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Gregory John Marshall

Gregory John Marshall

May 13, 2026

Gregory “Greg” J. Marshall, 67, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a courageous battle with multiple severe health issues.

Greg was born on June 17, 1958, to the late John and Marilyn (Welshon) Marshall.

Greg had a lifelong love of aviation and enjoyed attending air shows and visiting aviation...

Randy Marvin Grieser

Randy Marvin Grieser

May 9, 2026

Randy M. Grieser, 75, left this world unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on Saturday, May 9, 2026, leaving his family, friends and kittens heartbroken.

Randy was born on September 3, 1950, the second oldest among four brothers to the late Marvin and Alvina (Cole) Grieser. Randy married Kathryn M. Sitko on July 10, 1976, and together they had one wonderful...

Ronald Edwin Plath

Ronald Edwin Plath

May 2, 2026

Ronald Edwin Plath, 91, of Mosinee, WI, Passed Away peacefully on Sat, May 2, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice-Wausau, WI.

Born on June 13, 1934, in Austin, Mn to the late Bernard and Helen (Smith) Plath. Ron was raised in Austin, MN and excelled in all levels of baseball as a pitcher. He earned a full athletic scholarship after high school to...

Lei'lani Rose Lo

Lei'lani Rose Lo

May 2, 2026

With the deepest sorrow and endless love, we announce the passing of our precious baby girl, Lei’lani Rose Lo, who left this world far too soon at just one year old.

Lei’lani brought pure joy and light into every life she touched. She was always smiling, a calm, sweet, and loving baby girl who adored attention and being played with. She...

Gorlou "Hi-D" Giese

Gorlou "Hi-D" Giese

May 2, 2026

Gorlou “Hi-D” A. Giese, 86, Mosinee, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home.

Hi-D was born on March 5, 1940, son of the late Edgar and Mary (Geary) Giese.  He married his high school sweetheart, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Krzanowski, on November 4, 1961, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee, she survives.

Hi-D enjoyed...

Carol Jean Anderson

Carol Jean Anderson

Apr 17, 2026

On April 17, 2026, Carol Jean Anderson (88 years old), after listening to hours of Christian hymns, songs, and a Christian message called “Reaching for the Prize”, breathed her last, surrounded by family.

Carol was born in Freeport, Illinois, to Harry Hill and Marjorie Ruth (Unzicker) Johnson, in Freeport, Illinois, on October 17, 1937, at St Francis Hospital.

Carol graduated high school...

Dennis Anthony Narlock

Dennis Anthony Narlock

Apr 16, 2026

Dennis A. Narlock, 79, Mosinee, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born on February 24, 1947, in Wausau, WI, one of nine children of the late Lambert and Margaret (Skarwecki) Narlock. After attending St. Therese school and graduating from D.C. Everest High in 1965, he married Janis Rowell,...

Christopher Lee Miller

Christopher Lee Miller

Apr 15, 2026

Christopher "Chris" Lee Miller, of Wausau, passed away Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, at 37 years old. After a hard-fought battle with colon cancer.

Chris lived his life fast and hard. But he loved harder. He will be missed by his grandmother, Carol Miller, his sisters, Sable Barrett and Dominique Ryan, his parents Deborah and Larry Ryan, his Aunts Donna and Diana,...

Arden and Donna Emmerich

Arden and Donna Emmerich

2026

Arden James Emmerich, 91, and Donna Mae Emmerich, 91, both of Mosinee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully within days of each other—Donna on Saturday, April 4, 2026, and Arden on Wednesday, April 8—surrounded by love and now reunited for eternity.

Lifelong partners they met in 1952, at a 4-H roller skating party in Rothschild, where Arden crashed the event with friends and...

Arden James Emmerich

Arden James Emmerich

Apr 8, 2026

Arden James Emmerich, 91, of Mosinee, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, surrounded by love.

Arden was a lifelong learner whose curious mind and remarkable frugality shaped the way he lived. He found purpose in simplicity and often reminded his grandchildren that financial security is not how much you make in life, but how much you spend.

Born on...

Kenneth Burnell Ulrich

Kenneth Burnell Ulrich

Apr 6, 2026

It is with deep sadness but also profound gratitude for a life well-lived, that we announce the passing of Capt. Kenneth B. Ulrich, who departed this world peacefully and surrounded by love on April 6, 2026, just shy of his 93rd birthday. Born on April 18, 1933, in the vibrant city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kenneth was a cherished son of...

Donna Mae Emmerich

Donna Mae Emmerich

Apr 4, 2026

Donna Mae Emmerich, 91, of Mosinee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, surrounded by love.

Born May 2, 1934, in Wausau, WI, to Elroy and Dorthea Utecht, she was the firstborn of five children and raised on a dairy farm in the town of Maine, north of Wausau. In 1952, while attending a 4-H roller skating party during...

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...

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