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Discovering and honoring the people & history of Stevens Point, Wisconsin through its cemeteries. I clean headstones as a volunteer. I would love to do it!

I'm a disabled Stevens Point native who loves local history and photography and I'm looking forward to sharing what I find here. If you have family connections in Stevens Point/Portage County, Wisconsin and would like those stones photographed or cleaned, please message me for details. There is no charge, but donations for supplies are accepted. I also do research on local families and will be sharing some stories here. As a Find a Grave volunteer, I add details and family connections whenever possible. If you'd like to donate to help cover the cost of supplies so I can continue this project on a regular basis, you can donate to me via PayPal or Venmo at , or send a message to the page for a mailing address. You can also purchase digital gift cards from Atlas Preservation (where I get all of my supplies) and email them to [email protected]. The link for gift cards is https://atlaspreservation.com/products/atlas-preservation-gift-card

Thank you for joining me on this journey of preservation and discovery. Jen Brilowski

10/26/2026

Different environments mean different challenges, and ALL burial spaces are worth our care!

10/23/2026

This is so cool!

A huge thank you for all the news coverage from News 9 WAOW and WSAW NewsChannel 7 of the uncovering of this amazing piece of local history.

And, the biggest thank you to Nancy from 1st Place Trophy & Engraving for letting us be a part of the fun!

Links to the news stories:

https://www.waow.com/news/a-sip-of-history-pepsi-mural-uncovered-on-buildings-wall-in-wausau/article_b1fecf4d-482c-4ca8-9e27-376a9754af59.html?fbclid=IwZnRzaAVIc3hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUQ0jRjiOy8Zuu8bP7Y1RzXBB5zXSjnNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5ysW5TQ0c1Y1BPrcBye5yDTkT9Eb2GbVNkjoWF4JB3s4y2H5005rKrfe7woQ_aem_wJC9iEE12OkzpVBMTwYhtw

https://www.wsaw.com/2026/10/22/old-pepsi-mural-uncovered-during-wausau-siding-project/

10/19/2026

Ron Zimmerman, 1949–2026: his life in his own words, photographs, and remembrances from family and friends.

10/19/2026

What an authentic & cool way to go out! I hope we see more people uniquely reflecting their personalities with the memorials they plan.

10/19/2026

Though we lost her in 1988, October 14 marked my grandma's 100th birthday. I spent some time clearing away grass and dirt from the base of my grandparent's marker in Guardian Angel Cemetery, and gave it a spray of cleaner to keep it looking its best. That orange blush will wash away and this beautiful stone will look even more stunning by spring.

So if you heard Frankie Yankovic and saw someone waltzing to the "Blue Skirt Waltz" as they worked, that was me! But truly- what else would our Polish ancestors want to hear on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, if not some polkas? It was a lovely day and a great way to start the week!

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

10/15/2026

The summer felt so long to me, but it's also hard to believe it's over as I get ready for my tour for the Portage County Historical Society! It's been a busy season, but Friday at 5pm will wrap things up for us... until next year.

It looks like there's a handful of tickets left and the weather forecast looks pretty decent- if you're free, why don't you join us?! I'll be sharing stories of the new-to-me people and families who found me this season at Forest Cemetery, and showing you some of my favorite spots in the space. It's a humbling privilege to present these stories, but we have a little bit of fun, too!

Check the comments for more info; I hope to see you tomorrow evening!

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