Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Weston, WI and surrounding areas
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...
Jared J. Gorski
March 7, 2026
Confident in the promise that we are all Children of God, Jared J. Gorski was welcomed home to heaven on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 52. He passed peacefully at his home in Weston, surrounded by love and faith. Waiting to greet him were his mother Sharon; his brother, Jody; several grandparents, and many cherished family members...
Carol Ann Hettinga
March 4, 2026
Carol Hettinga, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the loving care of her daughter and staff at the Aspirus Hospice House.
Carol was born in Wausau on December 21, 1940, to William and Florena Heidemann. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1960 and married Roland Hettinga on April 17, 1964. Together, they built a life...
Sergio Ortiz
March 3, 2026
Sergio E. Ortiz, age 85, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Sergio was born on February 25, 1941. He spent his entire life spreading the good word. He was an evangelist and minister and a devoted Seventh-day Adventist. He would spread God's word to anyone who had an ear to listen. Sergio dedicated his life as...
Yuying B. Lo
February 27, 2026
Yuying B. Lo, a remarkable and one-of-a-kind person with a pure heart and pure soul, whose vibrant spirit radiated warmth and compassion to everyone around him, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Wausau Manor, surrounded by his loving family.
Yuying was born on March 24, 2003, in Appleton, Wisconsin. The son of Shwa Lo and Mai Thor. He...
William L. Dahlke
February 26, 2026
William (Bill) L Dahlke passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at age 84, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was under the care of Compassus Hospice and Amethyst Health of Wausau.
He was born May 9, 1941, to William L and Fern A (Poppe) Dahlke. After high school graduation, Bill attended the UW Marathon County campus for 2 years and...
Mary Boruta
February 24, 2026
Mary (McLeod) Boruta, age 64, of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on February 24, 2026, in Wausau, WI surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born on December 27, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to Donald and Mary. Mary’s early years were spent alongside her siblings, Judy, John, Paul, and her late brother, Donald.
On August 15, 1987, Mary married the love...
Gerald "Jerry" Edward Gehrmann
February 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald Edward Gehrmann (Gehrmo), whose life was marked by strength, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.
Gerald was born in Superior, Wisconsin, on 26, July 1947, and grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and compassion that would define his life. He graduated from East High in...
Bradley D. Mroczenski
February 24, 2026
Bradley D. Mroczenski, affectionately known as Brad, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital - Wausau surrounded by his loving children.
Born on December 15, 1966, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the youngest child of John and Arlene (Hardt) Mroczenski. He spent his life cultivating a legacy of love, creativity, and dedication to his family and community.
Brad was deeply...
Nicholas James Bierman
February 19, 2026
With hearts both broken and deeply grateful for the gift of his life, we announce that Nicholas James Bierman, 42, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, entering into the presence of his Lord and Savior. He was surrounded by the compassionate and tender care of his devoted wife and caregiver, Sarah, along with the extraordinary team at...
Charmaine Joan Burnett
February 17, 2026
Charmaine Joan (Ohrmundt) Burnett, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and a legacy rooted firmly in the great outdoors.
She was at her happiest with her hands in the dirt, tending to her garden. A week was not complete without meeting cherished friends to play bridge, going out for lunch, or...
Kenneth J Brzezinski
February 12, 2026
Kenneth J Brzezinski, commonly known as Kenny, passed away on February 12, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with Jane at his side. Born on December 2, 1955, he leaves behind a legacy filled with love, laughter and cherished memories. He was a spunky soul who lived life with a sense of adventure and enthusiasm.
An alumni of DC Everest and a...
Timothy A. Baumann
February 12, 2026
Timothy A. Baumann, age 56, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, Wisconsin.
He was born on August 15, 1969. Tim spent his life in Wausau, the son of Elgart and Eunice (Wilde) Baumann. Tim married the love of his life, Beverly Kriehn, on November 14, 1998, and the couple enjoyed 26 years together until her passing...
Marcia L Spacher
February 9, 2026
Marcia Spacher, age 79, of Weston, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, with her loving son and sister by her side.
Marcia was born on September 24, 1946, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of Aloise and Betty (Duggan) Sowinski. She married her best friend, Gregg Spacher, in 1967, and the couple shared 34 years of...
George Klimowicz
February 9, 2026
George Paul Klimowicz, 92, passed with grace and strength on February 9th, 2026, in Iola, Wis. Born at home on Strongs Ave in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on April 20th, 1933, He was the celebrated son of Catherine & Henry Klimowicz. George lived his life guided by a sincere devotion to Jesus Christ and a commitment to serving others for the...
Donovan Helke
February 8, 2026
Donovan D. Helke, of Mosinee, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, with his devoted wife, Lynn, holding his hand. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, generosity, and laughter that will never be forgotten.
Donovan was born to the late Wallace and Arlene (Kottke) Helke...
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