Nov 9, 2019

Frederick N. Haasl, 77, Wausau, died Saturday November 9, 2019 at the Cady Home, Wausau.

He was born November 25, 1941, in Auburndale, son of the late Norbert and Agnes (Aschbeck) Haasl. Fred lived a simple life growing up on the family farm with his parents and sisters.  He was an avid collector of John Deere toy...

Nov 8, 2019

Herman R. Groshek, 97, Ringle died Friday, November 8, 2019 at Asprius Wausau Hospital.

He was born November 18, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Helen (Yach) Groshek.  On September 11, 1948 he married Helen Kolinski at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley.  She preceded him in death on September 28, 2011.

For...

Nov 6, 2019

Joan M. Schneeberger, 87, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born March 17, 1932 in Brookfield, daughter of Simon and Catherine (Groh) Gebhardt.  On October 23, 1954, she married Robert “Bob” Schneeberger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elm Grove.  He survives.

Together, Joan and Bob...

Nov 4, 2019

On November 4th, 2019 Linda Carol Dustan, 72, of Wausau, WI entered into eternal life after a 17 month furiously fought battle with cancer.

Linda was born in Eau Claire, WI to Donald L and Gail Skamfer. On June 26, 1971 Linda married Ronald Dustan which began a 48-year long love story that will continue on through...

Nov 3, 2019

Kristine (Zoromski) Ayvaczdeh, 49, St. Germain, died Sunday November 3, 2019 at home.

She was born December 24, 1969, in Wausau, daughter of Mark Zoromski, Kronenwetter and Lynn (Busko) Tessmer, Weston.

Kristine enjoyed the outdoors and all that went with it including, camping, hunting and fishing.  She was the owner and operator of Kristine’s Crystal...

Nov 3, 2019

Lee Gary Burmeister, 38, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

Lee was born July 9, 1981 in Wausau, son of Gary and Suzanne (Dombrowski) Burmeister. Lee went to Marathon school all 12 years and graduated in 2000. On August 27, 2005 he married the love of his life, Gina Thiel, on top of Rib Mountain....

Nov 3, 2019

Charles M. “Marty” Gaugush, Wausau, ended his long battle with leukemia on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the age of 91.

He was born September 8, 1928 in Chicago, to Charles and Agnes (Martin) Gaugush.  Marty served honorably in the United States Army from 1951 until 1952 and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.  In 1956,...

Oct 31, 2019

Barbara A. Halminiak, 76, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home.

She was born February 1, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Nowacki) Paulman.  On September 3, 1960 she married Lawrence Halminiak in Wausau.  He preceded her in death on September 24,...

Oct 29, 2019

Carole J. Schurter, 78, died October 29, 2019 under the care of Ministry Hospice at Mountain Terrace, Wausau.

She was born June 6, 1941 in Butternut, daughter of the late Spencer K. and Florence J. (Meindl) Bockin.  She was raised in the Medford area and moved to Wausau in 1975.  On September 16, 1989 she married Gary...

Oct 25, 2019

You may think you have never heard of Mac McCallin, but perhaps, maybe you have.

If you have ever eaten a “Monkeytail: at the fair, then you knew Mac, for he coined the name, “Monkeytail,” and introduced them to our area 55 years ago.

If you ever bought a Christmas tree, or devoured a delicious...

Oct 24, 2019

Ruth B. Prahl, 93, town of Easton, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

She was born August 17, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late August and Bertha (Glawe) Banik.  On October 26, 1946, she married Warren Prahl in Wausau.  He preceded her in death on February 17, 2009.

Ruth enjoyed...

Oct 22, 2019

Verna M. Kraeuche, 94, Wausau, died Tuesday October 22, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born February 1, 1925 in Weyerhauser, daughter of the late Michael and Pearl (Siejia) Tomczak.  On November 15, 1944 she married George Kraeuche in Weyerhauser, Wisconsin.  He preceded her in death September 3, 2002.

Among her favorite pastimes were,...

Oct 22, 2019

Debra “Deb” Busko, 63, Hancock died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her home.

She was born July 14, 1956 in Fort Benning, Georgia, daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Baker) Ziegel.  On October 12, 1974 she married the love of her life Joseph Busko at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.  He survives.

Deb played...

Oct 21, 2019

Kenneth “Ken” M. Peterson, 75, Edgar, died unexpectedly Monday, October 21, 2019. He was born July 9, 1944 in Abbotsford, son of the late Lawrence and Rita (Schmitt) Peterson.  On July 4, 1964, he married Judith “Judy” Szemraj at St. John’s Catholic Church, Edgar.  She survives.

On July 8, 1969, Ken began driving truck for 3M Corp....

Oct 21, 2019

God gives each person a number of days. Ken's number was 27,388.

Kenneth J. “Kenny” Damitz, 74, Weston, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

Ken was born October 26, 1944, in Antigo, son of the late George and...

Oct 19, 2019

Patrick P. Wirkus, 53, Orfordville, formerly of Richland Center, met the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

He was born January 12, 1966 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Meyer) Wirkus.  He graduated from Northwestern High School and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree...

Oct 18, 2019

David A. “Dave” Hanke, 64, Edgar passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 18, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born October 24, 1954 in Merrill, son of Norma (Bunge) Hanke and the late Charles Hanke.  On August 8, 1975 he married Mary Hart at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens.  She survives.

Dave was the owner/operator...

Oct 17, 2019

James R. Dickinson, 70, Wausau, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born June 30, 1949 in Marshfield, son of Catherine (Wilson) Dickinson, Merrill, and the late Russell Dickinson.  On March 1, 1975, he married Beth Sandberg in Mount Prospect, IL.  Survivors include, his loving wife of 44 years, Beth; his mother, Catherine...

Oct 17, 2019

Harvey L. Kettner, 83, Wausau passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his daughter, Kelly by his side.

He was born July 23, 1936 in Unity, son of the late Michael and Alice (Bootz) Kettner.

At a young age his love for trucking started by redesigning his little red...

Oct 16, 2019