Joseph (Joe) Frank Resch, formerly of Birnamwood, died at his new home, Primrose Senior Community, Wausau, in the presence of loved ones on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Joe was born June 3, 1930, in his parents’ rural farm home, near the town of Birnamwood. He met his future wife, Jane, at a dance held at his former one-room schoolhouse, which doubled as a dance hall.

When Grant Darrel Delzer was born on Aug. 4, 2000, he became the little brother to three lucky siblings, Hannah, Clark, and Michaela. Grant quickly became a spider man who could fearlessly scale every obstacle, from the kitchen cupboards to the tallest trees.

Elmer Naumann, 83, Angelica, passed away peacefully, May 14, 2022, at Greentree Health and Rehabilitation, Clintonville. The son of Elmer and Frieda (Koehler) Naumann was born on the family farm in Green Valley on Oct. 22, 1938. Elmer grew up in the Green Valley area and graduated from Pulaski High School with the Class of 1957. Following high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served until his honorable discharge on July 22, 1960.

James V. Kropf, 96, of Bowler, died on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. James was born June 14, 1925, in Bowler, the son of Victor and Edna (Malueg) Kropf. On June 1, 1946, Jim was united in marriage to Donna Clawson in Minocqua. She preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2011. Jim was a member of St.

Pong Sun “Kimmie” Allaire, 68, of Tigerton, passed into God’s hands on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston. Kimmie was born on July 27, 1953, in Busan, South Korea, to Cha Tak and Hwa Kan Kim. On Aug. 1, 1985, Kimmie was united in marriage to Calvin Allaire in Daegu, South Korea, before moving to the United States. Kimmie loved to cook, go fishing, gardening and spend time outdoors.

Gerald “Jerry” Stillman, 89, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on Nov. 18, 1932 to Amanda and Elmer Stillman in the Town of Hutchins. After graduating from Bowler High School, Jerry joined the U.S. Navy.