Kim M. (Thieme) Lanius

Kim Marie (Thieme) Lanius, age 62, of Rib Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on May 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 13, 1964, in Port Washington, to Shirley (Hahn) Thieme and Leroy Thieme.

Kim graduated from Medford High School in 1982. She married Mark Brost, with whom she had two daughters, Ashley and Courtney, before they later divorced. She later shared her life with her husband, Jon Lanius.

Kim will be remembered for being unapologetically herself, along with her fun-loving personality, sense of humor, and sharp wit.
She especially loved time spent with family in simple, familiar settings – sitting around a campfire, sharing a meal, or gathering for a card game. Those moments will be what her family remembers most.

She was a devoted fan of the Detroit Lions and the Michigan Wolverines, and rarely missed a chance to cheer them on during football season. She enjoyed cooking, caring for her houseplants, decorating her home, spending time with her beloved cat, Squeaks, and flying in airplanes with Jon. The life she and Jon shared brought countless meaningful memories for both of them.
Kim is preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Leroy Thieme.

She is survived by her husband, Jon Lanius; daughters Ashley (Jeff) Mitchell, and Courtney Cook; grandchildren Emma, Faith, Ethan, and Lucas; stepchildren Jonathan Resch, Justin (Clarice Padilla) Lanius, Kerstyn (Heath) Lanius Jahnke, Luci Lanius, and Ashlyn (Josh) Nowobielski; sister Candy (Ed) Parks; nieces and nephews Anna (Todd) Bowholtz, Amanda (Jeremiah Tietz) Parks, Aaron (Rachel) Parks, Matthew (Delaney) Parks; great-nephews Jack, Caleb, James, Seth, Nelson, and Sullivan; step-grandchildren Autumn, Talan, Aria, and Tim; James Cook, father of Ethan and Lucas; Jeremia Nowak, father of Emma and Faith. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

A memorial gathering to celebrate Kim’s life will be held on June 7, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Camp 28 in Rib Lake. Family and friends are invited to come together to share memories and honor her life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to assist the family with final expenses

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