Obituaries

Mar 17, 2025

Roy William "Crow" Bordeau Jr. , age 75 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Monday, March 17th at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua, WI.  Roy was born on January 27, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Roy and Dorothy (nee Greiler) Bordeau, Sr.

Roy married Nancy Hankins on January 16, 2018 and was an over the road truck driver...

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...

Apr 11, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Allen H. Walentowski, age 84 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Thursday, April 10th at his residence with his family by his side.

Allen was born on September 29, 1940 in Mole Lake, WI the son of Titus and Millie Walentowski.

Funeral arrangements are pending, please check back for complete obituary.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 24, 2025

Sandie Lea Pyatt, 62, of Phillips passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home. Sandie was born March 31, 1962 in Milwaukee the daughter of Allen Johnson and Jane Nelson. She was raised by her father, Patrick Pyatt from the age of 2.

Sandie is survived by her father, Patrick; sons, Patrick (Ashley) Pyatt, Eau Claire; Daniel (Kelly) Carter, Merrill;...

Mar 24, 2025

Mathias Joseph Helt, age 90, a resident of Kennan, WI, passed away March 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on September 1, 1934, to parents Mathias and Margaret Helt in Waunakee, WI. c

Mathias married Diann Marie on January 9, 1982. He was a Ham Radio enthusiast all his life.

Mathias is survived by a long list...

Mar 22, 2025

Kelly Johnson 61 of Minocqua,Wi was taken from us too soon on March 22nd 2025. Kelly was a free spirit that lived by her own rules and always lived for today. Kelly lived in Florida several times in her life and in 2020, she reconnected with her fiancee Bill Absher. Kelly loved her life with Bill in Florida and enjoyed...

Mar 22, 2025

Michael K. Timmons, 66, of Woodruff, died Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Howard Young Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 19, 1958, in Milwaukee, to Roger and Carol Timmons. They moved to the Lakeland area when Mike was 8, and he attended Arbor Vitae-Woodruff School and Lakeland Union High School, graduating in 1976.

He studied diesel mechanics at...

Mar 21, 2025

Rosemary St John, age 93, of Arbor Vitae, WI, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025. Rosemary was born October 1, 1931, to John and Caroline Kirnbauer in Chicago, IL.

On October 14, 1959, she was united in marriage to Richard (John) St John at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. Moved to Minocqua in August 1964. A...