Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Weston, WI and surrounding areas

Sharon Marie Jagler

Sharon Marie Jagler

September 4, 2025

Sharon Marie Jagler, the daughter of Woodrow and Mildred Groff, was born on July 30, 1934, in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was called to her heavenly home on September 4, 2025, at the age of 91.

Sharon attended the original Franklin grade school, spent part of junior high in Minocqua, and graduated from Wausau High School in 1952. She met the love...

Chad Robin Kort

Chad Robin Kort

September 2, 2025

Chad Kort, age 53, of Tomahawk, formerly of Weston, passed away on September 2, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Born on July 16, 1972, Chad was known for his infectious sense of humor and loving spirit, always seeking to bring laughter and joy to those around him.

Chad's professional life was rooted in the metal fabrication industry, where...

Darryl Sigurd Westlund

Darryl Sigurd Westlund

August 30, 2025

Darryl Westlund, 81, of Weston passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospice House on August 30, 2025. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on October 16th, 1943. He grew up in Wittenberg, Wisconsin, where he attended Wayside Elementary School and then Wittenberg Grade School. After grade school, he attended Wittenberg High School, graduating in 1961. 

He described himself as a very normal...

DeVern Orlin Nygaard

DeVern Orlin Nygaard

August 27, 2025

DeVern Orlin Nygaard, born on September 26, 1940, in the charming town of Columbus, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in Schofield, Wisconsin. He lived a life marked by dedication, love, and an unwavering faith that resonated deeply with all who had the privilege to know him.

Throughout his illustrious journey, DeVern earned his Doctor of Divinity, a...

Roberta Mae McCabe

Roberta Mae McCabe

August 21, 2025

On her 86th birthday, August 21, 2025, Roberta McCabe went home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Roberta's life was one built on faith, love, and service to others. Born on August 21, 1939, she grew up with a heart for children and spent her career doing what she loved most - caring for them. For many years, she worked...

Sue Jeanette Gruetzmacher

Sue Jeanette Gruetzmacher

August 21, 2025

The world lost a joyful melody on August 21, 2025, when Susan “Sue” Jeanette Gruetzmacher, 87, passed away at Rennes Health & Rehab in Weston, Wisconsin. Born on February 19, 1938, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Wilbert and Irene (Glasel) Zastrow, Sue’s life was a harmony of faith, family, and music.

Sue graduated from D.C. Everest in 1956, and on June 13,...

Esther Martha Reger

Esther Martha Reger

August 17, 2025

Esther Reger, 95, of Weston, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 17th, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston, WI, under St. Croix Hospice Care.

Esther Martha (Wietrzykowski) Koskey was born June 10, 1930, at home in Kronenwetter, WI, to the late Anton and Helen (Budnik) Koskey.

Esther went to school through eighth grade and then off to work....

Denver Arnold Shilts

Denver Arnold Shilts

August 16, 2025

Denver Arnold Shilts, 95, was welcomed into heaven by Jesus on his birthday, August 16, 2025.

He was born August 16, 1930, in Boyd, Wisconsin, to Edward and Pearl Shilts.

Denver served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he was united in marriage to Keryl Steivang on December 17, 1955. They settled in Wausau and were...

Gary Imhoff

Gary Imhoff

August 14, 2025

Gary Imhoff, 68, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home in Wausau, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous four-year battle with cancer. He was born on July 20, 1957, in Wausau, son of Leonard and Loretta (Ostrowski) Imhoff. Gary embraced life with a great sense of humor that brought laughter and joy to...

Philip Richard Johnson

Philip Richard Johnson

August 12, 2025

Philip Johnson, a man whose humor and kindness touched all who knew him, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with dementia. He was 81 years old.

Phil married the love of his life, Diane Vorwalske, on May 2, 1964, in Wausau. From that day forward, he lived the vows he made—always...

