Marjorie J. Rutta
Feb 2, 2026
Marjorie J. (Faucett) Rutta died peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026. Majorie was born on April 4, 1937 in Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin to Jerry and Eleanor (Curran) Faucett. She attended local schools and married the late Max J. Rutta on June 11, 1954. They had a honeymoon in the Wisconsin Dells. They spent two years living in North Hollywood,...
Elmer Drewa
Feb 1, 2026
Elmer Drewa, 63 of Stevens Point, passed away quietly on February 1, 2026. He was born on December 17, 1962 in Stevens Point to the late Felix and Evelyn (Rutta) Drewa.
Elmer graduated from local schools. He worked at S&E in productions until he retired. Elmer loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed spending time outdoors. Elmer liked going to the...
Dorothy E. Gagas
Feb 1, 2026
Dorothy E. (Wroblewski) Gagas, 85, of Polonia, died peacefully at Willow Brooke Point Senior Living on the morning of February 1, 2026.
Dorothy was born December 24, 1940 in the town of New Hope, WI to Joseph and Annastasia (Ksioszk) Wroblewski. She learned the values of being a hard worker through growing up on a small family farm.
Dorothy graduated from Rosholt...
Gretchen Yach
Jan 30, 2026
Gretchen Yach, 81, of Stevens Point, died peacefully at home Friday, January 30, 2026 with her husband and children by her side. Her generous spirit and eagerness to help family, friends and strangers alike will be greatly missed.
Gretchen was born in Stevens Point on July 29, 1944 to the late Vilas and Dorothy (Schultz) Behr. The youngest of three children,...
Thomas D. Karch
Jan 25, 2026
Thomas David Karch, 76 of Plover, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Thomas was born on April 20, 1949 to the late Dan and Irene (Karpinski) Karch.
Thomas grew up in the area, graduated from Pacelli High School, the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a Bachelor's degree in computers, and NCTI with an Associate's Degree.
Thomas was...
Shirley R. Kuckkahn
Jan 24, 2026
On January 24, 2026, Shirley Ruth (Krueger) Kuckkahn, age 96, passed away peacefully in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She was born on July 18, 1929, and was raised and educated in Watertown, WI.
On June 10, 1950, Shirley married Wayne Lester Kuckkahn. Their marriage spanned more than 75 years and was blessed with two sons, Rick Wayne and Todd Jay (Mary); five...
Lucille M. Koback
Jan 20, 2026
Lucille Marie Koback, 85 of Stevens Point, passed away surrounded by her family on January 20, 2026. She was born in Amherst, Wisconsin on February 7, 1940 to the late Frank and Mary (Trzebiatowski) Iwanski.
Luci attended local grade schools and graduated in 1958 from Milwaukee Rufus King High School. Luci worked for St. Michael's Hospital in the Food Service Department...
Gerald Trzebiatowski
Jan 19, 2026
Gerald “Gerry” Trzebiatowski, 75 of Rosholt, died on Monday, January 19, 2026. Gerry was born on September 12, 1950 to the late Henry Sr. and Regina (Gilmeister) Trzebiatowski.
Gerry grew up on the family potato/dairy farm alongside his sister and 4 brothers, and attended St. Adalbert’s Elementary School, Rosholt High School, and Northcentral Technical College with a degree in mechanical engineering....
Randy B. Thompson
Jan 17, 2026
A much-loved husband, Dad, Papa, uncle, son, brother (brother in-law), and special friend to many, Randy Thompson, 70, of the Town of Carson, passed away peacefully and courageously on January 17th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Randy was a man of integrity, honesty, and warmth. A true craftsman through and through, he was someone many looked up to—not only for...
Melanie M. Liebe
Jan 14, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved mother, treasured grandmother, beautiful daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and friend – Melanie Marie Liebe, age 46, who passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Froedert Hospital, Milwaukee, with her father and her aunt at her side. Melanie is no longer suffering, and now rests in the...
Dale C. Orlikowski
Jan 13, 2026
Dale Orlikowski “Orly,” age 66, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving niece, Kendra (Chad) Gagas, by his side. He leaves behind a life well lived and a community that is better for having known him.
Dale was born on April 21, 1959, in Stevens Point to the late Myron...
Kathleen J. Mrozinski
Jan 13, 2026
Kathleen J. Mrozinski, age 72, of 203 Linwood Ave, Stevens Point, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in her home, surrounded by the love and care of her daughter and granddaughter.
Born on January 8, 1954, in Stevens Point, to Anthony and Grace Plaski, Kathy spent her life deeply rooted in the community she proudly called home.
On August 18, 1973,...
Robert A. Zdroik
Jan 13, 2026
Robert Allen “Bob” Zdroik passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Bob was born on June 5, 1943, at home on Bukolt Avenue, to Karl and Florence (Freda) Zdroik. He attended St. Peter’s Grade School, Emerson School, and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1961. In his youth, he enjoyed playing basketball...
Rita M. Lewandowski
Jan 13, 2026
Our mother, Rita passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She lived to the remarkable age of 98.
Born on May 10, 1927 to Joseph and Martha (Tryba) Golla and spent her entire life in Stevens Point. Rita attended St Peter’s grade school and graduated from PJ Jacobs. Most of her career was spent working as a Bookkeeping Supervisor at First...
Mary E. Adams
Jan 11, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Adams, 75 of Stevens Point, passed away at Wausau Aspirus Hospital on January 11, 2026.
Mary was born in Milwaukee on February 20, 1950 to the late Stanely and Susan (Rogowski) Adams.
Mary graduated from local schools in the Milwaukee area. She went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Mary became an...
Calvin D. Orgel
Jan 8, 2026
Calvin “Pete” Orgel passed on January 8th, 2026 very peacefully, quietly and surrounded by his loving family at Aspirus Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, WI after a lengthy two year stint with major medical problems that his team of doctors continued to try to make better. They called him a “very complicated patient”.
He was born on July 7, 1936 to Fred...
Esperanza (Hope) Ramon
Jan 6, 2026
Esperanza (Hope) Ramon passed away unexpectedly on January 6th following an aneurysm.
Born on April 30, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas, to Paz and Marcelina Abrego, Hope grew up in a loving family that faced financial hardships. She left school in 10th grade to work in the fields alongside her family, a commitment to family that remained central throughout her life.
Hope...
Richard A. Pitcher
Jan 6, 2026
Richard Pitcher, 81, of Whiting, passed away on Tuesday January 6, 2026, Richard was born to the late George and Bertha Wayer on October 12, 1944. Richard entered the U.S. Army on May 13, 1965 and was honorably discharged on April 25, 1968. Richard was married in 1969 to Marcia Bednarczyk. Richard enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, maple syrup,...
Thomas (Tommy) VanEtten
Jan 2, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” VanEtten (ne Strong) passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ, and the welcoming arms of his husband, the late Robert VanEtten, on January 2nd, 2026 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. following a brief hospitalization for respiratory failure.
Tommy was born April 24, 1944 in Stevens Point to Theodore and Mary (Crueger) Strong, and was...
Jeanne Phillip
Jan 1, 2026
Jeanne (Kulich) Phillip, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, after a 15 month long battle with cancer. She was comfortable at home and surrounded by her family.
Born on May 30, 1958, to Jerome and Carolyn (Knapp) Kulich in Stevens Point, she attended local schools. After graduating from Pacelli High School in 1976, she continued to...