Obituaries

Janice L. Gilligan, 66, of Stevens Point, Wis., died Jan. 15, 2026, while under the care of hospice. Janice was born Nov. 9, 1959, to the late Russell

James “Jim” F. Willner, of Stevens Point, passed away Jan. 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Jim was born March 31, 1936, in Marshfield, Wis.; son of

Judith Mercer, née Zblewski, of Plover, Wis., passed away Jan. 6, 2026, at the age of 81. Judith was born July 27, 1944, in Stevens Point, Wis., daughter

Cindy Sue Stewart, née Carstens, died Monday morning, Jan. 12, 2026. She was born May 19, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Bill and Polly Carstens. Stewart attended school

John E. “Jack” Varney, 67, of Stevens Point, died Jan. 11, 2026. He was born Sept. 23, 1958, in Stevens Point, to David and Rosemary Varney. His childhood

Annette Marie Gosh, of Plover, formerly of Stevens Point and Sussex, Wis., passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2025, at the age of 87, while under the care

Thomas “Tommy” VanEtten (née Strong) passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ, and the welcoming arms of his husband the late Robert VanEtten on January

Paul Peter Groshek, 79, passed away peacefully and quietly on December 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 29, 1946, to Stanley H.

Gerald A. Haiar, age 81, of Stevens Point, Wis., died on December 5, 2025. Jerry was born on August 29, 1944, to the late Alvin and Viola Haiar,

Raymond “Ray” Patrick Shuda, 88, of Stevens Point, died peacefully Dec. 30, 2025, under the care of Dimensions Living in Stevens Point. Raymond was born March 17, 1937,