Nancy R. Gast, 68, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 26, 1952, in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Susan (Hooker) Brose.  On December 15, 1973, she married Lyle Gast Jr. at First United Methodist Church, Wausau.  He survives. Nancy graduated from Wausau High School in 1970.   She spent three years in the Women's Army Corps from 1970 until 1973.  Nancy worked at East Bay Corp. in...

Sue Steckbauer, beloved by many, passed away, way too young, July 13, 2021, at the age of 54, in Green Valley, Arizona, in the comfort of her home and family.  She was born January 2, 1967, at the Atlantic Hospital, the daughter of Rosemary (Fay) and John Cassell.  Sue graduated from Superior High School and continued her education at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire with her degree in Elementary Education. After graduating, she went on to receive her master’s degree...

Ronald “Ron” E. Alexander, 60, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born April 9, 1961 in Chicago, son of Virginia Alexander. On June 23, 1995 he married Brenda Beadle in Stevens Point. Ron enjoyed working on cars, hard rock music, putting together puzzles and making homemade pizza.  He was a kind, compassionate man who loved his family and cherished time spent with them. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Alexander; children, Brenda Lee...

Joshua J. Morgan, 41, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home. He was born August 2, 1979 in Wausau, son of Jeffery Morgan and Jane (Holbrook) Frohm.  Josh enjoyed watching baseball and basketball with his stepdad Rich and was an avid Steelers, Brewers and Bucks fan.  He loved his dog, Mookie, very much.  His family meant everything to him especially his nieces, Rozlin and Carly. He had a very close bond with his mom and often made dinners and helped her with...

Charlene J. Christian, 71, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Pride TLC Assisted Living Facility in Weston. She was born June 6, 1950 in Wausau to the late Arthur and Belinda (Juedes) Christian. Charlene was a member of St. Peter’s Church in the Town of Hamburg. She attended Maple Grove Grade School, and Merrill High School. She was formally employed by the Fromm Brothers Ginseng Farm. Charlene grew up on the family farm in Hamburg until moving into her own house on...

Donald “Don” D. Behr, age 76, of Rothschild passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.  He was born May 16, 1945 in Wausau to the late Henry and Rosella (Baranowski) Behr.  Don married Mary Guilday on March 5, 1971 in Iowa, a union that would last over 50 years.   In his earlier years, Don worked at Loed in Wausau and went onto work at Wausau Window Wall where he retired from after more than 30 years of work.    Some of...

Robert “Rob” A. Niles, 50, died July 21, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  He fought hard to maintain control over his body as the cancer diminished him slowly and was always determined to keep trying.  Knowing he has been met by the loving arms of his mother, brother and grandmother eases the heartache a little and even though our time with him was cut...

On Sunday, July 25, 2021, Marlyn S. Wann, beloved mother of two, died at the age of 80 at Stone Crest Residence, in the care of Interim HealthCare Hospice in Wausau, Wisconsin. Marlyn was born in Berwyn, Illinois in September of 1940, and during childhood, her family relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Broad Ripple High School and attended Indiana University in Bloomington. Marlyn was married to Stephen A. Wann, Sr. Though they eventually divorced, they remained friends....

Carmon L. Stencil, 83, Mt. Horeb, formerly of Edgar, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at UW Hospital, Madison. Carmon was born February 24, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Richard and Johnnie Catherine (Holter) Melton.  She was the oldest of six children. On April 5, 1956, she married Kenneth L. Stencil in LaGrange County, IN.   Carmon farmed with her husband, Kenneth, in Rietbrock Township for more than 20 years. She was also a Home...

John Parker, 98, passed away in Merrill, on November 18, 2020 with his beloved wife, Dorothy, at his side and holding his hand. John and Dorothy were married for 73 years and met as teens at the fence between their two farms in rural Hannibal, Wisconsin.   Dorothy Parker, 91, passed away in Merrill, on January 20, 2021.  She was born April 6, 1929 in Blaine, Minnesota, the fourth of six children of Lawrence and Sophie Gwiazdon.   John and Dorothy were long time, hardworking members of...