Obituaries
Shirley L Uekert
Dec 21, 2024
Shirley L. Uekert, a vibrant soul with a big heart, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and a life well-lived. Born on October 17, 1932, Shirley was the youngest of five children of Emil and Martha (Kufahl) Bauman. She grew up in Wausau, fondly remembering walking the railroad trestles to school, sneaking rejected ice cream treats from...
Beverly Spulak
Dec 14, 2024
Beverly Spulak, age 98, passed away on December 14, 2024.
Beverly was born in Wausau, WI to Howard Lillie and Agnes Lillie. Beverly married Stanley Spulak. She enjoyed puzzles, crocheting, and enjoyed raising her 10 children. She especially enjoyed spending time with Her family and Friend and will be missed by all that knew her.
A private service will be held on...
Beverly Baumann
Dec 14, 2024
Beverly A. Baumann, age 77, passed away on December 14, 2024, at Mount View Care Center in Wausau.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Helke Funeral Home (302 Spruce Street) Rev. James Mayland will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday December 26, 2024, from 9:00 AM until the time of services at...
Robert Hrebik
Dec 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Brian Hrebik "Robb", a beloved friend and family member, who left us on December 13, 2024, at the age of 57. Rob was born on May 20, 1967, in California, and spent much of his life in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Robb was known for his warm heart and quick smile....
Joyce Knapp
Dec 8, 2024
Joyce Knapp, age 97 passed away peacefully at home on December 8th. Joyce was born in Wausau in 1927 to Art Meuret and Emma (Janke) Meuret. She was the 5th of 10 children.
Joyce worked for 45 years as a clerk at Rib Mountain Hardware. She is remembered fondly by her former customers for her friendliness and in-depth knowledge of anything...
Lorraine M. Grebe
Dec 2, 2024
Lorraine Mary Grebe, age 90, of Wausau, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2, 2024, at Rennes Nursing Home in Weston.
She was born April 3, 1934, daughter of William Sr. and Mary (Richter) Kohn, on the family dairy farm in the town of Stettin, right down from the hill known as “Steepy.”
After...
Joel Koshalek
Dec 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joel James Koshalek, who left us unexpectedly on December 2, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on May 5, 1971, in Wausau, Wisconsin, Joel spent his life surrounded by the warmth of family and friends in Mosinee, Wisconsin.
Joel spent the last twenty years as an assembler at Greenheck...
James Kester
Nov 25, 2024
James W. Kester, 60, of Mosinee passed away on November 25th, 2024, with his children by his side.
He was born on March 12th, 1964, to Diane and William (Bill) Kester in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
Jim moved to the Mosinee/Wausau area to raise his family while he worked at Yaeger's Auto Salvage for 17 plus years. Later in life he changed his career...
Tamara Vonheeder
Nov 23, 2024
In Loving Memory
Tamara Nadine (Thompson) Vonheeder was born on March 14th, 1965, in Portland, Oregon to Patricia Mcgee & Kermit Thompson. She is one of 5 children & was a twin. Tammy was raised in a big city and moved to Wausau, WI 20 years ago.
When she moved to Wausau she met a great guy, Hector Vonheeder. They were very...
Jean Rhyner
Nov 23, 2024
Jean Rhyner, 87, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
She was born to Harold and Anna (Oilschlager) Dailey on June 29, 1937, in Port Edwards, WI. Jean was grounded in her Christian faith at an early age and that carried throughout her entire life.
She married Raymond Rhyner on October 13, 1956, and together they raised two...
Gerald D. Viste
Nov 21, 2024
Gerald (Jerry) Delmar Viste died peacefully at his home in Wausau, Wisconsin on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was 101.
He was born on March 29, 1923, in rural Benton County, Minnesota to Mildred E. (Schwartz) and Martin N. Viste.
After graduating from Foley, Minnesota High School in 1940, he was admitted to Harvard College in Cambridge, Mass. Service in the Army...
Todd Feck
Nov 19, 2024
Todd Vern Feck passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2024. Born on April 30, 1963, in Wausau, WI, Todd leaves behind a legacy of dedication, creativity, and love.
Throughout his life, Todd was known for his passion for music, antique cars, and his unwavering support for the Green Bay Packers. Todd loved to travel, with his most memorable being Duluth, Minnesota,...
Dylan Thielen
Nov 11, 2024
Dylan Diedrich Joseph Thielen, aged 41, passed away unexpectedly 11/11/2024 at home in Wausau, Wi. He was born 1/23/1983 in Racine, Wi where he spent the first part of his life. Dylan then moved to central Wi where he was reunited with a childhood friend Jessica Spaulding where they fell in love and had their son Kaydin together.
Dylan was known...
Jeffrey Mark Pevytoe
Nov 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Mark Pevytoe. Born on August 17, 1957, in Wausau, Jeffrey sadly departed from this world on November 10, 2024, at the age of 67. Jeffrey was a well-known figure in Wausau, where he lived and worked throughout his life.
Jeffrey was a passionate individual who found joy in the...
Charles "Chuck" Deffner
Nov 7, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Deffner, 65, of Schofield, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1959, in Wausau, WI, to Alvin and Betty Lou (Lehman) Deffner.
Charles graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1977 and went on to work at Greenheck for an impressive 46 years, remaining loyal to the company as his sole employer. Throughout...
Verda Bliese
Nov 5, 2024
It is with joyful hearts we announce that our dear mother, Verda M. Bliese, 92, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Born on September 1, 1932 to the late Kenneth and Elta (Trieble) Worden, Verda was grounded in her Christian faith through an early education at Zion Lutheran School that carried through her whole life. She...
Amaryllis R. Plautz
Nov 4, 2024
Amaryllis Rosalie Plautz, formerly of Wausau, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Stoney River Memory Care in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Amy was born on July 16, 1930 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Emil and Ida Kopplin. On May 12, 1956 she married Elroy Plautz. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2018.
Amy’s friends wish to thank the staff at...
James D. Sekaney
Oct 28, 2024
James “Jim” Sekaney, 82, of Wausau passed away on October 28, 2024. Jim was born on January 30, 1942, to the late Jerry and Mabel Sekaney in Byrant, Wisconsin.
Jim graduated from Antigo High School and then enlisted in the United States Army. He then served in the Vietnam War. After the war, he met his wife Carol J. Mohr. Jim...
James "Jim" Paulson
Oct 27, 2024
James “Jim” Paulson, 83, of Marathon, was called home on Sunday, October 27, 2024, following a brief hospitalization.
Jim was born on August 26, 1941, to Herbert and Esther Paulson in Wausau, WI.
Jim spent most of his life farming the land that he loved. He grew many different crops, including a long career in ginseng. He also raised dairy, and later...
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...
