Obituaries

Lois D. Schier

Lois D. Schier

Nov 19, 2024

Lois Schier

 Lois Dorene Vanderhoof Schier, 89, Harshaw WI. died Tuesday November 19th, 2024, at the Rib Lake, WI Nursing Home.

 Lois was born on November 30th, 1934, to David and Lenore (Ayer) Vanderhoof of Spencer WI. Lois has one sister Gloria Dahl. Lois graduated from the Spencer High School in 1952.

 Lois married Victor Schier on October 10th, 1953, in Spencer WI....

Jean Marie Klimowski

Jean Marie Klimowski

Nov 18, 2024

Jean Marie Klimowski, age 74, of Phillips, Wisconsin, died November 18, 2024 at the family farm. Jean was born June 14, 1950, to Anthony and Geraldine Schuh in Marshfield, WI. She grew up in Colby, WI, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School through the eighth grade and graduated from Colby High School. She then went on to attend the Metropolitan Business...

Jeff Long

Jeff Long

Nov 12, 2024

Jeffrey L. Long December 18, 1951 – November 12, 2024

Jeffrey L. Long, beloved community leader and father, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 18, 1951, Jeff moved to Boulder Junction in 1957 with his family, where he spent the rest of his life serving the community that he cherished.

Jeff was preceded in death...

Margaret Fleming

Margaret Fleming

Nov 12, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Fleming, age 100 of Woodruff, WI and formerly of Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 12th at Milestone Living Center in Woodruff, WI with her family by her side.

Funeral Mass for Peggy will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff, WI.

Patricia "Pat" Hertlein

Patricia "Pat" Hertlein

Nov 7, 2024

Patricia, Pat, Hertlein, 69, of Phillips, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Chicago, IL to Alfred and Maryjane Kozar, she grew up in Cicero and attended Morton East school until moving to Phillips her junior year and graduating from Phillips High in 1973. It was in school she met Carl Hertlein and later married him...

Karen L. Lukes

Karen L. Lukes

Nov 5, 2024

Karen Louise Lukes, 73, of Prentice, WI, passed away on November 5th, 2024. She was a devoted mother, always there when needed, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A cherished member of the Prentice community, Karen’s legacy of kindness, strength, and perseverance will be remembered by all who knew her.

 Karen was known for her incredible work ethic and determination....

Marilyn Jeane Flietner

Marilyn Jeane Flietner

Oct 31, 2024

Marilyn Jeane Flietner, age 92 passed away on Thursday, October 31st at Rib Lake Health Services under the care of Hope Hospice. Marilyn was born on February 16, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Frank and Leonora (nee Stender) Waite.

Marilyn attended and graduated in 1950 from Washington High School. She married Edward Flietner on October 31, 1953.

 In her free...

Thomas "Tom" E. Niehoff

Thomas "Tom" E. Niehoff

Oct 29, 2024

 Tom left us for his heavenly hunting grounds on October 29, 2024. He was born on December 13, 1956, to Eugene and Carol (Haas) Niehoff. Tom was a machinist at EK in Columbus for many years. After his move to Phillips, WI where he worked for Caterpillar. Tom excelled in everything that he did. Tom was an avid hunter and...

Donna J. Stephan

Donna J. Stephan

Oct 28, 2024

Donna J. Stephan, age 82, of Minocqua, WI, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at Adava Care in Neenah, WI. She was born February 14, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Alfred and Evelyn Duffus. Donna married the love of her life Edward Stephan Jr., March 17, 1973. She worked at State Farm Insurance and Save More as a cake decorator...

Fritz A. Kloess

Fritz A. Kloess

Oct 27, 2024

FRITZ ALFRED KLOESS

November 30, 1936 – October 27, 2024

Fritz Alfred Kloess, age 87, of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, passed away October 27, 2024.

He was the beloved husband of Grayce Kloess (nee Hoppe) 66 years of marriage; loving father of Sue Kloess Krueger (Terry), Fritz Kloess (Suzanne), Tom Kloess (Allison) and Barb Kloess Tonelli (Art); cherished grandfather of Casey (Tia), Jeremy and...

