Sally A. Borski, 85, Weston, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her home.   She was born October 3, 1935 in Hatley, daughter of the late Ernest and Regina (King) Platta.  On June 7, 1958, she married James “Jim” Borski at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild.  He preceded her in death on August 16, 2010.    For several years, Sally volunteered at St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.  Her outgoing nature paired well with her love of shopping,...

Norbert J. Normand, 85, Marathon passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 9, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Lorena (Marquis) Normand.  On September 12, 1955 he married Ila Vetter.  She survives. He served his country in the United States Marines Corps. during the Korean War.  For many years, Norbert was a truck driver.   Although truck driving wasn’t his only passion, he enjoyed many other...

Paula Minor, age 50, died Thursday October 15, 2020 at St. Rita Adult Family Home, Mosinee, Wisconsin.   She was born January 22, 1970 in Beloit, daughter of the Phillip and Mary (Silverhus) Minor.   Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday October 27, 2020 at East Lawn Cemetery, Beloit.  Paula will be interred near her siblings, Joey and Patricia Minor.   Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be...

Emil Carl Braatz Jr. was called to be with the Lord, October 19, 2020 at his home in the same room in which he was born, 91 ½ years ago.  Emil lived his entire life on the family farm.  His family provided care for him at home the four months he was in hospice care to fulfill his wish. His parents were Emil and Elizabeth (Wolter) Braatz Sr., immigrants from Germany.  Emil attended Vilas School in the town of Stettin. He ran the family farm and always had a second job...

Daniel C. Cyrs, 58, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was born April 21, 1962 in Wausau, to Marlys (Kraimer) Cyrs and the late Maurice Cyrs who preceded him in death in 1972.   In 1980 Marlys married Norb Arnoldi who became Dan’s step-father. Daniel graduated from Newman High School, attended Stout University and graduated from Wisconsin Tech School in telecommunications.  In 1988 he suffered spinal cord injury which left him...

James “Jim” Albright, 73, Weston, died Monday, June 8, 2020 at his home.  He was born July 24, 1946 in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Helen (Plautz) Albright.  On July 23, 1988, he married Geraldine “Geri” (Stemm) Hobbs in Merrill.  She preceded him in death on February 8, 2020. Jim was a veteran of the United States Navy.  For many years, Jim worked as a welder for the former PDM Bridge in Wausau, until his retirement.  Among his favorite...

Erwin “Erv” Leo Jagodinski, 92, Marathon passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston. He was born March 27, 1928 to John and Mayme (Hall) Jagodinski. On May 12, 1949 he married Anita Kamenick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2007, they were married for 58 years. Erv was a lifelong craftsman and custom home builder, getting his start with his dad, and later passing the family business down to a third...

Lawrence “Larry” W. Walker, 77, Wausau passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.   He was born October 5, 1943 in Rhinelander, son of the late William and Florence (Holmes) Walker.  On November 21, 1983 he married Sharon “Sheri” Bowen in Wausau.  She survives.   Larry was a journeyman electrician prior becoming the Postmaster at the Irma Post Office.  Some of his favorite pastimes included watching the Badgers,...

Harry W. Sammann, 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born February 26, 1939 in Germany, son of the late Willi and Erika (Hansen) Sammann.  On April 23, 1960 he married Susan Hlava at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.  For many years he owned and operated Harry’s Decorating in Wausau.  He enjoyed raising and training homing pigeons and had a great sense of humor. Survivors include...

Kathy J. Behrens, 63, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.   She was born February 5, 1957 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edmund and Joyce (Kinney) Koskey.  On November 29, 1986 she married Rodger Behrens at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wausau.  He survives.   Kathy enjoyed many jobs throughout the years, but none she loved more than taking care of children which she did until a few months before her passing....