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Wayne "Bud" Richard Hilmann

Wayne "Bud" Richard Hilmann

Oct 24, 2025

Wayne “Bud” Hilmann, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 24, 2025.

Bud was born in Michigan, North Dakota on April 14th, 1937. The son of the late Richard and Rosetta (Hedges) Hilmann.

Bud grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota and graduated from St. Michaels Catholic High School. He joined the Army in 1955, and was stationed in Germany...

David Albert Bach

David Albert Bach

Oct 23, 2025

David A. Bach Sr., 78, Hatley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Rennes, Weston, surrounded by his family.

David was born on June 24, 1947, in Marshfield, to the late, Otto and Martha (Rindfleisch) Bach. He married Kathie Wundrow on June 15, 1968, in Hewitt, she survives.

Of David’s many loves, the most prominent was nature and the outdoors....

Richard Robert Bacha Jr

Richard Robert Bacha Jr

Oct 20, 2025

Richard R. Bacha, Jr., died on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on April 21, 1956, in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Richard Sr and Lucy (Ciavarella) Bacha. He served in the US Air Force, where he met his wife, Michele. They were married in 1982. After completing college he went...

Seth John Fochs

Seth John Fochs

Oct 18, 2025

Seth John Fochs passed away unexpectedly on October 18th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Seth was a cornerstone of his family, friends, and business and his absence is and will continue to be devastating to so many who loved him.

Seth was born on December 2, 1964, to Ralph and Cubby (Lillian) Fochs at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Wausau. He...

Olga Hornung

Olga Hornung

Oct 15, 2025

Olga Hornung, 93, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Dimensions Living in Stevens Point, WI, surrounded by her family.

Olga was born on July 18, 1932, in Chicago, IL, daughter to the late Steven and Mary (Kopinski) Hamenka. She married Gordon L. Hornung on December 15, 1952, in Marathon, WI. He preceded her in death on March...

Diane Marie Iczkowski

Diane Marie Iczkowski

Oct 10, 2025

Diane M. Iczkowski “Busha” passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous 3-1/2 year battle with ALS. She had the most positive outlook on life and would not let anything get her down, fighting with faith, courage, and strength.

Diane was born October 4, 1949, to Joseph and Anna (Gburek) Rucinski. She grew up...

Glenn Allen Sondelski

Glenn Allen Sondelski

Oct 9, 2025

Glenn A. Sondelski passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Glenn was born February 7, 1962, in Mosinee, Wisconsin he was the son of the late Edward and Charlotte (Miller) Sondelski.

Glenn lived each day to the fullest. He loved his family and friends. Glenn always had a big smile and spread joy to everyone! He spent...

Joseph John Pallen

Joseph John Pallen

Oct 5, 2025

On Sunday October 5, Joe Pallen peacefully passed through the heavenly gates after a courageous battle against cancer. He was 78 years old and born on January 23, 1947 in Polonia Wisconsin. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and had a passion for fishing, hunting, martial arts, and cheering for the Packers and Brewers. He married his...

John William Schilling

John William Schilling

Sep 29, 2025

John W. Schilling, 76, Onalaska, (formally Marathon), passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 29, 2025.

John was born on June 9, 1949, in Eau Claire, WI. Son of the late, Tony and Alvina (Linder) Schilling.

He graduated from Mosinee High School class of 1967. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Armed Forces as a Mechanical Engineer and...

Lainey Ann Dulak

Lainey Ann Dulak

Sep 26, 2025

Lainey Ann Dulak gained her angel wings on September 26, 2025, in the arms of her loving parents at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison.

Lainey, identical twin to sister Riley, was born on September 15, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A true miracle who blessed the family with so much joy. Although Lainey Bug was with us for only a...

