Hannah Evans Corbin, age 97, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Hannah was born October 7th, 1924 in Gorseinon, Wales, UK to William J. and Edith P. (Miles) Evans.  The eighth of eleven children, Hannah emigrated to Gary, Indiana where she grew up with her brothers and sisters.  Hannah married her high school sweetheart, Duane L. Corbin following his service in the United States Army in 1944.  They were married for 65 years and...

Annette R. Ruether, 98, Wausau, died Saturday, June 18, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine, Wausau. She was born June 2, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles and Martha Darin. Survivors include her son, James Ruether; grandchildren, Jennifer Ruether (Adam) and Kevin Ruether. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Wilbur, George, Jim and Milton and sisters, Frances and Marie. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial...

Lillian Burish, age 83, formerly of Marathon, Wisconsin passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston Hospital. Lillian was born September 14, 1938 in the Town of Cassel to Martin and Helen (Rodman) Skrzypcak. She was the fifth of six children.  She married James Burish (the love of her life) at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Marathon, Wisconsin. They were married for 63 years before Jim’s death in...

John P. Kowalski, 58, Rib Mountain, WI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston Hospital, of complications after a heart surgery due to his decade long struggle with multiple blood diseases. Born April 1, 1964 in Appleton, WI John was the son of Daniel and Geraldine (Chojnacki) Kowalski.  On September 12, 2009, he married Nancy Martyn at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon, WI. John lived for his...

Carol J. Bliss, 84, Wausau, died peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.  She was born January 17, 1938 in Wausau, daughter of the late David and Anna (Raasch) Wiensch.  She married Gordan Bliss.  He preceded her in death. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed playing Yahtzee, puzzles, playing cards, embroidery and plastic canvassing.  Carol was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and Milwaukee Brewers fan. Survivors include, two brothers,...

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Werner, 78, Town of Wien died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1943, to the late Frederick and Hertha (Hoernke) Werner.  Jerry was a graduate of Strupp School, Edgar High School and North Central Technical College.  He was a lifelong resident of the Town of Wien. On August 12, 1972, he married Gayle (Miessner) Werner at St. John Lutheran Church, Hwy N, Edgar.  Jerry and Gayle purchased the Werner...

Richard “Dick” Boers, 72, died Monday, June 6, 2022 peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family at his side. He was born April 19, 1950 in Antigo, son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Ferdon) Boers.  On May 20, 1972 he married Joanie Boers in Antigo.  She preceded him in death. Survivors include children, Scott (Teri) Boers of Wausau and Lori Boers, Orfordville; grandchildren, Noah, Sahara, Elle, Amaya and Mara; a sister, Pat Boers of Antigo; a brother, Bob...

Paul A. Falkowski, 89, Wausau passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 22, 1932, in the town of Easton, son of the late Alex and Harriet (Obremski) Falkowski. On February 19, 1952, he married the love of his life, Loretta Baranowski, at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau.  She preceded him in death on March 27, 2019. Paul worked for many years as a paper inspector for Wausau Papers. He was respected and admired by his coworkers.  He,...

Sharon J. Knoeck, 74, Marathon died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.   She was born February 2, 1948, in Wausau, daughter of the late Roger and Marie (Rader) Boehm.  On May 15, 1971, she married Ivan Knoeck at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marathon.  He survives.   In her earlier years, Sharon worked at Marathon Cheese.  She later went on to farm with her husband Ivan in the town of Cassel.  Some of her favorite pastimes included...

Mardell G. Brunette, 96, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Mountain Terrace, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 14, 1926 in Haugen, WI, daughter of the late Adolph and Caroline (Posta) Stodola.  On November 21, 1946, she married Harold Brunette in Barron, WI.  He preceded her in death on March 16, 1998.  In her younger years, Mardell worked as a telephone operator and throughout her...