Obituaries

Edward A. Rust

Edward A. Rust

Jul 11, 2024

Edward A. Rust (Ed) was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather of Rothschild, WI. He went to his heavenly home peacefully on July 11, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born on January 12,1933 in Adrian, MN on his family’s farm. He graduated from Magnolia High School in Magnolia,...

Thomas Allen Anklam

Thomas Allen Anklam

Jul 10, 2024

Thomas Anklam, age 82, passed away on July 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Thomas was born on July 24, 1941 in Wausau, WI to Russell and Martell (Scott) Anklam. Thomas married Carol Schmidt on September 23, 1967 in Wisconsin. In December 4, 1963 he joined the Army. He worked at Wausau Papers for 35 Years, Ace Hardware...

Kristofer William Hess

Kristofer William Hess

Jul 9, 2024

Kristofer William Hess, age 52, died on July 9, 2024, in Hamburg, Germany. Kristofer was born the son of William and Carole (Baumgardt) Hess, on February 3, 1972, in Wausau, WI. He married Gudrun Nobelmann on July 2, 1995, in the Town of Maine.

Kristof, as he preferred to be called, grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin, attending Maine Elementary and Wausau...

Duane Askew

Duane Askew

Jul 7, 2024

Duane Clyde Askew, 86, of Wausau Wisconsin, died on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born on April 30, 1938, in Kankakee Illinois, to the late Clyde and Dorothy Askew.

He leaves behind his children, Carrie Noonan of Madison, and Todd (Patrick) Askew of Watertown MA; grandchildren; Claudia, Samuel, and Peter; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. After finishing high school,...

Wendy P. Horak

Wendy P. Horak

Jul 6, 2024

Wendy Pauline Horak (Gay), 82 years old, born September 8th, 1941, in Tacoma WA. Passed on to eternal life July 6th, 2024. Passing away on the 1938 and 1912 wedding anniversaries of her mother and father and maternal grandmother and grandfather. 

Wendy grew up in Tacoma with her family, father Bernard Anthony Gay, Mother June Elizabeth Gay (Larsen), sister Maureen and...

Rose Mary Plano

Rose Mary Plano

Jun 27, 2024

Rose Mary Plano, 103, of Sylvan Crossing on Evergreen, Wausau, died on Thursday, June 27, 2024. 

Rose was born on March 26, 1921, in Merrill, WI. The daughter of Joseph P. and Anna E. Fischer. She married Franklin R. Plano on January 31, 1942. Rose enjoyed many activities including golf, bow hunting, fishing, traveling, and reading. She relished entertaining and hosted...

Mary E DiFonso

Mary E DiFonso

Jun 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary E. DiFonso on June 25, 2024. Mary was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin on August 12, 1934, and she touched the lives of many during her time here on earth. 

Mary, a devoted mother to Ron, Connie, and Mike, leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and humor. She was...

Patricia Ann Dykstra

Patricia Ann Dykstra

Jun 16, 2024

Patricia Ann Dykstra (Bates) died peacefully at Garden Side in North Central Healthcare Center on June 16th, 2024 in Wausau Wisconsin at the age of 70.

Patricia (Pat) was born on January 11th, 1954 in Lincoln Illinois. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She was engaged on her birthday in 1972, then married...

Jewel Hancock

Jewel Hancock

Jun 11, 2024

Effie Jewel Hancock of Wausau, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 2, 1942, in Broken Bow, OK, Effie was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Effie spent her life dedicated to her family and her work at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic....

Suzan "Sue" Grubisha

Suzan "Sue" Grubisha

Jun 10, 2024

Suzan "Sue" Grubisha of Weston, WI, died on June 10th, 2024, at the age of 82. 

Sue graduated from nursing school in Milwaukee, and worked in both hospitals and as a school nurse. She was a homemaker, Girl Scout Troup Leader, and was very active at her church, St. John's Lutheran Church in Mosinee. She was a Sunday school teacher for...

Ronald Gilbert Goetsch

Ronald Gilbert Goetsch

Jun 8, 2024

Ronald (Ron/Ronnie) Gilbert Goetsch, age 85, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, at Primrose Memory Care, Weston, Wisconsin, from congestive heart failure and dementia. During the weeks prior to his passing, Ron was blessed with visits by family and friends, and received special care from Primrose and Compassus hospice staff.  All the while his loving wife,...

James E. Nick

James E. Nick

Jun 2, 2024

James "Jim" Nick, 63, of Wausau, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 2, 2024.  He was born on June 30, 1960, to John and Joyce Nick, in Wisconsin.In 1978, Jim graduated from Wausau East High School and worked several different jobs before he found his life's passion, working for American Family Insurance.  He opened...

Don D. Krumm

Don D. Krumm

Jun 1, 2024

Don David Krumm, age 83, of Schofield WI passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Brainard Funeral Home (522 Adams Street Wausau, WI 54403). Pastor Jeff Mahnke will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the start of the service...

Dennis Ervin Heil

Dennis Ervin Heil

May 31, 2024

Dennis Ervin Heil passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024 at the age of 80 in the care of Aspirus Hospital and his loving family.

Dennis was born in Illinois on April 5, 1944 to Rosina and Ervin Heil. As a young boy, his family moved to a farm in Marathon, WI. There he grew up with his five brothers, Arnold,...

Delores E. Hanson

Delores E. Hanson

May 31, 2024

Delores Elaine (De Hoogh) Hanson, age 87, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community with family by her side.  Delores was born to Theodore and Tetta (Buss) De Hoogh on February 23, 1937, in Marion, South Dakota.  She graduated from Marion High School in 1955.  Delores studied elementary education at Central College in...

Phoenix Avery

Phoenix Avery

May 30, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the loss of our baby, Phoenix Avery on May 30th, 2024. 

Phoenix may not have made it on to the earth, but they were loved by many. Never in our arms, but forever in our hearts. 

Survivors include, Phoenix’s Mother and Father, Kendall and Jordan Avery. Two Sisters, Evalinn Roeske and Amelia Avery.  Grandma and Grandpa, Karen...

Danny Lee Powers

Danny Lee Powers

May 27, 2024

Danny Lee Powers was born on May 14, 1959, to Lawrence and Sharon Powers in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He passed away suddenly on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin. Growing up in La Crosse, Danny enjoyed waterskiing on the Mississippi River with his friends and family. In 1982, he married Sharee Powers and together they had 2 beautiful children, Becky and...

Quentin "Quinn" Clarke

Quentin "Quinn" Clarke

May 27, 2024

Quentin Audie Clarke was an unforgettable presence in the lives of all who knew him, played with or against him, encountered him randomly, and especially in the lives of those who loved him. As so many did because Quinn was easy to love. 



To say that there are no words to express our collective grief is an understatement and an oversimplification...

Delores E. Becker

Delores E. Becker

May 27, 2024

Delores E. Becker died on May 27th, 2024 in Weston, Wisconsin at the age of 92.

She was born on August 4th, 1931 in Elmhurst, IL to Herbert and Eleanore Nordbrock. Delores married

her husband of 66 years, Elmer Becker, on August 11th, 1951 in York Center, IL. They lived in York Center and Winona, MN before settling in Chicago Heights, IL...

Dwight Francis Woodward

Dwight Francis Woodward

May 22, 2024

Dwight F Woodward (Woody/Sparky), age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife and children.  Dwight was born November 5, 1944 to the late Harvey Woodward Sr. and Pearl (Howland) Woodward.  He was a graduate of D.C. Everest High School in 1963.  Dwight served in the U.S Coast Guard from 1963-1967 and...