Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Weston, WI and surrounding areas
Gene Russell Hellman
May 5, 2026
Gene Russell Hellman, 84, passed away on May 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, integrity, wisdom, and deep love for family and friends.
Gene grew up in Dollar Bay, Michigan, and attended Michigan Technological University, where he earned degrees in Applied Physics and later an MBA. It was during his college years in the Houghton/Hancock area that he met...
Siegfried "Sieg" K. Lenk
May 5, 2026
Siegfried "Sieg" K. Lenk, 76 of Wausau, passed away on May 5, 2026, at his home.
He was born on June 20, 1949, in Gottingen, Germany, son of the late Friedrich "Fritz" and Lieselotte "Lottie" (Kretchmer) Lenk. Sieg served in the United States Air Force from 1972 until 1977.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Kay (Madson) Lenk of Wausau;...
Loren Dwayne Sickler
May 3, 2026
Loren Sickler, age 76, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at Wood Aven surrounded by his loving family.
Loren was born on January 10, 1950, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Delbert and Marion (Gavitt) Sickler. A proud veteran, Loren served honorably in the United States Air Force, a commitment that exemplified his sense of duty and...
Deb Wanta
May 1, 2026
Deb Wanta, age 72, of Bevent, WI passed away peacefully on the morning of May 1, 2026, after a courageous seven-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family and her devoted husband of 54 years, Ron, this August.
Deb's life was filled with love, laughter, and a deep commitment to those around her. She cherished...
Damian James Baracca
April 19, 2026
"Do not fear the road ahead, for God walks with you. His hand will guide you, and His grace will sustain you through every trial." AMEN! ( Deuteronomy 31:6)
Damian James Baracca, 48, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2026, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
He was born on May 5, 1977, in Poughkeepsie, NY, son of James and Daria "Debbie" (Burg) Baracca. Damian was...
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...
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