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Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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,...
David E. Rich
Oct 14, 2024
On October 14, 2024, David Rich, with wife Gretchen at his side, peacefully succumbed to his failing earthly body and finally saw his savior, Jesus, face-to-face. Dave would be the first to admit he didn’t lead a perfect life, even though we believe he still heard his savior say “well done, good and faithful servant.”
Dave was born on March...
Lloyd Leon Boneck
Oct 13, 2024
Lloyd Leon Boneck peacefully passed away on Sunday October 13, 2024 on a beautiful fall day in the Northwoods at the age of 92. Lloyd was a treasured husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was also a decorated veteran who served as an Army Medic in the Korean War in the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division from 1952-1953.
Lloyd...
Vernon James Hakala
Oct 13, 2024
Vernon “Boot” James Hakala, 57, of Rhinelander, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 after battling cancer. He was born January 7,1967 in Tomahawk WI, the son of Philip and Janice (Schweke) Hakala. He attended Prentice High School graduating in 1985. After graduating high school Vernon joined the U.S. Navy serving from 1985-1990. He spent two years stationed in...
Shirley Elizabeth Harrold
Oct 12, 2024
Shirley Elizabeth Harrold, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on October 12,2024. Glioblastoma, an incurable brain cancer, took her life one year after diagnosis. She was born on August 31, 1951 in Watertown, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Juanita Mills Hey Newman. Shirley is survived by her husband Gregory J Harrold, her four children Nathan...
Marcella "Marcie" Olson
Oct 9, 2024
Marcella “Marcie” Olson, age 87, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away in peace on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on December 10, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to parents Marcello and Alice Boggetto marking the next generation of a life filled with the rich tapestry of Italian culture. Marcie attended Fenger High School and later worked at Illinois...
Mark Jerome Alfred Johnson
Oct 7, 2024
Mark Johnson, 75, of Irma, WI passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home. Mark was born June 14, 1949 in Merrill, WI, the son of Alfred and Laura (Smith) Johnson. He was united in marriage to Patricia Mitchell on December 4, 1987 in Irma.
Mark worked for and retired from the USPS as a rural mail carrier in Merrill...
Eileen A. Raetz
Oct 5, 2024
Eileen Ann (Miklos) Raetz, formerly of Greendale, passed away peacefully onSaturday, October 5th, 2024 at the age of 92 years old in Rhinelander, WI. Eileen was born on August 24, 1932 to Anna (nee Petrovic) and Joseph Miklos in Wauwatosa, WI. Eileen held many positions throughout her career, with her favorite being a switchboard operator at Unit Drop Forge Corporation...
Rose Marie Dryden
Oct 2, 2024
Rose Marie Dryden, 62, of Rhinelander, WI passed away on October 2, 2024, surrounded by family. Rose was born November 28, 1961 in Carrol, IA, the daughter of Don and Ruby (Brokowski) Eagen. Rose graduated from Harlan Community High School, then went on to college, earning a degree in social work from the University of Northern Iowa. Rose married the...
Beth T. Schillinger
Sep 30, 2024
Beth T. Schillinger, age 67 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 30th in Billings, Montana.
Celebration of Life for Beth will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Nimsgern Funeral Home Fellowship Hall
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Elizabeth "Betty" LaBarge
Sep 28, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" LaBarge, age 81 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Saturday, September 28th at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston,WI.
Visitation will be start on Tuesday, October 1st at 4:00 PM at the Multi-Purpose Building and Funeral Prayers will be on Wednesday, October 2nd in the morning around 10:00 am.
Esther Louise Mikunda
Sep 27, 2024
Esther Louise Mikunda, 98, of Tomahawk, WI went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, September 27, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family. Esther was born March 16, 1926 in Ladysmith, WI, the daughter of Paul and Beata (Juergens) Woebbeking. She was united in marriage to Paul Mikunda on October 9, 1954 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Conrath,...
Janet Hitz
Sep 26, 2024
Janet R. (nee Luedtke) Hitz, born to life on January 31, 1936, born to eternal life on September 26, 2024.
Beloved wife of Ronald C. Hitz for 62 years; loving mother to Michael, Judith, and Patricia; doting grandmother to Jessica (Matt) LeBlanc, Kurtis Ness, Amy (Brett) Bryant, Ethan Hitz; loving great-grandmother to Adeline and Ace LeBlanc, and Lucy, Niko, and Magnolia...
Dorothy M. Hanish
Sep 26, 2024
Dorothy M. Hanish, 92, of Phillips, passed away on September 26, 2024, at Park Manor Nursing Home, in Park Falls, WI. She was born on November 27, 1931, to Carl and Milred (Pisca) McBride in Phillips, WI.
Dorothy was born in Phillips, her family relocated to Chicago for a short period of time. They came back home to the Northwoods where...
Robert Heimerl
Sep 23, 2024
Robert Heimerl, 79, of Brantwood was called home by our Lord on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was the son of Sylvester and Lydia (Schneider) Heimerl born on December 17, 1944.
Bob worked for three different railroads throughout his career as a traveling Railroad Mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, working in his shop, and helping others. He was an active member of...
Robert Joe Bucklew
Sep 22, 2024
Robert (Bob) Joe Bucklew, age 81, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather and dear friend to many.
He was born in Knoxville, IA, and moved with his family to the Minocqua/Woodruff area in the eighth grade. Bob was a member of...
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