Obituaries
Emery Lewis
Jun 19, 2025
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Emery Joshua Lewis a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully. Emery lived a full and joyful life, marked by hard work, unwavering dedication to those he loved, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.
Emery was born October 8, 1949, in Wausau WI to William...
William R Tehan
Jun 18, 2025
William Robert Tehan, 68, of Wausau - a man of faith, integrity, courage, generosity, and honor - passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with his loving wife Jean at his side.
Bill was born on August 29, 1956, to Robert and Audrey (Pierick) Tehan in Milwaukee. He and his younger brother, Paul, thrived in a home...
John J. Zortman
Jun 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John J. Zortman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on June 18, 2025, at the age of 73.
John was a man of quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and boundless compassion. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, within the Silent Service,...
Robert Woodrow Timler, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Robert Woodrow Timler, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on March 20, 1937, son of the late Woodrow and Valeria (Bennett) Timler. Robert married Mary Buck on July 4, 1964.
He was an avid reader with a special fondness for western novels and...
Carol Henke
Jun 16, 2025
Carol Henke (Detert), 95, of Wausau passed away into life eternal on June 16, 2025 at Wausau Manor Health Services under Aspirus Hospice care.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 - 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the...
Timothy "Tim" T. Opper
Jun 14, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Thomas Opper, Age 75, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home, with his family. He was born April 16, 1950, in Wausau, to the late Gilbert and Bette Mae Opper.
Tim graduated from Wausau High School and then obtained his Associate Degree. He worked for over 30 years at Kolbe & Kolbe Windows,...
Joshua Wesley Rutter
Jun 11, 2025
Joshua Wesley Rutter was born on December 22, 1998, in Detroit, Michigan, and returned to his Creator's loving embrace on June 11, 2025, in Plano, Texas. He was 26 years old.
As the beloved son of Thad Rutter III and Rev. Dr. Rebecca Borke, Joshua experienced the blessings of many communities and congregations throughout his childhood. Together with his younger siblings,...
John "Jack" Kukulka
Jun 7, 2025
John “Jack” Kukulka, 88 of Schofield passed away, June 7th after a very brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jack passed peacefully at his daughter’s home surrounded by loved one’s.
Jack was born on November 18, 1936 to Theophil and Emma Kukulka, who preceded him in death. He married his soulmate and the love of his life, Betty (Roble) on...
Rosemary "Rosie" Regehr
Jun 5, 2025
Rosemary “Rosie” Regehr, age 96, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2025, at The Gardens (assisted living facility) in Wausau, WI. Rosemary was born on December 13, 1928, in Chicago, IL to Henry W. and Helen R. (Gwiazdon) Cieslek. In the early 1940’s, her family moved to Wisconsin, where she met and married Henry E. Budzinski on September 1, 1945,...
Jeff A. Hertz
Jun 4, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Hertz, of Wausau, passed away at Primrose Silver Lace Memory Care on June 4, 2025, of complications from Parkinsons. He was born to the late Robert and Elaine Hertz on September 24, 1952. He was 72 years old.
Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School in 1978. For 36 ½ years, Jeff arrived at his law office...
Pamela Jane Mathwich
May 29, 2025
Pamela J Mathwich (nee Mueller), lived in the town of Little Chicago/ Athens, WI. Born October 9th,1951 and passed at the age of 73 in Wausau, WI on May 29th, 2025. After Celebrating 52 years of marriage, she leaves behind the love of her life Allyn Mathwich Married May 12th, 1973. Her two son’s Nathan Mathwich, Ryan Mathwich, and Daughter...
Nancy J. Trommer
May 24, 2025
Nancy Julia Trommer, 86, of Rosholt, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital to be reunited with her husband and the love of her life, Terry Trommer, in eternal rest. She is survived by her two sons, Terry (Dorothy) Trommer of Wausau and Michael (Brenda) Trommer of Amherst Junction. One grandson, Matthew Trommer of Amherst Junction, whom she thought the...
Sylvia B. Koch
May 23, 2025
Sylvia Bernice (Stolp) Koch entered into eternal life with her Lord on May 23, 2025 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Sylvia was born on March 29, 1929 to the late William and Alvina (Susie Mohr) Stolp in Medford, Wisconsin.
Sylvia graduated from Owen High School in 1947 and started work at Will’s Implement until 1949. In 1949 she joined...
Bonnie Kay Jones
May 19, 2025
Bonnie Jones, 76, of Weston, passed away May 19, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 17, 1948 in Stevens Point, WI. She met the love of her life, Ronald Jones in 1969 at the Wisconsin Valley Fair, and they were married July 10, 1971 in Stevens Point, WI.
Early in her life Bonnie was a beautician...
Michael James Strandberg
May 15, 2025
Michael James Strandberg, age 59, of Wausau, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at UW Health Hospital in Madison with his family by his side. He was born June 25, 1965 in Merrill, WI to James and Marjorie Strandberg.
He graduated from Wausau West High School in 1983. He started working for Mid State Contracting as a sheet metal worker on...
Lolipa "Israel" Tambwe
May 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the unexpected passing of Lolipa "Israel" Tambwe on May 11, 2025, at the age of 16. Born on February 14, 2009, in Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Israel's life was marked by resilience, faith, and a radiant spirit that touched everyone he met.
At just nine months old, Israel and his family were...
Patricia "Pattie" Ruth Mueller
May 10, 2025
Patricia Ruth Mueller passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on March 17, 1943, in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, Patricia was the cherished daughter of Wesley and Ruth Haug. She emerged from humble beginnings and dedicated herself to a lifelong career as a waitress at Billy Moy's & Charlies and brought smiles to the faces of...
Stacy Lynn Vergin
May 8, 2025
Stacy Lynn Vergin, 65, of Wausau, after a long battle with lung and thyroid cancer, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in the company of loved ones.
She was born on May 14, 1959, to the late William and Julie (Kettunen) Rhyner, as the youngest of three children. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Henricks, grandchildren Will and...
JoAnn Maul
May 5, 2025
JoAnn Marie Maul, age 86, passed away on May 5, 2025 in Wausau, Wisconsin.
JoAnn was born on April 30, 1939 in Houghton, MI to Katherine Hill. JoAnn graduated from Houghton High School and received her RN degree in New York State. JoAnn married Donald Maul of Flint, Michigan on August 20, 1960. JoAnn enjoyed gardening, quilting, and was an excellent...
Katherine Marie Froehlich
May 3, 2025
Katherine Marie Froehlich, 91, of Wausau, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 3, 2025, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor Health Services.
Born Katherine Marie Marquardt to the late Leo and Marie Marquardt (Edler) on August 11, 1934 in Wausau. Katherine married Conrad Froehlich at St. Stephens Lutheran Church Wausau.
Katherine worked for three different employers...
