Obituaries

Jun 23, 2018

Norbert Gauthier, Jr., 79, of the Town of Rib Mountain passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at St. Clare’s Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born March 22, 1939, in Green Bay to the late Norbert and Alberta (Mart) Gauthier, Sr.  After graduating from high school, Norbert served in the U.S. Army as a military...

Jun 17, 2018

Timothy Allen Arrowood, 43, of Wausau, was taken to his Heavenly home on Sunday, June 17, 2018.  He was the son of Virgil and Judy (Igl) Arrowood of Wausau.

Tim touched the lives of many people and was loved by everyone who knew him.  His beautiful blue eyes and contagious laugh lifted the spirits of all those...

Jun 16, 2018

Dorothy Alice Traeger, 96, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Our House Senior Living, Wausau, with her sister at her side. She was born July 14, 1921, in Eland, the daughter of the late Charles and Elda (Tietz) Westfahl. On July 21, 1945, she married Robert Traeger at her parents’ home in Eland.

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Jun 14, 2018

Guy Gene Wood, 81, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at his home in Weston.

Guy was born to the late James and Viola (Laffin) Wood on January 11, 1937. He is survived by his sister, Betty Jane Kettunen and many nieces and nephews. Beside his parents, Guy was preceded in death by his...

Jun 13, 2018

Dorothy L. (Dori) Traverse, nee' Muller, age 98, of Wausau, Wisconsin (formerly of Kentwood, Michigan) went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 13, 2018.  Dorothy was born June 11, 1920 to the late Henri and Lina (Biber) Muller of Toronto, Canada. Dori grew up in Toronto, graduated from Malvern Collegiate Institute, (lower, middle...

Jun 13, 2018

Betty Jean Gardner, 76, of Wausau passed away June 13, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 27, 1941, in Wausau, the daughter of the late Gordon and Mary (Jankovich) Walters.

Betty was a Newman High graduate and went on to work at Wausau Insurance until her retirement 11 years ago. It is impossible to...

Jun 13, 2018

Maxine “Mickey” Hernandez, 92, Merrill, was born April 9, 1926 in Osage, IA passed away peacefully on June 13, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home.

Mickey is survived by her children, Gary Hernandez, Bill (Kris) Hernandez, Paula (Don) Oestreich and Hector (Tammy Gardner) Vonheeder; grandchildren, Amy (Rod), Tony (Natalie), Betsy, Melody, Ben, Hanna, Jackie (Peter), Anna, Sam...

Jun 9, 2018

Eugene Robert Eckes, 92, of Wausau passed away June 9, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born March 26, 1926 in Wausau, the son of the late Nicholas and Margaret (Boening) Eckes. Eugene graduated from Wausau High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy from 1944 – 1946. On...

Jun 7, 2018

Rowena Bertha Buettner, age 90, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 7, at Applegate Reflections in Wausau.  She was born March 27, 1928, in Wausau, WI, to William and Evelina (Radant) Runzheimer.   She was baptized on April 27, 1928 and confirmed on April 6, 1941 at Trinity Lutheran Church on Stewart Avenue and attended school there...

Jun 2, 2018

Daniel Norbert Hauer, 86, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side.

Dan was born in Wausau on February 8, 1932 to the late John and Anna (Conrad) Hauer. After high school, Dan joined and served his Country honorably in the United States Army. He was...

Jun 2, 2018

Ruth Thompson, 86, died June 2, 2018 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.

She was born February 4, 1932, in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Alice (Bleier) Krake. On June 26, 1950, she married Jack K. Thompson at Saint Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2009.

Ruth...

May 30, 2018

Kathleen Eleanor Holbrook, 71, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff, Wisconsin.

Kathleen was an adventurous, loving, loyal mother, wife, and friend in her 71 years on this earth. She was born on January 11th, 1947 to Russell and Josephine (Wiesman) Wunsch.  She depended on her strong belief in God and her love...

May 29, 2018

Gary L. Habeck, 54, of Wausau passed away on May 29, 2018 at his home.

He was born on August 11, 1963 in Wausau, the son of the late Vilas and Bertha (Pleier) Habeck. On July 23, 1988 he married Theresa Sekorski at Marathon County Historical Museum.

Gary worked for the parks department and enjoyed...

May 28, 2018

Edward J. Bahr, 79 of Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston, WI.

He was born on November 18, 1938 in Marathon County to the late Edward and Catherine (Wibben) Bahr.

Ed was previously employed with the State of Wisconsin Civil Service, Lutheran Social Services and Eastbay.  He...

May 27, 2018

Joseph Stanley Kaminski, 76, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Sunday, May 27, 2018.  He was born on March 25, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Josephine (Slowinski) Kaminski.

He attended St. Josaphat Grade School and graduated from Milwaukee Boys Tech.   He served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964 patrolling the East German border.  He then worked in the...

May 26, 2018

Glenn Eugene Geurink, 86, of Rothschild, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 8, 1932 in the town of Easton, the son of John and Jessie (Jensema) Geurink.  Glenn served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957.  Glenn married Virgean “Leaha” Erickson on August 23, 1957 at...

May 22, 2018

With great sorrow, the family of Chas Jelani Nass announces his unexpected passing on May 22, 2018 at the age of 27. Chas was raised in central Wisconsin, graduating from New London High School, class of 2009. Chas worked for Nass Electric starting in high school through 2015. He completed two years of education with Fox Valley Electrical Contractors...

May 16, 2018

Hailey Paige Keeling, 23, of Schofield, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She leaves behind four children, Charlen, Mac, Mikhail and Carmen; her mom, Christina; sister Taylor (fiancé Erica); brother Tanner; as well as seven sisters in Little Rock, AR and many special friends.

Hailey was born in Fond du Lac on April...

May 15, 2018

Reginald “Reggie” G. Allar of Schofield passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in the comfort of the arms of his family.  Reggie was born on May 26, 1946 in Wausau to the late Jacob and LaVerne (Rhyner)  Allar.  He attended Newman High School.

A true people person, Reggie spent over 30 years...

May 14, 2018

Patricia "Pat", "Goofy" Kay Schneider, 78, Wausau, died early Monday morning at Mountain Terrace under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Patricia was born July 8, 1939 in Three Lakes and was the daughter of the late Alloys and Mary (Rempert) Samz.  She graduated as Valedictorian of Crandon High School.  Patricia married the Love of...