Mar 12, 2023

Susan J. Gauger, 67, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Waterfall Health of Wausau.

She was born on April 27, 1955 in Wausau to the late Sam and Sue (Dereemer) Davis.  Susan grew up in Wausau and graduated from D.C. Everest High School with the class of 1973.  Susan will be remembered as...

Mar 11, 2023

Evelyn J. Schmidt, 87, died Saturday, March 11, 2023 under the care of Interim Hospice at Point Manor, Stevens Point.

She was born October 18, 1935 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, daughter of the late Evan and Clara (Dieken) Mierkey.

Survivors include her sons, Robert and Kenneth (Bonnie) Tautges; siblings, Mardella Tautges, Edith Schoelzel and...

Mar 10, 2023

Ernest “Ernie” F. Blaubach, 91, Marathon, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Rennes Health and Rehab in Weston.

He was born March 25, 1931 in Spencer, WI, son of the late Fred and Rachel (Buhrow) Blaubach. On September 9, 1950, he married Carol H. Braunel at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Marathon. She preceded him...

Mar 9, 2023

Jonathan Scott Paulson, 38, of Bozeman, MT, formerly of Norrie, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 9, 2023 after an intense battle with brain cancer. Jon was loyal, dependable, thoughtful, and always early to anywhere he planned to be.

Jon was born in Wausau, WI on February 19, 1985 to Scott and Bonita (Brzezinski) Paulson,...

Mar 8, 2023

Thomas Edward Callahan, 91, Aniwa, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau.  He was born June 3, 1931 in Wausau, to the late James and Marie (Tetzlaff) Callahan.

He graduated from Wausau High School and enlisted in the Navy, where he served for four years...

Mar 5, 2023

Richard “Dick” Gebhardt, 88, of Wausau, died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Mountain Terrace under the care of Interim Hospice.

He was born September 12, 1934 to the late Evelyn (Berens) and Robert Gebhardt.  Dick was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elaine Vilter; and brothers, Robert and Joseph Gebhardt.

Survivors include his wife,...

Mar 5, 2023

Evelyn A. Naegelin, 87, Weston went to be with her Lord Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

She was born April 4, 1935 in Washburn, Maine, daughter of the late Durban and Leversa (Butler) Bragdon.  On April 17, 1958 she married Gene Naegelin in Maine.  He survives.

For many years Evelyn was...

Mar 3, 2023

Grace Marie Manthei (Atwood, Oesterreicher, Kutchera), 85, of Wausau, passed into glory on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on March 1, 1938 at her paternal grandparents’ house in Wausau to Karl and Hilma (Plautz) Manthei.  Grace attended local schools while growing up and graduated from Wausau High School with the class...

Mar 3, 2023

Delbert D. Duranceau, 86, Wausau passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

He was born January 25, 1937 in Brokaw, son of the late Lester and Frances (Richards) Duranceau. On July 14, 1962 he married Bonita Yambrick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau.  She preceded him in death on August 2, 2009.

Mar 3, 2023

Thomas P. “Tom” Hamerla, 83, Wausau passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023 while under the care of Compassus Hospice at Pride TLC, Weston.

He was born November 8, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Ray and Irene (Krueger) Hamerla.  On September 28, 1963 he married Delores Reuter.  She passed away on November 16, 1964. ...

Mar 2, 2023

Delmar Kolbe passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023, at North Central Health Care Center, with family at his side.  He was born July 26, 1926, to Otto and Alma (Hilmershausen) Kolbe, in Wausau, WI.

Delmar was raised on the family farm in the town of Marathon, WI.  He attended Woodlawn School, grades 1-8, and went on...

Mar 1, 2023

Kyle Victor Zblewski, 52, passed away March 1, 2023, in Rib Mountain, WI.

He was born on October 12, 1970, to Geraldine (Kilburn) Zblewski and Wayne Zblewski in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and later moved to Stevens Point, WI, where he graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH) in 1988.

Kyle proudly served in the...

Mar 1, 2023

Shirley A. Reiter, 84, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.

She was born June 23, 1938 in Eland, daughter of the late Reinhardt and Eleanor (Kunst) Meverden.  In 1975 she married Anton “Tony” Reiter and he preceded her in death in...

Feb 28, 2023

Michael “Mike” J. Luhtala, 56, Rothschild, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a long illness.

He was born December 22, 1966 in Milwaukee, the son of Oliver and Sandra (Ison) Luhtala.  He met the love of his life, Catherine “Cathy” L. Spanton  working at Figi’s in Marshfield.  They were united in...

Feb 26, 2023

John S. Jagerson, 72, town of Easton passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

At John’s request there will be no public funeral services.  A private family service will be held at a later date.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.  A full...

Feb 26, 2023

Lonnie Dale Marek was born in Black River Falls, Wisconsin on July 21, 1940, to Frank and Lillian Marek. He had two sisters, Sylvia Marek (husband, William Grimm) of Madison and Karen (Steve) Lynch of Wausau. His extended family includes nephew, Lucas (Sarah) Lynch; and niece, Stephanie Lynch of Wausau; as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Alaska....

Feb 26, 2023

Joyce Ann Kreft

December 20, 1941 - February 26, 2023

Joyce Ann Kreft of Athens, WI, left this world so very peacefully on Sunday afternoon, February 26, 2023, at age 81 with nieces and nephews by her side at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Joyce Ann was born December 20, 1941, at her family’s farmhouse...

Feb 24, 2023

Joseph L. “Joe” Stoklasa, 78, town of Hewitt, passed away peacefully with his children by side on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born October 31, 1944 in Wausau son of the late Joseph and Selma (Winters) Stoklasa.  Joe was married to Jean Felch and later divorced but remained good friends over the...

Feb 21, 2023

David L. Augustine, 84, Athens, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from complications after contracting COVID.

He was born April 9, 1938, to Lawrence and Arlene (Auner) Augustine at the Marshfield Hospital.  Dave was raised on his family farm in the Halsey township near Athens and in 1958, graduated from the Athens High School....

Feb 20, 2023

Yvonne I. Mais, 86, Wausau passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

She was born June 6, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Cyrus and Leona (Lowe) Aldrich.  On August 10, 1957 she married David Mais in Lawton, Oklahoma.  He preceded her in death on January 3, 2020.