Obituaries

Gerald Bins

Oct 16, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Francis Bins, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud veteran, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2024, in Wausau, Wisconsin, at the age of 92. Born in Green Bay on September 9, 1932, Jerry served his country in the United States Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War and was a valued member of the American Legion.

 In...

Jeffrey Lynn Greni

Oct 15, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Greni, a devoted husband and father, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on October 15, 2024. Born in Rapid City, SD on October 28, 1955, Jeff's life was a testament to his passion for the great outdoors and his love for family and friends. His adventurous spirit led him to embrace camping, campfires, deer hunting, and gardening, finding...

Phyllis J. Sann

Oct 12, 2024

The family would like to announce the death of Phyllis Sann, age 84, who passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at Rennes Health and Rehab, where she had been a resident for the last 6 years.

Phyllis was born on February 7, 1940 in Wausau, WI. She was born at home to Roy and Myrtle Sann. She attended and graduated...

Timothy Knutson

Oct 10, 2024

Timothy Knutson, 77, of Rothschild, WI, passed away on October 10, 2024, after a short illness.

 Tim was born on December 3, 1946, in Eau Claire, WI, to Russell and Virginia (nee Kinderman) Knutson, who preceded him in death. 

 Tim graduated from the UW-Eau Claire; he also served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea. 

 On June 24, 1994, in Wausau,...

Carol J. Ruether

Oct 10, 2024

Carol Jean (Jaeger) Ruether, 83, of Wausau, WI went to her heavenly home on October 10, 2024 after battling dementia. 

 Carol was born in Wausau, WI on January 11, 1941. She was one of five children born to Adeline and Edwin Jaeger. She graduated from Wausau High School where she met her beloved and devoted husband James Ruether. She dedicated much...

Evelyn A. Gorski

Oct 8, 2024

Evelyn A. Gorski, 99, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. She was born on June 26, 1925, in Chicago, IL, to the late George and Margaret (Williams) Swinney.

Evelyn is survived by her children, David Gorski, Carol Walters, Ronald Gorski, and Scott (Linda) Gorski; grandchildren, Courtney Purvis, Shawn Gorski, Dillon Gorski, and Dakota Gorski; three great-grandchildren; and a...

Ramona George

Oct 7, 2024

Ramona George, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, in Weston, WI at the age of 95. She was born on November 3, 1928, in Honolulu, HI, to loving parents who instilled in her a strong work ethic and unwavering dedication to her family. She married the love of her life, Sidney George on...

James Francken

Oct 6, 2024

The family of James "Jim" Erwin Francken is deeply saddened to announce his passing on October 6, 2024, at the age of 78, in his hometown of Wausau, WI, surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 8, 1946, in Wausau, WI, Jim was a proud Army veteran who served our country during the Vietnam War, with his service concluding in...

Ryan Mayer

Oct 6, 2024

On October 6th, 2024, Ryan David Mayer took his eternal Harley ride after a courageous battle with lung cancer. 

He was born on May 13th, 1986, to Marlowe Mayer and Rene (Mayer) Reissmann.

 On July 20th, 2024, he married the love of his life of 22 years, Leslie Ziegel.

 Ryan was a hardworking, loving and devoted Husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend....

Phillip Perushek

Sep 30, 2024

Phillip Angelo Perushek, 83, passed away on Monday September 30, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Phil was born June 7, 1941 in Ely, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Rose Perushek. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. After graduation, he taught industrial arts in Racine, where...

Mae B. Winter

Sep 28, 2024

Mae Belle Winter, age 84, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Mountain Terrace Senior Living in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Mae was born November 29, 1939, to the late Martin and Isla (Smart) Abitz. She married Delos Winter on May 5, 1962, in Wausau. The couple were blessed with three children - Janice, Delmar and Barbara. Mae and Delos dairy farmed in the...

Ralph E. Guillaume

2024

Ralph Guillaume, 89, passed away on September 27, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1934, to William and Helen (Springer) Guillaume in Moon (Mosinee), Wisconsin.

He was married to Geraldine Polley at Zion Lutheran Church in the Town of Easton. Ralph was a diesel mechanic for many years, retiring from Penske Trucking. In his retirement, he loved to feed the...

William "Bill" C. Trempe

Sep 25, 2024

William "Bill" C. Trempe, aged 80, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Born on December 29, 1943, in Wausau, William was the son of the late Elmer and Beatrice (Mogensen) Trempe. After graduating from Wausau High School, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam Era. Following his...

Wayne Schmidt

Sep 24, 2024

Wayne Louis Schmidt died September 24, 2024 in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born September 14, 1935 in the town of Spirit, Wisconsin. He was the oldest son of Nellie Cutts Schmidt and Louis Schmidt. He attended Liberty School in the town of Spirit, and completed high school at Lincoln High in Wisconsin Rapids. He attended the UW-Stevens Point, UW-Madison, and...

LeRoy D. Seehafer

Sep 20, 2024

LeRoy Seehafer, age 80, passed away on Friday September 20, 2024 in Weston surrounded by his family.

LeRoy was born in Wausau, WI to Wilbert and Myra Seehafer. LeRoy married Jean Wenzlick of Weston WI. on June 22, 1968 in Merrill WI at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He Graduated in May of 1968 with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering. LeRoy...

Robert L. Nowitzke

Sep 16, 2024

Robert (Bob/Papa) L Nowitzke Sr, 80 passed away peacefully on Monday September 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Jane, sons William, Robert Jr and daughter Robin.

Grandchildren Justyn, Alexandra (Zach), Cody (Chy) and Brilee. Great grandchildren Ashton, Amelia, Camden and Nea. Aunt Eleanor Porosky and brother Michael. He was preceded in death...

Ervin H. Birr

Sep 14, 2024

 Ervin Birr, age 86, passed away on September 14, 2024.

 Ervin was born in Wausau, WI to the late Julius Birr and Elizabeth Birr (Behling). Ervin married JoAnn Birr (Oelke ) of Wausau, Wisconsin on June 6, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau, WI.

 He was preceded in death by Julius Birr (Father), Elizabeth Birr (Mother). Laurie (Daughter), Gordon and Melvin (Brothers),...

Gary L. Maas

Sep 13, 2024

Gary L. Maas, age 81, of Wausau died on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Copperleaf Assisted Living.

Gary was born on June 21, 1943 in Wausau to the late Arnold and Irene (Borth) Maas. Gary discovered his love for music when he learned how to play the accordion at the young age of 6 years old.  That love of music carried...

Carol Jean Hazen

Sep 13, 2024

Carol Jean (Doede) Hazen, age 89, passed away on September 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on December 8, 1934, in Wausau, to the late Arnold and Dorothy (Schmidt) Doede. Carol attended Wausau High School, graduating in 1953, where she formed many lasting friendships, especially with her beloved “The Girls” group.

On June 22, 1957, Carol married...

Yvonne "Vonnie" Siewert

Sep 11, 2024

Yvonne J. Siewert, age 85, of Rib Mountain, WI, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Waterfall Health of Wausau with family by her side.

The family will be holding a private service to celebrate her life. She will be laid to rest at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Yvonne was born on April 28, 1939, in the town of Reed, WI, to the...