Obituaries

Jul 2, 2020

Kaye Ellen (Schultz) Schade, 72, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020 surrounded by her family at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kaye was born January 16, 1948 in Pine River, WI, to the late Harvey and Hilda (Brunsch) Schultz. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1966. She married LaVerne...

Jul 2, 2020

Daniel J. Thiele, 54, of Birnamwood, passed away in the early hours of July 2, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital - Palliative Care Unit, after a courageous nine-month battle with cancer.

Dan was an avid trout fisherman and enjoyed living in the country with the Embarass River flowing in his backyard. He was an expert marksman shooting for...

Jun 28, 2020

Brian Anthony Flugaur passed away early Sunday morning, June 28, 2020 at the age of 58.  He was born on December 9, 1961 and was adopted by the late Robert and Rose Flugaur on May 15, 1962.  Brian grew up in the Stevens Point area, attending local schools and graduating from Pacelli High School in 1980.  He entered the...

Jun 26, 2020

Eric Michael Peerenboom, age 41, of Wausau, passed away peacefully under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services on June 26, 2020.

Eric was born September 16, 1978 in Wausau, WI.  It was in his early years that we learned that Eric had multiple physical disabilities and mental challenges in life.  He attended grade school at Lincoln School...

Jun 26, 2020

Phyllis June Lunt, 88, of Ottumwa, IA, formally of Wausau, died on Friday June 26, 2020 at Vista Woods Care Center, in Ottumwa, IA.

Phyllis was born on Feb. 5, 1932 to the late Henry and Clara (LaBon) Kohnhorst.  She married Clifford H. Lunt on Feb. 24, 1951.  He preceded her in death on Tuesday, Nov. 11,...

Jun 25, 2020

Lauree Karl (Rebro, Lange), 73, of Wausau passed away June 25th at Stone Crest Residence.

She was born April 19th, 1947 in Muskegon, MI to the late Thomas & Bette (Zatzke) Rebro. She was one of four children, growing up in Whitehall, MI and New Holstein, WI. Lauree was a passionate elementary school teacher in the Wausau School District for 23 years. She loved the outdoors, swimming, camping,...

Jun 22, 2020

Virginia “Ginna” (Strachota) Day left our world peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the age of 92.

Virginia was born November 25, 1927 in Wausau, WI.  She married her love, Russell Day, on October 1, 1948. Virginia was employed in her earlier years at WPS. As the wife of the co-founder of Day’s-Bowl-A-Dome in Wausau, Virginia...

Jun 16, 2020

The Lord’s precious child, Noah Michael, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, as he was wrapped lovingly in his mother’s arms at the age of 7 years old.

Noah was born on March 4, 2013, in Weston, WI to Tiffany Freitag. His family; Tiffany, Matt, Logan, Hayli, Conner, and Lexi will continue...

Jun 12, 2020

Allen Gerald Hettinga passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, on June 12, 2020 at Seasons of Life in Woodruff, WI. He was born in Easton, Marathon County, Wisconsin on May 19, 1933 to Diana (Imm) and Raymond Hettinga.

Allen grew up in Wausau with his three brothers and one sister. He graduated from Wausau...

May 29, 2020

Myron Paul Duginski died peacefully in Aspirus Hospital on Friday, May 29, 2020, in Wausau Wisconsin at the age of 87.

Myron is survived by children, Cynthia Ezdon (Michael), of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Pauline Jandrin (Paul) of Omro, Wisconsin and Suzanne Duginski-Hartjes (Leigh) of Verona, Wisconsin; nine grandchildren, Natalie Ezdon (Nicholas) Poitras, David Ezdon, Jeffrey Jandrin, Rachel (David)...

May 29, 2020

Nancy A. Meurett passed away too soon on May 29, 2020 at the age of 58; her husband, Bob and son, Nick were by her side.

Nancy was born to Richard and Maxine (Drake) Hotchkiss on June 20, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI. Growing up, Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family, being outdoors, fishing and vacationing at...

May 26, 2020

Hedwig Teckla Weisser Yaeger, age 98, lifelong resident of the town of Weston and matriarch of the Yaeger family, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Hedwig was born on January 7, 1922 in Weston to the late August and Mary (Mader) Weisser.

With a love for learning encouraged by her Father, Hedy graduated from Wausau...

May 26, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Tallmadge, née McSweeney, 86, Wausau, formerly of Wayne, Michigan, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital

She was born April 30, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Louis J. and Lucy (Hicks) McSweeney.

Pat, a resident of the Detroit area for 63 years, attended Detroit Public schools and...

May 25, 2020

Duane Peterson departed this world and joined his Lord and Savior May 25, 2020.  Duane was born on April 10, 1931, in Wausau, Wisconsin, son of the late Herman and Cora Peterson. Duane lost the love of his life, Shirley, when she preceded him in death in May 2019.  He is survived by his two children and four grandchildren,...

May 24, 2020

Gloria Jean Hawley passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the age of 86.

Gloria was born in Ohio on December 8, 1933, to John and Pauline Stiebeling.  She spent her early years in Ohio where she attended Bowling Green University.  After graduation, she moved to Washington D.C. to work for the Department of Agriculture. ...

May 21, 2020

Lyle H Weden, age 84 of the Town of Hewitt, died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House.

Lyle was born December 9, 1935 in Wausau to the late Ruth (Foster) and Hilding Weden. He married Karen Manicke on May 24, 1958 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Wausau. In addition to establishing a successful dairy farm,...

May 20, 2020

Marlyne Jean Yesse, age 80, passed into her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 20 surrounded by her loving family.  Marlyne was born in Wausau, WI on February 4, 1940 to the late Carol and Martin Graveen.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1958 and married Emanuel Yesse on September 20, 1958 in Sheboygan.

Marlyne will always...

May 20, 2020

Elaine King, 76, of Ringle, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston.

Elaine was born May 27, 1943 in Hatley, WI to the late Chester and Irene (Gavinski) Easker. She married Martin King on October 21, 1961. They had two children Dale and Dwayne. Elaine had various jobs throughout her life and...

May 15, 2020

Virgil J. Landretti, 85, of Rib Mountain, died on Friday May 15, 2020, at The Aspirus Hospice House, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his loving family.

Virgil was born on November 26, 1934, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Tony and Corrine (Alleva) Landretti.  He married Mary Sue Beckstrom on...

May 11, 2020

The family has now scheduled services to be held, in light of the COVID-19. Please see updated service information below.

On the evening of May 11, 2020, Doug passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and went to be with his Heavenly Father. He was surrounded by family.

Doug was born...