Delphine “Del” Gabrielski, 94, Wausau, died Saturday May 9, 2020 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born October 23, 1925, in Bevent, daughter of the late Julius and Frances (Trzebiatowski) Lewandowski.  On June 19, 1948 she married Ervin Gabrielski at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent.  He preceded her in death January 15, 1981. For many years, Del was an active member of St. Anne Parish volunteering in many activities, including, Polka Fest Dinners, Friday...

Dorothy Dora Schug, 105, formerly of Athens, put on her angel wings and returned to her heavenly Father in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Abbotsford Healthcare Center, Abbotsford, WI.   Dorothy was born July 19, 1914, in Bern Township, 9th child of the late Sebastian Sr. and Margaret (Gilles) Weiler. On September 6, 1933 she married George Werner Schug at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Athens, WI. They celebrated 66 years together, prior to George’s...

BERNICE C. DOMKA WAUSAU – Bernice C. Domka age 90, Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18th in the Palliative unit at Aspirus Hospital. Bernice was born January 31, 1930 in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late Joseph Sr and Johanna (Yach) Bunczak.  On May 1, 1948 she married Martin J. Domka at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. Martin passed away in 1997.   Bernice was a loving wife, mother, and especially loved all the grandchildren. Bernice was...

Monica M. Prihoda, 61, Marathon, died Wednesday April 1, 2020 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston.   She was born January 10, 1959, in Wausau, daughter of the late Sylvester and Rita (Kurtzweil) Prihoda.  Monica had been employed at the Northern Valley Workshop.   Survivors include her siblings, Alice Boehm, Marathon, Denise (Jim) Stroyny, Wausau, Donald (Barb) Prihoda, Minnesota, Les (Linda) Prihoda, Marathon, Sara Prihoda, Wausau, Joel (Susan) Prihoda, California; She...

George M. Drefcinski, 80, Rib Mountain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at home, after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 10, 1939 in Stevens Point, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Goetz) Drefcinski.  After graduating from NCTC with an Associate Degree in Business Management, he moved to Milwaukee.  George worked at Morley-Murphy Company and then for REX Chainbelt, where he met Sharon Owen.  They were married on October 8, 1966 at St....

Kenneth E. Ahrens, 73, Marathon, was called to eternal rest Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born June 21, 1946 in Wausau, to Virginia (Assells) Ahrens, Wausau, and the late Edwin Ahrens.  On June 3, 1978, he married Betty Knauf at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. Ken worked as an accountant with Customer One Cooperative, Marathon, and later with Dairy Services, Stratford.  Church and community were...

Dennis C. Fink, 72, Athens, Wisconsin, went to ride the highways of heaven Thursday March 26, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.   Dennis was born June 12, 1947, in Merrill, Wisconsin, son of the late Wilfred and Emily (Smola) Fink.    His early years were spent working on the family farm as well as logging the woods which helped to form his strong work ethic at an early age.  As a young man Dennis was proud to serve his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the...

Sherry L. Gayken, 70, Weston, formerly of Edgar, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 25, 1950 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Walter and Hilma (Hardt) Thurs.  On May 22, 1971, she married Keith Gayken in Athens.  He survives. For more than 41 years, Sherry worked at the Marathon County Clerk of Courts Office and also served as secretary of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar for many years.  Some of her favorite...

Jean (Jansen) Trudell, 62, Athens, died Friday May 29, 2020 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.   She was born May 16, 1958, in Wausau, daughter of the late Alvin and Grace (Osterbrink) Jansen.  On April 15, 1989, she married Andrew Trudell at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.   Jean was employed at Wausau Paper Mill, Brokaw for many years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, watching the many birds she attracted to her feeders,...

Florence E. Punke, 82, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace, Wausau. She was born August 18, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Catherine (Riehle) Woellner.  On June 16, 1956 she married Donald Punke at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens.  He preceded her in death on January 17, 2019. Florence and her late husband Donald were dairy and ginseng farmers in the Athens area for many years. Some of her...