Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Weston, WI and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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