Obituaries
Rich "Richie" Urban
Apr 20, 2017
Rich “Richie” Urban, age 61, of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on April 20th, 2017. He was an incredibly special person who enjoyed spreading sunshine everywhere. He had a passion for cooking and loved to share his creations. Spending time with family and his beloved Yorkie Tina was most important to him. He loved visiting friends for Deck...
Sue Morlan
Apr 19, 2017
Sue Morlan, age 75 of St. Germain, WI and formerly of Brazil, IN died on Wednesday, April 19th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI with her family by her side. Sue was born on March 17, 1942 in Terre Haute, IN the daughter of Earl and Helen (nee Anderson) Fried. Sue graduated from Brazil High School in May...
John Thomas Paulsen
Apr 18, 2017
John Thomas Paulsen John T. Paulsen, 72, Glen Flora, died on Tuesday April 18, 2017, at the Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls. He was born on May 15, 1944, in Ladysmith, the son of John and Phebe (Gordon) Paulsen. He spent most of his life in Rusk County. He attended school in Ladysmith. He then entered the military service and served...
Edith M Wanie
Apr 17, 2017
Edith M. Wanie, age 98, a longtime Tomahawk area resident, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Edith was born May 15, 1918 in Tomahawk to William and Marie (Martell) Steinbach. She was a 1936 graduate of Tomahawk High School. Edith was married to LeRoy R. Wanie, he passed away in 1957. She had been employed for many...
Rudolph Richard Stotka
Apr 13, 2017
Rudolph “Rudy” Stotka Rudolph Richard “Rudy” Stotka, 81, Town of Worcester, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born in Phillips on April 15, 1935, the son of Stefan and Bernardine (Chuak) Stotka. In his working days Rudy helped on...
William A. Spetz
Apr 12, 2017
William “Bill” Arnold Spetz, age 84 of Woodruff, WI died on Wednesday, April 12th at his residence. Bill was born on September 22, 1932 in Ironwood, MI the son of Otto and Hanna (nee Tassava) Spetz. He graduated from Luther Wright High School and Gogebic Junior College and later received his B.S. degree from Michigan State University and his Master’s...
Harlan Curtis French
Apr 11, 2017
HARLAN FRENCH Harlan Curtis French, 87, Phillips, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of his family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. He was born on June 3, 1929, in Cushing, Wisconsin, the son of Harry and Arvilla French. He attended and earned a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls....
Kathryn Knowles
Apr 8, 2017
Kate Knowles passed away on Saturday April 8, 2017. Kate lived a fabulous, full and fun eighty-seven years! Her daughters, Ellen (Larry) Mathein and Meg Knowles, MD were at her side to help ease Kate’s passage to Heaven. Kate was born in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas and Ellen Quinn. She had a brother, John, who preceded her in death. Kate...
Joanne Obadal Pieper
Apr 7, 2017
JOANNE (OBADAL) PIEPER Joanne (Obadal) Pieper, 70, Camden, Ark., formerly of Catawba, died on April 7, 2017, of cervical cancer while under the care of Home health Care and Hospice and her family. She was born on May 4, 1946, in Phillips, the daughter of Joseph and Geraldine (Leder) Obadal. She attended and graduated from Phillips High School, with the...
Gerald James Wood Sr.
Apr 3, 2017
GERALD WOOD Sr. Gerald James Wood Sr, 74, Ogema, died at his home while under the care of his family and Hope Hospice. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 23, 1942, the son of Carroll and Margaret Wood. He served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. He was married to Carol Beck in...
Alice G. Pouba
Apr 3, 2017
ALICE G. POUBA Alice G. Pouba, 71, Park Falls, died on Monday, April 3, 2017, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on September 4, 1945, in Phillips, the daughter of Clarence and Bertha (Ringersma) Schilling. She spent her early life and schooling in Phillips, She attended and graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1963. She was married...
Gerald "Jerry" Paul Riemer
Mar 31, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Paul Riemer, age 70 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Friday, March 31st at his residence. Jerry was born on January 14, 1947 in Port Washington, WI the son of Albert and Loraine Riemer. He is survived by 2 Sons and 1 Daughter and by 3 Grandchildren and by 1 Sister and 1 Brother. Upon his wishes,...
Ervin F. Schmidt
Mar 31, 2017
Ervin F. Schmidt, age 89 of Minocqua and formerly of Eau Claire, WI died on Friday, March 31st at his residence. Upon his wishes cremation will take place and a Memorial Service will take place at a later date in Eau Claire, WI.
Eugene Don Tachick
Mar 29, 2017
Eugene “Donald” Tachick, age 88 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Wednesday, March 29th at his residence. Don was born on July 27, 1928 in Pound, WI the son of Henry and Martha (nee Ermis) Tachick. He married the love of his life, Irene Kowalski on June 4, 1955. Don was very active; he was a farmer, did mobile...
James "Jim" M. Kamenick
Mar 29, 2017
James M. “Jim” or “Kamshaft” Kamenick, age 76 of Woodruff, WI died on Wednesday, March 29th at his residence. Jim was born on August 4, 1940 in Marathon, WI the son of Henry and Violet (nee Karlen) Kamenick. Jim graduated from Milwaukee Pius High School and was a Truck Driver the majority of his life. He married Karen Jones on...
Esther Marie Retzlaff
Mar 28, 2017
ESTHER RETZLAFF Esther Marie Retzlaff, 85. Catawba, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born on March 25, 1932, in Phillips, to Theodore and Anna Kuchera. She was married to Herbert “Bert” Retzlaff on May 18, 1949. They moved to...
Patsy Lee Collins
Mar 26, 2017
Patsy Lee Collins (May 16, 1950 - March 26, 2017) Patsy Lee Collins 66 of Ladysmith died on Sunday, March 26th, 2017 at her home. She was born in Phillips on May 16, 1950, and lived in Phillips for a large part of her life. She served her country in the United States Army Medical Corps as a Medic in...
Elaine K Dotter
Mar 25, 2017
Elaine K. Dotter, age 88, 0f N7750 State Hwy. 107, Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk following a brief illness. Elaine was born on April 7, 1928 in Tomahawk to Carl and Elizabeth (Yoeckol) Dotter. She was first employed as a bookkeeper at Associated Co-op in Merrill. She later was employed at Owens-Illinois...
Valgene Edward Loertscher
Mar 23, 2017
Valgene Edward Loertscher, age78 of Lac du Flambeau, WI found peace on March 23, 2017 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Val was born on February 25, 1939 in Medford, WI the son of Edward and Inez (nee Amo) Loertscher. Val graduated from Medford High School and attended UW Stevens Point for 2 years and then entered the...
Laura Marie Bruneau
Mar 21, 2017
Laura Marie Bruneau, age 94 of Hazelhurst, WI died on Tuesday, March 21st at her residence. Laura was born on July 3, 1922 in Frankfort, WI the daughter of Nicholas and Effie (nee Compeau) Schiltz. Laura married Theodore Bruneau on October 9, 1996 and he survives. Laura was involved with the Dorcus Society and Hazelhurst Improvement Club and Laura enjoyed...
