Danny Rhoades

May 7, 2023

Danny Rhoades, 62, Edgar, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Athens Mennonite Church, 241218 Corlad Rd., Athens.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church.

Bruce Roger Beyreis

May 6, 2023

Bruce R. Beyreis, age 83, Wausau, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Mount View Care Center.  He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  Bruce was born December 9, 1939 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Esther and Clayton Beyreis.

He is survived by a daughter, Jill (Kevin) Swatloski, a stepdaughter, Wendy (Rick) Mroczenski and son-in-law, Bob...

Allen J. Freund

May 4, 2023

Allen John Freund, 87, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born May 8, 1935 in Spring Grove, Illinois.  Allen was the son of the late Edwin and Vera (Pepping) Freund.  On August 3, 1957 he married Anita Swanson in Crystal Lake, Illinois. ...

Roy William Vande Boom

May 2, 2023

Roy W. Vande Boom, 92, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Roy was born January 1, 1931 in Saukville, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Weiss) Vande Boom. On May 24, 1952, he married the love of his life Lois Moegenburg at Immaculate Conception Church in Saukville....

Emil "Bud" C. Machel Jr.

May 1, 2023

Emil Charles Machel, Jr., 96, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living Facility in Wausau.  Emil was born May 10, 1926 and lived in the Wausau area his entire life.  He was the son of Martha (Kurth) and Emil R. Machel, Sr. who preceded him in death.

Emil grew up and worked on...

Michael "Spike" R. Osterbrink

May 1, 2023

Michael “Spike” R. Osterbrink, 64, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home.  He was born on December 13, 1958 in Milwaukee, the son of Marvin and Delores (Albrecht) Osterbrink.

Mike loved his family, volunteering, and being involved in his community and sports events.  He didn’t have a lot of material things...

Joseph F. Muzynoski

Apr 29, 2023

Joseph F. Muzynoski, 101, town of Easton, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on January 11, 1922 in Neillsville, son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Piekarski) Muzynoski. His parents moved the family to a farm in the town of Easton around 1940.

Joe eventually took over...

Beverly A. (Bender) Benz

Apr 28, 2023

Beverly A. Benz, 70, Wausau passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born September 19, 1952, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of the late Elroy and Viola (Splinter) Bender.  On September 18, 1971, she married Bruce Benz Sr. in Iowa.  He preceded her in death on July 9, 2018.

For...

Edward B. Drygalski

Apr 27, 2023

On Thursday morning, April 27, Edward Drygalski, devoted husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 86, in the company of his loving family. His passing leaves behind, Lucy, the love of his life and wife of 65 years, and children, Diane Delury, Linda Drygalski, Adam Drygalski and Ava Vance, as well as grandchildren, Jaclyn Wood,...

Beverly L. Rubow

Apr 27, 2023

Beverly L. Rubow, 68, Wausau passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her home.

She was born October 29, 1954 in Adams Friendship, daughter of the late William and Margaret Allen and stepdaughter to Joe and Regina Koskey.  On December 1, 1979 she married Gary Rubow in Wausau.  He survives.

For more than...

Karen A. Turzinski

Apr 26, 2023

Karen A. Turzinski, 69, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born October 7, 1953, in Wausau, daughter of the late Chester and Leona (Leterski) Sowinski.  On August 2, 1974 she married Jerome Turzinski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau.

Karen loved children and ran her own childcare business for...

Debra "Debbie" L. Johnson

Apr 25, 2023

Debra “Debbie” L. Johnson, 63, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home.

She was born March 21, 1960 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Salzseider) Golz.  On September 11, 2004 she married Tim Johnson in Wausau.

For over 38 years,...

James J, Schlueter

Apr 24, 2023

James J. Schlueter, 62, Wausau, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born in Wausau on January 14, 1961.

Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed fishing and listening to music.

He is survived by his dear friend, Marvin Weinfurter of Merrill.

Visitation will be held...

Robert "Bob" John Arlen

Apr 24, 2023

Robert “Bob” J. Arlen, 82, Wausau, was taken into the loving arms of the Lord with his family by his side the night of Monday, April 24, 2023.

Bob was born March 31, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late John and Dorothy (Burns) Arlen.  Bob was a 1960 graduate of Newman High School. On May 25,...

Mavis R. Nehrbass

Apr 23, 2023

Mavis R. Nehrbass, 88, Athens, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, under the care of Interim Hospice at Copperleaf Memory Care, Schofield.

She was born May 30, 1934, in town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Leslie and Minnie (Hanke) Henrichs.  On July 25, 1953 she married Eldred Nehrbass at Salem Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg.  Together they...

Walter W. Klimpke Jr.

Apr 20, 2023

Walter W. Klimpke Jr., 86, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Clark County Rehab and Living Center, Owen, under the care of ProMedica Hospice.

He was born on February 24, 1937, in the town of Johnson, Marathon County, to the late Walter Sr. and Alvina (Christiansen) Klimpke.  Walter married the former Carol Westphal...

Ron E. Wilichowski

Apr 20, 2023

Ron Wilichowski, 72, died peacefully Thursday, April 20, 2023, joining loved ones in heaven.

Ron was born May 5, 1950 to his parents, Edwin and MaryAnn Wilichowski in Wausau, WI. He attended St. Mary’s School and Marathon High School in Marathon, WI. It was there he met the love of his life, Mary Wilichowski (through some very...

Karen H. (Holewinski) Fontana

Apr 20, 2023

Karen H. Fontana, 79, Wausau died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Care Partners in Stevens Point.

She was born December 21, 1943 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Somers) Holewinski.  Karen married Thomas Fontana in Illinois in 1995.  He preceded her in death on September 14, 2008.

Karen was a security guard...

Debbie S. Imhoff

Apr 19, 2023

Debbie S. Imhoff, 68, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on March 21, 1955 in Wausau to the late Jackie Vicker.  Debbie attended school in Wauwatosa and graduated from Wauwatosa East High School.  She furthered her education at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee.  Debbie moved back to...

Lawrence "Woody" Connor

Apr 19, 2023

Lawrence “Woody” J. Connor, 89, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 1, 1933, in Wausau, son of the late Herbert and Rose (Ott) Connor.  On August 21, 2004 he married Bernice Purull in Minocqua.

He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of...