Ethel M. Durkee Ethel Mae Durkee, 79, Edgar was called home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Mount View Care Center under the care of the Aspirus Hospice team.  Her family was with her throughout her journey home.   She was born May 3, 1944, in Wausau, WI to the late John and Erma (Jacobi) Stange.  She married the love of her life James Jay Durkee Sr. on July 8, 1967.  They were married 54 years before he preceded her in death on December 29, 2021. Ethel was a...

Jerome “Jerry” M. Sowinski, 63, Wausau, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born on November 14, 1960 in Wausau, son of the late Chester Sr. and Leona (Letarski) Sowinski.  Jerry lived and worked in the Wausau area his whole life.  Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed fishing, being outdoors sitting around the campfire, watching fireworks and simply...

Arthur A. Schilling, 88, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023, while at his plumbing shop in Wausau. He was born in Wausau on June 18, 1935 to the late Arthur and Bertha (Hett) Schilling.  Arthur grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School.  He started working with his father at age 16 at Hett Plumbing digging trenches.  As Arthur worked, gained more experience, and furthered his training, he became a journeyman plumber and then a...

Regina “Jeanie” Martorano (nee:Bauer) was born on February 14, 1937 to Henry and Meta Mae Bauer in Chicago, IL.  At age two, her mother passed away and Jeanie was placed along with her older siblings, into Lydia Christian Children’s Home in Chicago. There, at an early age, she learned to trust Christ for the forgiveness of her sins and learned how to have a personal relationship with Him.  In 1953, she met the love of her life, Paul Martorano, whom she married on...

Nancy Schwalenberg went to be with the Lord Jesus on November 20, 2023 at the age of 86.  She passed into eternal glory in the presence of her sons, Mark and Ryan, under the excellent care of the staff of Aspirus Hospital, Medford, WI.  Nancy was never given a middle name. Nancy was born in Waupun, WI (outside the prison) on September 26, 1937 to Clarence and Francis Van Hierden.  She was the first of three children.  Nancy married her husband, Ronald, also of Waupun...

Jerome “Jerry” Volkman, 85, Schofield, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, while under the care of Compassus Hospice at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. He was born September 4, 1938, in Wausau, son of the late Edward and Elsie (Kittel) Volkman. On October 27, 1962, he married Norma Klatt, the love of his life, at First United Methodist Church, Wausau. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. For 40...

Loretta Kane, 91, of Wausau, WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Mount View Care Center. She was born July 19, 1932, daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (Jensen) Eschenbach.  In May of 1954 she married Kenneth Kane who preceded her in death in October of 2016. Survivors include her three children, daughter Mary (Dave) Dohe, Spring, TX, son Tom (Judy) Kane, Las Vegas, NV and son Paul (Denise) Kane, Cypress, TX; brother Lee Eschenbach (Rande Sponholz) North Prairie, WI;...

Michael E. Syring, 71, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born on January 18, 1952 to the late Ernest and Harriett (Wolf) Syring in Ashland.  Mike graduated from Wausau East High School in 1970.  He joined the U.S. Marine Corps, reenlisting before completing his service. Following his Military service Mike returned to Wausau and assisted his father in business ventures at Homestead Inn, Archie’s Monogram and selling...

Newxou Thao, 56, Kronenwetter, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home, under the care of Compassus Hospice. He was born April 6, 1967 in Laos, son of the late Chouhoua Thao and Mai Xiong Thao.  Survivors include, his wife, Pang Kong Thao; five children, Xai Thao (Moua Yang), Sua Thao, Fue Thao, Truzon Thao and Lily Thao; three grandchildren, Reina Vue, Azelous Yang and Lyora Yang; two sisters, Mee Thao and Chao Thao; and four brothers,...

Priscilla E. Stenzel, 85, Athens, died November 14, 2023 at CopperLeaf Assisted Living, Marathon. Priscilla was born January 8, 1938, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Joseph and Erma (Soucek) Myszka.  She married Luke Stenzel Jr. on July 7, 1956 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2002. Priscilla and Luke were owners of Stenzel's Bar in Athens.  Priscilla also worked as a bartender and waitress at various...