Obituaries

May 25, 2017

Theodore Bruneau, 95, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin died peacefully in his sleep on May 25, 2017 in Minocqua, WI. Son of Omer and Exena(Chatel)Bruneau, he was born in Terrebonne, Minnesota where he grew up on their family farm. He was employed by Johnson Motors for 33 plus years as a tool and die maker. He retired to the family cabin...

May 24, 2017

Hazel Ann (Fuerst) Schulz (nee Draeger) Peacefully entered eternal life on May 24, 2017 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Robert Schulz, Sr. of Minocqua. Loving mother to Hope (Phillip) Oliva of Fox Point and Howard (Jamie) Fuerst of Neenah; Step-mother to Robert (Cyndy) Schulz, Jr. of New London, Cindy (Mark) Von Eschen of Savage, MN and Denise...

May 24, 2017

RICHARD OLIPHANT Richard Alex Oliphant, 73, Phillips, Town of Worcester, died in the Wausau Aspirus Hospital in Wausau on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was born in Queens, New York, on January 29, 1944, the son of John and Margaret Oliphant. His father died when he was six weeks old and following his father’s death, Rick, his mother, and two...

May 23, 2017

Suzanne Mary Lanier, age 56 of Minocqua, WI died on Tuesday, May 23rd at her residence. Suzanne was born on December 20, 1960 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the daughter of Joseph and Caroline (nee Kowalczyk) Soczek and grew up in Goetzville, MI. She attended Detour Area Schools in De Tour Village, MI and Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI....

May 20, 2017

Bertie Scholz, age 67, of Tomahawk, passed away on May 20, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Bertie was born on September 4, 1949 to Joseph Sr. & Anna (Steinman) Scholz. Bertie was currently employed as a custodian with the Tomahawk School District. Previously she worked in the environmental service department at Sacred Heart Hospital and also had been a machine operator...

May 19, 2017

John “Jack” DuPlayee

On Friday, May 19, after a brief hospital stay, and surrounded by his loving family, Jack DuPlayee was embraced by his Precious Lord and entered into Heaven. “Captain Jack,” as he was affectionately called, was a devout Catholic who enjoyed life. He was a hard-working man who could be counted on to help a friend in need, whether...

May 17, 2017

Jerry L. McMullen, age 61, N11859 Nokomis Drive, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Jerry was born May 4, 1956 in Streator, Illinois to Walter and Dorothy (Kruger) McMullen.  Jerry moved to Tomahawk in 1980 and was originally employed at Owens-Illinois, he later started working at the Tomahawk Harley Davidson plant. He married Linda Weizenicker on...

May 16, 2017

Lottie C. Lewandowski, age 90 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Tuesday, May 16th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Lottie was born on February 2, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of John and Margaret (nee Doroz) Wnek. She is survived by her Son: Phil (Peggy) Lewandowski of Boulder Junction, WI and by nieces, nephews and other...

May 14, 2017

Ray A. Ordway, age 68 of Manitowish Waters, WI died on Sunday, May 14th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Ray was born on October 10, 1948 in Bancroft, WI the son of Perry and Alice Ordway. Upon his wishes cremation will take place and a Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday,...

May 13, 2017

Darline P. Nelson, age 87 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Saturday, May 13th at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI. Darline was born on January 28, 1930 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Albert and Margaret (nee Weber) Schaefer. Darline was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and active with the Circle of Women’s Club and she...

May 10, 2017

Thomas J. Koppa, Sr. age 79 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Wednesday, May 10th at his residence. Thomas was born on August 5, 1937 in Wausau, WI the son of John and Lorraine Koppa. He is survived by his Wife, Karen and Children: Deb (Steve) Pierschalla, Katie (Mike) Cairns, Thomas J. Koppa, Jr., Julie (Pat) Knetter, Scott (Mary) Koppa,...

May 6, 2017

Joseph J. Picciuca Jr., CPA, 83, Korean War Army Veteran and lifelong Cubs fan, of Minocqua, WI and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, formerly of Chicago and Libertyville, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday May 6th, 2017. Dearest husband of Diane K. (nee Tincknell) his one and only; devoted and loving father of Laura, Jennifer, Charlotte and Joseph D.; proud grandfather “Nonno” to...

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Apr 30, 2017

Mary A. Quinn, age 73 a resident of Lac du Flambeau, WI born on April 27, 1944; began her journey to heaven’s gate peacefully on Sunday, April 29, 2017. She married her late husband, Joseph F. Quinn Sr. in 1960 and together they had six children. Mary loved her family and friends and she enjoyed the simple things that life...

Apr 30, 2017

Gerald A. Soulier, age 74 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Sunday, April 30th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. Upon Gerald's wishes cremation took place and no services will be held.

Apr 28, 2017

Richard W. “Ricky” Scheuermann, age 35, of Rhinelander, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at his home on April 28, 2017 under the care of Ministry Home Hospice.

Ricky was born September 21, 1981. At age three, Ricky was welcomed into the home of the Scheuermann’s. He was, shortly after, adopted—his new name reflecting the hearts...

Apr 26, 2017

CATHERINE KELLY Catherine Ora Kelly, 62, Phillips, died at her home on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. She was born in LaGrande, Oregon, on June 25, 1954, the daughter of John and Mary (Eckley) Wilson. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art in Oregon, and later earned her Bachelor of Science Degree at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. She was...

Apr 25, 2017

Daniel P. Andreachi, age 61, passed away on April 25, 2017 at Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice House in Wausau. 

Dan was born on November 11, 1955 in Queens, New York. He served our country for 3 years with the US Army. Dan married Charlotte Varga on January 2, 1999 in Tomahawk. Dan worked in the HVAC industry, first with Quality...