OBITUARY

Donald “Don” Hieronimus, 76, Wausau, passed away peacefully January 11, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was born August 26,1948, in Wausau, son of the late Ervin and Elsie (Graveen) Hieronimus. Don was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Rib Falls. On November 13, 1971, he was united in marriage to Lynette Karlen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Town of Cassel. In ...

Diane I. Ruether, age 76, of Rothschild, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Diane was born on September 22, 1948, in Dancy, to the late Ewald and Viola (Kummer) Miller Sr. She was raised on her family farm in Stratford and graduated from Stratford High School in 1966. Following high school, Diane began her career at Wausau Insurance in the policy writing department and the credit departm...

Joyce Ahles, 89, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon, while under the care of Heartland Hospice. She was born April 2, 1935, in Milan, daughter of the late Werner and Louise (Vesely) Schaefer. On June 25, 1955, she married Florian Ahles at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. Joyce retired from Wausau Insurance. She enjoyed ...