Obituaries
John Paul Dwyer
Jan 12, 2025
John P Dwyer, age 65 of Minocqua, WI; Our beloved Dad was called to eternal life on January 12, 2025. Dad was born on April 10th, 1959 in Woburn, MA. Dad graduated from Winchester High in 1977 and joined the Air Force. Dad was stationed in Fairchild AFB, WA where he met and married his wife Tammy, or Tam as...
Teresa V. Morden
May 21, 2025
Teresa Verlene Morden, a resident of Mercer, WI, passed away surrounded by her family on May 21, 2025 at age 40.
Teresa attended Blue Sky School of Massage to become a licensed massage therapist. Her calling to help people fueled many iterations of her massage career through her life, which led her to working at the regional hospice. Teresa once asked...
Marnie Therese Grigsby Reischl
May 19, 2025
On May 19, 2025, our beloved Marnie passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51. Born on June 13, 1973, to James and Marie. We take solace in knowing she is reunited with her father, Bruce (Bruno).
Marnie was a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother. She touched the lives of everyone she knew, both family and friends, and was affectionately known...
Joanne Beverly Morrill
Feb 22, 2025
Joanne Beverly Morrill, 92, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Spooner, Wisconsin.
Joanne was born on July 15, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Lawrence Gaartz and Eleanor Jones of White Bear, Minnesota. She lived in many places in her early years as her father traveled for various government assignments. Some of these places included: Hays Springs, Montana, Pierre, South...
Shirley Mae Brier
Jun 11, 2025
Shirley Brier, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with her daughter, Laura, by her side. She was born October 8, 1927, in Aurora, IL, to parents Lawrence F. and Laura Dado.
She met Willard Brier through church writing to men in the military. They wed in 1946. They lived in Naperville, IL, but then moved to Yorkville next...
Mark Kevin Mahlow
Jun 10, 2025
Mark Kevin Mahlow, 64, of Star Lake, Wisconsin, took his final breath on June 10th, 2025, in his dream home he built, and his wife of 41 years, Bonnie, at his side. He was surrounded by many friends and family in his final days at home.
Mark was born September 30th, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa to Richard and Janet (Turner)...
George W. Gryglewski
Jun 7, 2025
George Walter Gryglewski, Phillips, WI, passed away June 7th, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born to Stanley and Anna (Onufer) Gryglewski. He lived his entire life on Little Chicago Road in the town of Worcester. He was a lifetime member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, Phillips, WI.
George was a gentle soul and worked many years...
Kathleen "Kay" Jelinek
Jun 5, 2025
Kathleen “Kay” Jelinek, 87, of Muskellunge Lake Road, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, June 5, 2025 surrounded by her family. Kay was born February 27, 1938 in Tomahawk to Fred and Dorothy (White) Borem. She was united in marriage to William C. Jelinek on July 20, 1957 in Tomahawk. “Sis,” as she was known to her family,...
Susan C. Kent
Jun 4, 2025
Susan Cecilia Kent
August 9, 1946 – June 4, 2025
Susan Cecilia Kent, age 78, of Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly of a heart-related event on June 4, 2025. Born on August 9, 1946, in Carroll, Iowa, Susie lived a life grounded in love, laughter, and service to others.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Kent, with whom she shared...
Laurely "Laurie" Ellen Parkinson
Jun 2, 2025
Laurely (Laurie) Ellen Parkinson, 84, of Phillips, WI passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Rib Lake Health Services, Rib Lake, Wisconsin. Laurely was born January 2, 1941 in Chickasaw County, Iowa the daughter of Clarence and Belva May (Crabtree) Hahn. She served in the U.S. Air Force Weather Wing Flight Control Command from June of 1959 to August of...
Patricia "Patty" Kay Heikkinen
May 29, 2025
Patricia Kay Heikkinen (Patty), age 69, special child of God, came into this world on December 17, 1955 in Phillips, WI, and left it on May 29, 2025 in her home at Railway Group Home in Tomahawk. Patty, who grew up at her parent’s home in Brantwood, was a friend to so many people throughout her lifetime. She loved to...
Thomas J. Klitzman
May 25, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Joseph Klitzman, age 83, a resident of McNaughton, WI, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Grace Lodge in Rhinelander, WI. He was born September 23, 1941, in Hartford, WI, to parents Erwin and Loretta Klitzman. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1961.
He met and married the love of his life Judith Ann Wuestenberg on August 10,...
Geralyn A. Ziemba
May 23, 2025
Geralyn “Geri” A. Ziemba
Geri Ziemba, beloved wife to Leonard “Len” J. Ziemba and mother of four passed away May 23rd, 2025, at Aspirus Woodruff Hospital at the young age of 67. She was born in Berwyn, IL to Charles and Mary Weldt.
Geri grew up in Brookfield, IL and graduated from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, IL during which time...
John K. Bowman
May 21, 2025
John Kelsey Bowman, 87, was born January 13, 1938, in Bandon, OR and died May 21, 2025, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short illness. He was a loving husband and father/stepfather and was loved so much by his family.
John graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Engineering and worked for the Forest Service for 32 years,...
Ronald John Rempert Sr.
May 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald John Rempert, Sr on May 18, 2025, at the age of 84 after a short illness. He was born on November 25, 1940 in Watersmeet, Gogebic, Michigan to Henry and Marvel (nee Asbach) Rempert. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1961-1965 as a Sonar Operator...
Clara Marie Grande
May 13, 2025
In everything I showed you that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35
Clara Marie Grande (nee Olsen), 92 years old, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Lakeshore Assisted Living...
Dolores M. Marlenga
May 10, 2025
Dolores Marlenga, age 93, a resident of Phillips, WI, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Aspirus Regency in Phillips. She was born July 8, 1931, in Phillips, WI, to parents Laddie and Ann (Radovich) Baumruk.
She graduated from Phillips High School in 1950. She married Frank Marlenga on September 2, 1950. Together they owned and operated a farm in the...
Jane Mason
May 8, 2025
Jane Mason, age 80, of Woodruff, WI, passed away on May 8, 2025 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. She was born on April 10, 1945, in Waukegan, IL, to parents Howard “Hobby” and Evelyn Smith. She graduated from Lakeland Union High School in 1963. She married Jerry Mason on September 10, 1966. Jane worked various jobs throughout...
Jayne "Pat" Meyer
May 8, 2025
Jayne "Pat" Meyer, age 84 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Thursday, May 8th at Country Terrace in Rhinelander, WI. Pat was born on May 3, 1941 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Fred and June (nee Weghorn) Hlady.
She is survived by her son Cord (Deb) Meyer and by her grandchildren Amie (Jeremy) Wing, Bud Saykally, Michelle (Steve) Hoban...
Viola Boehm
May 6, 2025
Our beloved Viola (nee Kohout) Boehm passed away on May 6, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born on November 14, 1930 the daughter of Aldrich and Rose Kohout. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1949 and then attended school of cosmetology in Milwaukee, WI. While in Milwaukee she met Don Boehm and was later married in...