Obituaries
Barbara "Mimi" Barthel
Apr 15, 2025
Barbara “Mimi” ( Botz) Barthel, age 87, of Twin Lake and formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home under the gentle care of hospice, surrounded by the love of her family.
Mom will always be remembered in many ways— a source of comfort, strength, and unconditional love. She lived her life well. She always enjoyed giving to others. She had...
Peggy A Kroning
Apr 11, 2025
Peggy A. Kroning, 71, of Schofield, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Peggy was born on December 9, 1953, in Antigo Wisconsin, the daughter of Robert and Loann (King) Heinzen. She was a devoted mother to her son, Chris, whom she...
Jody L. Axley
Apr 11, 2025
Jody Lynne Axley (Leonard), 58, of Rockland, Michigan passed away on April 11, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a sudden illness onset. Jody peacefully passed away surrounded by family.
Jody was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on December 23, 1966, to Donald Leonard of Washington, Michigan and Julie Gagnon (Wonsey) of Romeo, Michigan. Jody's mom went on to remarry Edward...
Charles Andrew Knutson
Apr 11, 2025
Charles A. Knutson, 81, of Weston, passed away April 11, 2025, at home.
He owned Knutson Construction for 55 years and he built many homes and businesses around town. He loved hunting, golfing, going out West, the family farm in Pray, WI, and playing cribbage with friends and family.
Charles is survived by his daughters, Julie (Ryan) Fernstaedt and Ann (Eagan) Heath;...
Dorothy M. Cline
Apr 4, 2025
Dorothy M. Cline (Boettcher) passed away on April 4, 2025.
Dorothy was born May 9, 1930, in South Milwaukee to Joseph and Rose Marciniak (Wesolowski). Dorothy went to St. Mary's Catholic School in South Milwaukee from first grade to eighth grade. During the school years, she sang in Latin in the church choir. Dorothy would go for the 7 am mass...
Terry Ruby
Apr 2, 2025
Terry Lynn Ruby was born on May 14, 1954, in Alhambra, California, to the late Donald and Frances (Carter) Carlson. She passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 70.
As Terry grew up, her family moved several times before moving to Burlington, WI, to be closer to family. In 1976, she married Leonard George Ruby at Bethel Baptist...
Charles Willys Brushert
Apr 2, 2025
Charles Willys Brushert, 90, of Wausau, passed away on April 2, 2025, at Three Oaks Nursing Home in Marshfield.
Chuck was born in Wausau on June 30, 1934, to the late John Robert and Selma (Fochs) Brushert. He was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. Following his military service, he pursued his passion for artistry...
Gerri Quirt
Mar 31, 2025
Gerri Quirt, 77, of Wausau, passed away March 31, 2025. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Born February 23, 1948, to Orville and Lois (née Hansen) Heide, Gerri grew up in Marshfield, where she attended Marshfield High School and then the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, where she earned a degree in elementary education.
In 1970, Gerri...
Violet Schuttenberg
Mar 21, 2025
Violet Schuttenberg, our little "Miss America" and cherished member of the Wausau community, age 93, passed away at Mount View Care Center on March 21, 2025. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and zest for life.
Violet was born on February 1, 1932 in Bevent, WI to the late Bernard "Barney" and Mary (Trzebiatowski) Schuttenberg. In her 20s, she...
Leora Jane Mitchell
Mar 21, 2025
With a heart as warm as the Wisconsin sun, Leora Jane Mitchell passed peacefully into eternal rest on March 21, at the age of 100. Born in Wausau, on May 21, 1924, Leora graced this world with her kindness, impeccable manners, and unwavering generosity. She spent her entire life in her beloved hometown, where she made an indelible mark on...
Steven Karl Tyrrill
Mar 21, 2025
Steven Karl Tyrrill passed away peacefully on his 69th birthday, surrounded by loving family.
He would have appreciated closing out his last trip around the sun in a very peaceful place surrounded by his loved ones. Steve grew up in Chicago and relocated to Wisconsin in 2020. It was time for a change of pace. He traded the view of Lake...
Roger A. Ormond
Mar 20, 2025
Roger Allen Ormond, 67 of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away on March 20, 2025 at Wausau Manor, surrounded by family, following a battle with cancer.
Roger was born on May 18, 1957 in Neillsville, WI to the late Wayne Eugene and Christine Thereta (Wiater) Ormond. While Roger faced lifelong challenges due to injury in early childhood, he lived a vibrant life and...
Lorraine Gould
Mar 18, 2025
Lorraine (Boots) Gould, age 100 passed away March 18, 2025 at Sylvan Crossing's on Evergreen with her family at her side.
Lorraine was born in Wausau on October 11, 1924 to the late Henry and Rose Haller.
Lorraine married William Gould on September 8, 1947. Lorraine loved being a homemaker and raising her 5 children. Her life revolved around her family. Lorraine...
James "Jim" Warsaw
Mar 16, 2025
Jim Warsaw left his earthly body and joined his first wife, Peggy, and his beloved daughter, Mandy, in the home that was given by the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jim was surrounded by his wife Jill, his son AJ, and his grandsons Cayden and Cameron. While we are brokenhearted over the void that this has created...
Brian Heier
Mar 10, 2025
It is with profound sadness, that our family announces the death of, Brian J Heier, of Weston WI. After a lengthy, courageous, always positive, never complaining fight with cancer, he peacefully lost his battle in the early hours of March 10th, 2025, surrounded by close family.
As a friend stated, "He fought it a long time, and never changed his personality."...
Kevin Krake
Mar 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin Krake, age 59 of Weston, WI. Kevin peacefully departed this life on the morning of March 7, 2025.
Kevin was born to David and Patricia (Kempf) Krake in Wausau, WI. Upon graduation from D.C. Everest High School in 1983, Kevin became an employee at Kolbe Windows & Doors where...
Dale Langbehn
Mar 6, 2025
Dale William Langbehn April 22, 1938 - March 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our father and grandfather, Dale William Langbehn, who peacefully left us on March 6, 2025. Dale lived a remarkable 86 years, filled with love for his family and a passion for sports and teaching.
Born in Clinton, Iowa,...
Elverna Joy Imig
Mar 3, 2025
Elverna Joy Imig, age 84, of Weston, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, with family by her side and her beloved husband, Norm, awaiting her in heaven.
A Vistation will be held on Thursday, March 13th from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Wausau Bible Church, 1300 Grand Ave in Wausau, WI with...
Mary Beth Sowinski
Mar 1, 2025
It is with warm hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Mary Beth Sowinski, who left us peacefully surrounded by her family on March 1, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on April 23, 1951, to the late Robert and Marjorie Schulz, she spent her youngest years in the Wittenberg area before moving to Schofield. Mary Beth...
Sandra Gottschalk
Mar 1, 2025
Gottschalk, Sandra M., peacefully passed away at home on March 1, 2025.
Sandy was the oldest child of Alfred and Gladys (Seehafer) Duranceau, born on April 8, 1941. She graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1959.
In 1963, she married Allen E. Gottschalk in Wausau and they moved to South Dakota while he served in the Air Force. After service, they...
