Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Weston, WI and surrounding areas

Theresa Elinor Sauer

Theresa Elinor Sauer

September 8, 2026

Theresa Elinor Sauer peacefully entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home under Compassus Hospice Care, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

Theresa was born November 1, 1974, to David A. and Jean E. (Behnke) Staubs. She had the kind of smile people remembered. It was the smile...

Roger Luther Utech

Roger Luther Utech

September 1, 2026

Roger Luther Utech, 81, passed peacefully on September 1, 2026. Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his wife, Susan; sons Keith and Bryan; daughter-in-law Michelle; grandson Jackson; and granddaughters Piper and Neko.

Roger met his wife, Susan, as teenagers at Wausau East High School and spent more than six decades together. They...

John "Johnny T" Timm

John "Johnny T" Timm

August 28, 2026

John “Johnny T” Timm, 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Merrill, WI.

John was born on February 3, 1952, to Edward and Mable Timm. He was raised in Montello and spent many years there. During his high school years, he was active on both the wrestling and football teams, proudly earning the nickname “Ham.”

After...

Marie A. Skrzypchak

Marie A. Skrzypchak

August 28, 2026

Marie Skrzypchak, 80, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life marked by perseverance, devotion to her family, friendship, and faith.

Marie was born on May 11, 1946, to Clara and Samuel Molinare. She grew up in Wausau, attending Holy Name Elementary and Newman High School before pursuing nursing at St. Mary’s School. She went on to become an operating room nurse...

Thomas A. Traska

Thomas A. Traska

August 26, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Traska was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend. He left this world peacefully after a long and courageous journey, at the age of 77.

Tom was born on August 10, 1949, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Brigetta (Worden) and Arnold Traska. He graduated from DC Everest High School in 1967, beginning a lifetime marked by dedication, service, and...

Louann Joyce Miles

Louann Joyce Miles

August 23, 2026

Louann Joyce Miles, of Edgar, passed away on August 23, 2026, under Compassus Hospice Care.

She was born on March 21, 1939, in Wausau, daughter of the late Louis and Erna (Zirbel) Baumann. She graduated in 1960 from Luther School of Nursing in Eau Claire. In 1962, she joined the US Air Force where she served as an operating room nurse....

Margaret J. Peterson

Margaret J. Peterson

August 22, 2026

Margaret Jean Peterson “Marge” (Jolitz), 73, of Rothschild, WI, passed away peacefully just after midnight on August 22, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. After a long and courageous journey with heart failure and complications from diabetes, Margaret was finally able to rest.

Margaret was born on November 7, 1952, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, to Jeanne and Kenneth Jolitz. She grew...

LouAnn Joyce Upton

LouAnn Joyce Upton

August 21, 2026

LouAnn Joyce Upton was called to rest on August 21, 2026, surrounded by loving family, under Compassus Hospice Care, at the age of 81.

LouAnn was born June 12, 1945, at her home in Bevent to the late Leon J."Leo" and Ann I. (Budnik) Bruski, the oldest of six children. She was united in marriage to Robert G. Upton on December...

Gerald Hilbert Geurink

Gerald Hilbert Geurink

August 14, 2026

Gerald Hilbert Geurink, 90, of Birnamwood, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 14, 2026.

Gerald was born to the late Hilbert and Lorraine (Mortenson) Geurink on May 21, 1936. He was united in marriage to Carol J. Luebbe on July 20, 1957, at Forestville Church, in the town of Easton and the couple enjoyed 67 years of marriage until Carol's...

Karen Janikowski

Karen Janikowski

August 7, 2026

Karen Janikowski (née Kent), age 75, of Pelican Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on August 7, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Karen was born on September 17, 1950, in Wausau, the daughter of Delmer and Delores (Rhyner) Kent.

Karen graduated from D.C. Everest in 1969 and married the love of her life, Gary Janikowski, on September 30, 2007. The couple enjoyed 21 years...

Diane Baltus

Diane Baltus

August 6, 2026

Our mother and grandmother, Diane Rosita Baltus (née Bell), age 79, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Diane was born on November 8, 1946, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lloyd "Butch" & Elaine (Hansen) Bell. Those who had the privilege of knowing Diane will remember her as a positive presence and the...

Ben Koski

Ben Koski

August 5, 2026

Ben Koski of Rothschild, Wisconsin passed away on August 5, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House, with his beloved wife at his side.

Ben was born September 12, 1964, in Stambaugh, Michigan, the sixth son of Konstant Koski Jr. and Leona (Beckman) Koski. He graduated from the West Iron County School system in 1982. He eventually moved to Colorado where he met...

Patrick Jon Dodge

Patrick Jon Dodge

August 5, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Patrick Jon Dodge, 67.

Patrick was the second of five children born to Richard and Jean Dodge. While born in Amery, WI, he spent most of his childhood and early years in Wisconsin Rapids, where he formed many of the values and friendships that remained with him throughout his...

Donald Marcott

Donald Marcott

August 2, 2026

Donald Henry Marcott, known to many as Don, age 87, of Weston, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center - Weston surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Don was born on December 20, 1938, in the Town of Holway, the son of Wilfred and Dorothy (Pudlas) Marcott. His life was marked by hard work, love...

Fred Westphal

Fred Westphal

July 29, 2026

Fred E. Westphal received the Crown of Life on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Born in Bonduel, Wisconsin, Fred attended St. Paul Lutheran School, Bonduel High School and later continued his education at Wisconsin State University- Stevens Point.

Following graduation, he worked briefly for the State of Wisconsin and then moved to Marinette, where he was employed at Marinette Marine as their...

Eunice Viola Baumann

Eunice Viola Baumann

July 23, 2026

Eunice V. Baumann, age 84, passed away July 23, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on June 3, 1942, to the late Erwin A. and Viola F. (Ringle) Wilde. Eunice married the love of her life, Elgart “Junior” Baumann, Jr., on her 25th birthday, June 3, 1967, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Elgart passed away October 26, 2024.

Eunice was...

Mary Ann Wyro

Mary Ann Wyro

July 18, 2026

Mary Ann Wyro, age 84, passed away July 18, 2026, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

She was born on November 9, 1941, the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Niemczyk) Spangle, Wausau. She married the love of her life, Jerome Wyro, on November 5, 1960, who later passed away on January 30, 1995.

Mary Ann was a long-time employee at...

Elaine Dalbec

Elaine Dalbec

July 17, 2026

Elaine Harriet Dalbec, age 74, passed away on July 17, 2026, at Pine Meadows in Weston, Wisconsin, under Compassus Hospice Care.

Elaine was born on May 26, 1952, to the late William and Orma (Gunderson) Little.

In her youth, Elaine enjoyed riding her family's horses. She also loved wearing beautiful rings and jewelry. Providing a loving home to pets, including her dogs...

Frank Decker

Frank Decker

July 13, 2026

Frank Decker, also known as Joe, age 80, of Weston, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on July 13, 2026.

Frank was born on July 12, 1946, in Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Neva (Sulik) Decker. On May 27, 1967, he married the love of his life, Judy Feldbruegge, and together they shared 59 wonderful...

Daniel Jakubowski

Daniel Jakubowski

July 11, 2026

Daniel Jakubowski, age 74, of Weston, Wisconsin, was called home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. 

Born on August 9, 1951, in Wausau, Wisconsin, Dan was the son of John and Joyce (Eggebrecht) Jakubowski. He married the love of his life, Ruth Bahlow, on July 23, 1983, and the couple enjoyed...