Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Weston, WI and surrounding areas

Laura Abt

Laura Abt

October 14, 2026

Laura Marie Abt, 51, of the Town of Easton, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026.

Laura was born on July 21, 1975, in the City of Stevens Point, the daughter of George and Linda Haka, of the town of Sharon. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She married the love of her life,...

Bob Dux

Bob Dux

October 13, 2026

Robert “Bob” A. Dux, 81, of Weston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 13, 2026. Knowing his faith in Jesus, he was welcomed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, hearing the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant” and is now walking the streets of gold.

Bob was born on April 22, 1945, in...

Darlene "Dolly" Rita Campbell

Darlene "Dolly" Rita Campbell

October 13, 2026

Darlene “Dolly” Rita Campbell, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Rennes Health & Rehab in Weston.

She was born on July 31, 1942, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to the late Mervin and Violet (Legro) Hitz. She married Jerry Lee Campbell on November 3, 1960, in Redwing, MN.

Dolly was a determined and independent woman who took great joy in...

Sara Busby

Sara Busby

October 10, 2026

Sara Ann Busby, 74, of Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, and Beaver Island, Michigan, passed away on October 10, 2026. Sara was born to Patrick and Judy (Bills) Coffield on July 6, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Sara graduated from East Grand Rapids High School and then attended college at Colorado State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She began...

Marilyn Belott

Marilyn Belott

October 5, 2026

Marilyn Graveen Belott, 92, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, WI.

Marilyn was born on October 31, 1933, in Antigo, to the late Marcus and Hazel (Heller) Graveen. She was the second of five sisters. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1951, and on August 14, 1954, she married Jim Belott in Antigo. He...

Julie Lynn (Heise) Anderson

Julie Lynn (Heise) Anderson

October 2, 2026

Julie Lynn (Heise) Anderson, 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her husband and children.

She was born January 29, 1960, in Wausau, WI, to Ronald Heise and Judith Weyneth. She graduated from Wausau East High School in 1978. She married her high-school sweetheart, Brian Anderson, on...

Lori Ann Samse

Lori Ann Samse

September 30, 2026

Lori Ann Samse, 61, of Weston, passed away September 30, 2026.

Lori was born June 8, 1965, to David and Judith (Piehl) Paetzold in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. She graduated from Wausau East High School, class of 1983.

She is survived by her daughters, Danielle (Chris) Maloney and Emily Samse; her mother, Judi Paetzold; siblings Lisa (Chad) Gabrielson and Scott (Jill)...

Rick D. Wiltzius

Rick D. Wiltzius

September 29, 2026

Rick Wiltzius, 72, of Wausau, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born June 4th, 1954, to the late Donald G. and Dolores (née Wolfert) Wiltzius in Sheboygan, WI, Rick was a 1972 Graduate of Marinette High School. He moved to Wausau in 1982, and secured a mail truck contract, where...

Mavis Lahti

Mavis Lahti

September 28, 2026

Mavis Lahti, 88 years old, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 28, 2026, at her home, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

She was born August 4, 1938, to the late Arthur and Emma (Herlevi) Mandelin.

Mavis attended Iron Belt High School. After graduating, she lived and found a job in Milwaukee doing office work. She met...

Mary Gosz

Mary Gosz

September 27, 2026

Mary Gosz, 60, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2026, surrounded by her immediate family. Born and raised in Wausau, Mary cherished her family and the time she spent with them above all else.

Family was at the heart of Mary’s life, and her greatest joy came from the people closest to her. She was a loving...

Albert "Al" Yates

Albert "Al" Yates

September 24, 2026

Albert “Al” Joseph Yates, 84, of Rothschild, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully due to complications from a long-term health condition affecting the brain on September 24, 2026. Al was born on June 14, 1942, in Pensacola, Florida, to David Yates, Sr. and Eulalie “Lee” (Clark) Yates.

Al is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Carol (Kolder) Yates; his three children,...

Mike Slattery

Mike Slattery

September 23, 2026

Michael “Mike” Slattery, age 73, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away on September 23, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born on April 1, 1953, in O’Neil, Nebraska, the son of Thomas and Dorthy (Porter) Slattery. He married the love of his life, Karen Lindwall on July 28, 1973. Mike was a project manager at Stainless...

Terry Lee Meeker

Terry Lee Meeker

September 23, 2026

Terry Lee Meeker, age 76, of Wausau, Wisconsin, formerly of Everett, Washington area, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, surrounded by his loving family.

Terry was born on March 3, 1950, in Bowling Green, Ohio, the son of Floyd and Lucy (Knauss) Meeker. He will be remembered as a fun, outgoing, loving, and caring...

Jack W. Petrowski, Jr.

Jack W. Petrowski, Jr.

September 17, 2026

Jack Wayne Petrowski, Jr., 67, of Wausau, passed away on September 17, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Jack was born to the late Jack W. Petrowski, Sr., and Annie D. Cude on June 9, 1959, in Wausau, Wisconsin.

For over 30 years, Jack worked for Crestline in Mosinee. He is remembered for being social at his favorite hangout, Cliffhangers, and for being...

Sophia Sparhawk

Sophia Sparhawk

September 14, 2026

Sophia "Sophie" Sparhawk, age 80, of Wausau, passed away on September 14, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.

She was born on January 22, 1946, in East Germany, the daughter of the late Stefan and Antonina (Telczka) Kolubako. Sophie lived most of her life in Sparks, Nevada, before moving back to Wausau nine years ago to be closer to family....

Ruth Harriet Saeger

Ruth Harriet Saeger

September 12, 2026

Ruth Saeger, 105, was peacefully called home to her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2026. A woman of deep faith, enduring strength, and boundless love, Ruth lived a remarkable life that touched generations of family, friends, students, and all who knew her.

Ruth was born on June 18, 1921, in Wausau, WI, to Henry and Alvina (Mathwich) Prochnow. She graduated...

Nancy Newville

Nancy Newville

September 11, 2026

Nancy Lucille Newville, 70, of Weston, Wisconsin, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Nancy was born on January 4, 1956, in Wausau to the late Edwin and Lucille (Brzezinski) Stankowski. She attended grade school at St. Robert's in Halder and graduated from Mosinee High School.

On September 10, 1983, she married the love of her life, Danny Newville, at...

Diane Pukala

Diane Pukala

September 10, 2026

Diane Angelina Pukala, age 71, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. Diane was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Walerian and Aniela (Dlugosz) Zabawa.

Diane was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Pukala, with whom she shared many cherished years of marriage. She was a loving mother to Jennifer Pukala, Jessica Pukala, and Christopher (Jessica) Pukala. She...

Jeffrey Alan Matthews

Jeffrey Alan Matthews

September 9, 2026

Jeffrey Alan Matthews, 67, of Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026.

Born on April 23, 1959, Jeffrey was a man who found his greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a deep, lifelong passion for fishing, spending countless quiet hours on the water waiting for the next big catch. For Jeffrey, the best days were...

Wilbur H. Trowbridge Jr.

Wilbur H. Trowbridge Jr.

September 8, 2026

Wilbur H. Trowbridge, Jr. of Kronenwetter, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at the age of 93. Wil was born on April 20, 1933, in Jackson, MI, the eldest son of Wilbur Sr. and Hazel (Wiley) Trowbridge. On September 19, 1964, he married Margaret Andrews in Racine, WI. Together, they had three children: David, Todd, and Susan.

Wilbur proudly served...