Obituaries
Thomas Petrie
Mar 29, 2025
Tom Petrie
With deep sorrow, the family of Tom Petrie announces his passing on March 29, 2025 after a short illness. He was 75 years old. Born in April of 1949, Tom was the youngest of William and Margot Petrie’s three sons. Tom and his brothers grew up in Oshkosh and Whitefish Bay, where they were introduced to the sports of boating,...
Raymond Sanford Grinde III
Apr 21, 2025
Raymond Sanford Grinde III
“Rick” | “Grizwold” | “Papa G”
February 25, 1953 – April 21, 2025
Raymond Sanford Grinde III, known to friends and family as Rick, Grizwold, or simply Papa G, passed away peacefully at his home in Mercer on Monday, April 21st, after a short but courageous battle with aggressive cancer. He was 72 years old.
Born on February 25, 1953,...
Dennis M. Varholik
Apr 13, 2025
Dennis M. Varholik, 75, Phillips, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center, Owen.
He was born July 30, 1949 in Phillips, son of the late Nicholas and Marie (Tomczak) Varholik. Dennis married Janet Grotsun in Phillips on September 29, 1973. She preceded him in death on...
Dean Acheson
Apr 13, 2025
Dean Acheson, age 75 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Sunday, April 13th at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI
Memorial Gathering for Dean will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm followed by Memorial Service with Military Honors at 3:30 pm
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Robert G. Barber
Apr 12, 2025
Robert “Bob” Barber, a resident of Phillips, WI, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, peacefully at his home. He was 89 years old and missed his 90th birthday by 12 days. Bob was born April 24, 1935, in Lugerville, WI. He was also a Navy man. His parents were Jelmer and Mae Barber. Bob married his wife Sandy in 1959,...
Clarisse Marie Dieter
Apr 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Clarisse Dieter June 25, 1936—April 11, 2025 Clarisse Marie Dieter (LaVoi), age 88, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away peacefully into our Heavenly Father’s arms on April 11, 2025. Clarisse was born on June 25, 1936 in Fosston, MN to Donald and Elizabeth LaVoi. She was the eldest of nine children; her youngest (twin) siblings were born...
Allen Walentowski
Apr 10, 2025
Allen Hobert Walentowski, 84, of Minocqua, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2025, with his beloved wife and family by his side.
Allen was born on September 29, 1940, in Mole Lake, WI, to Titus and Millie Walentowski. He graduated from Crandon High School and went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Yvonne (Bazille). Together, they...
Charles Peter Linden
Apr 10, 2025
Charles Peter “Pete” Linden, age 67, a resident of Phillips, WI, passed away with his wife by his side on April 10, 2025, at his home. He was born June 3, 1957, in Dubuque, IA, to parents Eugene and Gertrude Linden. He graduated from Preston High School.
Pete married Linda Regner on August 29, 2015. He and Linda shared many sunsets...
Jaxx Gordon Lussier
Apr 9, 2025
Private family services will be held for Jaxx. Please keep his parents Jalen Lussier and Gwendolyn Allen in your thoughts and prayers.
Annette Poupart
Apr 5, 2025
Going Home
Our baby sister, daughter, and aunt - Annette, at the age of 59 passed away peacefully at home April 5, 2025. Annette was born April 11, 1965, to Edward J. Poupart and Deanna Elizabeth Poupart (Allen) in Oakland, California and is the youngest of five children. Although Annette did not have any children of her own, she played a...
Bradley David Barnes
Apr 3, 2025
Bradley “Barney” David Barnes of Minocqua ,previously of Jefferson, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by his family and nature on the morning of Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.He was born August 19th, 1961 and was one of the original members of the “19 Club.”
Brad graduated from Jefferson High School in 1979 and earned an electrical certificate from Madison College soon after. He...
Bunsen Gipple
Apr 3, 2025
Bunsen Gipple, 88, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Oconto Falls. Bunsen was born January 8, 1937 in Merrill, the son of Edwin and Dorothy (Plautz) Gipple. He was united in marriage to Joan Fleischfresser January 17, 1959 in Merrill and she preceded him in death in October of 2008.
Bunsen worked...
Eugene Battist
Apr 2, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Arthur Battist
On April 2, just nine days after his 94th birthday, Eugene Arthur Battist of Harshaw passed away at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Born on March 24, 1931, in Waterloo, Wisconsin, to the late Irvin and Catherine (Hanson) Battist, Gene lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a deep love for his family...
Robin Stewart Lingenfelter
Mar 30, 2025
Robin Lingenfelter, age 91, a resident of Harshaw, WI, passed away March 30, 2025, at Tomahawk Health Services. He was born on March 15, 1934, in Plainview, Minnesota to parents McKinley and Cecil (Vaughan) Lingenfelter.
He attended grade school and high school in Antigo, WI. He was a talented man that worked in many fields. He served in the Army, owned...
Roger E. Samuel
Mar 30, 2025
Roger (age 89) of Phillips, WI passed into the arms of Jesus on March 30, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He was born in Phillips, WI on April 21, 1935. Roger was a devoted husband to Toni (Antoinette), his wife of 69 years, and a loving father to Bruce, Lynette, Douglas and Michael. He was also the proud...
Patricia Marie Osborne
Mar 28, 2025
Patricia "Patty" Osborne, age 64 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on March 28th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Patricia was born on June 28, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of James and Dorothy Land.
Patty is survived by her husband Bill Nienaber and by daughters Amanda and Stacy and son Jon and by granddaughters Harper and...
Ann R. Carlson
Mar 27, 2025
Ann R. (DeGarmo) Carlson, age 73, a resident of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away March 27, 2025, in Prentice, WI. She was born October 29, 1951, in Bethesda, MD, to parents Eldon and Virginia DeGarmo.
Ann graduated from Tony High School in 1969. She married the love of her life Duane Carlson on August 1, 1970. She worked as an inbound...
Kenneth J. Simpson
Mar 26, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Simpson, age 78, a resident of Phillips, WI, passed away March 26, 2025, at Park Manor Nursing Home. He was born April 26, 1946, in Phillips, WI, to parents Edwin and Francess Simpson. He graduated from Phillips High School and attended Rice Lake Technical College. He married Judy McGinnis in the spring of 1969. They had 3 wonderful...
Lowell R. Bostrom
Mar 26, 2025
Lowell R. Bostrom, age 71 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Wednesday, March 26th at his residence. Lowell was born on August 31, 1953 in Chicago, IL the son of Carl and Jacquelyn Bostrom. He married Dana Prohaska McMullin on August 6, 2011.
Lowell loved his family. He was kind and generous and it made him happiest to help others; especially...
Susan Ann Lombardi
Mar 24, 2025
We are heartbroken to share the passing of Susan Ann Lombardi (Dalsky). A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Susan passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 24, 2025, at the age of 77.
Susan was devoted to her family and always put them first. She was a kindhearted and compassionate person who will be deeply...
