Obituaries

Jul 19, 2020

Gary L. Krueger, 76 years young, of Rib Mountain, sadly passed away following a courageous battle with COVID-19.

Gary was in the care of top-notch ICU RN's, the respiratory department, and critical care physicians -Thanks to them for fighting this uphill battle.

Gary's two daughters, Mechelle & Sandra will live in fond memories along with his...

Jul 17, 2020

Kathryn (Kay) Griffin sailed off into her last sunset on Friday, July 17th.

This long time Wausau resident began her journey when she was born to Alfred “A.C.” and Esther (Gregerson) Kiefer on March 23, 1928. She graduated from Wausau Senior High and went on to Carroll College.

Kay was fortunate to have married two wonderful...

Jul 17, 2020

Scott Grady Owens was born January 20, 1975 in Wausau, WI to Wayne Owens and Paula Hawkins.  He died July 17, 2020.

Scott graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1994, where he was on the football and track teams, and attended Northcentral Technical College.  He was employed for many years at North Central Health Care in...

Jul 16, 2020

Kenneth “Kenny” J. Schuster, age 74 of Weston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2020 due to a traffic accident.

Born on July 13, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Alois and Viola (Strasser) Schuster, Kenny proudly served his country in the US Army. He married Kathy Woznicki on August 9, 1969 at Holy Name...

Jul 15, 2020

Taffy (Lois) Williams, born on March 19, 1928 in Dubois, PA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on July 15, 2020 in New London, WI. Taffy is survived by her daughter, Debra Williams (James), daughter-in-law, Kate Brody, step-children Wendell Williams (Ella), Vickie Stradley, and many grand and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thom,...

Jul 15, 2020

Mary Ann (Hacker) Sands, Of Ringle

On July 15, 2020 at the age of 70, she stepped into the open and loving arms of her husband and best friend of over 47 years, William T (Bill) Sands.  Also there to greet her were her parents, Robert and Betty Hacker, William and Geri Sands, her siblings, Marcia, Cathy...

Jul 13, 2020

Dennis E. Wolf, age 90, of Wausau died on Monday, July 13, 2020 at The Bay at Colonial Manor in Wausau.

Dennis was born on June 18, 1930 in Rib Lake, Wisconsin to the late Peter and Mabel (Lehman) Wolf.  He graduated from Rib Lake High School and moved to Milwaukee where he worked for  Johnson Service...

Jul 12, 2020

Jerome L. (Jerry) Martin age 87 passed away July 12 at home.  Jerome was born March 31, 1933 in Halder, WI, the son of the late Robert and Irene (Straub) Martin.  He married Christina Wilichowski on Sept 13, 1958, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the town of Cassel.  Jerome was a Korean Veteran from 1953 – 1955.

Jul 12, 2020

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Jul 10, 2020

Marlys Podratz, age 86, of Wausau passed away peacefully with her three children present at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau on Friday, July 10, 2020.

She was born August 29, 1933 in Wausau to Leslie and Mary (Alloway) Boernke. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1951 and the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Pharmacy...

Jul 2, 2020

Kaye Ellen (Schultz) Schade, 72, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020 surrounded by her family at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kaye was born January 16, 1948 in Pine River, WI, to the late Harvey and Hilda (Brunsch) Schultz. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1966. She married LaVerne...

Jul 2, 2020

Daniel J. Thiele, 54, of Birnamwood, passed away in the early hours of July 2, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital - Palliative Care Unit, after a courageous nine-month battle with cancer.

Dan was an avid trout fisherman and enjoyed living in the country with the Embarass River flowing in his backyard. He was an expert marksman shooting for...

Jun 28, 2020

Brian Anthony Flugaur passed away early Sunday morning, June 28, 2020 at the age of 58.  He was born on December 9, 1961 and was adopted by the late Robert and Rose Flugaur on May 15, 1962.  Brian grew up in the Stevens Point area, attending local schools and graduating from Pacelli High School in 1980.  He entered the...

Jun 26, 2020

Eric Michael Peerenboom, age 41, of Wausau, passed away peacefully under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services on June 26, 2020.

Eric was born September 16, 1978 in Wausau, WI.  It was in his early years that we learned that Eric had multiple physical disabilities and mental challenges in life.  He attended grade school at Lincoln School...

Jun 26, 2020

Phyllis June Lunt, 88, of Ottumwa, IA, formally of Wausau, died on Friday June 26, 2020 at Vista Woods Care Center, in Ottumwa, IA.

Phyllis was born on Feb. 5, 1932 to the late Henry and Clara (LaBon) Kohnhorst.  She married Clifford H. Lunt on Feb. 24, 1951.  He preceded her in death on Tuesday, Nov. 11,...

Jun 25, 2020

Lauree Karl (Rebro, Lange), 73, of Wausau passed away June 25th at Stone Crest Residence.

She was born April 19th, 1947 in Muskegon, MI to the late Thomas & Bette (Zatzke) Rebro. She was one of four children, growing up in Whitehall, MI and New Holstein, WI. Lauree was a passionate elementary school teacher in the Wausau School District for 23 years. She loved the outdoors, swimming, camping,...

Jun 22, 2020

Virginia “Ginna” (Strachota) Day left our world peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the age of 92.

Virginia was born November 25, 1927 in Wausau, WI.  She married her love, Russell Day, on October 1, 1948. Virginia was employed in her earlier years at WPS. As the wife of the co-founder of Day’s-Bowl-A-Dome in Wausau, Virginia...

Jun 16, 2020

The Lord’s precious child, Noah Michael, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, as he was wrapped lovingly in his mother’s arms at the age of 7 years old.

Noah was born on March 4, 2013, in Weston, WI to Tiffany Freitag. His family; Tiffany, Matt, Logan, Hayli, Conner, and Lexi will continue...

Jun 12, 2020

Allen Gerald Hettinga passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, on June 12, 2020 at Seasons of Life in Woodruff, WI. He was born in Easton, Marathon County, Wisconsin on May 19, 1933 to Diana (Imm) and Raymond Hettinga.

Allen grew up in Wausau with his three brothers and one sister. He graduated from Wausau...

May 29, 2020

Myron Paul Duginski died peacefully in Aspirus Hospital on Friday, May 29, 2020, in Wausau Wisconsin at the age of 87.

Myron is survived by children, Cynthia Ezdon (Michael), of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Pauline Jandrin (Paul) of Omro, Wisconsin and Suzanne Duginski-Hartjes (Leigh) of Verona, Wisconsin; nine grandchildren, Natalie Ezdon (Nicholas) Poitras, David Ezdon, Jeffrey Jandrin, Rachel (David)...