Current Obituaries
James Duane Pagel
Dec 3, 2016
James Duane Pagel, 85, formerly of Mosinee, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 3, 2016 under the care of North Central Healthcare, after a long battle with Parkinson’s & lewy body dementia. James was born in Bancroft, WI on October 19, 1931 to the late Clarence and Margaret “Manley” Pagel. In 1949 he graduated from Nathan Hale High...
Dolores Swita
Nov 29, 2016
Dolores Ann Swita, 83, Knowlton, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at home. She was born on Jan. 3, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Levandowski) Stark. She married John Swita on April 30, 1955 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Knowlton. After 53 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 2008. Dolores...
Elizabeth Marie Bush (Kessler)
Nov 26, 2016
Elizabeth Bush, 99, passed away peacefully at Acorn Hills with her family by her side. Elizabeth was born April 22, 1917, in Mosinee to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Kmen) Kessler. On October 9, 1937, she married Norman Bush in Mosinee. He preceded her in death on February 18, 1968. Elizabeth and Norman operated a dairy farm for many years....
Stephen Patrick Steffke
Nov 26, 2016
Stephen Patrick Steffke was born on May 13, 1944 to Marcella Johnson Steffke and Stanley H. Steffke of Marinette, Wisconsin. He graduated from Brookfield Central High School in Brookfield, Wisconsin in 1962. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1967. He was a proud brother of the Alpha Chapter of...
Martha Elizabeth Marquardt (Prechel)
Nov 25, 2016
Martha Marquardt, 97, Mosinee, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. She was born March 3, 1919, in Winlock, Wash., the daughter of the late Henry and Laura (Schoettler) Prechel. She married Clifford Marquardt on March 16, 1941, in Waukegan, Ill. He passed away May 4, 1982. She graduated from Winlock High School in 1937. She moved...
Lottie Bielen
Nov 24, 2016
Lottie M. (Grochmal) Bielen, 91, died peacefully surrounded by her family, on Thursday, November 24, 2016, in Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on Nov. 15, 1925, the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Cwiklek) Grochmal. She married Peter L. Bielen on March 5, 1946. He preceded her in death on...
Marie Olson
Nov 21, 2016
Marie J. Olson, formerly of Mosinee, passed away at Tender Reflections Assisted Living in Weston, on November 21,2016, at the age of 92. She was born on July 9, 1924 to the late William and Leona (Bowe) Boos. She was the seventh of 12 children. She married Edwin R Olson on June 3, 1946 in Elk Mound, WI. She was...
Helen Hoffman
Nov 19, 2016
Helen L. Hoffman, 91, Wausau, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon. She was born July 5, 1925, in Mosinee, the daughter of the late John and Louise (Rheinschmidt) Voeltner. She married Herbert J. Hoffman on Sept. 4, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2007. During her youth, Aunt Helen...
Virginia Marie Pagel (Kleman)
Nov 19, 2016
Virginia (Kleman) Pagel, age 91, life long resident of Mosinee, WI, died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes at Atrium Health & Senior Living in Weston, WI on November 19th, 2016. Virginia was born August 13, 1925, to Alex and Mary (Gorski) Kleman in Mosinee, WI. Virginia spent her entire life in Mosinee growing up and raising her own...
Brian Wittwer
Nov 6, 2016
Brian K. Wittwer, 46, Mosinee, died, Sunday, November 6, 2016, at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born on Sept. 14, 1970, the son of Ralph Wittwer, Merrill and Janet (Borelli) Pries, Wausau. Brian worked at O’Brien Steel in Wausau. He was a hard worker with a great sense of humor. An amazing...
Joan Krieg
Nov 5, 2016
Joan M. Krieg, 78, Mosinee, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Hospice House, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on Feb. 10, 1938, the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Rice) Hack. She married Myron Krieg on Nov. 30, 1957 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He preceded her in death...
Sophie Carol Liedtke (Gunseor)
Oct 27, 2016
Sophie C. Liedtke, 85, Mosinee, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 27, 2016, at her homestead surrounded by her children. She was born on November 13, 1930, the daughter of the late Michael and Jadwiga (Slowik) Gunseor, in the township of Bergen. She married Walter A. Liedtke, the love of her life, on August 19, 1950 at St. Paul Catholic Church,...
Yvonne Nechuta
Oct 27, 2016
Yvonne M. Nechuta, 70, Athens, died, Thursday, October 27, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. She was born on March 9, 1946, the daughter of the late Bill and Geraldine (Jones) Harless. She married Randall Nechuta on November 4,1988 in Wausau, WI. He survives. Yvonne enjoyed spending her time camping and fishing, and being outside in her garden. She took...
Delia Martha "Dee" Seis (Reed)
Oct 24, 2016
Delia “Dee” M. Seis, 66, Mosinee, died, Monday, October 24, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on February 26,1950, the daughter of the late Elmer and Agnes (Gabauer) Reed. She married Lee Seis on March 8, 1969 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He survives. Dee enjoyed traveling with Lee, heading up to the cottage in the summer...
Mary Lita Goldsmith (Pucci)
Oct 22, 2016
Mary L. Goldsmith, 90, formerly of Mosinee, died, Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Renaissance Assisted Living, Weston. She was born on July 24, 1926, the daughter of the late Thomas and Elena (Paolinelli) Pucci. She married Glenn Goldsmith on May 20,1960 in Chicago, ILL. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2004. Mary enjoyed loving her daughter Alexis, listening...
Vera Staples
Oct 20, 2016
Vera L. Staples, 93, formerly of Mosinee, died, Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Ridgewood Care Center, Racine. She was born on Aug. 30,1923, the daughter of the late James and Irene (St. Clair) Malik. She married Ottmer “Slim” Staples on Jan. 3, 1942 in Rudolph. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 2009. Vera and Slim lived in Racine...
Sharon Hahn
Oct 13, 2016
Sharon L. Hahn, 67, Kronenwetter, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at Mount View Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born on Aug. 21, 1949, the daughter of the late Herb and Leona (Barthels) Baumann. She married Edward Hahn on Dec. 11, 1993 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He survives. Sharon enjoyed crossword puzzles, history books, flowers and gardens. Family gatherings...
Alice Merriam Valiska (Daul)
Oct 10, 2016
Alice M. Valiska, 85, Mosinee, died, Monday, October 10, 2016. She was born March 28, 1931, the daughter of the late William and Frances “Glover” Daul. She married Charlie Valiska on May. 26, 1951, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee, he survives. After graduating High School, Alice worked as a Nurses Aid at St. Mary’s Hospital. She worked there for...
Audrey Luedtke
Oct 2, 2016
Audrey A. Luedtke, 79, Mosinee, died Sunday, October 2, 2016, at Ascension Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston. She was born on Aug. 17, 1937, the daughter of the late August and Gertrude (Spitzer) Selle. She married Arnold E. Luedtke on Nov. 10, 1956, in Mosinee. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 2002. Audrey was a Mosinee High School graduate...
Debra Bapp
Sep 28, 2016
Debra R. Bapp, 55, Mosinee, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. She was born on October 20, 1960, the daughter of the late Donald and Lucille (Levandowski) Connick. She married Rex Bapp on July 7, 1984 in Rib Mountain. He survives. Debra was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, cooking and feeding everyone that came to the...


