Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Weston, WI and surrounding areas
Carl & Darlene Slagle
April 18, 2026
Carl and Darlene Slagle, of Birnamwood, Wisconsin, were welcomed into the arms of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Inseparable in life, Carl and Darlene, entered their heavenly home in the same manner. They were beside one another with hands held as each crossed the threshold into eternity at Aspirus Hospital Wausau. Family was their...
Josiah Juedes
April 16, 2026
“Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. For you are just a vapor that appears for a little while, and then vanishes away.”— James 4:14
Like a vapor that rises softly and slips quietly into heaven, Josiah Juedes graced this world for only the briefest of moments — yet left an imprint upon the hearts of...
William "Bill" Myron Hussong
April 13, 2026
God said, “I have prepared a place for you and I will come to take you to myself, that where I am, you may be also” (John 14:3).
On April 13, 2026, William (Bill) Hussong went to join his parents and younger brother Dave in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Bill was born on August 29, 1939, at Wausau...
Larry Kufahl
April 11, 2026
Larry Irven Kufahl went home to be with the Lord on the morning of April 11, 2026. Larry was a faithful servant who loved the Lord with all his heart and was a devoted husband, father and grandpa. Larry was born on August 30, 1941, the 3rd oldest child to Irven & Dorothy Kufahl, and was 84 years old.
Larry met...
Christopher Cortese
April 11, 2026
Christopher Cortese passed away on April 11, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 20, 1981, in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Michael and Sandra Cortese. Christopher dedicated his life to those he loved most, always placing family as his highest priority. His radiant spirit and analytical mind left a lasting impression on...
Paul Karl Csencsics
April 2, 2026
Paul Karl Csencsics, 77, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Born on January 30, 1949, in Wausau, WI, Paul lived a life rich with dedication, humor, and kindness.
Growing up in Wausau, Paul was known early on for his athletic talents. He was an incredible swimmer and cross-country runner...
James E. Ausloos
March 31, 2026
James E. “Jim” Ausloos, 80, of Kronenwetter, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born April 8, 1945, a twin to Jerry, to Elmer Sr. and Rosalia (Gross) Ausloos in Plymouth, WI.
Jim graduated from New Holstein High School in 1963 and later earned an Associate’s degree from Moraine Park Technical College in 1968. He married Marie...
Janet Marie Stroik
March 29, 2026
Janet M. Stroik, 89, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 29, 2026, in Wausau. She was born on November 28, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter and Elinor Lundgren.
Jan graduated from Calumet High School and Moser Business School in Chicago. She began her career at Spiegel and Illinois Bell Telephone before relocating to Wausau. There,...
Mary Joy Krueger
March 29, 2026
Mary Krueger, age 77, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 8, 1949, in Woodruff, Wisconsin, the daughter of Victor and Mary (Paquette) Evenson. Mary married the love of her life Don Krueger on December 21, 1968, and the couple enjoyed 57 years together. Mary lived a life...
Sarah Lynn Ruffi
March 28, 2026
A personal letter from Sarah Ruffi’s husband, Dwight:
I guess you could call this a love letter—because that’s really what it is. A love letter to my wife, Sarah, the life we built together and the most difficult eight months our family faced. In July, we learned that Sarah had stage 4 glioblastoma. The surgeon said matter-of-factly that she had six...
Gene Robert Emmerich
March 28, 2026
Gene Robert Emmerich, 71, lovingly known as "Doc", passed away unexpectedly at his home in the Village of Maine on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Gene was born on October 5, 1954, to Lester and Erna (Bungert) Emmerich in Wausau. Gene was an award-winning quilter who enjoyed crafting beautiful quilts for family, friends, and his collection. Moreover, he did needlepoint and loved...
Gary John Glenetski
March 27, 2026
Gary Glenetski, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, in the home he built with his wife and faithful friend Gizzy at his side.
Gary was born on July 17, 1955, in Wausau, Wisconsin. The son to Leonard and Mary (Bursel) Glenetski. Gary married the love of his life Connie Stahl...
Carol Jean Burzinski
March 23, 2026
Carol Burzinski was welcomed into the arms of Jesus and reunited with her husband, Gordy, on March 23, 2026, at Mount View Care Center, surrounded by family and friends while under the care of Compassus Hospice in Wausau.
She was born on November 12, 1937, to the late Elmer and Martha Sickler. On November 13, 1971, she married Gordon in Rothschild,...
Randall Mark Frank
March 20, 2026
Randall “Randy” M. Frank, 63, Brokaw, died Friday, March 20, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Randy was born January 24, 1963, to the late Henry “Hank” and Ruthelle (Wedepohl) Frank. He was a 1981 graduate of Wausau East High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a Master’s Degree in Public...
Kathleen "Kathy" A. Basil
March 19, 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" A. Basil, 71, of Wausau, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
She was born December 23, 1954, in Wausau, WI, the daughter of the late Norman and Lorraine (Leffel) Reuter. On December 27, 1975, she married Robert "Bob" Basil at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Polonia. He preceded her in death.
For over 30 years, Kathy...
James Dale Chesley
March 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Jim Chesley entered into eternal life on March 19, 2026.
Born in 1947 to Leona and Dale Chesley, Jim graduated from Madison West and attended UW-Madison. In 1966, he met Nancy Podrez from Wausau and swept her off her feet. Married in 1967, they shared 60 years of love, laughter, and an...
Jennifer J. Heal-Burns
March 13, 2026
Jennifer J. Heal-Burns passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, following a courageous 13-year battle with cancer, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. She was 49 years old.
Jenny was born on December 10, 1976, to Jeff Heal and Joyce Walter in Viola, Wisconsin. The family moved to Hatley, and Jenny graduated from D.C. Everest Senior High School in 1995. Jenny then...
Ernest H. Gatzow
March 10, 2026
Ernest H. Gatzow, age 76, of Wausau, passed away on March 10, 2026 at Lili Gardens Memory Care, Schofield, under the care of Heartland Hospice.
Arrangements are pending with Ascend Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Weston.
Robert John VanLanen
March 8, 2026
Robert John VanLanen, known to most as “Big Bob,” passed away on March 8, 2026, at his home in Weston, Wisconsin, surrounded by the love of his family and under the care of Aspirus Hospice. He was 67 years old and had faced a short but courageous battle with a progressive disease.
Bob was born on September 13, 1958, in Eland,...
Brian M Bessette
March 8, 2026
Brian Bessette, age 59, of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
He was born on September 12, 1966, in Wisconsin, the son of Clayton and Janice (Zeinert) Bessette. Brian led a life imbued with warmth, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to his family and friends.
As a self-employed entrepreneur, Brian's work ethic was unmatched. He was known as...
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