Daniel A. Newby
May 11, 2026
Daniel Newby, 83 of Plover, passed away on May 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life for Daniel will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 16, 2026 at Pisarski Community Funeral Home, 2911 Plover Road, Plover. A visitation for family and friends will be from 9:30 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Full military honors...
Allan K. Young
May 9, 2026
Allan ("Al") Kenneth Young passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his family home in Stevens Point, WI.
Al was born on October 27, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI, the second son of Cy A. and Hazel D. (Maegli) Young. He graduated from Brown Deer High School and then earned a bachelor's degree in forestry from UW-Stevens Point.
On May 5, 1973,...
Ernest Klicinski
May 6, 2026
Ernest “Ernie” Klicinski passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum, Wisconsin.
He was born on July 5, 1944, the son of the late Julius and Rose Klicinski.
He attended local grade schools and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School.
Ernie spent most of his career as a drywaller, spending countless hours at the kitchen table pouring...
Anthony A. Rucinski
May 4, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Rucinski, 87 of Stevens Point, passed away on May 4, 2026.
He was born on November 16, 1938 to the late Joseph and Anna (Gburek) Rucinski. He was proud of his large family and his Polish heritage. His faith was very important to him. Anthony was a lifelong member of Saint Casimir’s Catholic Church.
Anthony worked for Joern’s, the town...
John "Jack" Edgerton
May 2, 2026
John L. (Jack) Edgerton passed away on Saturday, May 2. Jack was born in Madison on March 15, 1939 to Orch and Lorraine (McEvilly) Edgerton. He attended Madison West High School and was a member of the Madison West State High School Cross Country Champions in1955. He married Patricia J. Klein at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Madison on...
Cory R. Blake
Apr 30, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Cory Robert Blake on April 30, 2026, at the age of 41.
Cory was born on November 12, 1984, and grew up in Plover, Wisconsin. He graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High School (SPASH) in 2003. Following high school, Cory attended Mid-State Technical College, where he...
Robert D. Dawley
Apr 30, 2026
Robert D. Dawley, 72, of Plover, passed away in his home on April 30, 2026. He was born on October 23, 1953. Robert graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High in 1972 and immediately joined the U.S. Navy. Upon returning from his service, he began a long career at Silgan Containers Corp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Duane...
Ryan G. Burhite
Apr 29, 2026
Ryan George Burhite, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
He was born on September 20, 1983, in Stevens Point, where he spent his childhood, attending local grade and middle schools and graduating from Stevens Point Area Senior High.
Ryan continued his education at Winona State University and Mid-State Technical College. He spent much of his life working in the...
Gary L. Fletcher
Apr 23, 2026
Gary L. Fletcher “Chico”, 75, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home.
Gary was born March 31, 1951. He was one of three sons of the late Lloyd and Norma (Barden) Fletcher. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs in 1969.
His marriage to Mary Goodman took place on May 13, 1972 at Buena Vista Methodist Church. The couple settled in...
Susan L. Peper
Apr 22, 2026
Susan Peper (Lodzinski)'s Story: 1956-2026
Age 69 Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Susan "Sue" Peper (Lodzinski), age 68 passed away peacefully at her home on April 22, 2026 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Born on April 24th, 1956, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Sue spent her life dedicated to caring for others and creating a warm and loving environment for her family and community.
Sue pursued her...
Joseph J. Wierzba
Apr 21, 2026
Joseph Jerome Wierzba: March 16, 1935-April 21, 2026
Joseph J. Wierzba passed away at the WVH King Wisconsin at the age of 91 years on April 21, 2026.
Joseph was born on March 16th, 1935 to the late Joseph and Cecelia (Sekerka) Wierzba.
He married the late Geraldine Wrycza on September 28th, 1957 at St. Adalbert's Catholic Church in Rosholt. After marriage they...
Thomas J. Phillip
Apr 19, 2026
Thomas J Phillip, 77, of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Tom was born on July 16, 1948 in Stevens Point to Casimer and Esther (Klesmith) Phillip. He grew up on his family’s farm in Mill Creek and graduated from PJ Jacobs High School. He served in the Vietnam War as...
Randall "Randy" L. Zoromski
Apr 17, 2026
Randall L. “Randy” Zoromski, 64, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully April 17, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family surrounding him after a short battle with cancer. Randy was born on February 6, 1962 in Stevens Point to the late Michael (Red) and Lorraine (Cychosz) Zoromski. Attended Stevens Point Area Highschool and graduated in 1981. He was a...
Mary A. Hamerski
Apr 16, 2026
Mary A. Hamerski, age 80, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. Mary was a woman of quiet grace and deep compassion. She found joy in the simple moments—time spent with family, sharing stories, and caring for those she loved. She was always...
Bernice B. Laskowski
Apr 15, 2026
Bernice Laskowski, 103 of Stevens Point, peacefully passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1922 and was raised on a farm in Amherst, Wisconsin where she also attended school.
Later she met and married John Laskowski at St. Mary’s Mount Carmel Church on October 23, 1943 and was married for 58 years...
Nancy L. Rutkowski
Apr 14, 2026
Nancy Louise Rutkowski, 85, of Stevens Point passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2026. Nancy was born on September 21st, 1940 the youngest of 4 children to Edward Helminski and Regina (Kostuchowski) Helminski. She was a life long resident of central Wisconsin. She graduated from Maria High School in June 1958.
Nancy married Robert “Bob” Rutkowski on June 8,...
Richard J. Zakoski
Apr 10, 2026
Richard Joseph Zakoski, 86, devoted husband of Delores (Kawski) Zakoski, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the city where he was born and spent his life.
Richard lived a full and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and craftsmanship. Born on October 17, 1939, in Stevens Point, Richard was the eldest of three children of the...
Lorraine J. Glodowski
Mar 30, 2026
Lorraine J Glodowski (Kozelek) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the age of 83.
Lorraine was born as the eldest daughter to Albert and Bernice Kozelek on October 14, 1942 in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
She was a proud graduate of Messmer High School in Milwaukee.
On June 1, 1968, she married the love of her life, David Glodowski, and together they...
Walter W. Peterson
Mar 30, 2026
Walter William Peterson Jr., 88, born January 9, 1938, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, March 30, 2026, at Aspirus hospital, Wausau, with his loving family surrounding him, after a short illness.
Son of Walter Sr., and Pauline (Polly)(Gavin) Peterson, Wally grew up in the Stevens Point area, a south-sider! He enlisted in the US Army, a proud...
Dianne Jean Brekke
Mar 29, 2026
Dianne Jean Brekke, 89 of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026.
Jean was born in Cudahy, Wisconsin to William and Elizabeth (Martish) Spaar. She attended local schools and graduated from Cudahy High School in 1955. She grew up loving art and music, and later loved collecting antiques and Guardian Angel pictures.
Jean married Rodale Brekke in 1956. They later...