Russell “Russ” J. Schleicher, 65, Wausau passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. He was born March 18, 1957, in Columbus, son of the late Clarence and Victoria (Rake) Schleicher.  On June 20, 1981, he married Karen Ahrens in Milwaukee.  She survives. For many years Russ was the owner of the Spring Green Lawn Care Company serving Wood County.  Some of his favorite pastimes included reading, telling a few good jokes, playing poker with...

                                Joan "Hannah" Kolpacki Joan V. Kolpacki, 83 passed away peacefully at home on February 3rd, 2023.   She was born September 1, 1939 in Merrill WI daughter of the late Reinhold & Anna (Kellish) Adams.  On June 21, 1958 she married LeRoy Kolpacki.   They were married for 61...

Randolph “Randy” G. Patnode, 69, Rib Mountain passed away peacefully while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.   Randy was born April 8, 1953 in Wausau, son of Janet (Goytowski) Patnode, Wausau and the late Gerald Patnode.  On October 16, 1976 he married Susan Hable at the former St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau.  She survives.   For many years Randy worked at Crestline in Wausau. ...

Bernard “Bernie” Lee Schlagel, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, January 28, 2023 from his home in Edgar, WI. He was born June 28, 1943 to Loren and Evelyn (Aker) Schlagel in Marshall County, SD, as the third of four sons and three daughters. He was preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Richard (2006).  Bernie leaves behind a beloved wife, Carolynn (Tichy) Schlagel; one...

Suzanne J. Durkee, 80, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born on March 28, 1942 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to the late Garfield and Milda (Kelm) Dey.  Suzanne met her future husband, the late John Durkee, while attending U.W.-LaCrosse.  They were united in marriage on April 14, 1962 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Suzanne was a longtime member of Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wausau.  She enjoyed...

Marvin J. Stencil, 92, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 26, 1930 in Athens, son of the late Jacob and Anna (Soczka) Stencil.  On June 29, 1953, he married Ruth Ellen Vetter at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon.  She preceded him in death on December 14, 2014.  Marvin was a veteran of the United States Army and served as staff sergeant during...

Mark R. Hilgendorf, 57, of the town of Rib Falls, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 1, 2023. He was born in Kenosha on July 20, 1965, the son of Robert and Mary (Waldburger) Hilgendorf.  Mark spent part of his childhood in Kenosha and also in the Wausau area, graduating from D.C. Everest High School in 1983.  He later married the former Sarah Manteufel in Rothschild. Mark worked at the Wausau Wastewater Treatment Plant as a mechanic for 22 years.  Prior to...

John W. Buechner, 76, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born October 19, 1946 in Ashland, son of the late Walter and Mary (Kulikowski) Buechner.  On August 17, 1968 he married Sharon Hall in Wausau. Before retirement, John worked as a project manager and estimator for Old Castle Glass.  He enjoyed time at the lake, pontooning, and baking, especially his famous rum cake.  John adored his grandchildren, spending...

Gordon M. Gorski, 90, Wausau passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.   He was born September 6, 1932 in Rothschild, son of the late Anton and Regina (Dobeck) Gorski.  On July 7, 1956 he married Sieglinde Stasiak at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild.  She survives.   For more than 30 years Gordon worked at the former Drott/J.I. Case in Schofield and was tool design engineer.  Some of his favorite pastimes included cross country...

It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Wallace “Wally” Louis Streich shares the news of his death on January 31, 2023. Wally was 97 years of age this past October. He has been a vital and uplifting part of all our lives.   Wally was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Jane (Viele) Streich and his son James Todd Streich.  Deeply loved by many, Wally’s presence and assistance and humor will be missed daily.  Wally was born in Merrill on...