Obituaries
Elizabeth Vehlow
Aug 14, 2024
It is with sadness that the family of Elizabeth ("Liz") Elaine Vehlow announces her passing on August 14, 2024. Born on December 23, 1947 to Elaine (Hunger) and John Vehlow, Liz spent most of her life in Wausau.
A voracious reader and student, Liz devoted her life to healthcare, studying nursing at the Evangelical Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. After graduating...
Lawrence Stroik
Aug 12, 2024
Lawrence Stroik, 81, of Ringle, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on April 30, 1943, to the late Stanley and Evelyn (Grzywacz) Stroik. On May 31, 1969, he married the love of his life, for 55 years, Janice (Jan) Wincentsen at St. Agnes Catholic church in Weston.
Larry graduated from D.C....
Elaine Ruth Vehlow
Aug 10, 2024
Elaine Ruth Vehlow found eternal peace on Saturday, August 10, 2024 with her loving family at her side. Elaine Hunger was born on April 29, 1925 in Wausau to Arno and Norma Hunger. She attended Lincoln Elementary School, Wausau Junior High School and Wausau Senior High School, where her beautiful voice was a welcome addition to the choir.
Elaine was employed...
William Bresnahan
Aug 9, 2024
William Phillip Bresnahan "Skip", a devoted family man and respected military veteran, passed away peacefully at his residence in Weston, WI on August 9, 2024. Born in Wausau, WI on April 4, 1947, to the late William "Waxie" and Alma "Ollie" Bresnahan.
After graduating from Wausau High School in 1966, William commendably served 30 years of military service between the United...
Dennis Bell
Aug 9, 2024
Dennis ("Denny") Earl Bell was born on December 16th, 1941 and entered eternal life on August 9th, 2024. Denny was born in Bell Gardens, California, son of Viola (Walden) and Glenn Bell. He had a stepbrother, Frank Dana, who preceded him in death.
Denny moved to Wisconsin in 1957 to live with his aunts, Norma Walden and Dorothy ("Dode") Metzger. He...
Esther E. Osterby
Aug 7, 2024
Esther E. Osterby, age 97, formerly of Wausau, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Portage, WI.
Esther was born September 18, 1926, in Withee, Wisconsin, daughter of Carl and Thyra (Hansen) Andreasen. They precede her in death.
Esther graduated from high school in Withee, Wisconsin in 1944. She then worked in Minneapolis, Minnesota before attending Grand View College in Des Moines,...
James D. Snyder
Aug 1, 2024
Following a courageous battle with cancer, James D. Snyder, 78, of Schofield, Wisconsin, formerly of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on August 1, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family and his loyal and devoted wife, Shari. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Kathryn Snyder, and his youngest sister Bridget (Frank) LeGarde. James is survived by...
Joy D. Foth
Jul 27, 2024
Joy Goetsch Foth, 89, of Wausau, WI. left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on July 27, 2024. She was a graduate of Wausau High School, and married Norman Foth in June of 1955. She worked many years at K-Mart, then at Eastbay before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, embroidery, camping, snowmobiling, and traveling. She brought the family together...
Judith & Eugene Wesolowski Service
Jul 26, 2024
A memorial service for both Judith and Eugene will be held on October 19, 2024, at 11:00 am at St Florian’s Catholic Church in Hatley WI, with visitation starting at 10:00 am.
The last year Judith battled many infections and fought until the very last moment to come home, until her heart could not take anymore, and she passed peacefully on...
Barbara Newton
Jul 21, 2024
Barbara (Carson) Newton
November 27, 1934 – July 21, 2024
Barbara (Barb) Newton was born November 27, 1934, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Lyla Hazel ( Bates) and Howard Madison Carson.
Upon graduating with honors from Tomah High School, Barb attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (formerly Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire) graduating with honors and a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree. While...
Daniel T. Krueger
Jul 20, 2024
Daniel T. Krueger, age 63, passed away July 20, 2024.
Dan was born July 16, 1961, to Walter Krueger and Audrey (Huckbody) Krueger. Dan enjoyed spending his life with the people he loved- his family and friends. He shared a special bond with his nieces and nephews. He was also very close to his mother, Audrey. He loved teaching his nieces...
Edward A. Rust
Jul 11, 2024
Edward A. Rust (Ed) was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather of Rothschild, WI. He went to his heavenly home peacefully on July 11, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family.
Ed was born on January 12,1933 in Adrian, MN on his family’s farm. He graduated from Magnolia High School in Magnolia,...
Thomas Allen Anklam
Jul 10, 2024
Thomas Anklam, age 82, passed away on July 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
Thomas was born on July 24, 1941 in Wausau, WI to Russell and Martell (Scott) Anklam. Thomas married Carol Schmidt on September 23, 1967 in Wisconsin. In December 4, 1963 he joined the Army. He worked at Wausau Papers for 35 Years, Ace Hardware...
Kristofer William Hess
Jul 9, 2024
Kristofer William Hess, age 52, died on July 9, 2024, in Hamburg, Germany. Kristofer was born the son of William and Carole (Baumgardt) Hess, on February 3, 1972, in Wausau, WI. He married Gudrun Nobelmann on July 2, 1995, in the Town of Maine.
Kristof, as he preferred to be called, grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin, attending Maine Elementary and Wausau...
Duane Askew
Jul 7, 2024
Duane Clyde Askew, 86, of Wausau Wisconsin, died on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born on April 30, 1938, in Kankakee Illinois, to the late Clyde and Dorothy Askew.
He leaves behind his children, Carrie Noonan of Madison, and Todd (Patrick) Askew of Watertown MA; grandchildren; Claudia, Samuel, and Peter; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. After finishing high school,...
Wendy P. Horak
Jul 6, 2024
Wendy Pauline Horak (Gay), 82 years old, born September 8th, 1941, in Tacoma WA. Passed on to eternal life July 6th, 2024. Passing away on the 1938 and 1912 wedding anniversaries of her mother and father and maternal grandmother and grandfather.
Wendy grew up in Tacoma with her family, father Bernard Anthony Gay, Mother June Elizabeth Gay (Larsen), sister Maureen and...
Rose Mary Plano
Jun 27, 2024
Rose Mary Plano, 103, of Sylvan Crossing on Evergreen, Wausau, died on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Rose was born on March 26, 1921, in Merrill, WI. The daughter of Joseph P. and Anna E. Fischer. She married Franklin R. Plano on January 31, 1942. Rose enjoyed many activities including golf, bow hunting, fishing, traveling, and reading. She relished entertaining and hosted...
Mary E DiFonso
Jun 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary E. DiFonso on June 25, 2024. Mary was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin on August 12, 1934, and she touched the lives of many during her time here on earth.
Mary, a devoted mother to Ron, Connie, and Mike, leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and humor. She was...
Patricia Ann Dykstra
Jun 16, 2024
Patricia Ann Dykstra (Bates) died peacefully at Garden Side in North Central Healthcare Center on June 16th, 2024 in Wausau Wisconsin at the age of 70.
Patricia (Pat) was born on January 11th, 1954 in Lincoln Illinois. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She was engaged on her birthday in 1972, then married...
Jewel Hancock
Jun 11, 2024
Effie Jewel Hancock of Wausau, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 2, 1942, in Broken Bow, OK, Effie was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Effie spent her life dedicated to her family and her work at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic....
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