Current Obituaries
Ricky Miles Swanson
Jun 20, 2026
Ricky M. Swanson, 77, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on July 25, 1948, in Ipswich, South Dakota, son of the late, Harris and Loree (Rickard) Swanson. He married his lifelong love Veronica F. Bertsch on June 2, 1973, she survives.
A fun-loving free spirit,...
Reese Anthony McCoy-Giltner
Jun 17, 2026
Reese Anthony McCoy-Giltner, age 24, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and formerly of Mosinee, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2026.
Born on October 29, 2001, to Nora McCoy and Ethan Giltner, born in Tampa, Florida. Reese was a proud 2020 graduate of Mosinee High School. He went on to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he accomplished something truly remarkable—earning two...
Colleen Rita Kurtzweil
Jun 15, 2026
Colleen Kurtzweil, 87, of Tomahawk, WI was called to rest on June 15th, 2026. She was born December 27th, 1938, to the late Reginald and Lucille (Senoraske) Kluck.
Colleen graduated from D.C. Everest Senior High and Wausau Vocational School. She began her career working as a legal secretary and later joined Kolbe and Kolbe Millwork as an Accounts Receivable Manager until...
Jerome Steven Sharkey
Jun 13, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” S. Sharkey, 76, Phillips, passed away on June 13, 2026.
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, uncle, and friend Jerry Sharkey.
Jerry was born to Sylvester and Irene (Marco) Sharkey in the small town of Mosinee, Wisconsin. He grew up in Mosinee, attending Mosinee Schools, where he graduated. After graduation, Jerry entered...
Robert "Mickey" Grassl
Jun 7, 2026
Robert “Mickey” Grassl, 89 of Mosinee, WI was called to rest June 7th, 2026. He was born in July of 1936 to the late Robert and Lula (Krieg) Grassl.
In his teens Mickey was a valuable member of the Mosinee High School hockey team, Mosinee Papermakers, as well as an exceptional boxer. After joining the Air Force, Mickey and his wife,...
James "Jim" Edward Balge
May 30, 2026
James “Jim” E. Balge, 68, Mosinee, went to heaven on May 30, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife.
Jim was born on September 9, 1957, son of the late William and Joyce (Kaskavitch) Balge. Jim was known for his strong work ethic and appreciation for the simple pleasures of life. A true outdoorsman, he found great joy in...
Norbert Peter Novitzke
May 23, 2026
Norbert P. Novitzke, 100, Athens, died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Athenian Living Community, Athens.
He was born June 23, 1925, in the town of Emmet, the son of the late Benjamin and Katherine (Knetter) Novitzke. He married Helen Frieders on Oct. 5, 1948. She preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 2018.
Norbert was a WWII Navy veteran who served in...
Arlene Jane Pietrzykowski
May 15, 2026
It is with deep sorrow we share the news that Arlene Jane (Dawiedczyk) Pietrzykowski, 86, of Kronenwetter, Wisconsin, took her final breath, surrounded by family, on May 15, 2026.
Arlene was born on April 1, 1940, the first child of Enick and Mary (Sitko) Dawiedczyk. She and her siblings, Lorraine and Terry, were raised in Peplin. Arlene attended Orton School and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Allen "Al" C. Stingley
Apr 14, 2026
Allen (Al) C. Stingley, 75, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
Allen was born on April 2, 1951, in Minnesota. Son of the late Albert and Lorraine (Thomas) Stingley. He married Doris Neumeyer, on December 1, 1973. She survives.
Al was an avid woodworker, fisher, and gardener. He prided himself on his hard work...
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
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
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...
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