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