David Baker

David Baker

Oct 27, 2024

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Douglas Lee Keintz

Douglas Lee Keintz

Oct 26, 2024

Douglas L. Keintz, 67, of High Peak Road, Rhinelander passed away unexpectedly October 26, 2024 at his home.  Doug was born June 30, 1957 in Tomahawk to Doc and Lucille (Deering) Keintz. He attended Tomahawk Schools and following graduation he went to work for Exxon of America as a site manager in mineral exploration. He later worked for Noranda and...

Carol Grace Vander Voort

Carol Grace Vander Voort

Oct 26, 2024

Carol Grace Vander Voort, 78, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Saturday, October, 26, 2024 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Carol was born February 10, 1946 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Hans and Helen (Rzeszutek) Vander Voort. 

Carol enjoyed gardening, crafting, and most of all her dogs.

Surviving are her sister, Janet Vander Voort, Tomahawk; nieces and nephews, Daniel Crowell, Erin Hefter, John Vander...

Harry J. Kaczmarek Jr.

Harry J. Kaczmarek Jr.

Oct 22, 2024

Harry J. Kaczmarek Jr., 93, of Manitowish Waters passed away October 22, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center Minocqua. He was born January 13, 1931, to Harry Sr. and Alice Kaczmarek at Cudahy, Wisconsin. After attending Milwaukee area schools Harry joined the United States Coast Guard at age 17. He traveled the seas helping deliver supplies to the lighthouses on the...

Anna B. Whetstone

Anna B. Whetstone

Oct 19, 2024

Anna Whetstone, age 90, died October 19, 2024 at Friendly Village Nursing Home in Rhinelander. She was born March 15, 1934 in Nappanee, IN and married Samuel Whetstone on June 10, 1960. Together they had 3 children: David, Nancy and Gerald (Gary). She resided in Stratford, WI for 40+ years.

Anna is survived by her daughter, Nancy and son Gary (Pam)....

Peter Mark Postema

Peter Mark Postema

Oct 18, 2024

Peter “Pete” Mark Postema (age 20) passed away tragically on October 18, 2024. Peter was born in Palos Heights, IL to his parents Ronald and Elizabeth Postema and spent the first 12 years of his life in Crestwood, Illinois. They then moved to Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin, where Peter resided for the remaining 8 years. Peter was the third child. He...

Betty Jean Junek

Betty Jean Junek

Oct 17, 2024

Betty Jean Junek, age 84, a resident of Hazelhurst, WI, passed away October 17, 2024, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. She was born September 6, 1940, in Tomahawk, WI, to parents Gilbert and Laura Kettner. She attended Lakeland High School and Layton School of Arts. She worked at Briggs and Stratton. Betty loved to garden, do...

Barbara Ann Mess

Barbara Ann Mess

Oct 15, 2024

Barbara Ann Mess, 71, of Phillips passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls, WI. She was born on August 3, 1953, to Roy and Matilda (Leuthner) Frasl in Eau Claire, WI.

Barb graduated from Cooper High School in 1971. She married Lawrence Mess on June 16th, 1974, and they made their home...

Ronald Paul Pockat

Ronald Paul Pockat

Oct 15, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Paul Pockat, age 71, a resident of Sayner, WI, passed away with his family by his side, October 15, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. He was born January 5, 1953, in Jefferson, WI, to parents Donald and Patsy Pockat. Ron married the love of his life Mitzi Urmanski on December 5, 1981. Ron loved gardening,...

Donald Martin Israel

Donald Martin Israel

Oct 15, 2024

Donald Martin Israel, 77, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home. Donald was born January 4, 1947 in Pipestone, Minnesota, the son of Martin and Elenore (Thomas) Israel. He moved to West Chicago, IL as a boy and lived there for many years. 

Surviving are his sons, Adam (Andrea) Israel, Canada; and Matthew Israel, Illinois; brother,...

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