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Mary Kunasch
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Mary Kunasch, Waushara Argus/Resorter Publisher, started at the Argus in September of 1967 and will retire from the Argus on Sept. 29. She began setting type at the paper in 1967, worked her way up to production manager, and became publisher in 1985. In production Kunasch worked through the Justo-Writer/Varitype age, Compugraphics, Quark X-Press, and now in InDesign. The technology in the industry and has changed, but the passion for the weekly newspaper remains the same for her as it did back in 1967.
Kunasch believes in weekly newspapers as they offer something you do not get anywhere else. They focus on the people that live and work in the area they cover and report the school news and sports. The Waushara Argus has done just that and continues to do so covering five area schools, and local governments including Waushara County, the City of Wautoma, the Village of Wild Rose and the Village of Redgranite.
The Central Wisconsin Resorter continues to be a staple in the homes of Waushara County residents and those in Neshkoro, Montello and Westfield in Marquette County. Kunasch said that in the 70’s and early 80’s the Resorter was just racked at newsstands. In 1986 when she looked at a total market coverage product, she thought this was the best for advertisers and readers because it contained feature stories and photos along with advertising.
Since Kunasch has been at the Argus it has had three owners, Howard Sanstadt until the mid 70’s, Murray/Roberta Cohen of the Delphos Herald until April of this year when Pat Wood of Multi Media Channels, Green Bay, purchased the Waushara Argus/Resorter.
“My dedicated staff throughout the years has made such a difference and I could not have accomplished what I did without them. It is the people in our lives that make the difference. My family has supported me and sacrificed because they knew I was dedicated and committed to doing what I loved each and every week, and I am so thankful they understood my passion,” she said.
“To the people of Waushara County and beyond that have touched my life, I am forever thankful. We have just the best people and that is what makes Waushara County a great place to live and do business. You have trusted me with just the best career I could have ever hoped for. I am so thankful for each and everyone that has touched my life, there isn’t a word that would describe how very fortunate I feel for your support and confidence. Each week my goal was to make a difference and always be kind and thoughtful. For everything there is a season and I am looking forward to the next season of life. God Bless and many thanks,” Kunasch said.
Kunasch believes in weekly newspapers as they offer something you do not get anywhere else. They focus on the people that live and work in the area they cover and report the school news and sports. The Waushara Argus has done just that and continues to do so covering five area schools, and local governments including Waushara County, the City of Wautoma, the Village of Wild Rose and the Village of Redgranite.
The Central Wisconsin Resorter continues to be a staple in the homes of Waushara County residents and those in Neshkoro, Montello and Westfield in Marquette County. Kunasch said that in the 70’s and early 80’s the Resorter was just racked at newsstands. In 1986 when she looked at a total market coverage product, she thought this was the best for advertisers and readers because it contained feature stories and photos along with advertising.
Since Kunasch has been at the Argus it has had three owners, Howard Sanstadt until the mid 70’s, Murray/Roberta Cohen of the Delphos Herald until April of this year when Pat Wood of Multi Media Channels, Green Bay, purchased the Waushara Argus/Resorter.
“My dedicated staff throughout the years has made such a difference and I could not have accomplished what I did without them. It is the people in our lives that make the difference. My family has supported me and sacrificed because they knew I was dedicated and committed to doing what I loved each and every week, and I am so thankful they understood my passion,” she said.
“To the people of Waushara County and beyond that have touched my life, I am forever thankful. We have just the best people and that is what makes Waushara County a great place to live and do business. You have trusted me with just the best career I could have ever hoped for. I am so thankful for each and everyone that has touched my life, there isn’t a word that would describe how very fortunate I feel for your support and confidence. Each week my goal was to make a difference and always be kind and thoughtful. For everything there is a season and I am looking forward to the next season of life. God Bless and many thanks,” Kunasch said.