Obituaries

Jul 2, 2021

Daniel Alan Sowinski, 51, Wausau, died July 2, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Daniel was born April 9, 1970 in Wausau to Kathy (Thebeau) and the late Daryld Sowinski.

He was a man that grew older, but never outgrew his mischievous inner child.  Daniel’s boisterous laughter would fill a room and his unique sense of...

Jul 1, 2021

Barbara J. Lambrecht, 89, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Barb was born in Wausau on November 25, 1931 to the late Lauren and Gertrude (Froemming) Prieve. She married Donald Lambrecht on July 11, 1953. Together they had four sons, Larry, Gregory, John and James. Barb worked for over 30 years for Wausau...

Jul 1, 2021

Paul E. Polkinghorne, age 79, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at his home.

Paul was born on August 5, 1941, in Ishpeming, Michigan. He was the only child of the late Clifford (Kip) and Alice (Peterson) Polkinghorne. Paul was a graduate of Negaunee High School class of 1959. He married Patricia Arseneau...

Jun 27, 2021

Clare Margaret Jeschke, 90, of Kronenwetter, passed away on June 27, 2021.

Clare was born in West Allis, Wisconsin on July 4, 1930, to the late Theodore and Marie (Gage) Schaumann. At the age of 19 she met Russell Jeschke while roller skating at Saint Pius.  Russ and Clare fell in love and were married in 1949. Together...

Jun 23, 2021

Ruth Aschbrenner, 98, Marshfield, died peacefully with loving family at her side, on June 23, 2021, while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Aster Assisted Living Center in Marshfield, WI.

Ruth was born in Ripon, Wisconsin, on March 13, 1923, at her parent's home. She was the second child of Anton and Anna (Schulz) Hammen who...

Jun 22, 2021

Keith R. Cota, Sr., 62, passed away June 22, 2021 after battling cancer.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 29 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Brainard Funeral Home - Everest Chapel. 5712 Memorial Ct. Weston, WI, with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Montgomery - Plant - Dudley Post 10 at 7:00 pm.

Keith was...

Jun 21, 2021

Beverly D. Luedtke of Weston, WI was born in Wausau, WI on August 2, 1932, the daughter of Julius and Freida Huess. Beverly journeyed to her heavenly home peacefully at St. Claire’s Hospital on Monday, June 21st, 2021, with her loving family by her side.

Beverly married Norman Luedtke on May 2, 1953 in Pine City, MN....

Jun 20, 2021

Linda J. Evans, 73, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Weston on June 20, 2021, after suffering a heart attack.

She was born on April 24, 1948, in Wild Rose, WI, daughter of the late Delbert and Patricia Colligan.  Linda grew up in Wild Rose and graduated from Wild Rose High School in 1966.  She then...

Jun 16, 2021

Gertrude D. Spatz, 97, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. She was born on March 12, 1924, in Wausau, the daughter of the late Anton and Pauline Lenard. On December 6, 1941, she married John A. Spatz, Jr. in Maquoketa, Iowa.  He preceded her in death on...

Jun 12, 2021

Peter John Wynhoff, 80, a lifelong Catholic and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021, with his daughters by his side. He was born May 25, 1941, in Racine, WI, the son of the late Velma & Bernard Wynhoff. In 1959, Peter graduated from St. Catherine’s High School as a member of the golf team and avid...

Jun 11, 2021

Kyle Jack Buhse, 33, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2021.

Kyle was born May 24, 1988, in Wausau to parents Jeffery and Dana (Winter) Buhse. Kyle was a true “guy’s guy”. He enjoyed hunting, throwing darts, tossing bags, and shooting pool. He was a brother and uncle to many and was even referred to as...

Jun 8, 2021

Daniel Joseph Gironimi, 54 years of age, passed away peacefully with family and close friends by his side. He was a friend, father, brother, and son. He loved music, writing, cooking; he was a firm believer in equality and inclusion, and adored his animals over the years. Dan attended Wausau East High School. He is survived by his daughter...

Jun 6, 2021

David G. Tanck, 77, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at his home with his wife and daughters at his side.

David was born in Wausau on December 17, 1943, to the late Raymond and Norma (Wergin) Tanck. On June 24, 1967, he married his high school sweetheart, Sherry Holtz at St. Paul’s...

Jun 2, 2021

Laurie A. Dolan, 71, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau.

She was born on January 24, 1950, in Wausau, daughter of the late John “Jack” Spencer and Winifred (MacCormick) Spencer. On June 30, 2001, she married John Dolan...

Jun 1, 2021

Lance Gast, 41, died June 1, 2021 after battling a brief, serious illness.

Lance graduated from D.C. Everest in 1998 and UWSP in 2002.  During that time, he loved playing football, cherishing the run to the state championship game and helping to lead one of the most successful senior classes ever at UWSP.  He was named the...

Jun 1, 2021

Susanne (Susanna) M. (Resch) LaPorte, passed away in the early morning of Monday, June 1, 2021 while in hospice at St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston, WI.  Susanne was born on November 10, 1929 in Aniwa, WI to the late John and  Elisabeth Resch.  For most of her life, she grew up on a farm near Birnamwood, WI.  During her teenage...

May 31, 2021

Gail Marlene Widger, 68, of Weston, passed away due to medical complications on May 31, 2021, at the UW Madison Hospital. The family of Gail sincerely thanks the talented, warm, caring teams of Doctors, Nurses, and Staff in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit.

Gail was born July 7, 1952, to the late Wayne and Marlene (Nimmer) Gibbons....

May 31, 2021

Charles E. Huebner, 74, Wausau, died Monday, May 31, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Chuck was born March 25, 1947 in Marshfield to the late Elroy C. and Angeline (Gorke) Huebner.  Following his graduation from Wausau High School in 1965, he worked as a stock clerk for Winkleman’s Department Store while earning his marketing degree from NTC in...

May 30, 2021

Carden Stephenson, Wausau, WI, (formerly of White Lake, WI), entered his eternal home in Heaven with Jesus, his Savior, on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Born on February 19, 1946, to Ralph and Esther Stephenson, in Chicago, IL, he married Lynn Ressler, October 16, 1965, at Midwest Bible Church, Chicago.

He is survived by Lynn (married 55 years),...

May 28, 2021

Gerald D. Makie, PhD., (82) passed away on May 28th after a brief illness. Gerald grew up in northern Wisconsin and was proud of his Finnish heritage. An avid outdoorsman, Gerald enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and boating. He especially liked to golf with friends and family. Gerald was a talented accordionist, played in numerous bands, and taught lessons for...