Dorothy M. Flees, 95, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston.  She had been residing at Mountain Terrace Senior Living for the past six years. She was born on April 23, 1925, the youngest of five children, to the late Henry and Anna (Seidler) Barthels in the town of Hewitt.  She grew up in the Wausau area and attended school, completing high school.  She went on to work at Employers Insurance Company eventually becoming office...

  Paul D. Bruss, 71 of Wausau went to his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at his home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Stewart Ave., Wausau.  Reverend Zach Holdorf will officiate.  Burial will take place at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday at the East Danish Cemetery, New Denmark , WI.  Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St.,...

Robert David Reichel passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was 92. Robert was born on November 4, 1927, to Christina and David Reichel. He was a Navy Veteran and served his country on the maiden voyage of the USS Mason that departed from the Boston Harbor and traveled to China. He returned home to central Wisconsin and began his career with WI Public Service, starting out building substations and finally retiring as a supervisor after 41 years. He...

    Derek J. Williams, age 31, of Wausau died unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2020. Derek was born on February 17, 1989 in Wausau to Doug and Brigid (Finnegan) Williams.  He graduated from Wausau East in 2007 and went on to get his bachelor’s degree in Business Operations Management with a minor in Economics and Sociology from UW Milwaukee in 2012. Derek was constantly striving to be the best version of himself.  He was eager to learn and proud to be...

In the early hours of Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Claire Sophia Hornby passed away at home. Claire lived her final days in the care of her parents, supported by her hospice team. Claire was born at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, WI on May 29, 2010. She was the essence of joyfulness, and radiated kindness and good humor. She loved to sing and dance and always had a smile on her face. She was an enthusiastic student at John Marshall Elementary School and studied the harp at the Aber...

Doris J. Strehlow, 90, left this earth to be with her Savior on September 8, 2020, under the care of Hospice and in the loving hands of Rennes Health and Rehab. Doris was born on April 17, 1930, in Brokaw, WI to the late Elmer and Lorraine (Seidler) Degner. She married Harvey Strehlow on June 27, 1953, he preceded her in death on December 31, 2007. Doris and Harvey worked together on the family farm for over 50 years. They rarely spent any time apart, and she has missed him every day for...

Kathryn T. Kratwell, age 89, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Our House Memory Care Living. She was born June 14th 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lang. On June 18th, 1949 she married Donald Kratwell. He preceded her in death on June 16th, 1993. At the age of 18 Kathryn married her childhood sweetheart, Donald. Together they raised their 14 children, that as she said, become her greatest asset in life. She had a love for children like no other. Her tenderness...

Clifford J. Brandt, Schofield, WI, entered the arms of his Savior on September 9, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 26, 1941, to the late Lewylln and Mabel (Gresens) Brandt. He graduated from Marathon High School in 1959. On May 21, 1960, Cliff married Joyce (Strei) Brandt. She survives. He worked at American Motors (Kenosha), Drott/JI Case, and Schofield Fire Department. Cliff loved spending time with Joyce watching their grandchildren’s sporting...

Katy Marie Taylor, 61, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was born on May 2, 1959 to the late Thomas and Frieda (Remas) Edwards in Chicago, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Timothy Lee Taylor, on May 8, 1975, and shared 45 years of marriage together. They raised four wonderful children. She loved long car rides with her family and sneaking out to eat. She was an avid Elvis fan, and collected countless items of Elvis memorabilia. She...

Alice H (Krohn) Christian slipped away peacefully to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the Aspirus Hospice House. Alice was born in Wausau to Emil & Edna (Plisch) Krohn on August 11th; 1925. Growing up in Wausau, she attended Stephen’s Lutheran Parochial Grade School and graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1943. She worked at the Marathon County Rationing Board until her marriage to Maeward Christian, in St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church on October 14,...