Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Weston, WI and surrounding areas

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...

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...

James Hedstrom

James Hedstrom

August 10, 2025

James N. Hedstrom, 90, passed away on August 10, 2025.

Born and raised in Ironwood Michigan, he took great pride in his family roots and hometown. In 1972, he moved south and settled in Tomahawk, enjoying the small town lifestyle. He worked at the Hyrider Plant building fiberglass boats, then worked at a salvage yard in Rhinelander before settling into a...

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...

Dave Hussong

Dave Hussong

August 2, 2025

David Allan Hussong, age 76, of Wausau, Wisconsin slipped into his heavenly home on Saturday, August 2, 2025, following a five-and-a-half-year struggle with cancer. We know that death either happens suddenly or slowly. He chose the slow road, taking every day, he could to tell his family and friends how much he loved them, and to praise His Lord and...

Michael Kevin Pregont

Michael Kevin Pregont

July 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Kevin Pregont, affectionately known as Mike, who left us on July 28, 2025, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Born on August 17, 1959, in Yakima, Washington, Mike’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven with love, laughter, and a myriad of experiences that showcased his colorful character.

Mike was a true Jack...

Perry Lee Redeker

Perry Lee Redeker

July 20, 2025

Our hearts are broken, but rejoice that Perry Lee Redeker, 67, rejoined his Lord & Savior on Sunday, July 20th, 2025. Loving son of Leonard J. & Almira M. (Umnus) Redeker, he was born on February 7th, 1958, in Marshfield, WI.

Perry was blessed to marry his best friend and love of his life, Ruth Mroczenski, on September 15th, 1990, at...

Kenneth Roger Utecht

Kenneth Roger Utecht

July 19, 2025

Kenneth Roger Utecht, affectionately known as "Ken", passed away on July 19, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin surrounded by family.  Born on February 3, 1945, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Hilbert and Phyllis (Koenig) Utecht. Ken lived a life filled with laughter, love, and countless cherished memories.

Ken dedicated many years to his career as a professional driver, achieving an...

Sue Strehlow

Sue Strehlow

July 18, 2025

Sue Strehlow, an embodiment of compassion and vibrancy, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Schofield, Wisconsin at her daughter's home under hospice care. Born on May 29, 1934, in Eau Claire, Sue graduated from the Milwaukee School of Nursing, which shaped her into the proud nurse and spirited individual many came to love and admire. With her maiden name...

Charles Warren Jehn

Charles Warren Jehn

July 18, 2025

Charles Warren Jehn, affectionately known as "Chuck," went to his heavenly home on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by his family under the care of St. Croix Hospice at home.

Chuck was born on April 27, 1931, in the town of Maine, to the late Arthur and Alma (Schade) Jehn. In his youth, Chuck moved with his family to Wausau where...

Scott Michael Riehle

Scott Michael Riehle

July 17, 2025

Scott Michael Riehle, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Scott was born on April 1, 1964, in Athens Wisconsin, to the late Herbert and Irene (Dahl) Riehle.

Scott worked as a Machine Operator at Kolbe Windows and Doors in Wausau. He was known for his culinary skills, particularly his talent for grilling and smoking delicious meals, with...