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Carol Shirley Grulkowski

Carol Shirley Grulkowski

Mar 22, 2026

Carol S. Grulkowski, 84, of Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Three Oaks Senior Nursing Facility in Marshfield, after a courageous battle with dementia.

Carol was born on December 20, 1941, in Bevent, WI, daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Kleman) Falkowski.

She graduated from Mosinee High School in 1959. Carol’s life work involved being a housewife,...

Daniel Frank Kowalski

Daniel Frank Kowalski

Mar 16, 2026

Daniel F. Kowalski (65), passed away suddenly at his residence in Rothschild, WI, on March 16, 2026.

In Dan’s younger years he loved to waterski and to race snowmobiles. After graduating high school, Dan was a long-haul truck driver for many years. He drove for his parent’s company for a few years. He eventually bought his own truck and started his...

Peter Anthony Nievinski

Peter Anthony Nievinski

Mar 13, 2026

Peter Anthony Nievinski, 64, of Mosinee, died Friday, March 13th, 2026.

He was born on October 7th, 1961, the son of Theodore and Alice (Pliskie) Nievinski in Wausau, Wisconsin. He married Laura Nievinski (Bush) on March 15th, 1980. They have two daughters, Jessica (Nievinski) Berent and Jenna (Nievinski) Richardson.

Pete was raised with his brothers and sisters in Mosinee, Wisconsin. He graduated...

Russell Earl Proctor

Russell Earl Proctor

Mar 13, 2026

Russell Earl Proctor, age (69) passed away on Friday March 13th, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, devotion, and integrity.

For 38 years, Russell dedicated himself to his career at Weyerhauser as a Journeyman electrician. Russell was a family man, who balanced life's demands with his deep passion for the open road, finding freedom and joy riding and...

Sharon Kaye Willfahrt

Sharon Kaye Willfahrt

Mar 12, 2026

Sharon K. (Saxby) Willfahrt, 59, Mosinee, passed away unexpectedly with her husband by her side at their home on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Sharon was born on June 23, 1966, daughter of Norman and Joyce (Oestreich) Saxby. She married Eugene Willfahrt on June 2, 2018, he survives.

After graduating from Merrill High School, Sharon went further in her education and graduated with...

Sharon Marie Ficken

Sharon Marie Ficken

Mar 4, 2026

Sharon M. Ficken, 82, Mosinee, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

She was born on March 18, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Laszewski) Kraklow. After graduating high school, she married William “Bill” Ficken November 16th 1962.Together they had three children. Sharon was...

Jerome Henry Ebel II

Jerome Henry Ebel II

Mar 2, 2026

Jerome H. Ebel II, 66, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Jerome was born on October 5, 1959, at St. Michael’s Hospital Stevens Point, son of the late Jerome and Shirley (Nourse) Ebel.

Jerome was a talented and multi-faceted spirit with a generous, kind, and loving heart. From a family...

Robin Leigh Pitt

Robin Leigh Pitt

Mar 1, 2026

Robin L. Pitt, 66, of Mosinee, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 26, 1960, daughter of the late, Melvin and Jean (Gates) Strong. She married Guy Pitt on September 11, 1982, in Wittenberg, he survives.

To know her was to know love in action. She...

Verna Mae Schremp

Verna Mae Schremp

Feb 26, 2026

Verna Mae Schremp, 94, of Mosinee passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Verna was born in Marathon, WI on May 9, 1931, daughter of the late Edward & Frieda (Loos) Lang. She was the first born of five children. Her family moved to the Antigo, WI...

Earl E. Reed

Earl E. Reed

Feb 22, 2026

Earl E. Reed, 83, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with his family by his side at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

Earl was born on February 4, 1943, son of the late Elmer and Agnes (Gabauer) Reed. He married Elaine Resler on May 4, 1963, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee, she survives.

Earls story begins as a hard-working...

