Lisa Seim Burgess, 59, Wausau, died Tuesday March 26, 2024 at home. She was born August 29, 1964, in Eau Claire, daughter of Jerome Seim and the late Jean (Kole) Seim. Lisa had a Masters Degree in Music Education and taught at the elementary level. She was passionate about singing, theatre, and performing.  She was loved by her family and adored by her students. Survivors include two children, Amanda Burgess, Schofield and Dr. David (Eva) Burgess, Eugene, Oregon; a grandchild, Shiloh...

Sara A. Vande Boom, 58, of Marathon, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She passed away at home under the care of her loving family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Her devoted faith, love of family and friends supported her through a difficult battle with cancer and ultimately gave her peace. We thank God for Sara; we mourn her loss, but we know she is now in a place with no more sorrow or pain. Sara was born June 13, 1965, in Marshfield,...

David H. Roeder, 70, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Seasons of Life Hospice House, Woodruff. He was born November 5, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Bernice (Jacobi) Roeder.  David had been employed at Wausau Coated Products from 1989 until the time of his retirement in 2009.  He had previously worked at Antigo Autobody Repair, DAR Autobody, Denny’s Standard Oil and also Joe Rader Towing. With his knowledge of the auto industry, David...

Susan Gau-Krueger passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on April 29, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.  She was born on March 2, 1952 to the late Michael E and Laura T (Heil) Gau.  Susan graduated from Newman High School and went on to receive her undergraduate degree in Social Work and Political Science from UW-Eau Claire.  She received her Masters’ Degree as a Clinical Social Worker from the University of Iowa. Susan practiced...

Phyllis Mary (Mohr) Wagener, age 72, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Colorado on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Phyllis was born September 14, 1951 at Wausau Hospital to Joe & Esther Mohr of Marathon, WI. She married William E. Wagener on May 5, 1973. They raised their family in Edgar, WI, Plymouth, MN, and Marathon, WI. As a lifelong learner, she attended the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point between 1969 and 1971, she earned an Associate of Arts Degree in...

Gerald “Jerry” Klueckman, 88, passed away peacefully April 24, 2024 under the care of Aspirus Palliative Care. He was born December 31, 1935, son of the late Edward and Martha (Borchardt) Klueckman.  He was baptized February 9, 1936, and confirmed into the Christian Lutheran Faith on May 21, 1950.  He married the love of his life, Betty Carmichael on October 19, 1957.  They were blessed with three children, Debbie, Jerry Jr., and Jeffery (Candace), five...

Arlene Ruth Gundelfinger, 94, of Wausau passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at Aspirus Hospice House.  She was born on January 21, 1930, in DeWitt, Iowa to Ollie (Hudson) and William Howes.  She married Roger Gundelfinger on July 3, 1949, in DeWitt, Iowa.  She worked as a legal secretary, a church secretary, and at Curtis Company until she had children and became a full time “Mom” to her son, Mark and her daughter, Jan.  As a stay-at-home mom she...

Kevin L. Lang, 61, Marathon, formerly of Halder, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024, at his home. He was born September 3, 1962, son of Sandra (Vetter) Lang and the late Lavern Lang.  Kevin attended St. Mary’s School, Marathon, Marathon High School and NCTI earning a degree in accounting.  He was employed at Provision Partners Cooperative in Stratford. Survivors besides his mother Sandra Lang, include two daughters, Stephanie Lang, Hatley and Kimberly (Nicholaus)...

Ervin W. Braski, 97, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at home, with his life partner of 40 years by his side and under the care of St. Croix Hospice. He was born on June 12, 1926 in Brantwood, Wisconsin, to the late John and Selma (Wertanen) Braski.  Ervin graduated from Tripoli High School in 1943 and attended U.W. – Superior where he received a Master of Science in Education in 1977.  He served in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman in the Pacific Theatre during...

Juliet Ann Drews, 85, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born March 27, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arnold Sr. and Erna (Pagel) Drews.  Juliet graduated from Wausau East High School in 1957 and then went to work for the Marmet Corp., Wausau.  She then began working for Hoffman, Trembath and Gullickson Lawn Firm.  She became a paralegal and worked for both the Trembath Law Firm and Ruder Ware, retiring in 2003. She enjoyed living and...