Obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

Denise M. Kempen, 69, of Hawkins, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Denise was born on February 28, 1951, to Andres and Grace (Hughes) Felix, in Phillips, WI. Her family lived in Prentice before moving to Catawba. She attended school and graduated from Phillips High School. Denise married David H. Kempen on January 17, 1970. They purchased a...

Sep 5, 2020

William Gerald Poupart, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on September 5th in Michigan. Bill was born in Woodruff on January 25, 1963, the son of Susan and William Poupart. He attended MHLT and AVW grade schools, and graduated from Lakeland in 1981. Bill attended college in Duluth and Eau Claire, and Madison Tech School in a printing program. He then...

Sep 5, 2020

Shari Lee Stresing, age 75 of Woodruff, WI died on Saturday, September 5th at her residence. Shari was born on May 23, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Claude and Grace (nee Strasburg) Rither. Shari and her husband Chuck owned and operated the Red Steer in Minocqua for many years. Shari is survived by her brothers William, Thomas, Robert...

Sep 3, 2020

Doris F. Borchert, 71, of Phillips, passed away on September 3, 2020, at the Marshfield Medical Center, in Marshfield, WI. Doris was born on October 18, 1948, to Walter and Margaret Friesner in Algona, IA. With degrees from University of Hawaii and University of Arizona, Doris had a fulfilling career as a Librarian. She enjoyed reading, trips to the casino,...

Aug 31, 2020

Delores J. Swenson, 86, of Brantwood, passed away on August 31, 2020, at Aspirus Pleasant View, Phillips. Delores was born on September 15, 1933, in Ladysmith, WI, to Frank and Frances Bierlich. Delores married Monroe Swenson on October 4, 1952, and they worked in the woods together for 30 years as Loggers while raising four children. She like to play...

Aug 31, 2020

Emma (Amie) Fillus, 97, of Phillips, passed away on August 31, 2020, at the Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls, WI. She is survived by her children, Gary and Dale (Olga) Fillus, and Deb Halmstad; sister, Helen Baster; 3 grandchildren, Dawn (Julian) Cass, Misty (Jesse) Hintz, and Jay (Heidi) Halmstad; and 4 great-grandchildren, Amanda, Victoria, Brad, and Taylor. Preceded in death...

Aug 27, 2020

Jeffrey B. Kieffer, 71, passed away on August 27, 2020, at his home, in Catawba, surrounded by his family. An active member of the Phillips community for many years, Jeff served as a board member for several organizations, his latest being the Red Apple Center. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Cheryl; and daughter, Amber. Per Jeff's wishes, no...

Aug 27, 2020

Dennis Joseph Wick, age 69 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Thursday, August 27th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Dennis was born on September 2, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Alphonse and Theresa (nee Umhoefer) Wick. Dennis attended and graduated from Waukesha County Technical College and owned and operated Financial Equipment in Germantown, WI He...

Aug 27, 2020

We are saddened to announce, June L. Double, 53, of Mercer, Wisconsin, passed away on Aug. 27, 2020 at Seasons of Life Hospice house in Woodruff after a lengthy battle with COPD. June was born April 15, 1967 in Wakefield, Michigan to Robert E. and Geraldine (Schmaltz) Anderson. She was raised and attended schools in Ironwood, Michigan. As an adult,...

Aug 25, 2020

Carol Jean Patterson passed away on Tuesday, August 25th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua. She was 86 years old. Carol was born on December 23, 1933 to the late William and Winnifred (nee Hanson) Patterson of Lac du Flambeau, WI. She resided in the Wisconsin Northwoods her entire life….spending the majority of it in Lac du Flambeau and...

Aug 25, 2020

Barbara A. Vojtech, 81, of Phillips, passed away from pancreatic and liver cancer at her home under the care of her husband and Flambeau Home Health & Hospice. She was born in Iron Mountain, MI, on October 18, 1938, to Samuel and Bernice (Cole) Khoury. Barbara taught at the log school at the Price County Fairgrounds where she was lovingly...

Aug 23, 2020

Donna Marie Lucas passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020, near her home in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Donna was born November 6, 1943, in Waukegan, IL, to Wilbur and Elizabeth Johnson. She attended Zion Benton Township High School in Zion, Illinois, where she was voted “most shy”. After graduation, she met her future husband where many Zion kids in...

Aug 22, 2020

Truman A. Snyder, 86, of W6325 W. Kraft Road, Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home. Truman was born January 3, 1934 in Edgerton, Wisconsin to Arthur and Agnes (Wentler) Snyder. He married the love of his life Marline A Karls on December 19, 1953 in Madison. She passed away in 2016. Truman was a...

Aug 22, 2020

Rose E. (Betty) Johnson, 89, died August 22, 2020, under Hospice care at her long-term care residence in Bedford, Texas. Rose was born November 22, 1930, in Middletown, Ohio to Albert and Grace Hartman. Several years later, her parents moved to Woodruff, WI where she attended High School. She married Fred S. Johnson, Jr. on January 23, 1954. She had...

Aug 22, 2020

Mary Jean DeMuth (Heffernan) (aka. Little George) of Lake Tomahawk Wisconsin went home to be with family and friends on Saturday August 22nd, 2020. Born December 23, 1942 Mary was a Christmas baby. This may explain her terrific enthusiasm for the holiday and her extraordinary ability to host elaborate celebrations with family, friends, acquaintances, and anyone who might benefit from...

Aug 20, 2020

Lila A. Lasee, 84, of Catawba, passed away at the House of the Dove under Hospice Care in Marshfield, WI. Lila was born in Kennan, WI, on May 12, 1936, a daughter to Joseph and Frances (Huven) Gehring. She married Edward Lasee on November 6, 1954, and together they raised ten children on the family farm. Lila was a Home...

Aug 18, 2020

Frank “Frankie” Lorenz Jr., age 98 of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away on Tuesday, August 18th at his home surrounded by his wife of 71 years and his family. Frank was born on July 14, 1922 in Kenosha, WI the son of Frank and Julia (nee Straszewski) Lorenz Sr. He married Lorial Pritchard on March 19, 1949. Frankie was an...

Aug 17, 2020

William (Bill) T. Waffle of Greeley, Colorado and Manitowish Waters Wisconsin, age 97, passed away on August 17, 2020. He is survived by his son Shawn Waffle and his wife Nanci both of Goshen, Indiana and Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin; his daughter Susan Mock and husband Orest Dubynsky of Greeley, Colorado and Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin; Granddaughter Brenna Koenig and her husband...

Aug 16, 2020

Michael P. Swan, age 56, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. Mike was born on April 8, 1964 in Tomahawk to Joseph & Loretta (VanHarpen) Swan. He was married to Nancy VanStrydonk on September 10, 1988 in Harrison. Mike worked for Schoone Construction for a short time, and later with VanStrydonk Construction. For...

Aug 13, 2020