Current Obituaries
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...
William Kusiak
Jun 11, 2018
William M. Kusiak, 53, Mosinee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau, after a brief illness with lymphoma. He was born on Feb. 13, 1965, to the late Michael and Helen (Grzesiak) Kusiak. Bill grew up in Mosinee and attended St. Paul and Mosinee High Schools, graduating in 1983. Bill worked as...
Earl Kenneth Gritzmacher
Jun 6, 2018
Earl K. Gritzmacher, 86, died peacefully with his family by his side, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at home. He was born on Oct. 23, 1931, the son of the late Walter and Dora (Pollack) Gritzmacher. Earl married Lorraine Buetsch on Nov. 22, 1952 in Wausau, WI. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2008. Earl spent his working career...
Barbara Caroline Bouvat (Hartmanstorfer)
Jun 1, 2018
Barbara C. Bouvat, 80, Stevens Point, died Friday, June 1, 2018, at Care Partners, Stevens Point, surrounded by family and friends. She was born Dec. 22, 1937, in Port Edwards, the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Shamanski) Hartmanstorfer. Barbara lived an incredible life with many up’s and down’s. Through it all, her strong faith in Jesus Christ allowed...
Fred S Maly
May 31, 2018
Fred S. Maly, 85, died peacefully with his family by his side, Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on Oct. 8, 1932, the son of the late Fred and Helen (Rzymek) Maly. Fred married Lorraine Miller 62 years ago, on June 30, 1956 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She survives. Fred was a United...