Current Obituaries
Joseph Benjamin Taylor
Feb 18, 2024
Joseph B. Taylor, 96, Mosinee, passed away peacefully with his nieces Sandy, Bernie, and Jackie by his side.
Joe was born on February 1, 1928, in the Township of Green Valley, son of the late Asa and Louisa (Daul) Taylor. He attended school at Saint Roberts in Halder, WI until 8th grade when he graduated. He worked on the farm until...
Thomas Emil Brandenburg
Feb 13, 2024
Thomas E. Brandenburg, 88, of Kronenwetter died Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was born September 15, 1935, in Wausau, the son of Emil and Lorinda (Gralow) Brandenburg. On September 18, 1965, he married Carol Rebernick of Mosinee at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Tom was a man of many talents beginning with his time in the Army Reserves. He was stationed at...
John Jeffrey Grassl
Feb 2, 2024
John (Johnny) Jeffrey Grassl, 62, passed away peacefully, on Feb. 2, 2024.
He was born on November 29, 1961, a child of John J. Sr, and Mary (Koback) Grassl.
John was a hard-working handyman, creative and resourceful. Tenderhearted, he was always willing to help with any project. He was probably the happiest fishing, summer and winter. He had great patience and...
Bernard Victor Dick Sr
Jan 30, 2024
Bernard V. Dick Sr, 88, Mosinee, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his family by his side.
Bernard was born on March 9, 1935, in WI, son of the late Jacob and Marion (Fischer) Dick. He married Geraldine Gliniecki on Oct. 25, 1958, at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Little Rose; she preceded him in...
Judith Ellen Kowalski
Jan 28, 2024
Judith E. Kowalski, 60, Marathon, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at her home.
Judith was born on June 13, 1963, in Tomahawk, WI, daughter to Mary (Walberger) and the late Robert Hilgendorf. On October 19, 1985, she married Larry Kowalski, he survives.
Judy’s primary focus in life was her family. She expressed her love through her creativity and work ethic. She...
Craig Eliott Knutson
Jan 26, 2024
On August 31,1974, the LORD God, Creator of all things, blessed Earl and Donna Knutson with their son, Craig Eliott. He is the fifth in a family with two brothers, Blane and Shawn, and two sisters, Heidi and Krista. Craig was brought up in a Christian home, with the family attending Calvary Lutheran Church in Marquette, MI where Craig was...
David John Strasser
Jan 24, 2024
David John Strasser, 60, Town of Bergen, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of January 24th after a long battle with ALS. David fought his battle with ALS with a positive outlook, making everyone smile while riding his tricked-out lighted wheelchair. He would not let the disease get him down and fought it with his faith, courage,...
Sophie Charmaine Pachniak
Jan 19, 2024
Sophie C. (Kuranda) Pachniak, 90, Mosinee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, January 19, 2024, at Acorn Hill Senior Living Complex briefly under the care of Heartland Hospice Care. Sophie was born on January 30, 1933, in Mosinee, daughter to the late Casimir and Agnes (Antolak) Kuranda.
Sophie married Harry Pachniak on May 26, 1951, at St. Francis Xavier, Knowlton. Sophie...
Lawrence Kent Yetka
Jan 17, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” Yetka, 63, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at home. He was born on March 9, 1960, to his parents Frank and Helen Yetka in Chicago, IL. He has one sibling Deb Peterson “Sis” as he would always call her.
Larry loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, working on old classic cars and being on Lake Dubay sharing these...
Helen B. Wisz
Jan 12, 2024
Helen B. Wisz, 99, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 12, 2024.
She was born on January 7, 1925, in Peplin, WI, the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie Okrzesik. She married the love of her life, Ludwig E. Wisz on October 8, 1949, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Peplin. He preceded...
Linda Ann Brandt
Jan 9, 2024
Linda A. Brandt, age 70, of Mosinee, Wisconsin and formerly of Stevens Point WI, died January 9, 2024, at home with her family around her.
She was born on December 1, 1953, in Madison, WI to Raymond and Beatrice Warren. Linda grew up in Brown Deer and Grafton, WI. She graduated with high honors from UW-Whitewater. She was...
Linda Marie Meis
Jan 7, 2024
Linda M. Meis, 69 died peacefully Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Mount View Healthcare Center in Wausau.
She was born January 6, 1955, in Stevens Point, the daughter of the late Donald and Bernice (Bluma) Meis. As the oldest of 10 children, Linda was a great help to both her parents in the care of her siblings. After high...
Roy "Butch" Robert Sawczuk
Dec 29, 2023
Roy “Butch” Sawczuk, age 78, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on December 29, 2023, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
He was born on July 29, 1945, son of the late Eolus Sawczuk and Irene (Sypnieski) Sawczuk. He married Marlene Baravetto on April 9, 1976. She survives.
Butch worked at the Mosinee paper mill from 1962 – 1973. He...
Dennis Wayne Olszewski
Dec 29, 2023
Dennis W. Olszewski, age 68, passed away on December 29, 2023, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
He was born on July 2, 1955, the son of the late Joseph and Patricia (Zell) Olszewski. He married Antonina Barbero on July 15, 2006, she survives.
Dennis grew up in the Southwestern Suburbs of Chicago where his favorite pastime was playing baseball, a hobby he...
Andrea Mae Hahn
Dec 20, 2023
Andrea Mae Hahn, 90, of Mosinee, received her wings on December 20, 2023, when her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called her home.
Andrea was born at home on June 1st, 1933. She was a preemie at only 29-30 weeks and was named the “miracle baby” by the Drs. She grew up in Wittenberg and spent countless hours at...
Barbara Ann Sharkey
Dec 19, 2023
Barbara Ann Sharkey passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the age of 85. She was in South Bend, IN at the home of her oldest son. Our family lost a funny, creative matriarch who was always there when we needed her and inspired all of us with her self-reliant spirit. She had many friends...
Gerald Lee Pecha
Dec 19, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” or “Bear” Lee Pecha, 70, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, with his family by his side.
Jerry was born on October 2, 1953, in Chicago, IL, son of the late LeRoy and Pearl (Kuklinski) Pecha. He graduated from Mosinee High School in 1973 and started working at Northern Valley Workshop.
Despite his vision...
Judith Ann Hughes
Dec 18, 2023
Judith (Judy) Ann Hughes, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 18, 2023 in Wausau, Wisconsin.
She was born on December 10, 1942 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Madeline (Sonnenberg) and Edward Sager. She met her husband, Marvin, at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point while working in the library. Immediately following graduation, they married in Stevens...
Burnett "Barney" Carl Soddy
Dec 15, 2023
Burnett “Barney” Carl Soddy, passed away suddenly at his home on December 15, 2023. He was born on June 3, 1947, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Ernest and Pearl (Robertson) Soddy.
Barney lived a fulfilling life filled with various accomplishments. He was the owner and operator of Barney's Bar in Mosinee for many years. Following his time at the bar,...
Lillian Edna Denfeld
Dec 11, 2023
Lillian Denfeld, 95, Schofield, passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law, by her side on Dec. 11, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Lillian was the youngest of 19 children growing up on the family farm in Fenwood, WI. Her family later moving to Wausau, WI. She was an avid reader and you would seldom find her with out...
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