Current Obituaries
Ronald Sylvester Smerda
Nov 20, 2025
Ronald S. Smerda, 76, of Mosinee, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 25, 1949, the son of the late John and Hilder (Sparby) Smerda. He married Jeanne Shebelski on Oct. 2, 1971, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives.
Ron grew up on a farm in Rocky...
Laverne Lillian Clark
Nov 18, 2025
Laverne L. Clark, 84, of Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18,2025 with her family by her side.
She was born on May 13, 1941, in Medford, WI. Daughter of the late Alois (Al) and Lillian (Malecki) Ogurek.
Laverne married her best friend and soul mate, James (Jim) Clark of Mosinee on May 21, 1992. Jim was her rock. When Laverne...
Caroline Mary Goldsmith
Nov 5, 2025
Caroline M. Goldsmith, 69, of Weston, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
Caroline was born on Aug. 1, 1956, the daughter of Maurice and Nancy (Gebelein) Krieg. She married Terry Goldsmith on Aug. 3, 1984. He survives.
Being raised on a dairy farm in Central Wisconsin, Carrie learned early in life what it meant to work for a...
Ronald John Fochs
Oct 30, 2025
Ronald J. Fochs, 90, died peacefully on October 30, 2025, at home under the care of family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Ron was born on July 9, 1935, son to the late Herbert and Marion (Pestka) Fochs. He Married Theresa Rydzinski on Sept. 14, 1957, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Knowlton. She preceded him in death on...
Ronald DuWayne Nelson
Oct 30, 2025
Ronald D. Nelson, 80, Mosinee, died on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born on October 4, 1945, son of the late, Orie and Violet (Evenson) Nelson. He married Vicki Williams on March 7, 1970, she survives.
Ron truly was a special man who lived a life full of love and laughter. He deeply...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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