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Arietta Violet Walloch

Arietta Violet Walloch

Oct 19, 2024

It was a beautiful fall afternoon on October 19th, 2024, when God opened Heaven’s gate and Arietta Violet Walloch entered eternal life. She was born July 29th, 1943, in Lackawanna, New York, to the late George and Margie Goss. She was then adopted in 1947 by the late James and Ella (Kreger) Konobek.

She married the late Charles G Behle in...

Peter Robin Nielsen

Peter Robin Nielsen

Oct 16, 2024

Peter R. Nielsen, 84, Wausau, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Aspirus Seasons of Life Hospice House, Woodruff, WI.

Peter was born on March 20, 1940, son of the late Peter W. and Dorothy (Wiengert) Nielsen. On October 3, 1997, he married Betty Parker, she preceded him in death on October 3, 2019.

Peter worked at the Mosinee Paper Mill as...

Adeline A. Slembarski

Adeline A. Slembarski

Oct 11, 2024

Adeline A. Slembarski, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her home.

Adeline was born on April 5, 1929, on the family farm in the town of Dewey, in Portage County, to the late Frank and Emily (Novak) Levandowski. She grew up on the family farm with her siblings and attended Liberty Bell School. She worked at The...

Genevieve Marie Kijek - Lesieur

Genevieve Marie Kijek - Lesieur

Oct 2, 2024

Genevieve Marie Kijek-LeSieur, 91, of Mosinee, WI, passed away peacefully at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Genevieve was born on August 3, 1933, in Knowlton, WI, to Edward and Angeline Hahn. She married John R. Kijek on September 9, 1950. Together, they raised six children in Mosinee. She was a devoted and loving wife...

Henry Bernard Rein

Henry Bernard Rein

Oct 1, 2024

Henry “Hank” B. Rein, 89, Mosinee, passed away at Aspirus Hospital on October 1, 2024, after a brief hospitalization. 

He was born May 10, 1935, in Mosinee and proudly grew up on the family farm, the youngest of 8 siblings. After high school, Hank attended UW-Eau Claire, then moved to Chicago to work in automotive equipment sales. He met Mary Ann...

Ireland Mary Ren Ehrfurth

Ireland Mary Ren Ehrfurth

Sep 25, 2024

Ireland Mary Ren Ehrfurth, 11, Mosinee, sadly lost her life on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, doing what she loved, riding her bike to her favorite park “Pig Park”. She will be forever 11.

 She was born June 10, 2013, the beautiful redhead daughter of Kate Elizabeth (Weege) Ehrfurth of Mosinee, and Jason Lee Ehrfurth.

 Ireland attended the 6th grade at Mosinee Middle...

Sandra Anne Valenta

Sandra Anne Valenta

Sep 23, 2024

Sandra Anne Valenta, 86, Mosinee, passed into the loving arms of the Lord, September 23, 2024.

She was born February 6, 1938, daughter to the late Norman and Grace (Hildebrandt) Schreiber. She married the love of her life John Valenta, on October 20, 1956. He preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 2018.

Sandra also known as “The Bee” by close family....

John "Jack" Joseph Grassl

John "Jack" Joseph Grassl

Sep 13, 2024

John “Jack” Grassl, 86, of Mosinee, died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

He was born April 17, 1938, the son of the late Robert and Lula (Krieg) Grassl. Jack married the love of his life- Mary “Jean” Koback on Nov. 28, 1959, she survives.

Jack served with the Mosinee Army National Guard from 1955-1964. Receiving a...

Laure Ann Parnell

Laure Ann Parnell

Sep 13, 2024

Laure Ann Parnell, 63, died on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born Dec. 11, 1960, in Wausau, the daughter of Kenneth Brod and the late Cecilia (Litwin) Brod.

In her younger years she worked and managed several gas stations in Mosinee. She also was a security guard at the Mosinee Papermill. She worked at EJ Peters until...

James Douglas Kohnhorst

James Douglas Kohnhorst

Sep 12, 2024

James “Jim” D. Kohnhorst, 77, of Mosinee died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

He was born Dec. 23, 1946, in Wausau, the son of the late Douglas and Jean (Schabell) Kohnhorst. On Jan. 3, 1970, he married Jean Tryba at St. Paul Catholic Church, she survives.

