Current Obituaries
Myron Joseph Akey
Jul 2, 2019
Myron “Mighty” J. Akey, 77, Dorchester, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 30, 1941, in Mosinee, the son of the late Leonard and Amy (Truax) Akey. He married Pearl Borchardt on Nov. 26, 1960, in Mosinee. She died March 10, 2001. Mighty was a hard worker and always made sure his family was...
Vivian Veree Berger (Marquard)
Jun 24, 2019
Vivian V. Berger, 83, of Mount View Care Center, Wausau, went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, June 24, 2019. She was born Sept. 9, 1935, in Bevent, the daughter of the late Herman and Leah (Billerbeck) Marquard Sr. On Aug. 14, 1954, she married Walter “Wally” Berger at St. John Lutheran Church, Dancy. He preceded her in...
Irene I. Swatloski (Chellberg)
Jun 22, 2019
Irene I. (Chellberg) Swatloski, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was born on June 18, 1921, the daughter of the late Arvid and Hannah Chellberg in Mosinee. Irene graduated from Mosinee High School in 1939. Shortly after, she met her loving husband, Floyd Swatloski at a dance. The two were later married on Nov. 24, 1945...
Edward Aca Mchugh
Jun 19, 2019
It’s with heavy hearts…and only God could explain why – Edward Aca McHugh, 67, of Pleasant Prairie, Wis., died unexpectedly on Wed., June 19, 2019, of a massive heart attack while doing yard work on his property near Halder. Edward was born Nov. 9, 1951, in Wausau, the fifth child of Raymond Edward McHugh and Luella June (Moss) McHugh. He...
Patricia Rae "Pat" Byrka (Goldfine)
Jun 16, 2019
Patricia Rae Byrka, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 16, 2019, at Hospice House, Wausau. Pat was born on Feb. 21, 1932, the daughter of the late Joseph “Jersey” and Beatrice (Tuttle) Goldfine. She married Roman Byrka on Aug. 29, 1949, in Carlton, MN. He survives. You didn’t need to be related to the always put-together, world-traveler to...
Elsie Krukowski (Walkush)
Jun 16, 2019
Elsie Krukowski (86) passed away early Sunday Morning on June 16, 2019. She was born on October 20, 1932 to the late Alex and Martha (Davidowski) Walkush in the town of Bevent. She married Bernie Krukowski on September 5, 1956 at a beautiful outdoor service on her family farm. He preceded her in death on October 12, 1996. Elsie walked...
Heidi K. Pecha (Ivaska)
Jun 15, 2019
Heidi K. Pecha, 42, Mosinee, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 15, 2019, with her husband and son by her side, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 17, 1976, in Wausau, the daughter of Jim and Joan (Puls) Ivaska. She married Todd Pecha on July 17, 1999. Heidi was an incredible mother, wife, sister, aunt, friend, and teacher. Overall,...
James G. Linden
Jun 7, 2019
James G. Linden, 69, Schofield, died Friday, June 7, 2019, at Tomahawk Health Services. He was born Nov. 13, 1949, in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of the late Daniel and Helen (Johnson) Linden. He married Linda Zurfluh on Nov. 13, 1971, in Wisconsin Rapids. She survives. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in Vietnam. Jim was a social man...
Rev. Norman Boneck
Jun 6, 2019
Father Norman D. Boneck, at the age of 82 and a priest for 57 years, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living in Wausau, Wisconsin. Norman Boneck was born August 20, 1936, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Walter and Irene (Linder) Boneck. He attended Schofield Grade School, Wausau Senior High School, St. Mary’s College (Immaculate Heart of...
Jeanette R Jirgl (Slagoski)
May 18, 2019
Jeanette R. Jirgl, 80, Mosinee, died Saturday, May 18, 2019, at her home. She was born Oct. 29, 1938, in Wausau, the daughter of the late Anton and Leona (Salzman) Slagoski. She married Joseph Jirgl on May 12, 1956, in Wausau. He died March 22, 2010. Jeanette raised seven children along side her husband, Joe. She enjoyed preparing holiday meals...
