Obituaries
Donna Young
Apr 12, 2023
On a great day to enter eternity, Donna Young entered God's kingdom on April 12, 2023 at the age of 78 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Donna was born to Ed and Alma Rahn on August 9, 1944 in Wausau, Wisconsin. As a child, she excelled in school and was a three-time East High ping pong champion. Donna...
Wilfrid J. Guillaume
Apr 8, 2023
Wilfrid "Willie" Guillaume, 86, beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place in heaven as an angel of God on April 8, 2023.
He was born on July 6, 1936 in the town of Moon, (Mosinee) WI, born to William and Helen (Springer) Guillaume. He had 5 sisters and 10 brothers. He was in the...
Virginia Scott Heinemann
Apr 7, 2023
Virginia Joy Scott Heinemann, 94, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2023, with family by her side.
Virginia was born May 28, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Daisy and Clarence Scott. She was raised in Riverside, Illinois with her older brother, Joe, as well as her best friend and cousin Glenna, with whom she had many adventures. Her first...
Michael John Chen
Apr 2, 2023
Michael Chen, age 41, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2023. He passed away suddenly of a heart attack.
Michael was born in Gallipolis, OH to Dr. Mel and Jane Chen but spent his childhood in Sarasota, FL. Michael married Susan (Eustace) Chen on April 24, 2005, in Humble, TX.
Michael was a cherished Husband, Father, Son,...
John Joseph Grall
Apr 1, 2023
John Joseph Grall passed away on 1 April 2023 at his home in Wausau, WI, aged 79. Known to family and friends as Joe, he is survived by his only child Eugene James (EJ, James) Grall and James’ husband and Joe’s second son, Oka Diputra. They reside in Bangkok, Thailand. Joe was preceded in death by his best friend and...
Nicholas Leo Weimerskirch
Mar 31, 2023
Nicholas Weimerskirch, 71, died peacefully at home on March 31, 2023
During his career he proudly served in the US Army, including service in Korea. He was happiest in HOG heaven with his motorcycle buddies. He loved music and enjoyed challenging everyone by playing name that tune in the car.
He is survived by his daughters April (Mark)...
Michael J. Bungert
Mar 26, 2023
Michael J. Bungert, age 79, of Weston died on Sunday, March 26, 2023, with family by his side.
Michael was born on December 19, 1942, in Stevens Point to the late Joseph and Pauline (Helbach). He married Shirley Denzine in Stevens Point on July 29, 1980. Together they adopted their son Maxim from Kazakhstan, in 2006. Michael spent many...
Regina Zyduck
Mar 24, 2023
Regina Zyduck, age 94, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Willow Haven in Mosinee.
She was born on October 2, 1928 in Wausau to the late John and Mary Przybylski. She was a hard worker and a very caring person. She took care of her youngest sibling after the death of their mother. She was a devout...
Barbara Ann Valiska
Mar 23, 2023
Barbara Ann Valiska
Barbara Ann (Katczka) Valiska passed away peacefully on late Thursday afternoon, March 23, 2023 with her three sons at her side and a beautiful sunset on the horizon. Barbara was born in Wausau, WI on Friday, January 2, 1942 to the late Anthony Anton Katczka & the late Regina A. (Ligman) Katczka. Barbara married Robert (Bob) H....
Patricia L. Stricker "Pat"
Mar 21, 2023
Patricia L. Stricker, 93, of Wausau, beloved wife of the late Harvey M. Stricker, passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side.
Patricia was born on August 12, 1929 in Hutchinson, KS daughter of the late Albert and Louise (Elliot) Ewy. She graduated from the Adela Hale Business School and later Hutchinson Junior College. She married Harvey on November...
Robert J Shorey
Mar 20, 2023
Robert “Bob” J. Shorey, 81, of Hatley, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1941, in Schofield, the son of the late Robert H. and Evelyn E. Shorey.
Bob graduated from DC Everest High School in 1959 and served in the National Guard. He worked for Drott Manufacturing/JI Case until his...
Lavern Leo Brandt
Mar 16, 2023
Lavern L. Brandt, 95, of Weston, WI passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.
Lavern was born at home on Feb. 15, 1928 in the Town of Hamburg, Little Chicago to Leo M. and Louise (Pruss) Brandt. He was joined in marriage to Delores A. Sturm on June 17, 1950 at Zion Lutheran Church, Town of...
Toni Marie Plunkett
Mar 12, 2023
"Tough as Nails" Toni M. Plunkett, 49, lost her five-year battle to cancer, peacefully, at home, on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
Toni Marie Hellwig was born April 17, 1973, in Racine, Wisconsin to John Hellwig and Marti Albrecht. She married Justin Plunkett on December 11, 2010. She will be remembered for her love of snow, so the storm on Sunday,...
Barbara Miller Knutson
Mar 10, 2023
Barbara Miller Knutson, 93, of Wausau passed away peacefully at Primrose Retirement Center, her home of recent years, on March 10, 2023.
Barbara was born in Aberdeen, SD, to the late Edwin and Lucille (Trautman) Miller on April 10, 1929. She survived the dust bowl, the Great Depression and her father’s death in 1941, far too young, to pancreatic cancer.
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Viola Alice Prott
Mar 10, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Viola (Vi) Prott on Friday, March 10, 2023. Vi was born in March 1930 to Emil and Alma Frogner in Colfax, WI.Vi was a kind, independent and selfless woman who loved the simple things in life. She had a contagious laugh and a smile that could light up...
Elaine R. Rybarczyk
Mar 10, 2023
Elaine R Rybarczyk, age 92, passed away on March 10, 2023 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living.
Elaine was born in Wausau, WI to Henry Glimm and Selma Glimm. Elaine married DuWayne Rybarczyk of Wausau, WI on June 24, 1950 in Wausau, WI.
Elaine is survived by: son Terry (Susan) Roberts, Green Bay, WI, daughter Karen (Tom) Erickson, Wausau, WI, Grandchildren;...
Kay Gulan
Mar 8, 2023
Kathryn "Kay" Gulan, 82, of Wausau, beloved wife of Eugene "Gene" Gulan passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023 with her family at her side.
Kay was born on August 29, 1940 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late John and Tillie (Grossell) Hoepner. She and Gene were united in the Sacrament of Marriage on August 26, 1961. In...
Robert J. Abt
Mar 5, 2023
Robert J. Abt, age 85, passed away Sunday, March 5, under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services, at home, while listening to the Sunday Morning Polka Show.
Robert was born August 31, 1937 in Wausau, WI, the youngest son of Stephen and Alma (Dellmann) Abt. He graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1956. On December 3, 1960, he...
Allen Harvey Dunow
Mar 4, 2023
Allen Harvey Dunow, 76, of Weston, passed away March 4, 2023, with his family by his side.
Allen was born August 4, 1946, to the late Ollie and Arolee Dunow of Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin. When he was a child, he helped his parents with the family business and helped care for their horses. He was in the Boy Scouts...
Gerrit P. Corporaal
Mar 2, 2023
Gerrit P. Corporaal, age 94, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Gerrit was born on September 8, 1928 in the Town of Norrie to the late Evert and Tryntje (Monroe) Corporaal.
Gerrit served his country honorably in the United States Army. He married June Halverson on July 12, 1952 and together they...
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