Grace Esther Pregont, aged “92 and ½” – as she would say, of Wausau, went home to be with her Lord, with her family by her side at her home, on Saturday, July 2, 2022.  She was born on December 14, 1929, in Wausau, the daughter of the late Ervin and Esther (Zemke) Goetsch.  On July 1, 1950, she married Claude Pregont.  He preceded her in death on January 13, 2011.    Grace was dedicated and devoted to her religious faith...

Suzanne “Sue” R. Zunker, age 70, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Wausau Manor Health Services, Wausau. She was born on February 29, 1952, daughter of the late Fritz and Orva (Borchardt) Zunker.  Sue grew up on a farm in the town of Stettin.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1970, and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in social work.  She worked as a youth counselor and...

Hazel Marion (Kuhnert) Kell, died Sunday, June 19, 2022, at the Aspirus Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Hazel was born August 14, 1930 and was the daughter of Emma Zahrt and Robert Kuhnert. Hazel married Wilbert A. Kell on June 11, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church in the town of Easton. The couple celebrated 56 loving years together. Hazel worked at GTE Telephone Co, farmed, and worked at Lemke’s Cheese Co.   Hazel loved to travel, snowmobile, cook, knit, bowl, play...

Jane E. Pike, 60, of Wausau, passed away on June 18, 2022. Jane was born on June 1, 1962, in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Robert and Dorothy (Oberklamer) Fischer. Jane loved cooking, camping, outdoors, fishing, gardening, and her grandkids. Jane married the love of her life, Tim on July 10, 1992, and he survives. She is also survived by her children: Matthew Switlick, Kimberly (Joe) Ellis, Jordan (Sam) Pike and Patrick (Andra) Pike all of Wausau, four grandchildren and two sisters, Sharon...

Kolton Louis Ouellette, also known as NANAW GIZËK, passed away unexpectedly at home at the tender age of 10 on Friday, June 10, 2022.  Kolton was born on February 13, 2012, in Antigo, Wisconsin to Andy Ouellette and Jenny Shepard.  At the age of 18 months Kolton sustained injuries that would forever change his life.  He would then spend the next 8 years with his grandma Kristine and puppies Cy and Ellie.  Although he went through many hardships in his...

Jason M. Rasmussen, age 49, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home.   He was born on November 1, 1972, in Antigo, the youngest of three sons born to Thomas and Dianne (Doucette) Rasmussen.   Jason was a graduate of Wausau West and pursued his police science degree through Northcentral Technical College in Wausau.  He was an avid deer hunter, excelling at both rifle and bow, and loved to fish.    Survivors include one...

Elaine “Laney” C. Hardell, 82, lifelong resident of Wausau, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her residence under the care of Interim Hospice. Elaine was born at home on April 5, 1940, to the late Wilbert and Agnes (Baneck) Hardell. In her younger years, Laney lived on a farm. She worked as a dietary aide at the Wausau Hospital from 1965 until her retirement in the mid 2000’s and her coworkers adored her. Elaine was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ,...

David "Dave" Hardinger passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2022. Dave was born January 25, 1951 to Fred and Marjorie (Graffunder) Hardinger in Park Falls, WI. He had fond memories of growing up along the banks of the Flambeau, fishing and romping through the woods. They lived in Park Falls until 1964, when they moved to Wausau. Dave graduated from Wausau High School in 1969. He worked for nearly 50 years at Kolbe Windows and Doors, and he spent the majority of that...

Janice S. Baesemann, 73, of Wausau, and formerly of Marathon City, met her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family by her side. Janice was born on March 2, 1949, to the late Florence and Prosper Matushak. Janice loved gardening, camping, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Gary Mientke, her parents, Florence and Prosper Matushak, along with her sisters, Mary Anne White, and Theresa...

Carol Ann Ray (Nee Zeisser) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 4, 2022, at Pride TLC in Weston, Wisconsin, following a recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Carol was born May 21, 1937, to Rev. Charles and Mabel Zeisser in Royal Oak, Michigan.  She was the second of five children.  Carol was active in the church her family attended, Martini Lutheran Church, in Hamtramck, Michigan, where her father was the pastor.    After her graduation from Detroit...