Staci Lynn Wianecki

Staci Lynn Wianecki

Sep 22, 2025

Staci Lynn Wianecki, 48, of Mosinee, passed away peacefully under the loving care of St. Croix Hospice on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Weston Memory Care, surrounded by her devoted family. She was born on March 22, 1977, forever brightening the lives of her parents, Raymond and Betty (Cywinski) Wianecki.

Staci lived each day with a joy that was truly contagious....

Rene Lynn Jorgensen

Rene Lynn Jorgensen

Sep 11, 2025

Rene L. Jorgensen, 59, Mosinee, died on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2025, at her home in the Town of Bergen.

She was born on Aug. 18, 1966, the daughter of Suzanne (Bittner) Laufenberg and the late Raymond Siemers.

Rene is survived by, Earl, former husband and caretaker, her mother, Suzanne, and step father Joe, Suamico; nine siblings: Wayne (Angie) Laugenberg, New Franklin, Sherri...

James "Jim" Robert Kostroski

James "Jim" Robert Kostroski

Sep 11, 2025

James R. Kostroski, 84, Mosinee, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on July 23, 1941, a son of the late Ben and Josephine (Tuszkowski) Kostroski. He married Constance Suchomski, his soulmate, on July 20, 1963, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild.

He was a proud truck driver who found joy in the open road and the...

Michael Henry Kukuczka

Michael Henry Kukuczka

Sep 9, 2025

Michael “Mike” H. Kukuczka, 75, of Mosinee, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

He was born on October 12, 1949, to the late Frank and Agnes (Zywicki) Kukuczka.

Mike spent much of his time outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was also known for cooking, baking homemade pies, and canning vegetables. In his free time, he...

James John Steponik

James John Steponik

Sep 9, 2025

James J. Steponik, 88, of Knowlton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

James was born on July 11, 1937, the son of the late John and Christine (Reshel) Steponik. After high school, Jim enlisted in the Army. While he was stationed in Texas, he met the love of his life, Barbara Hutchinson. They married on Jan. 21, 1961, in...

Andrew James Kasper

Andrew James Kasper

Sep 3, 2025

Andrew "Andy" J. Kasper, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3,2025, at Amethyst Health of Wausau.

He was born on August 11,1953, son of the late, Ben and Marcella (Groshek)Kasper. Andy worked most of his life for local farmers planting and harvesting crops. Andy enjoyed the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, going to antique tractor shows and spending time playing pool...

Gordon Francis Beste

Gordon Francis Beste

Sep 3, 2025

Gordon Francis Beste, 96, passed away peacefully at his home in Knowlton on September 3, 2025.

Gordon was born February 5, 1929. His parents were Gordon and Hertha (Graebert) Beste. Gordon attended college for 2 years at Stout where he pursued a degree in industrial arts. On September 2,1950, he married June Schultz of Wausau. They had two children together, Mary...

Steven Earl Holtz

Steven Earl Holtz

Aug 28, 2025

Steven E. Holtz, 73, Mosinee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, at his home.

Steven was born on July 1, 1952, son of the late, Floyd and Ruth (Steffen) Holtz. Steve’s passion in life was being in the outdoors spending time with his family and friends hunting and fishing. Steve especially enjoyed his retirement years with his brother Herb taking...

Roman Stanley Hytry

Roman Stanley Hytry

Aug 25, 2025

Roman Stanley Hytry, 92, Mosinee, passed away on Monday, August 25th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Roman lived a life of simple pleasures and honest work. He grew up in the Town of Green Valley in a farming family. He played ball with his Hytry cousins, fishing and swimming in the Eau Plaine. He hunted squirrels and picked berries with his siblings.

He...

William Glen Nechuta

William Glen Nechuta

Aug 23, 2025

William G. Nechuta, 85, Mosinee, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the tender care of Aspirus Hospice.

He was born May 19, 1940, as the youngest of 10 children to Joseph and Veronica (Bavlnka) Nechuta. He married Nancy Cisler on Jan. 19, 1963, at St. John Lutheran Church, Mosinee.

Bill worked at...

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