Current Obituaries
Valerie Marie Kostecki (Dziwulski)
Sep 21, 2018
Valerie M. Kostecki, 76, of Mosinee, WI, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 under the care of Aurora Baycare Hospice in Green Bay, WI. She was surrounded by her husband Richard of 56 years, her seven children, and some of her grandchildren and cousins. She was born Feb. 5, 1942, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late Anthony...
Helen Novitzke
Sep 16, 2018
Helen A. Novitzke, 90, Athens, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Athenian Assisted Living, Athens. She was born July 28, 1928, in Marshfield, the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Maguire) Frieders. She married Norbert Novitzke on Oct. 5, 1948, in Rozellville. He survives. Helen graduated from Stratford High School in 1947. She farmed in the town of Hamburg...
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Kaiser (Kurtzweil)
Aug 25, 2018
Elizabeth “Betty” Kaiser, 96, Edgar, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1922, in Halder, the daughter of the late Edward and Amelia (Martin) Kurtzweil. She went through 8th grade at St. Robert’s Catholic School in Halder and received her Solemn Holy Communion in the 8th grade. On May...
Jacqueline Ohly
Aug 21, 2018
Jacqueline E. Ohly, 26, Junction City, traveled home Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, in Erie, Pennsylvania, as a result of an accident. She was born Sept. 18, 1991, in Fort Polk, Louisiana, the daughter of, Vicki (Shirek) Landwer, Marshfield, and Dad, Robert Landwer, Junction City, (biological father, Walter Ohly). Jackie was our gypsy -hippy, from her tattoos, to her piercings, to...
Jerome Grych
Aug 19, 2018
Jerome “Jerry” S. Grych, 55, Weston, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 19, 2018, surrounded by his family after stoically battling brain cancer. He was born August 29, 1962, in Wausau WI, the son of the late Stanley and Estelle (Ogiba) Grych. Jerry married Lynn Olejniczak on June 18, 1988 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Rothschild. Jerry was...
Jean Kennedy
Aug 14, 2018
A spirited woman with a passion for life, laughter and love of family and friends, Jean M. Kennedy, 67, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 67. Jean was born July 3, 1951, the daughter of the late Raymond and Joyce (Buchacek) Ford, Mosinee. Steve Kennedy swept Jean off her feet and the couple was married...
Joan Bruenning
Aug 2, 2018
Joan Bruenning, age 100, Greenfield, died peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. She was born Dec. 9, 1917, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Walenty and Anna (Lewandowsky) Gruszka. She married Leonard Bruenning on July 31, 1937, in Mosinee. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2006. Survivors include a son, Norbert...
Mike Viau
Aug 1, 2018
Michael C. Viau, 51, Englewood, Fla., formerly of Mosinee, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at his home in Florida. He was born on March 11, 1967, in Adams Friendship, Wis., the son of Marvin Viau, Skidmore, Texas, and Wilma (Kasdorf) Vetter, Mosinee. He married Amy Hubacher in Jamaica on Jan. 27, 1997. She survives. Mike was just a one of...
Grace Buzinski
Jul 26, 2018
Grace Buzinski, 95, Mosinee, died Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Mosinee. She was born June 3, 1923, in Mosinee, the daughter of the late Julius and Bridget (Klemen) Gorski. She married Robert “Bob” Buzinski on Aug. 7, 1943, in Bangor, Maine. He died Sept. 9, 2006. Grace started working at Mosinee Commercial Bank, which was bought...
Lester Baars
Jul 25, 2018
Lester H. Baars, 79, formerly of Mosinee, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born Jan. 6, 1939, in Wausau, the son of the late Cassius and Alma (Weisman) Baars. He married Janet Behn June 16, 1962, in Rothschild. She preceded him in death on November 25, 1999. He was employed at the Mosinee...
M. Woytasik
Jul 23, 2018
M. Delphine Woytasik, 81, Bevent, passed away peacefully Monday, July 23, 2018, at her home. She was born July 9, 1937, the daughter of the late Alex and Martha (Davidowski) Woytasik. She married Leonard Woytasik on Nov. 5, 1955, in Wausau. He preceded her in death in January 2010. Delphine was a dedicated employee for Marathon Electric for over 40...
Lois Arnold
Jul 19, 2018
Lois M. Arnold, 83, died on Thursday, July 19,2018, at Ascension St. Claire’s Hospital, Weston. She was born on Nov. 18, 1934, in Kronenwetter, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Brown) Kasten. She grew up in rural Mosinee. Shortly after Lois graduated from high school, she began working at the Wausau dry cleaner. A co-worker introduced Lois to...
Richard Rozak
Jul 19, 2018
Richard F. Rozak, 81, died on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1936, the son of the late Frank and Verna (Hintz) Rozak. Richard worked at Joerns Furniture Co. in Stevens Point for most of his life. He loved to play the Concertina, which earned him the nickname “Concertina Rich” He is...
Harold Mezera
Jul 18, 2018
Harold Joseph Mezera, 90, died on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1928, the son of the late Frank and Clara (Sprosty) Mezera. He Married Ethel Henry on June 18, 1949. After 65 years together, she preceded him in death on Feb. 2, 2014. Harold graduated from the University of Wisconsin –...
Thomas Gene Christensen
Jul 13, 2018
Thomas Gene Christensen, Age 59 of Mosinee, Wisconsin died Friday, July 13, 2018, at his home. He was born Oct. 24, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of the late Eugene and Barbara (Leisz) Peloquin. He married Sherrill DeRemer on April 18, 1980, in Blaine, Minn. She survives. Thomas, Tom, Tommy, TC, Poppa, Corn Pop, also known as the “Commish”...
William Singkofer
Jul 10, 2018
William “Bill” L. Singkofer, 86, Mosinee, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at his home. He was born April 1, 1932, in Mosinee, the son of the late William and Vesta (Sayler) Singkofer. He married Barbara O’Keefe on June 21, 1958, at St. Therese Church, Rothschild. Bill & Barb celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. She survives. Bill was a...
Kristine Lee Brusky
Jul 2, 2018
Kristine L. Brusky, 48, Mosinee, died Monday, July 2, 2018, at her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1970, in Wausau, the daughter of Raymond and Darlene (Ryczek) Brusky. Kristine was employed at the Northern Valley Workshop. Survivors, besides her parents, include a brother, Kevin Brusky, Mosinee. Private family services will be held. Beste Funeral Home, Mosinee, assisted the family...
Charles "Chuck" Lawson
Jun 29, 2018
Charles “Chuck” Lawson, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Chuck was born July 15, 1925, in Monticello, Arkansas, the son of the late Turner and Irene Lawson. He married Phyllis Day on Aug. 25, 1951, in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on Nov. 23, 2009. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran,...
Randy Kurtzweil
Jun 20, 2018
Randy A. Kurtzweil, 59, Rothschild, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. He was born March 10, 1959, in Wausau, the son of Colleen (Kluck) Kurtzweil and the late Kenneth Kurtzweil. Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting pool and socializing with friends. Despite life’s challenges, he maintained...
Dennis Lee Meis
Jun 16, 2018
Dennis L. Meis, 57, Mosinee, died at home, Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was born June 8, 1961, the son of the late Donald and Bernice (Bluma) Meis. Dennis most of all loved spending time with family and friends. He also loved working on vehicles and was proudest of his 1981 Monte Carlo, as well as 4-wheeling and snowmobiling. He...