Obituaries
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...
Elgart Baumann
Oct 26, 2024
Elgart "Junior" Baumann, Jr., passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice at Benedictine Living Community. He was born June 29, 1943, in Wausau, to the late Elgart Sr. and Luella (Sturm) Baumann. On June 3, 1967, he married Eunice Wilde at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau.
In 1961, Elgart graduated from Wausau High...
James W. Barr Jr.
Oct 23, 2024
In loving memory of Jim Barr, 89, of Wausau, WI, who died on October 23, 2024.
Jim is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kay. He is fondly remembered by his children- son Jim (Laure), daughter Cindy (Henry), and son Randy (Lynn). He was blessed to have 9...
Douglas Gene Narlock
Oct 20, 2024
Douglas Gene Narlock, 49, of Wausau, passed away October 20, 2024, as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Doug was born February 14, 1975, to parents Ronald and Nancy (Sparks) Narlock. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his friends. He also had a passion for driving stock cars. He spent every waking moment working on cars in the...
Dale H. Becker
Oct 20, 2024
The Lord has called Dale to his rest on October 20, 2024 due to his dementia.
Dale was born May 10, 1944 in the Alden Township, Illinois, to Herman & Anna Becker. When Dale was quite young, the family moved to Athens, Wisconsin area to farm. He grew up around animals which he loved.
Upon leaving school he began working in the...
Avila Valerian Tolk
Oct 17, 2024
Avila V. Tolk, age 95, of Schofield, formerly of Athens, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Traditions/Pine Meadows in Schofield, WI. She was born June 24, 1929 in Hamburg, WI to Arnold Grell and Martha (Brunow) Grell. On September 23, 1950 she was united in marriage to Ervin Tolk in Hamburg, who preceded her in death in...
Carrie Lee Nordgren
Oct 17, 2024
Carrie Lee Nordgren, a beloved member of the Mosinee community, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 25, 1954, in Wausau, WI, Carrie was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother "Grammie", sister, aunt and friend known for her warm heart and caring nature.
Carrie found joy in the simple pleasures of life, from camping...
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...
