Obituaries
Allen "Al" Myers
Feb 11, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Allen Myers, 84, of Lugerville/Park Falls, recently of Mt Horeb, announces his passing on Thursday February 11, 2021. Al was born to Nita (Foster) and James Myers on September 2, 1936, in Park Falls, WI. Al grew up in Park Falls on Highway 13 next to the old fire station, now...
Marion A. Burmeister
Feb 10, 2021
Marion A. Burmeister, age 91 of Minocqua, WI passed away on February 10, 2021 at Minocqua Health and Rehab. Marion was born February 13, 1929 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Ruben and Hazel Harvey and was the youngest of 12 children. As an adult she worked for many years as an interior decorator in the Milwaukee area. When she retired from...
Charlynne "Lynne" Sedlack
Feb 10, 2021
Charlynne F. “Lynne” Sedlack, age 85 of Nokomis, WI was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, February 10th at Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk, WI. She was born on August 22, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Emil and Frieda (nee Eggers) Rachuj. Lynne was preceded in death by her parents Emil & Frieda Rachuj, her brother Bud Rachuj,...
Dona M Lehman
Feb 9, 2021
Dona Lehman 87 Former Three Lakes resident, Dona M. Lehman was granted her angel wings on February 9th, 2021 with her family by her side. A service/celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Dona was born April 23rd 1933 in Three Lakes, Wisconsin to Fred and Maxine Bonack. She married J.G. (Whitey) on July 21st, 1951....
James "Jim" Hrad
Feb 9, 2021
James Hrad, Jr., 93, of Phillips, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing Home. Jim was born on September 1, 1927, to James Sr. and Frances (Janicek) Hrad, in Omaha, NE. Moving to Wisconsin with his family at age four, they settled on a farm in the Town of Elk. He attended Arbutus Hill Grade School until...
Donald Winker
Feb 8, 2021
Donald J. Winker, age 76, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2021. Don was born on January 31, 1945 in Tomahawk to James & Ruth (Kuehling) Winker. He was married to Lori Jones on July 18, 1970 in Bessemer, MI. Don worked as a mechanic for Engleman’s Chevy Dealership and Bill K. Chevrolet. He also worked for Calhoun’s...
Gladys L. Sandefur
Feb 7, 2021
Gladys Lovell Sandefur passed away peacefully in Phenix City, Alabama, at the home of her daughter, Sandra & son-in-law Richard Sharbaugh, where Gladys had been living for the past 2-1/2 years. Gladys Lovell Sandefur, the daughter of Emma Gross & Oscar Lovell, was born and raised in Phillips, Wisconsin. She was named for two of her aunts, Gladys Marie Lovell...
Ray Mesecher
Feb 6, 2021
Ray Mesecher, age 95 was born in Webster City, Iowa to parents Ernie and Olive Mesecher. He had 3 sisters and a brother. Two sisters preceded him in death. At age 16 Ray told his dad Uncle Sam needed him, so he joined the Navy where he served 4 years in the South Pacific. He studied radar then immediately volunteered...
Mary J. Volenec
Feb 5, 2021
Mary J. Volenec, age 69 of St. Germain, WI died on Friday, February 5th at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Mary was born on November 21, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Tom and Arvila Madson. She is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Volenec of St. Germain, WI and her sister Gloria (Ralph) Haas of Milwaukee, WI...
Robert Wallis
Feb 4, 2021
Robert “Bob” Wallis Sr, age 79, of Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Bob was born on November 26, 1941 in Tomahawk to Richard B. & Lorraine L. (Ernst) Wallis. Bob was formerly married to Gail E. Wallis. He was a State Farm Insurance Agent in Tomahawk from 1967 until his retirement...
John Kintop
Feb 4, 2021
John Kintop, age 77 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Thursday, February 4th at his residence. John was born on May 29, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI the son of John and Rose (nee Vicker) Kintop. John worked for AO Smith for many years before retiring to the Northwoods. He was a member of the Colin-Schultz American Legion Post 318 and...
Donald H. Richards
Feb 3, 2021
Don Richards, age 84, was called to heaven on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 after a non-covid related extended illness. Don was born in Milwaukee November 16, 1936 to William and Loretta (Laabs) Richards. He married Nola Sue Harnack of Kiel on September 22, 1962. He worked at OMC Evinrude Motors as a machinist for 37 years, driving from their hobby...
John P Schicker
Feb 3, 2021
John P. Schicker, age 83 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Wednesday, February 3rd. John was born on December 2, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Henry and Leona (nee Braun) Schicker. John, in his last days had 2 wishes; he wanted to get home from the hospital & he wanted to live until the 3rd of the month....
Marcella "Marcie" Rehak
Feb 1, 2021
Marcie Rehak, age 97, of Phillips, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center, Park Falls ER. Marcie was born Feb. 16, 1923, in Cadott, WI. She grew up on a large dairy farm, and graduated from Cadott High School. Her grandfather, Vincent Odenbach, and father, Emil Odenbach, helped to build the ZCBJ Lodge in Cadott. Marcie was a...
Betty Jane Young
Jan 30, 2021
Betty Jane Young, age 97, died on Saturday, January 30th at Lakeshore Assisted Living in Lac du Flambeau, WI. Betty was born on July 19, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Victor and Emma (nee Winkleff) Anderson. She married Edward Young on August 14, 1943 and moved to Racine and then to Minocqua in 2010. Betty was a member...
Tiffany Gessler-Schwartz
Jan 28, 2021
Tiffany Gail Gessler-Schwartz, age 40, of Gleason, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Tiffany was born on November 18, 1980 to James & Ellen (Emery) Gessler in Evanston, IL. She attended Tomahawk High School. Tiffany was a cook for most of her life. She worked at various restaurants including – Prime Time, Billy Bobs and...
Mary Ellen Hartzheim
Jan 27, 2021
Mary Ellen Hartzheim (nee Cummings), died on Wednesday, January 27, at her home in Minocqua, Wisconsin at the age of 93. She was born August 20, 1927 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Leo B. Cummings and Helen A. (nee Crosby) Cummings. Her father Leo served in WWI and was a three-year letter winner on the University of Wisconsin varsity...
Charles "Chuck" R. Mallo
Jan 26, 2021
Charles "Chuck" R. Mallo, 81, of Fifield, passed away on January 26, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Park Falls. He was born on November 20, 1939, to Russell and Doris (Burmeister) Mallo. Chuck married Darlene Stever on October 13, 1970, in Kenosha, and they raised 11 children together. He served 6 years in the Marines Corps and then served...
Richard Louis Hanish
Jan 26, 2021
Richard Louis Hanish, age 67, of Nekoosa, WI, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at home, surrounded by family after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born September 17, 1953, in Phillips, WI, to Richard and Ethel (LaRose) Hanish. He graduated from Evansville High School in 1971. Richard married Kay Ruud on February 25, 1977, in Geneva, IL....
Martin D. Helgeson
Jan 26, 2021
Martin D. Helgeson, 42, of Phillips, passed away on January 26, 2021, surrounded by family. Martin was born on April 6, 1978, in Evanston, IL, to James and Jeannette (Croxell) Helgeson. Martin grew up in the Kennan, WI, area and graduated from Phillips High School. He went to UW-Stout where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering. He married...
