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Gary Lee Retzlaff

Gary Lee Retzlaff, 71, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family, due to health complications on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Shawano.

Gary was born Dec. 30, 1953, to the late Roland (Butch) and Betty (Werbelow) Retzlaff. Born and raised in Belle Plaine, Gary was a lifetime member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine where he was baptized and confirmed his faith. On July 23, 1977, Gary was united in marriage to Patty Gosz.

Patrick Patterson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Neil Patterson, a genuinely good guy to all who knew him, who left us unexpectedly Nov. 1, 2025, at the age of 66.

Gerald Kiedrowski

Gerald “Jerry” D. Kiedrowski, 83, of the Town of Wittenberg, died on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Jerry was born Feb. 28, 1942, in Wausau, the son of Chester and Lorraine (Bamke) Kiedrowski.

On Nov. 4, 1967, Jerry was united in marriage to Bernadine “Bernie” Ostrowski at St. Florian’s Catholic Church, Hatley.

Craig Ninham

Craig (Chuckle Butt) Ninham, age 74, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Craig was born March 1, 1951, to the late Morris and Colleen (Bowman) Ninham. Craig was united in marriage to Shirley Metoxen. She preceded him in death on June 25, 2016.

Karen Daly Host

Karen Daly Host passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

She was born Dec. 8, 1939, in Chicago, to Elizabeth “Betty” Selby (Bushnell) Host of Louisville, Kentucky, and Paul Anthony Host of La Crosse.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Katherine “Katie” (Willie) Saldana, and Karen’s grandchildren, Salem Podeszwa, Indigo Podeszwa and Kerryck Podeszwa.

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Patricia A. Gwidt

Patricia A. Gwidt, 83, Legend Lake, and formerly of Pulaski, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Oct. 28, 2025, at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah.

The daughter of the late Adam and Ione (Moesch) Gwidt was born Oct. 25, 1942, and was a 1960 graduate of Pulaski High School. On April 23, 1966, she married Jerry Pawelczyk at Assumption B.V.M. Church in Pulaski. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 1985.

Evelyn Rambo

Evelyn Anna Rambo, of Antigo, died on Oct. 31, 2025, at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was 93 years old.

She was born March 29, 1932, in Appleton, a daughter of the late August and Idella (Sederstrom) Noffke. She married her husband of 67 years, Leonard Rambo, on Aug. 20, 1949, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2017.

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