Jim enlisted in...

Nancy Lea Jass

Nancy Lea Jass

Sep 9, 2024

Nancy Lea Jass, 88, of Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2024, with her family by her side at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

Nancy was born on March 6, 1936, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Vera Usher. She married Duane Jass while teaching in his hometown of Garner, Iowa. They were married for 68 years.

She went...

Kay Dee Johnson

Kay Dee Johnson

Sep 6, 2024

Kay Dee Johnson 86, of Watertown, passed away on September 6, 2024, at The Marquardt in Watertown WI, surrounded by her family.

Kay was born May 6, 1938, in Mosinee, WI, daughter of the late Dwight and Viola (Murr) Johnson.

Kay’s calling in life began watching her grandmother play in church. After graduation from Mosinee HS in 1956, she went on to...

John D. Birnbaum IV

John D. Birnbaum IV

Sep 3, 2024

John D. Birnbaum IV, known to many as J.D., passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2024, at the age of 51. He was born on January 7, 1973, to John III and Terri Birnbaum, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

John’s greatest joy in life were his sons, John D. Birnbaum VI and Jaxsen Birnbaum. He was immensely proud of the young men...

Charles John Michalski Jr

Charles John Michalski Jr

Aug 21, 2024

Charles “Chuck” J. Michalski Jr, 90, Mosinee, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

He was born on April 17, 1934, son of the late Charles and Carrie (Braunel) Michalski. He married the love of his life BerJeta “Birdie” Melanson on May 1, 1954, at St. Paul Catholic Church. She preceded him in death April 15, 2014,...

Jeffry James Grassl

Jeffry James Grassl

Aug 11, 2024

Jeffry J. Grassl, 60, of Mosinee, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. He was born Nov. 9, 1963, the son of John “Jack” and Mary “Jean” (Koback) Grassl. They both survive. 

Jeff grew up in Mosinee he enjoyed adventure. He loved fishing, going on road trips with his family, and he enjoyed swimming in the crystal clear waters of the chain of...

Helen Mary Lindner

Helen Mary Lindner

Aug 10, 2024

Helen Mary (Kaiser) Lindner, age 94, passed away on August 10, 2024 at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community. Helen was born on August 22, 1929, the daughter of Frank Andrew and Anna Catherine (Strohman) Kaiser.

She was united in marriage to Frank A. Lindner on July 30, 1952 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Stratford, WI. They owned and operated a...

Cory Alan Meis

Cory Alan Meis

Aug 9, 2024

Cory A. Meis, 41, of Hatley, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at his home, after a long battle with health issues. He was born June 22, 1983, the son of Alan Meis and Karen (Haataja) Wierzba.

Cory cherished his dogs, who were his most loyal companions. He loved to cook working at the family business for years. Often having friends...

Mark John Lasinski

Mark John Lasinski

Aug 6, 2024

Mark J. Lasinski, 38, of Bevent, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at his home, after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born March 25, 1986, the son of James Lasinski and Lynn (Wilkowski) Pflughoeft.

Mark was a graduate from Mosinee High School, class of 2005. Mark loved fishing and hunting and he also enjoyed farm-related work.

Survivors, besides his...

Gary Alan Weldon

Gary Alan Weldon

Jul 30, 2024

Gary A. Weldon, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home in Mosinee, Wisconsin. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 18, 1954, to the late John “Jack” Weldon and Jean (Gustin) Weldon.

Gary was an avid outdoorsman and made the most of indoor time. Some outdoor passions of his were hunting, fishing, tapping trees for...

Lawrence James Mendrzycki

Lawrence James Mendrzycki

Jul 19, 2024

Lawrence Mendrzycki of Mosinee died Friday July 19, 2024, at his home. He was born to the late Chester and Stella (Przbylski) Mendrzycki. Lawrence proudly served in the U.S. Navy (1965-1969). He was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed his time in the military and only left to raise his son, Kim. He was always bragging about the time spent with...

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