Yvonne Claire Gunderson, age 70, of Wausau, WI passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 1, 2023 at the Aspirus Hospice House, with her sister Terry by her side.

Yvonne was born March 20, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of Sherben Gunderson and Gerda (Nussbaum) Gunderson. Yvonne grew up in the Wausau area and graduated from Wausau West High School in 1971. She received certifications from North Central Technical Institute and worked a variety of jobs including Tower Credit Union, Congressman Dave Obey's Campaign Office, the City of Wausau, and the Green Bay Boys and Girls Club.

Yvonne enjoyed writing children's books and doing crafts with family. She also enjoyed Halloween and hosted many scary, fun parties. Yvonne volunteered at Monk Botanical Gardens helping people with disabilities garden and helped with events.

Yvonne was always a hippie at heart and showed kindness to everyone she met. She enjoyed the music of Prince and the Beatles, among many others. She also loved to have her nails done and would receive constant compliments on them.

Preceding Yvonne in death were her sister Marlys Matuszak and brother Tyronne Gunderson. She is survived by two daughters Michelle Kohn and Ericka (Dan) Kreager; three siblings Shirley Anderson, Terry (Craig) Shulta, Gregg Gunderson; and brother-in-law Ed Matuszak.

Yvonne will be cremated and a small family memorial will be held at a later date.

Written condolences, cards, messages, and flowers can be sent to Ericka Kreager at 207 Reservoir Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401.

The family would like to thank the staff at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and the Aspirus Hospice House for all their kindness and support in caring for Yvonne.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS

"There's always a rainbow at the end of every rain." -Prince