Alice M. Whitmore (Raith)
May 7, 2019
Alice M. Whitmore, 82, Mosinee, passed away at home on May 7, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born April 13, 1937, in Antigo, WI, the daughter of the late Otto and Gertrude (Carlin) Raith. She spent her pre-school in logging camps living in a 12’ x 18’ cabin with a wood-fired cook stove and a kerosene lamp. Her dad...
Michael Charles Daul
May 7, 2019
Michael C. Daul, 54, Mosinee, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at his home. He was born May 15, 1964, in Wausau, the son of Betty (Bossell) Daul, and the late Leo Daul. He attended Mosinee schools and graduated in 1982. During his life, he worked in many fields, beginning at the Halder Co-op and ending at the Township of...
Joyce Eleanor Balge (Kaskavitch)
Apr 27, 2019
Joyce E. Balge, 87, Mosinee, died Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born Nov. 14, 1931, the daughter of Steve and Isabell (Akey) Kaskavitch. She Married William J. Balge on July 9, 1954, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2013 Joyce was a proud homemaker who enjoyed cooking and was great at...
Theresa C. Fochs (Rydzinski)
Apr 18, 2019
Theresa C. Fochs, 80, Mosinee, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019, at her home under the care of her family and Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services. She was born Oct. 3, 1938, in Knowlton, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Rucinski) Rydzinski. She married Ronald Fochs on Sept. 14, 1957, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Knowlton. He survives....
Raymond G. ""Zimmie"" Zimmerman Jr.
Apr 17, 2019
Raymond G. Zimmerman Jr., 89, Mosinee, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ray “Zimmie” was born January 10, 1930, in Mill Creek, the son of the late Raymond and Veronica (Aron) Zimmerman Sr. He married MaryAnn Shilka on September 2, 1950, at The Church of St. Bartholomew, Mill Creek. She survives. Ray worked at C.W. Transport, Inc....
Nicholas P. Cafarella
Apr 13, 2019
Nicholas P. Cafarella, 85, Abbotsford, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Dycora Transitional Health and Living of Abbotsford (formerly Golden Living Center). He was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Knowlton, the son of the late Frank and Michlina (Martino) Cafarella. Nick graduated from Mosinee High School and his youth and adult years were spent on the family...
Patricia A. Raymond (Binkley)
Apr 13, 2019
Patricia A. Raymond, 83, Wisconsin Rapids, died Saturday, April 13, 2019, following a brief hospitalization at Marshfield Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1936, in Freemont, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kuhn) Binkley. She married Wilbert Raymond on Nov. 15, 1958. He died Feb. 11, 2007. She graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Fremont,...
Patrick D. Patton
Apr 11, 2019
On Thursday, April 11, 2019, Patrick Patton, husband, father & friend to many, passed away at the age of 70 in Fort Myers, Florida. Patrick is survived by his wife, Lynn (Wirsbinski) Patton; siblings Karen (Craig) Schemenauer, Arnold Patton; daughters Melissa (Keith) Bushman, Nichole (Matt) Beliunas & Natalie (Kevin) Ponsler. Preceded in death was his beloved sister, Kay Lynn Patton...
Hugh H. Henke
Apr 5, 2019
Hugh H. Henke, 82, Mosinee, died Friday, April 5, 2019, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. He was born Jan. 13, 1937, in Mosinee, the son of the late Arnold and Esebella (Cartwright) Henke. He married Rena Truax on March 14, 1960, in Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. Hugh was a U.S. Navy veteran serving our country from 1955 to 1959...
Esther Ceresero
Mar 24, 2019
Esther M. Ceresero, 96, Portage County Health Care Center, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 13, 1922, in Knowlton, the daughter of the late August and Rose (Britz) Schwichtenberg. She married John Ceresero on June 1, 1946, in Knowlton. Esther and John lived and worked in several locations in Wisconsin. They purchased...