Obituaries
Mary Johnson
Dec 7, 2025
Mary Johnson, age 84, passed away on December 7, 2025.Mary was born in Wausau, WI to Myron and Mildred (Liese) Breitenstein. Mary married David Johnson of Wausau, Wisconsin in 1963 in Wausau WI. She worked at Fleet Farm for 20 years. She was a kind and gentle soul with a contagious smile and dedicated her life to loving and caring...
Violet Clara Vaughn
Dec 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Violet Clara Vaughn, 95, who left this world peacefully on December 7, 2025. Born on April 24, 1930, in Wausau, to a humble farming family, Violet embodied resilience and grace throughout her remarkable life.
A graduate of Birnamwood High School, Violet's youthful spirit shone brightly as she played the clarinet...
Margerita A Albrecht
Dec 6, 2025
Margerita Ann Albrecht, 70, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 5th at her home.
Margie loved to crochet and made many beautiful items that she gave to family and friends throughout the years. Many of us have an afghan, hat, scarf or mittens she gifted to us.
She was a cherished sister, auntie, and friend. She will be greatly missed.
Surviving...
Darrel Dean Eckes
Dec 5, 2025
Darrel D. Eckes passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on August 28, 1936, in Marshfield, and spent his life in Wausau, where he was known for his warm smile, generous spirit, and vibrant personality.
Darrel dedicated many years of his life to his work at Zastrow Beer Distribution, where he made enduring...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Goodin
Dec 4, 2025
Jacqueline "Jackie" Goodin, age 89, passed away on December 4, 2025. She was born in La Crosse, WI to Charles "Ned" Conklin and Donna Conklin (nee Smits). Jackie married Ron Goodin on April 24,1955 in Wausau.
During her childhood summers, she spent time with her grandparents Clara and Lloyd "Smitty" Smits in Athens, WI. While there she worked at her grandfather's...
Rickey Ray Fix
Dec 4, 2025
Rickey Ray Fix, 75, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. Born on September 20, 1950, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, Rickey's journey through life was marked by his unyielding spirit, love for classic cars, and a heart full of kindness.
Rickey grew up in the embrace of his parents, Ray and Marvel Fix, and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic...
Randy Ray Sillars
Nov 22, 2025
Randy Ray Sillars passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospice House on November 22, 2025, at the age of 69, fittingly on opening day of hunting, which for many years he considered to be his favorite “holiday”. Born on August 8, 1956, Randy spent his life in the greater Wausau community, in which he called home.
Randy spent most of his career...
Terrance Knetter
Nov 15, 2025
Terrance "Terry" Knetter, age 78, passed peacefully on November 15, 2025, at the Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI.
Born in Wausau to Alex and Alice Knetter, Terry lived a life full of adventure and love. After graduating high school, he proudly served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he found joy in the open...
Shirley Schwartz
Nov 2, 2025
Our Mom, Shirley Schwartz, age 74, passed away on November 2, 2025. She was incredible, yet she could never see herself as others did. This lady went from being a teenage mother with little to no support, living in a lousy little apartment, to being the first female supervisor at Marathon County Jail, and able to retire early, living in...
Burlyn "Toby" Ferge
Oct 30, 2025
Burlyn "Toby" B. Ferge, 83, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025 at home in Milton, Wisconsin.
Toby was born on his grandparents, Henry and Cora Ferge's farm in Easton, Wisconsin. He retired from Marathon Box Company after 46 years, moving to Milton, Wisconsin. Toby loved to ride his bike, go for walks, crossword puzzles, picture puzzles and snuggles with cat,...
Tamera "Tammy" Martens
Oct 28, 2025
Tamera Jean (Gruening) Martens passed away on October 28, 2025, in Wausau. She was born on March 22, 1965, in Wausau to parents Marshall Gruening and the late Jane (Kusel) Elliott.
A graduate of D.C. Everest Senior High School, Tammy returned to the Wausau area following residence in Virginia and Rhode Island. She was known for her creativity and passion as...
Mary Ann Krenz
Oct 24, 2025
Mary Ann Krenz, 85, of Wausau, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Mary Ann was born to Charles and Hattie Tamm on March 5, 1940. She was born again into God's family by receiving Jesus Christ as her personal Savior in 1975. She married Pastor Richard Krenz on May 22, 1978, and they spent...
Ramert Carlson
Oct 10, 2025
Ramert Glenn Carlson, age 93, passed away on October 10, 2025.
Ramert was the eldest twin born to Edwin and Pearl Carlson in La Crosse, WI on August 24, 1932. As the eldest son, Ramert was a kind and loving brother to his twin sister Ruthie and younger sister Marge.
He served in the US Air Force from 1952-1956 and spent 4...
Ruth Heidemann
Oct 8, 2025
Ruth Ann Thompson Heidemann, 93, of Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, surrounded by family.
She was born on June 29, 1932, in Merrill, WI, to Ben and Ruby Thompson. From an early age, she was known for her kindhearted determination, humor, love of children. Her devotion to her family was never-ending. Her 72-year marriage to George William...
Marvin Kamke
Oct 6, 2025
Marvin Kamke, age 85, passed away on October 6, 2025.Marvin was born on March 21, 1940 in Marathon, WI to Marvin Kamke and Delores Kamke. Marvin married Betty Kamke of Rothschild, Wisconsin on October 1, 1966 in Viroqua, WI. In 1961 he joined the Air Force. In Marvins free time he enjoyed: woodworking, tinkering with many projects, fixing old radios,...
David R. Isberner
Oct 6, 2025
David R. Isberner, 78, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
David dedicated his career as an insulation and asbestos removal specialist, earning his stripes as a proud union insulator at Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant. He approached every task with unwavering diligence and a strong commitment to his craft, and his work ethic was...
Robert Mackesy
Oct 5, 2025
Robert Mackesy, age 81, passed away on October 5, 2025.Robert was born in Milwaukee, WI to Frank Mackesy and Lydia Vondrasek. Robert married Barbara Mackesy of Wausau, Wisconsin on September 25, 1970 in Wausau WI.Robert is survived by his wife Barbara Mackesy of Wausau (2)Children: Mark (Margo) Mackesy, Wayne (Kim) Mackesy. (2)Grandchildren: Dillon Mackesy, Conrad Lemmer (1)Great-Grandson: Hudson Mackesy. (2)...
Dorothy H. David
Oct 4, 2025
Dorothy H. David, Age 82, passed away on October 4, 2025.
Dorothy was born in New London, Wisconsin, on July 24, 1943, to Bernice Klemmer Dailey and Lloyd Dailey, and was adopted in 1950 by Frederick and Gladys Schwingle along with her older biological sister Betty. Dorothy went on to marry Rudolph (Rudy) David on December 28, 1968, and subsequently divorced...
Linda Mary Schubring
Sep 29, 2025
Linda Mary (Lausten) Schubring died September 29, 2025, at Amethyst Health of Wausau, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. She was born March 2, 1948, in Green Bay to the late Roland and Pearl (Swenson) Lausten. She moved to Wausau at the age of five and graduated from Wausau High School in 1966. On November 8, 1980, she married...
Herb Edward Yolitz
Sep 28, 2025
Herbert Yolitz, age 90, of Wausau, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Pride TLC.
Herb was born on December 10, 1934, in Wausau to the late William and Alma (Borchardt) Yolitz. He married the love of his life, Sally Henning, on June 27, 1959, and together they raised four children- Lori, Julie, Clark,...
