Current Obituaries
Katsuko Thanig (Shimada)
Jan 9, 2020
Katsuko Thanig, 82, Mosinee, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. She was born Sept. 18, 1937, in Okinawa, Japan, the daughter of the late Chuhachi and Nae (Yamashiro) Shimada. She married Glen Thanig on Dec. 11, 1962, in Okinawa. He survives. Katsuko was generous and kind, caring for all she met. She cherished...
Delores I. Feit (Stroik)
Jan 2, 2020
Delores I. Feit, 88, Knowlton, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Wausau, the daughter of the late Leo and Dorothy (Lipinski) Stroik. Delores, the prom queen, married her high school sweetheart, Donald Feit on Nov. 10, 1952, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Knowlton. He survives. She was previously employed...
William Walter "Bill" Kauth
Jan 1, 2020
William W. Kauth, 81, Mosinee, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. William Walter Kauth was born June 3, 1938 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Walter and Anita (Grabs) Kauth. Bill graduated from Lincoln High School and earned a forestry degree from the University of Minnesota. He married Joyce Fehrmann at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin...
Bradley Hilgemann
Dec 17, 2019
Bradley Thomas Hilgemann, 49, Mosinee, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Brad was born on July 11, 1970, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the son of Anthony and Mary Hilgemann, Mosinee, WI. Brad graduated from Stratford High School in 1988. After living in Iowa and Arizona, he moved back home to Wisconsin in 2009 to be near family. Brad was part owner...
Delores M "Mutzie" Nest (Baumann)
Dec 15, 2019
Delores “Mutzie” M. Nest, 88, Halder, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family, on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Acorn Hill Senior Living, Mosinee. She was born September 26, 1931 in the city of Marathon, daughter of the late Leo and Erna (Hornung) Baumann. She married Kenneth Nest on June 6, 1951, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. He...
Agnes V. Zastrow (Kuranda)
Dec 11, 2019
Agnes Zastrow, 88, was born May 4-5 (you pick), 1931, in Mosinee. She died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. Agnes was born to the late Casimir and Agnes (Antolak) Kuranda, the 10th child out of 12 children. She married the late Verle W. Zastrow on March 27, 1951, in Franklin, Wis., and they were...
Scott A. Lilla
Dec 8, 2019
Scott A. Lilla, 50, Mosinee, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug. 3, 1969, in Fond du Lac, the son of Melvin and Mildred (Kyhos) Lilla. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and was employed at Marathon Cheese as a forklift driver. Scott enjoyed getting together with family and going out to eat with...
Merlin F. Baur
Dec 8, 2019
Merlin Baur, 93, Mosinee, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at Stoney River Memory Care, Marshfield, surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 16, 1925, in the town of Emmet, the son of the late Leo and Frances (Martin) Baur. He married Dolores Wilger on July 22, 1950, in Marathon. She survives. Merlin graduated from Mosinee High School in 1944....
Joan M. Gruetzmacher (Kronenwetter)
Dec 7, 2019
Joan (Kronenwetter) Gruetzmacher, 94, formerly of Kronenwetter, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Sun Prairie. She is now with our Lord, with whom she had great faith. She was born Jan. 25, 1925, the youngest daughter of Henry and Helen (Rheinschmidt) Kronenwetter. Joan was only a few pounds at birth and the sister’s at St. Mary’s Hospital...
Robert W. Wonsil
Dec 4, 2019
Robert Walter Wonsil, 77, Kronenwetter, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at home surrounded by family. He was born August 2, 1942, in Wausau, son of the late John and Stella (Kosiewicz) Wonsil. He married Marie Raczek on May 15th, 1965, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Knowlton, WI. Robert graduated from Mosinee High School in 1960. In 1962, he volunteered...
Ronald F. Greene
Nov 26, 2019
Ronald F. Greene 87, of Mosinee died Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 at home. He was born February 21, 1932 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Walter and Agnes (Arentzen) Greene. He married Mary Sciurba on September 27, 1952 in Milwaukee. She survives. Ron began working for the Milwaukee Road Railroad (later known as the Soo Line) as a Switchman...
Gail Lynn Wirsbinski (Parkinson)
Nov 21, 2019
Gail Wirsbinski, 59, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was born October 2, 1960, in Wausau, the daughter of the late Galen and Bev (Stensberg) Parkinson. She married Chuck Wirsbinski on June 27, 1981, in Mosinee. Gail was a graduate of Mosinee High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens...
Craig Jon Wawrzyniec
Nov 19, 2019
Craig J. Wawrzyniec, 38, Auburndale, passed away on Nov. 19, 2019. He was born on Oct. 8, 1981, the son of Carl and Cynthia (Ivaska) Wawrzyniec. Craig worked as a welder at Quality Tank Solutions and was an avid deer hunter. He was a big supporter of veterans, enjoying participating in the annual Patriots for Warriors Ride on his motorcycle....
Albin Napiwocki
Nov 16, 2019
Albin J. Napiwocki, 90, Mosinee, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family, Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 1, 1928 in the town of Dewey, son of the late Alexander and Josephine (Kowalewski) Napiwocki. He married Hedwig (Heddy) Dulak on May 20, 1952, at St. Mary Church, Torun. She proceeded him in death...
Irene M. Beske (Fahrner)
Nov 10, 2019
Irene M. Beske, 95, Mosinee, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. She died at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. She was born Aug. 25, 1924, in Mosinee, the daughter of Louis and Josephine (Vanis) Fahrner, spending most of her life in the Mosinee area. Irene worked 28 ½ years as secretary and supervisor of the...
Conrad J Ostrowski
Oct 31, 2019
Conrad J. Ostrowski, 75, Mosinee, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 23, 1944, in Stevens Point, the son of the late David and Evelyn (Zaborowski) Ostrowski. He married Susan Rusciano on Dec. 12, 1987, in Lake County, Ill. She survives. Conrad was an avid sports shooter and enjoyed fishing, woodworking and spending time...
Virgene D. Hack (Young)
Oct 31, 2019
Virgene D. Hack, 76, Mosinee, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born Aug. 12, 1943, in Wausau, the daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy (Fulmer) Young. She married John “Racer” Hack on Sept. 1, 1979, in Mosinee. He survives. She was a homemaker who loved people, gardening, the outdoors,...
Kolton Emil Kramm
Oct 29, 2019
Kolton Emil Kramm, 12, Mosinee, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. He was born on November 16, 2006, the son of Steven and Amy (Kolodziej) Kramm, Mosinee. Kolton was that boy with the biggest heart. He made sure everyone around him was taken care of before himself. He was an amazing big brother, cousin, and friend....
Patricia Hoewisch (Darling)
Oct 24, 2019
On Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, Patricia Ann (Darling) Geiger, Hoewisch passed away peacefully at Aspirus Medical Center, Wausau, at the age of 68. Patricia was born on Oct. 23, 1951, in Shawano, to Lesley and Minnie (Krueger) Darling. She attended St. James Lutheran School, Shawano, and St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran School, Appleton. After school she married Daniel J. Geiger and...
Geraldine Diane "Jeri" Yates (Edwards)
Oct 22, 2019
Geraldine D. Yates, 88, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Acorn Hill Senior Living, Mosinee. She was born in Columbus, OH on Feb. 7, 1931, the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Meeks) Edwards. She married Walter Yates on Jan. 8, 1949. He preceded her in death in January 2010. Geraldine was better known as Jeri, moved...