Marcella B. Sitko

Marcella B. Sitko

Feb 19, 2026

Marcella B. Sitko, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, surrounded by her family, at Cedar Creek Manor.

Marcella was born on October 23, 1930, the second youngest among 12 children to the late Joseph and Mary (Ponczoch) Kroening. Marcella married Edward P. Sitko on July 15, 1953, and together they had three wonderful children. Edward preceded her in...

Beverly June Hahn

Beverly June Hahn

Feb 16, 2026

Beverly “Bev” J. Hahn, 73, Mosinee, formerly of Missouri, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home.

Bev was born on March 28, 1952, in Missouri. Daughter of the late Robert and Pearl (Frith) Tomczak. She married John Hahn on May 2, 1992, in Kirkwood, MO. Bev served as the Executive Director...

Bradley "Brad" Ryan Olds

Bradley "Brad" Ryan Olds

Jan 26, 2026

Bradley “Brad” R. Olds, 44, Kronenwetter, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 26, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Brad was born on March 20, 1981, son of the late Richard and Karen (Perkins) Olds. He graduated from Mosinee High School in 1999 where he met his future wife, Dawn Raczek, and they married on August 30, 2003, at...

Norman R. Layher

Norman R. Layher

Jan 26, 2026

Norman R. Layher, 65, of Mosinee, passed away suddenly, on Monday, January 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Marshfield Hospital, Marshfield.

Norman was born on May 22, 1960, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of the late Bert and Anita (Ross) Layher. He married Candice Huempfner on July 14, 1978, in Rhinelander, WI, they celebrated 48 years of marriage, she...

Richard "Dick" Daul

Richard "Dick" Daul

Jan 21, 2026

Richard "Dick" Daul, 97, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 21, 2026. He was born November 17, 1928, to Frank and Catherine (Bartkoviak) Daul in the town of Green Valley, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of ten children.

His family moved to Halder where he attended St. Roberts school until eighth grade. On September 25, 1952,...

William "Bill" Meyer

William "Bill" Meyer

Jan 21, 2026

William “Bill” Meyer, passed away at his home in Mosinee on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at the age of 85.

He was born on March 8th, 1940, in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, the son of the late Alfred and Hulda (Rasche) Meyer. He married his high school sweetheart, Iris Scheel, on August 8th,1964, at Peace United Church of Christ, Schofield. She survives.

Bill...

Ronald James Piffl

Ronald James Piffl

Jan 19, 2026

Ronald “Ron” J. Piffl, 58, Mosinee, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by his family at home.

Ron was born on March 23, 1967, son of Vic and Margie (Ziegler) Piffl. Ron married Kathryn “Kathy” Chapin, they were together for 40 years, and married for 35, she survives.

Ron loved life. He had many athletic...

Gilbert "Bob" R. Petrowski

Gilbert "Bob" R. Petrowski

Jan 18, 2026

Gilbert “Bob” R. Petrowski, 85, Kronenwetter, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by his family at Rennes Rehab and Living Center, Weston.

His family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the staff at Rennes Center and Heartland Hospice for their support over the last 4 years.

Bob was born on Nov. 5, 1940, son of the late Frank...

Nancy Lee Vera

Nancy Lee Vera

Jan 15, 2026

Nancy L. Vera, 87, Mosinee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

She was born on November 8, 1938, in Wausau, WI. Daughter to the late Louis and Helen (Tyskiewicz) Kwiatkowski. She married Ernest Vera on February 8, 1958, in Milwaukee, WI, he preceded her in death in 2008. Nancy and Ernie...

Gerard J. Polka

Gerard J. Polka

Jan 12, 2026

Gerard “Jerry” Polka, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by family.

Jerry was born on April 15, 1943, in Harris, Texas. Though life took him far from his birthplace, he was always a Texan at heart.

He was raised in Chicago, on Damen Avenue, alongside his two younger brothers and many cousins, by two loving parents--his father a...

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