Obituaries
James "Jim" A. Robinson
Mar 1, 2023
James “Jim” A. Robinson, 89, of Weston, WI, died of cancer on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Rennes Health & Rehab Center in Weston under Aspirus Hospice care.
Jim was born April 16, 1933, in Cornell, WI, to James S. and Nadine (née Colburn) Robinson. In 1939, the family moved to Heafford Junction, WI, where Jim’s parents built Robinson’s Texaco...
Keith L. Jones
Feb 27, 2023
Keith Jones, 68, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on February 27, 2023 after a 5 year struggle with COPD. He entered this world on July 3, 1954 in Wausau, Wi, born to Lee and Evelyn Jones. He is survived by his wife Jean Jones, daughter Rebecca (Warren) Jones, 3 grandsons, Tyler, Devin, and Kalin, his sister...
George D. Klinker
Feb 25, 2023
George Dennis Klinker, age 90, of Wausau, WI passed away on Saturday February 25, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital with family by his side.
George was born at home on August 16, 1932 to George and Mary (Kennedy) Klinker in New Lisbon, WI. After George graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1950 he joined the army where he became...
Allan K. Crooks
Feb 16, 2023
Allan K. Crooks, age 60, of Wausau died on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a 2 1/2 year battle with kidney cancer. Al was born on March 5,1962 in Wausau to the late Eugene and Carol Crooks (Klieber). He considered himself an entrepreneur, owning several different businesses. Most recently he owned and operated Grand Valley Adventures Paintball, and...
Sally Hertting
Feb 14, 2023
Sarah (Sally) Louise Hertting, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in the comfort of her home with family by her side. Sally was the daughter of the late Frederick and Maebelle Sell and was born in Helena, MT, on December 27, 1928. Sally was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Sally graduated from...
Frank Tucek, Jr.
Feb 12, 2023
Frank Jerome Tucek Jr., loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend left this world peacefully on February 12, 2023, at age 86 at Rennes Health Center in Weston, WI, under care of family and Aspirus Hospice.
Frank was born to Eleanor (Davis) and Frank Jerome Tucek Sr. on November 10, 1936. A great lover of nature, Frank...
John O. Franks
Feb 11, 2023
SSGT John O. Franks was born in Wausau on December 2, 1959, to William and Gwendolyn (Egdahl) Franks. The family moved to Arizona when he was five years old. He met and married the love of his life Jean Strout on May 14, 1983, in Phoenix.
He went to New Mexico Military Institute to prepare for his career in the...
Dr. Brian D. Nelson
Feb 10, 2023
Dr. Brian D. Nelson, age 58, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 in one of his favorite places (Whistler, Canada) after a day of doing what he loved, skiing. Brian was born on November 16, 1964 in Madison, WI to the late Donald and Dawn Nelson. After graduating from West Bend High School, Brian went on to...
Mabel I. Zunker
Feb 10, 2023
Mabel I. Zunker, 102, of Wausau, beloved wife of the late Lester G. Zunker, passed away on February 10, 2023.
Mabel was born on July 1, 1920 in the town of Maine, WI daughter of the late Emil and Ernestina (Schult) Marquardt. She married Lester on July 17, 1941 in DuBuque, IA. They made their home in Wausau where they...
Wilhelm (Bill) H. Schleyer
Feb 9, 2023
Wilhelm (Bill) Heinrich Schleyer, age 85, was called home to his eternal rest with his Lord Jesus on Thursday, February 9th, 2023.
He was born in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany on January 21st, 1938, to Anton Mann and Karolina Luise Schleyer. His early years were spent on the family farm. He enjoyed playing with the animals and hiking the fields and...
Jessica Staszak Abitz
Feb 8, 2023
Jessica Staszak Abitz, age 43, was released into God’s arms on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, after a tragic ocean accident while vacationing in Florida with her loving family.
Jess was born December 30, 1979, the oldest of three spirited Staszak children and only daughter, to Jackie (Koskey) and Mark Staszak. She was a 1998 graduate of DC Everest and went...
Jean Julia Carlson
Feb 5, 2023
Jean Julia Carlson, 87, of Wausau, joined her husband of 58 years, Thomas in Heaven. Jean passed away at Wausau Aspirus Hospital on February 5, 2023, with the support of her loving family.
Jean was born March 8, 1935, in Schofield, Wisconsin to George and Rose (Corazalla) Babl. She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1953. She...
Joan Vettel
Feb 1, 2023
Joan Vettel, age 87, of East Grand Forks, MN entered God's Kingdom on February 1, 2023 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Wausau, WI.
Joan Vettel was born on March 2, 1935 the daughter of John and Inez (Paulson) Hanson in Nielsville, MN. After graduating from Climax High School she attended Concordia College. Joan and Lowell (Pat) were married...
Steven T. Walters
Feb 1, 2023
Steven T. Walters, age 53, of Wausau passed away from kidney failure on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side. Steve was born on August 12, 1969, in Wausau to Thomas and Joan (Beckman) Walters.
In high school, Steve played football for Wausau West. In the years following, he was active in...
Joseph "Joe" Frank Sautner
Jan 27, 2023
Surrounded by loved ones at home, Joseph "Joe" Frank Sautner, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, January 27, 2023.Joe was born May 8, 1979, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late William Joseph Sautner and Mary Jayne (Petroski) Sautner. He grew up in Glidden, Wisconsin since the age of 5 years old. He attended Glidden High School and went on...
Martha Napstad
Jan 26, 2023
Martha Napstad, age 92 of Wausau, passed away on January 26, 2023.
Martha was born on March 12, 1930, in Milwaukee to Lloyd (Glenn) and Ellen Dunbar Walter. She graduated from Viola High School in 1948. She loved her years growing up in the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin with her three siblings.
Martha married Forrest Napstad on May 12,...
Marian E. Gregory
Jan 26, 2023
Marian Elizabeth (Bongiovanni) Gregory passed away peacefully at Valley VNA Senior Care in Neenah, WI on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Marian was born January 29, 1928 in Wakefield, MI. Daughter of the late John and Marian (Savitski) Bongiovanni. She attended St. Sebastian School and A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, MI. Prior to her marriage she was employed at...
Russell J. Arneson Jr.
Jan 22, 2023
Russell J. Arneson, age 67, passed away on January 22, 2023 surrounded by family.
Russ was born on June 24, 1955 in Kenosha, WI to Russell and Anna Arneson . Russ married Diane (Praschak) Arneson in August of 1977 in Mosinee, Wisconsin.
Always with a constant smile and an open heart, family and friends were the focus of Russ’s world....
Irvin M. Rybacki
Jan 22, 2023
Irvin Rybacki, 86, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on January 22, 2023. He entered this world on March 24, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI, born to Irvin and Marge Rybacki.
Irv, known as "Mike" to family and old friends, and as "Mickey" to even older friends, served in the Air Force. Irv was...
Gerald W. Feathers
Jan 22, 2023
Gerald W. Feathers, age 83, of Ringle passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2022 at the Aspirus palliative care unit.
Gerald was born in New London, WI on December 11, 1939 to the late William and Gertrude (Glocke) Feathers. He grew up in Waupaca, WI and, as a teenager, worked with his father in his seed and potato business in...
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