Obituaries

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...

May 26, 2021

Our beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, and your friend, Frank “Butch” O. Lewitzke, Jr., 63, crossed over to join his heavenly family on May 26, 2021.

Butch, a giving man, dedicated brother, and lovingly gruff old soul, was born October 16, 1957, son of Franklin O. Lewitzke, Sr. and the late Patricia Ritz Lewitzke, who passed away August...

May 24, 2021

John C. Wergin, 68, of Weston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 24, 2021.

John was born September 9, 1952 in Wausau to Gerald and Jean (Evans) Wergin. He graduated from Wausau East High School. Even prior to graduating high school, John started working for his dad in the construction industry. Over the years, the...

May 23, 2021

Thomas E. Fisher, 67, of Rib Mountain, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Tom was born in Wilmington, Delaware on Christmas Day, 1953, to E. Eugene and Anne Marie (Mullen)Fisher. Tom married Lorrie, and together they had two amazing children, whom they both loved unconditionally.

Tom moved to Decatur Illinois at age...

May 16, 2021

Darrow J. Moore, 74, of Weston, passed away on May 16, 2021 surrounded by love and family.

Darrow was born November 26, 1946 in Richland Center, WI to the late Norman and Pauline (Chaplitski) Moore.

Darrow worked at GTE and Verizon as a telephone switchman until his retirement. He loved fishing trips with his friends....

May 14, 2021

Donna Jean Povilaitis, age 78, of Ringle, passed away surrounded by love and family at Lakeview Heights on Friday, May 14, 2021. She was born on July 20, 1942 to Earl and Eunice Dolmseth in San Francisco, California. Donna will be known and remembered for her kind heart, the love she showed to others, and her ability to make...

May 12, 2021

Alda H. Goldade, 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Mount View Care Center-Wausau.  Only 2 ½ months after her husband Jake passed away.

Alda was born on May 11, 1932 to the late Albert and Eva (Seeberger) Wehri in Hebron, North Dakota.  She married Jake Goldade on September 11, 1956 at St. Clement’s, Haymarsh, ND.

May 9, 2021

Shirley Lillian Ida Hansen, 90, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at Azura Memory Care of Wausau. She was born on November 9th, 1930 in Milwaukee to Herbert and Evelyn (Kornitz) Schattschneider.

She was married to Gordon Hansen on May 30th, 1953 claiming it was to shorten her last name. They were married...