Jewell H. E. Birkholz, 95, Wausau, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 10, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Emil and Margaret (Deckerdt) Laabs.  On June 7, 1945, she married John Birkholz in Wausau.  He preceded her in death on January 16, 1980. For over 40 years, Jewell worked as head housekeeper for the Holiday Inn, Wausau until her retirement.  She was an avid lover...

Lois A. Vande Boom, 90, of Rib Mountain passed away peacefully at home , surrounded by her loving family.   Lois was born July 9, 1931, in Port Washington, daughter of the late Werner and Helen (Moths) Moegenburg.  On May 24, 1952, she married the love of her life, Roy Vande Boom, at Immaculate Conception Church in Saukville.  This year Roy and Lois would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.    Lois and Roy farmed in Saukville and Athens before...

June 14, 1948-January 17,2022 Roger Sydow 73, of Wausau, passed away at home Monday after a brief hospitalization due to heart failure. He is survived by his loving wife Jean, siblings; Sally Sarlot, Diana Nickel, Lynda Emmons, Jim (Pam) Sydow, Mary (Ken) Fisher and Mike (Lynne) Sydow, in -laws; Marcia Pospychalla (Jeff Holzem), Joan Grubbs, Le Roy (Kay) Ostrowski, Denis Stencil, and Dianne Sydow. He is further survived by an extended family of nephews, nieces and cousins. He was the...

Thomas “Tom” James Babl, 76, Ringle passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.   He was born August 23, 1945, in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Washburn) Babl.  On April 19, 1969, he married Bonnie Lewandowski in Round Lake, IL.  She survives.   Prior to Tom’s retirement he was a journeyman electrician for the State of Wisconsin.  Some of his favorite pastimes included deer hunting, square and line...

Mary (DeMars) Gass, 89, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She lived her final days the same way she lived every day of her life with appreciation, deep faith, unconditional love, bountiful affection, and a constant, warm cheerfulness. Mary Eloyce DeMars was born to Chester and Freda DeMars on May 14th, 1932. While attending high school in Cornell, Wisconsin, Mary was involved in the school newspaper, Glee Club, FHA, Pep Club, and GAA’s...

Deloris A. Dumdey, 97, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 30, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Vincent and Louise (Machyniak) Slaminski.  On September 9, 1944 she married Robert W. Dumdey Sr. in Wausau and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1986. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau.  Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of...

Adeline M. Gauerke, 91, Athens passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.   She was born January 27, 1930, in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Nicholas and Mathilda (Luedtke) Rausch.  On September 2, 1950, she married Enos Gauerke in Athens.  He preceded her in death on April 24, 1997.   For many years Adeline was a homemaker and also farmed alongside her husband Enos in the town of Halsey.  She enjoyed playing cards, going out to eat and visiting with...

William “Bill” Marvin Copa, age 81 died on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home in Weston with his devoted wife Ellen and family by his side.    Bill was born on May 27, 1940, in Little Falls, MN to Aloysius and Helen (Wielinski) Copa. On July 3, 1965, he married Ellen Louise Dahm in Fargo, ND; together they had three sons, Vincent, Joseph and Frederick.    Bill worked as a chemist for Zimpro, INC for over 35 years and advanced to Vice President after...

Alice A. LaVigne (Nee Plashko), 84, was received into the arms of Christ on Thursday, January 6, 2022, with family by her side. Alice was born November 18, 1937, in the town of Nekimi (Oshkosh), Wisconsin, daughter of the late Anton and Ella (Prentice) Plashko. On April 2, 1970, she married William LaVigne in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death (2003). Prior to her retirement, Alice had worked as a business manager her whole life. She held positions at the federal government, a...

Charlene "Mama" F. Zychowicz, 83, Poniatowski passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.   She was born August 25, 1938, in Marshfield, daughter of the late Henry and Viola (Hamus) Ress Sr.  On August 31, 1973, she married Anthony Zychowicz in Waukegan, IL.  He preceded her in death on January 25, 2004.   In her earlier years Charlene worked at Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee.  She later moved to Poniatowski and alongside...