Deloyd L. Slowinski
Aug 4, 2026
Deloyd Leon Slowinski was born on March 23, 1938, the eldest son of nine children born to Leo and Agnes (Bikowski) Slowinski. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the Mill Creek area of Portage County and graduated from P.J. Jacob’s high school in 1956. After graduation, Deloyd moved to Menasha, Wisconsin, to work at Banta Publishing.
Deloyd met...
Garry N. Knopf
Aug 2, 2026
Garry N. Knopf, 90, of Plover, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Garry was born on March 23, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, to Nicholas and Lillian Knopf. He spent his childhood in Ohio alongside his sister, Ramona, where his lifelong curiosity about the natural world first began to take root.
That curiosity led Garry across the country in pursuit...
Elizabeth "Betty" Damask
Aug 2, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” J. Damask, 84, of Amherst Junction, died peacefully in her home, Sunday, August 2, 2026 with family at her bedside. Betty was a “rock” to anyone who needed an ear to listen, a pearl of wisdom to be shared, or a compassionate understanding of life’s most challenging moments or most exciting moments. Her strength to endure what life...
Carol D. Shackelford
Aug 2, 2026
Carol Dolores Shackelford, 64, of Stevens Point, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 peacefully in her home.
She was born December 9, 1961, to Harry and Gertude (Burkowski) Stremkowski.
Carol enjoyed spending time with her family and her biggest hobby was collecting dolphin and hummingbird figurines.
Carol is survived by her husband, Tracy W. Shackelford, and two children, Jill M. (Andrew) Hefter, Athina...
Patricia Pliska
Jul 30, 2026
Pat, our caring mother died peacefully on July 30, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family.
She was 94 years old.
She was born in Auburndale, WI, daughter of dairy farmers Melvin and Violet Meyer. She attended Auburndale High School. She married Ceylon Greunke and spent over 10 years assisting him in making cheese. After a divorce, she found her soulmate,...
Mary A. Ford
Jul 29, 2026
Mary Alice Ford, 64, of Custer, WI, passed away peacefully among family and friends on Wednesday, July 29, following a month-long illness.
She was born to James Edward and Alice Mary (Fleming) Oates on July 18, 1962 in Appleton, the fourth of five children. She graduated from Appleton Xavier High School in 1980 and UW-Stevens Point in 1985.
Mary is survived by...
Eugenia Aman
Jul 27, 2026
Eugenia Aman peacefully took her last breath on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Seasons of Life in Plover, WI.
She was born in Dancy, Wisconsin, on September 30, 1930, to the late Jacob and Stella (Matuga) Hajec. She attended the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Janesville, Wisconsin, and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with bachelor's...
Paul R. Kostuchowski
Jul 23, 2026
Paul Robert Kostuchowski, 75 of Plover, passed away at home on July 22, 2026. He was born on October 16, 1950 to John and Dorothy (nee Kobierzynski) Kostuchowski. He grew up in Stevens Point and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1969. Following graduation, Pauldedicated 33 years to the Printing Department at Sentry Insurance, eventually retiring after thecompany...
Jeannette R. Pientka
Jul 21, 2026
Jeannette R. Pientka, age 57, of Stevens Point, passed away at her home on July 21, 2026.
Jeannie was born in Stevens Point to Vincent and Ruth Pientka. Although life took her to several different places over the years, she eventually returned to the family homestead that always remained close to her heart. She worked a variety of jobs before returning...
Dennis J. Rutta
Jul 20, 2026
Dennis Jame Rutta, 79 of Stevens Point, passed away on July 20th, 2026 after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Congestive Heart Failure. Ellen held hands with him until his final breath. It was very peaceful.
Born: June 28 1947 - Ray R. Rutta and Margaret J. Rutta. He grew up in Stevens Point. Dennis attended local schools, graduating from...
Phyllis A. Szymkowiak
Jul 19, 2026
Phyllis A. Szymkowiak, 94, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday July 19, 2026.
Phyllis was born on March 17, 1932, to Evelyn (Cisewski) and Edwin Konopacki. She married Ferdinand Szymkowiak on May 31, 1954. Fritz passed on November 17, 2002.
Her biggest joy and accomplishment in her life, being an only child-she made sure that she was...
Anthony “Tony” Stanislawski
Jul 18, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Robert Stanislawski, 85, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 18, 2026.
Tony was born on June 9, 1941, in Rosholt, Wisconsin, to August Stanislawski Sr. and Katherine (Gilmeister) Stanislawski, who preceded him in death.
A proud United States Marine, Tony carried the values of dedication, integrity, and perseverance throughout his life. He...
Rachel J. Phillip
Jul 17, 2026
Rachel J Phillip, 50, of Stevens Point, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 17, 2026 while on vacation with her family. Rachel was born on May 27, 1976 in Wisconsin Rapids to Thomas and Diane (Pionek) Phillip. She grew up in Stevens Point and graduated from SPASH in 1995. She earned an Associates Degree in Computer Electronics from Mid-State Technical...
Kenneth J. Charnecke
Jul 15, 2026
Kenneth J. Charnecke, 78, devoted husband of Mary Ann passed away from complications during a medical procedure on Wednesday July 15th, 2026.
Born in Stevens Point, WI on October 1st, 1947. He was the son of Edward and Henrietta (Zdroik) Charnecke. He graduated from Pacelli High School, where the values of hard work and family that shaped his life first took...
Barrington G. Roberts
Jul 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barrington George Roberts, affectionately known as Robbie, who passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving children.
Although his passing came sooner than we expected, the final weeks of his life were filled with love, laughter and the joy of creating precious memories with...
Leona D. Currier
Jul 11, 2026
Leona D. Currier, 101 years old, of Silver Bay, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the Steven Point residence of her son, Jeffery, on July 11, 2026.
Leona, the youngest child of Frank and Obeline (Derouseau) Secore, was born on March 28, 1925, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, where she grew up and graduated from high school.
On September 30, 1944, she married Thomas...
Bernice M. Zywicki
Jul 9, 2026
Bernice Zywicki, born on November 22, 1933 to John and Verona Greene and passed away on July 9, 2026 at Dimensions Assisted Living in Stevens Point.
Bernice attended school in Stevens Point and worked at the original A&W Root Beer Stand and Sentry Insurance before marrying Lawrence (Shorty) Zywicki on August 10, 1953. She returned to work part time as a...
Klaus D. Anderson
Jul 5, 2026
Klaus Daniel Anderson, 72 of Stevens Point, passed away at home on July 5, 2026.
Klaus was born on June 6, 1954 in Ansbach, Germany to the late Irmgard “Irma” (Schmidt) and Wallace “Andy” Anderson.
Before settling in Stevens Point, Klaus traveled for the United States Army. His marriage to Diane Batten took place on January 7, 1978 at Trinity Lutheran Church...
Diane K. Zielinski
Jul 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Kaye Zielinski, who peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 3rd, 2026, at the age of 65.
Diane was born on July 1, 1961, in Phillips Wisconsin, to Otto and Velda (Floyd) Holzl. She was raised in Riblake, Wisconsin, where she developed the...
Russell E. Lowe Jr.
Jul 1, 2026
Russell Eugene Lowe Jr., 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 1, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Russ, as he liked to be called, was born on January 11, 1958, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, to Barbara Jane Lowe and Russell Lowe.
After his childhood, Russ earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, laying the foundation for...