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Lillian "Cubby" Fochs

Lillian "Cubby" Fochs

Mar 15, 2024

Lillian “Cubby” A. Fochs, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, at Copperleaf, Marathon City, WI with her family by her side.

 

She was born March 28, 1938, in Wausau, WI, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Pietrzak) Shnowske. Lillian was nicknamed “Cubby” by her sister Pat at a very young age and has been known as “Cubby” to...

Sutton Adallen Samuels-Hartenstein

Sutton Adallen Samuels-Hartenstein

Mar 13, 2024

Sutton Adallen Samuels-Hartenstein, our precious daughter, unexpectedly gained her angel wings on March 13, 2024, at the tender age of 3 months. Born a month early on December 2, 2023, Sutton embodied the spirit of a fighter from the very beginning.

 

She inherited her fiery red hair from Dad and a feisty attitude that perfectly matched Mom. Snuggling with Mom while...

William "Bill" Kenneth Muelling

William "Bill" Kenneth Muelling

Mar 10, 2024

William “Bill” Kenneth Muelling, 86, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under Hospice Care.

 

He was born on February 25, 1938, in Phillips, WI, the son of the late William H. and Edna (Halberg) Muelling.  Bill married the love of his live Anna (Korab) on October 5, 1963.  They had 46 happy years of marriage...

Joseph Benjamin Taylor

Joseph Benjamin Taylor

Feb 18, 2024

Joseph B. Taylor, 96, Mosinee, passed away peacefully with his nieces Sandy, Bernie, and Jackie by his side.

 

Joe was born on February 1, 1928, in the Township of Green Valley, son of the late Asa and Louisa (Daul) Taylor.  He attended school at Saint Roberts in Halder, WI until 8th grade when he graduated.  He worked on the farm until...

Thomas Emil Brandenburg

Thomas Emil Brandenburg

Feb 13, 2024

Thomas E. Brandenburg, 88, of Kronenwetter died Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was born September 15, 1935, in Wausau, the son of Emil and Lorinda (Gralow) Brandenburg. On September 18, 1965, he married Carol Rebernick of Mosinee at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

 

Tom was a man of many talents beginning with his time in the Army Reserves. He was stationed at...

John Jeffrey Grassl

John Jeffrey Grassl

Feb 2, 2024

John (Johnny) Jeffrey Grassl, 62, passed away peacefully, on Feb. 2, 2024.

 

He was born on November 29, 1961, a child of John J. Sr, and Mary (Koback) Grassl.

 

John was a hard-working handyman, creative and resourceful.   Tenderhearted, he was always willing to help with any project.  He was probably the happiest fishing, summer and winter.  He had great patience and...

Bernard Victor Dick Sr

Bernard Victor Dick Sr

Jan 30, 2024

Bernard V. Dick Sr, 88, Mosinee, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his family by his side.

 

Bernard was born on March 9, 1935, in WI, son of the late Jacob and Marion (Fischer) Dick.  He married Geraldine Gliniecki on Oct. 25, 1958, at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Little Rose; she preceded him in...

Judith Ellen Kowalski

Judith Ellen Kowalski

Jan 28, 2024

Judith E. Kowalski, 60, Marathon, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at her home. 

 

Judith was born on June 13, 1963, in Tomahawk, WI, daughter to Mary (Walberger) and the late Robert Hilgendorf.  On October 19, 1985, she married Larry Kowalski, he survives.

 

Judy’s primary focus in life was her family. She expressed her love through her creativity and work ethic. She...

Craig Eliott Knutson

Craig Eliott Knutson

Jan 26, 2024

On August 31,1974, the LORD God, Creator of all things, blessed Earl and Donna Knutson with their son, Craig Eliott. He is the fifth in a family with two brothers, Blane and Shawn, and two sisters, Heidi and Krista.  Craig was brought up in a Christian home, with the family attending Calvary Lutheran Church in Marquette, MI where Craig was...

David John Strasser

David John Strasser

Jan 24, 2024

David John Strasser, 60, Town of Bergen, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of January 24th after a long battle with ALS.  David fought his battle with ALS with a positive outlook, making everyone smile while riding his tricked-out lighted wheelchair. He would not let the disease get him down and fought it with his faith, courage,...

