Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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. Betty and her sisters were raised lovingly by Clarence Gissing and Helen. She married James Silkworth on April 7, 1984. Betty worked for United...
Paul Pacetti
May 2, 2025
Paul Pacetti, age 61, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away May 2, 2025, in Missouri. He was born November 21, 1963, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Peter and Carol Pacetti. Paul graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College, and owned Mukwonago Chiropractic in Mukwonago, WI, until his retirement.
Paul enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially bird and deer hunting, and fishing. His favorite...
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...
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...
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...
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...
David Alan Chase
Apr 25, 2025
David Alan Chase of Phillips, WI passed away at 61 years old on Friday, April 25th, 2025, after an arduous fight with cancer. His parents were the late Rolland and Mary Kay (Anderson) Chase of Phillips, WI. He was born in Libertyville, IL on July 4th, 1963.
He was survived by his daughter, Kelsey Chase, his three sisters: Karen Chase, Kelly...
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...
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...
