 in Naples, Florida at the age of 96. She was born and raised in Columbus, Wisconsin within a strong Welsh community. She attended Michigan State University where she met her husband, Clarence (“Chum”) on a blind date arranged by her Pi Beta Phi sorority sisters. Dottie and Chum had...

Jan 30, 2022

Janice A. Minor, age 67, of Wausau died on January 30, 2022.

Janice was born on May 28, 1954 in Wausau to the late Jerry and Audrey (Peck) Kodl.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1972 and worked for many years at Fiskars. Jan is survived by her brothers Don (Tina) Kodl and Mark Kodl of...

Jan 28, 2022

Marshal Lynn Marone, Weston, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, January 28, 2022 just four days before his 90th birthday.

Lynn, as he liked to be called, was born on February 2, 1932 to Elmer and Mary Ruth Marone in Detroit, Michigan.  He grew up in Detroit and served in the Navy on...

Jan 27, 2022

Guy C. McElhaney, age 70, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Guy was born on June 11, 1951 in Wausau and was the son of C.J. and Helen McElhaney. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1969. After graduating from North Central Technical College, he went on to serve his country honorably in the...

Jan 26, 2022

Marguerite “Peggy” Raasch, 70, of Rothschild passed away Wednesday January 26, 2022 peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, after a short battle with cancer. Peggy was born February 10, 1951, daughter of the late Richard Abel and Ina (Saunders) Martin. On September 20, 1969, she married Richard “Dick” Raasch in Wausau. He preceded her in death. She was employed...

Jan 24, 2022

Sharon Lynn Tesch, of Weston, passed away at the young age of 61 on January 24, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Sharon was born December 18, 1960, in Wausau to parents Franklin and Delores (Viergutz) Prochnow.

Sharon married the love of her life, Randy Tesch, on October 1, 1977, at St. Paul’s United Church of...

Jan 23, 2022

Lois Jean (Effa) Drengler, 84, of Weston passed away on January 23, 2022.

Lois was born in Wausau, WI on April 8, 1937, to the late Alexander and Dorothy (Lombard) Effa.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1955 and upon graduation attended Stevens Point state college. After college she worked at Employers Insurance Company in Wausau....