Obituaries
Bruce Frederick Currie
May 1, 2025
Dr. Bruce Frederick Currie passed away peacefully at Milestone Senior Living in Woodruff, Wisconsin on May 1, 2025. Bruce was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, character, and friendship.
Bruce was born on June 6, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio. His childhood was shaped by the Great Depression as well as his...
Nancy Petrowski
Dec 21, 2024
Nancy Petrowski, age 63 of Woodruff, WI passed away on December 21, 2024. Nancy was born on January 23, 1961 in Menomonee Falls, WI the daughter of Herbert and Diane Petrowski.
Nancy graduated from Lakeland Union High School and was enjoying retirement life before her passing.
Nancy loved listening to country music, especially Tim McGraw. She was a devoted Green Bay Packers...
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. Beth was born on June 23, 1957 at Lakeland Memorial Hospital in Woodruff, WI the daughter of Barney and Marge DeNoyer.
Beth was absolutely the best cook and baker around, but her passion revolved around her family, her husband Pat and sons...
Melissa A. Rzanca
Apr 28, 2025
Melissa Ann Rzanca 45 passed away April 28, 2025, in Phillips, Wisconsin peacefully in her sleep. Missy was born December 31, 1979, in Munising, Michigan to Ken and JoJo Rzanca. Missy graduated from Mather High School in 1998. She participated in basketball for 4 years. She moved to various towns in Wisconsin doing various jobs. She met her companion Brent...
Edward L. Wagner
Apr 23, 2025
Edward L. Wagner, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, in Woodruff, Wisconsin, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 3, 1938, on the Wagner family farm in Butternut, WI, the son of Joseph and Anna (Pichler) Wagner. He graduated from Butternut High School in 1956. Ed grew up working hard making hay with a scythe...
Clarisse Marie Dieter
Apr 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Clarisse Dieter June 25, 1936—April 11, 2025 Clarisse Marie Dieter (LaVoi), age 88, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away peacefully into our Heavenly Father’s arms on April 11, 2025. Clarisse was born on June 25, 1936 in Fosston, MN to Donald and Elizabeth LaVoi. She was the eldest of nine children; her youngest (twin) siblings were born...
Raymond Sanford Grinde III
Apr 21, 2025
Raymond Sanford Grinde III
“Rick” | “Grizwold” | “Papa G”
February 25, 1953 – April 21, 2025
Raymond Sanford Grinde III, known to friends and family as Rick, Grizwold, or simply Papa G, passed away peacefully at his home in Mercer on Monday, April 21st, after a short but courageous battle with aggressive cancer. He was 72 years old.
Born on February 25, 1953,...
Betty A. Silkworth
May 3, 2025
Betty A. Silkworth, 82 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Betty was born on October 14, 1942 the daughter of Chester and Helen Mohns. She married James Silkworth on April 7, 1984. Betty worked for United Airlines for many years. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and was a devoted...
Timothy "Miigiizii" Burnett Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
Timothy A Burnett, Jr, age 51, of Lac Du Flambeau, WI, passed away in the early morning hours of April 29th, 2025.
Timothy was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing. Timothy loved and admired his children. Oftentimes, you would find him teaching them the harder lessons in life while still being playful and childlike. He was very...
Rhonda Lea Wiese
Apr 26, 2025
Rhonda Lea Wiese, age 60, of Tomahawk WI. Was called home to God with an exclamatory “BINGO” on April 26, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family. Rhonda was born at Beloit Memorial Hospital on March 25, 1965 to the late Ronald and Donna (Bolhman) Abbott, and married her “me to you” Terry Wiese on April 12,1986. The...
Mary Kathryn Gago
Apr 23, 2025
Mary Kathryn Gago, 99, of Phillips, Town of Flambeau, passed away peacefully at Marshfield Medical Center – Park Falls on April 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born at home on June 25, 1925, in Phillips, WI to John and Mary (Dill) Tadin. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1942. After graduation, she worked for two years...
Dennis M. Varholik
Apr 13, 2025
Dennis M. Varholik, 75, Phillips, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center, Owen.
He was born July 30, 1949 in Phillips, son of the late Nicholas and Marie (Tomczak) Varholik. Dennis married Janet Grotsun in Phillips on September 29, 1973. She preceded him in death on...
Dean Acheson
Apr 13, 2025
Dean S. Acheson, age 75 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Sunday, April 13th at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Dean was born on June 28, 1949 in Hillsdale, WI the son of William and Violet Acheson.
The sun still rises over the sparkling lakes. The streams still trip over the rocks and roots. The wind still whispers through the...
Robert G. Barber
Apr 12, 2025
Robert “Bob” Barber, a resident of Phillips, WI, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, peacefully at his home. He was 89 years old and missed his 90th birthday by 12 days. Bob was born April 24, 1935, in Lugerville, WI. He was also a Navy man. His parents were Jelmer and Mae Barber. Bob married his wife Sandy in 1959,...
Allen Walentowski
Apr 10, 2025
Allen Hobert Walentowski, 84, of Minocqua, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2025, with his beloved wife and family by his side.
Allen was born on September 29, 1940, in Mole Lake, WI, to Titus and Millie Walentowski. He graduated from Crandon High School and went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Yvonne (Bazille). Together, they...
Charles Peter Linden
Apr 10, 2025
Charles Peter “Pete” Linden, age 67, a resident of Phillips, WI, passed away with his wife by his side on April 10, 2025, at his home. He was born June 3, 1957, in Dubuque, IA, to parents Eugene and Gertrude Linden. He graduated from Preston High School.
Pete married Linda Regner on August 29, 2015. He and Linda shared many sunsets...
Jaxx Gordon Lussier
Apr 9, 2025
Private family services will be held for Jaxx. Please keep his parents Jalen Lussier and Gwendolyn Allen in your thoughts and prayers.
Annette Poupart
Apr 5, 2025
Going Home
Our baby sister, daughter, and aunt - Annette, at the age of 59 passed away peacefully at home April 5, 2025. Annette was born April 11, 1965, to Edward J. Poupart and Deanna Elizabeth Poupart (Allen) in Oakland, California and is the youngest of five children. Although Annette did not have any children of her own, she played a...
Bradley David Barnes
Apr 3, 2025
Bradley “Barney” David Barnes of Minocqua ,previously of Jefferson, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by his family and nature on the morning of Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.He was born August 19th, 1961 and was one of the original members of the “19 Club.”
Brad graduated from Jefferson High School in 1979 and earned an electrical certificate from Madison College soon after. He...
Bunsen Gipple
Apr 3, 2025
Bunsen Gipple, 88, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Oconto Falls. Bunsen was born January 8, 1937 in Merrill, the son of Edwin and Dorothy (Plautz) Gipple. He was united in marriage to Joan Fleischfresser January 17, 1959 in Merrill and she preceded him in death in October of 2008.
Bunsen worked...
