Karren L. Seliger

May 29, 2023

Karren L. Seliger, 89, Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under hospice care.

She was born December 14, 1933, in Wausau, daughter of the late Laurence and Gertrude (Baumann) Holzem. She graduated high school in Wausau in 1952. On July 6, 1953 Karren married Mark, he preceded her in death on...

Henrietta T. (Heier) Klumpyan

May 27, 2023

Henrietta “Honey” T. Klumpyan, 92, Wausau passed away peacefully while under the care of ProMedica Hospice at her home on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

She was born August 7, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late Adolph and Josephine (Rosner) Heier.  On June 16, 1951 she married Harvey B. Klumpyan at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.  He...

Karen S. Clark

May 26, 2023

Karen S. Clark, 60, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at her home on Friday, May 26, 2023.

She was born on June 11, 1962 to Lucille (Wilke) Jensen and the late Gerald Jensen.  Karen was married to Gary Anderson, they had two children together and they later divorced.  She then married Donald Clark on June 16,...

Virginia "Gin" Schulz

May 24, 2023

Virginia “Gin” Schulz, 89, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, under the care of Interim Hospice at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon.

She was born on February 23, 1934, in Schnappsville, daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Socha) Cichon.  On November 30, 1969, she married Charles “Chuck” Schulz.  They celebrated 49 years of marriage before he preceded...

Denise F. Bricko

May 20, 2023

Denise Faye Bricko, 63, Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2023 at her home.  Sadly, she suffered from heart issues for many years.

Denise was born May 11, 1960 in Wausau, daughter of the late Duane and Ercelle (Zoromski) Bricko.  She attended St. Michael Catholic grade school and then graduated from D.C. Everest High School in...

Wanda Frances (Zajackowski) Gajewski

May 20, 2023

Wanda F. Gajewski, 100, Weston, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born March 27, 1923 in the town of Norrie, daughter of the late Andrew and Frances (Wonsikowska) Zajackowski.  On August 10, 1946, she married Leon M. Gajewski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley.  He preceded her in death on...

Richard "Rick" Weiss

May 20, 2023

Richard (Rick) Weiss was born to eternal life on May 20th, 2023 at the age of 76 years, after suffering with an aggressive throat cancer for several months.

Rick was born in Milwaukee to his parents Audrey and Waldemar Weiss who have preceded him in death. He raised his family with his wife Linda in Hubertus WI...

Emily L. Lewerenz

May 20, 2023

Emily Louise Lewerenz, age 18, of Weston, beloved daughter of Eric and Heidi Lewerenz, died in a tragic car accident on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Set to graduate high school on May 24th, Emily was unsure of her life's next adventure, but was ready to embrace the unknown with both arms. Emily was a gifted painter and...

George "Dempsy" Robert Boxrucker

May 19, 2023

George “Dempsy” Boxrucker, 92, Athens, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center.

He was born June 30, 1930 in Medford, son of the late Casper and Louise (Peissig) Boxrucker.  On May 15, 1954, he married Phyllis M. Mason in Pine City, MN.  She preceded him in death on August 29, 2013.

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James "Jim" Joseph Kraimer

May 19, 2023

James “Jim” Kraimer, 79, Wausau, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at his home, under the care of Promedica Hospice.

Jim was born May 16, 1944 in Wausau, WI to Joseph and Sarah (Imhoff) Kraimer.  He married Nancy Ann Miller on June 22, 1963.

Jim was a well-known building contractor in the Wausau Area...

Sheldon C. E. Voigt Jr.

May 14, 2023

Sheldon C. E. Voigt Jr., 73, died peacefully at his home Sunday, May 14, 2023 under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

He was born September 6, 1949 in Merrill, son of the late Sheldon Sr. and Dorothy (Ohlmann) Voigt.  On July 25, 1981 he married Karen Hoff at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau.

Sheldon...

David "Dave" R. Edelburg

May 14, 2023

David “Dave” R. Edelburg, 80, Wausau passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born November 23, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Roy and Ruth (Schilling) Edelburg.  He was the youngest of three children.  On June 22, 1963 he married Marlene Rodewald at the former...

Craig A. Knudsen

May 9, 2023

Craig A. Knudsen, 65, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his home.

He was born May 14, 1957, in Audubon, Iowa, son of the late Warren and Betty (Johnson) Knudsen.  On October 26, 1985, he married Debra Zietlow at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau.

Above all else, Craig loved spending time with his family.  He...

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...