Sophie Charmaine Pachniak

Sophie Charmaine Pachniak

Jan 19, 2024

Sophie C. (Kuranda) Pachniak, 90, Mosinee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, January 19, 2024, at Acorn Hill Senior Living Complex briefly under the care of Heartland Hospice Care. Sophie was born on January 30, 1933, in Mosinee, daughter to the late Casimir and Agnes (Antolak) Kuranda.

 

Sophie married Harry Pachniak on May 26, 1951, at St. Francis Xavier, Knowlton. Sophie...

Lawrence Kent Yetka

Lawrence Kent Yetka

Jan 17, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Yetka, 63, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at home.  He was born on March 9, 1960, to his parents Frank and Helen Yetka in Chicago, IL.  He has one sibling Deb Peterson “Sis” as he would always call her.

Larry loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, working on old classic cars and being on Lake Dubay sharing these...

Helen B. Wisz

Helen B. Wisz

Jan 12, 2024

Helen B. Wisz, 99, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 12, 2024.

She was born on January 7, 1925, in Peplin, WI, the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie Okrzesik. She married the love of her life, Ludwig E. Wisz on October 8, 1949, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Peplin.  He preceded...

Linda Ann Brandt

Linda Ann Brandt

Jan 9, 2024

Linda A. Brandt, age 70, of Mosinee, Wisconsin and formerly of Stevens Point WI, died January 9, 2024, at home with her family around her.

   

She was born on December 1, 1953, in Madison, WI to Raymond and Beatrice Warren.  Linda grew up in Brown Deer and Grafton, WI.   She graduated with high honors from UW-Whitewater.  She was...

Linda Marie Meis

Linda Marie Meis

Jan 7, 2024

Linda M. Meis, 69 died peacefully Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Mount View Healthcare Center in Wausau.

 

She was born January 6, 1955, in Stevens Point, the daughter of the late Donald and Bernice (Bluma) Meis. As the oldest of 10 children, Linda was a great help to both her parents in the care of her siblings. After high...

Roy "Butch" Robert Sawczuk

Roy "Butch" Robert Sawczuk

Dec 29, 2023

Roy “Butch” Sawczuk, age 78, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on December 29, 2023, in Wausau, Wisconsin.

He was born on July 29, 1945, son of the late Eolus Sawczuk and Irene (Sypnieski) Sawczuk.  He married Marlene Baravetto on April 9, 1976. She survives. 

Butch worked at the Mosinee paper mill from 1962 – 1973. He...

Dennis Wayne Olszewski

Dennis Wayne Olszewski

Dec 29, 2023

Dennis W. Olszewski, age 68, passed away on December 29, 2023, in Wausau, Wisconsin.

He was born on July 2, 1955, the son of the late Joseph and Patricia (Zell) Olszewski.  He married Antonina Barbero on July 15, 2006, she survives. 

Dennis grew up in the Southwestern Suburbs of Chicago where his favorite pastime was playing baseball, a hobby he...

Andrea Mae Hahn

Andrea Mae Hahn

Dec 20, 2023

Andrea Mae Hahn, 90, of Mosinee, received her wings on December 20, 2023, when her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called her home.

 

Andrea was born at home on June 1st, 1933.  She was a preemie at only 29-30 weeks and was named the “miracle baby” by the Drs. She grew up in Wittenberg and spent countless hours at...

Barbara Ann Sharkey

Barbara Ann Sharkey

Dec 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Sharkey passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the age of 85. She was in South Bend, IN at the home of her oldest son. Our family lost a funny, creative matriarch who was always there when we needed her and inspired all of us with her self-reliant spirit. She had many friends...

Gerald Lee Pecha

Gerald Lee Pecha

Dec 19, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” or “Bear” Lee Pecha, 70, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, with his family by his side.

 

Jerry was born on October 2, 1953, in Chicago, IL, son of the late LeRoy and Pearl (Kuklinski) Pecha.  He graduated from Mosinee High School in 1973 and started working at Northern Valley Workshop.

 

Despite his vision...

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