Obituaries

Feb 10, 2018

Donald John “DJ” Craig, age 66 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Saturday, February 10th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. DJ was born on December 1, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI the son of John P. and Pauline C. (nee Doll) Craig. He graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grade School in 1965 and in 1969 from Norte...

Feb 8, 2018

JOSEPH STOTKA Joseph “Joe” Charles Stotka, 93, Phillips, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 26, 1924, the son of Stefan and Bernardine (Cuhak) Stotka. He was married to May Naomi Surprenant in the former Saint Mary’s Catholic Church...

Feb 7, 2018

William “Bill” Potschaider, Jr., 65, of W6985 Loop Road, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at his home under the care of Ascension Ministry Hospice.

Bill was born September 11, 1952 in Oshkosh to William and Lois Potschaider, Sr. He was married to Carrie Seever on July 7, 2000 in Merrill. He was a veteran of the US Army and...

Feb 6, 2018

GERALD PUESCHNER Gerald Ernest Pueschner, 86, Prentice, died in the Aspirus Medford Hospital in Medford on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was born in Medford, Wisconsin, on September 13, 1931, the son of Henry and Anna (Marti) Pueschner. He served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, for six years, serving as a CID Photographer. He was...

Feb 2, 2018

Dorothy M. Slaske, age 85 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Friday, February 2nd at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Dorothy was born on December 23, 1932 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Stanley and Mae Zigmont. Dorothy is survived by her son, Peter Slaske and daughter, Cara (Neil) Pluister both of Arbor Vitae, WI and by grandchildren;...

Feb 1, 2018

PATRICK ANDRUS Sr. Patrick Glenn Andrus Sr., 70, Phillips, died in the Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls on Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was born in Park Falls on March 17, 1947, the son of Walter and Margret (Maske) Andrus. He was married to Barbara Vlach in Butternut, Wisconsin, on November 8, 1969. He served his country in the United...

Jan 31, 2018

April 19, 1943 – Jan. 31, 2018 Sandra Ann Duzell, age 73, of Fifield WI passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family, and under the care of Flambeau Homecare and Hospice. She was born on April 19, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Irene and Leo Kasianowicz. Sandy married her long time...

Jan 29, 2018

DONNA MAE DRAGOVICH Donna M. Dragovich, 82, Phillips, died at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was born on January 26, 1936, in Phillips, the daughter of Clarence and Margaret (Magnuson) Kreiling. She spent her entire life in the Phillips area. She attended and graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1953. She...

Jan 28, 2018

FRANCIS OLIVER LIND Francis O.Lind, 75, Town of Prentice, died on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. He was born on October 12, 1942, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Oliver and Lelia (Minder) Lind. He made his home in Brantwood, as a child. He attended grade school in Brantwood, and then attended and graduated from...

Jan 26, 2018

MARALENE JAY ZIRNGIBL Maralene J. Zirngibl, 90, Phillips, died on Friday, January 26, 2018, at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips. She was born on February 11, 1927, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Alvin and Christine (Belobraydich) Rudolph. She made her home in Medford with her family as a child. She attended and graduated from Medford High School,...

Jan 26, 2018

Marilyn Norine Miller, child of God, on loan to us for 96 years was received back by her Creator and Redeemer on January 26, 2018. She was born August 19, 1921 to Earl and Bernice Zimmerman of Freeport, Illinois. Marilyn married Ralph (Bud) Miller in 1942 and they were married for 59 years. Together they raised their three sons in...

Jan 25, 2018

ROSALIE TIMMERS Rosalie Jean Timmers, 79, Kennan, died peacefully surrounded by her family in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips on Thursday, January 25, 2017. She was born in Kennan, Wisconsin, on September 6, 1938, the daughter of Melvin and Gwendolyn (Smrstick) Moksnes. She was a 1956 graduate of the Phillips High School. She was married to Clifford...

Jan 24, 2018

Gerald James “Jerry” Eastman, age 80 of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24th at his residence. Jerry was born on December 6, 1937 in Coloma, WI the son of Garnet and Victoria (nee Schleiter) Eastman. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School and served in the US Navy. Jerry married Sandra Beyer on October 19, 1963 and...

Jan 24, 2018

Charles "Pete" Peter Madsen III, age 58 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 24th at his residence. Pete was born on September 9, 1959 in Kenosha, WI the son of Charles and Marjorie (nee Moller) Madsen Jr. Pete is survived by his Significant other; Fawn Collen O'Shaw of Lake Tomahawk, WI and by his Siblings; Eugene Madsen...

Jan 19, 2018

James "Jim" Sacher, age 67 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, January 19th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Jim was born on November 29, 1950 the son of Michael and Iris (nee Ardell) Sacher. Memorial Mass for Jim will be held on Friday, February 16th at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff, WI with...

Jan 16, 2018

MARK HORTH Mark Corbett Horth, 69, Brantwood, died at his home on Tuesday, January 16. He was born in Dekalb, Illinois, on January 23, 1948, the son of Jack and Eunice Horth. He attended High School in Rockford, Illinois. He worked as a self employed auto body repairman, and was also an artist and musician. He is survived by one...

Jan 15, 2018

DOROTHY ROGALLA Dorothy Theresa Rogalla, 74, Kennan, died peacefully surrounded by her family in the Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on Monday, January 15, 2018. She was born in Catawba, Wisconsin, on October 15, 1943, the daughter of Bernard and Theresa (Timmers) Kempen. She was married to Robert Rogalla on January 17, 1962, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. She was employed...

Jan 12, 2018

Jan 11, 2018

Myron “Mike” Lyle Ryden, age 89 of Hazelhurst, WI died on Thursday, January 11th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Mike was born on December 26, 1928 in Rosholt, WI. Mike graduated from Minocqua High School on May 29, 1947 and married Patty Zeinert on November 11, 1950. He proudly served in the United States Army with the...

Jan 11, 2018

Carolyn Mary (Bennett) (Hammer) Maines, 89, a longtime resident of Sayner, WI was born in New Castle, IN on 01 JAN 1929 to Loral and Bonnie (Dunlap) Bennett and peacefully walked on to her next home on 11 JAN 2018. Carolyn, her mother, and her sister Patty moved to Speedway, IN while she was in her early teen years. There,...