Jean Toms Holte Springer

Jean Toms Holte Springer

August 11, 2025

Jean Toms Holte Springer was born on June 26, 1938, in Monico, WI. She passed peacefully, with her children at her side, at home in Wausau, WI, on August 11, 2025.Jean was raised by a Christian family and her faith was the most important thing in her life. As a child, she enjoyed ice skating with neighbor friends on a lake...

Dale Davis

Dale Davis

August 11, 2025

Dale Davis, a beloved son, brother, and father, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2025, at the age of 58 in Mosinee, Wisconsin. Born on November 23, 1966, in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Doug and Donna (Drangmeister) Davis. Dale embodied a spirit of simplicity and kindness throughout his life.

Dale was known for his supportive and loving nature, always ready...

Jamie Lynn Orcutt

Jamie Lynn Orcutt

August 11, 2025

Jamie Lynn Orcutt died August 11, 2025, at Marshfield Hospital, after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Kermit and Florence Goertz. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1965. She received a National Merit Scholarship and attended college at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, graduating with a degree in English. Her entire career was...

Karen Dawn Almlie

Karen Dawn Almlie

August 9, 2025

Karen D. (Westphal) Almlie was born in Wausau on May 31, 1937, to Eleanor and Charles Westphal. She attended Wausau area schools, graduating from Wausau Senior High in 1955. Karen married John (Jack) Almlie in 1957, and they welcomed four daughters, Lisa, Mary, Ellen, and Patti.

Karen worked for the Wausau School District for more than 27 years, and especially enjoyed...

Elexus "Lexi" Adrianna Rivera

Elexus "Lexi" Adrianna Rivera

August 9, 2025

Elexus Adrianna Rivera, known affectionately as Lexi, passed away following a tragic car accident, on August 9, 2025, at the age of 16 years old. Born on November 12, 2008, in South Carolina, Lexi blossomed into a young woman whose vibrant personality touched all who had the privilege to know her. Every encounter with Lexi was marked by her infectious...

Gerald "Jiggs" Meuret

Gerald "Jiggs" Meuret

August 8, 2025

Gerald “Jiggs” Meuret, born March 4, 1936, in Wausau, Wisconsin, left this earth on August 8, 2025, at the age of 89, at home, surrounded by his family and his beloved puppies.

The ninth of ten children born to Arthur and Emma (Janke) Meuret, Jiggs grew up on the family farm on Meuret Lane until leaving for college. His lifelong nickname...

Arlene Irene Krueger

Arlene Irene Krueger

August 8, 2025

Arlene Irene (Liebers) Krueger was born on May 19, 1937, with the proud distinction of being the first “trailer baby” born in Prentice, Wisconsin. Her parents, Alfred and Irene Liebers, welcomed her as their second child and only daughter. Alfred was employed with the Weymouth Construction Company, completing the paving of Highway 13 at the time.

Arlene, along with her parents...

Betty Ann Gattiker

Betty Ann Gattiker

August 3, 2025

Betty Ann (Sturm) Gattiker, age 88, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, at home, on August 3, 2025.

Betty was born on July 2,1937 in Wausau to the late Edgar and Irma (Schewe) Sturm. Betty graduated from Wausau High School in 1955. She was married to the late Harry E. Gattiker of Marietta, Georgia, September 3,1960, at First English Lutheran Church...

Carol Yvonne Cywinski

Carol Yvonne Cywinski

August 3, 2025

Carol Yvonne Cywinski, 87, of Kronenwetter, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on December 12, 1937, in Wausau, Wisconsin. She married Ronald J. Cywinski on November 30, 1957, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. They celebrated nearly 63 years of marriage at the time of Ron's passing in 2020.

Carol and Ron purchased Coral Lanes...

Ronald E Otto

Ronald E Otto

August 2, 2025

Ronald E. Otto, affectionately known to his friends and family as Ronnie, was born on September 29, 1934, in Wausau to Edwin and Mertelle (Chaignot) Otto and departed from this world on August 2, 2025. Ron lived a life woven with kindness, love, and a sense of community that will be remembered by all who were privileged to know him.

Ron...