Obituaries
Paul Neu
Sep 2, 2026
Paul David Neu
Paul David Neu, of Phillips, Wisconsin, passed away on September 2, 2026. He lived a remarkable life defined by family, friendship, hard work, and an unwavering ability to connect with people.
Paul was born February 18th, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Lester and Marion Neu. He attended St Pete's grade school then Milwaukee Lutheran High School and later became...
Homer Francis Ayvazzadeh
Aug 30, 2026
Homer Ayvazzadeh, 95, of Gilbert, AZ, formerly of Eagle River, WI, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026. Born in Iran in 1931, he moved to England for college and played professional soccer for Aston Villa. He later continued his education in Chicago before graduating from UW–River Falls, where he met and married Carol Rondeau in 1959.
Homer worked at Armour...
Sharlene Karen Foster
Aug 3, 2026
Sharlene Karen (Bank) Foster passed away peacefully at her lake home in Wisconsin on Monday August 3rd, 2026. She was 88.
Sharlene’s birthplace was Aurora, Illinois; born in 1938. She attended Holy Angels Grade School, Madonna High School, Marquette University (WI), St. Catherine’s College (MN), and she earned her Degree in Elementary Education from Aurora University.
Shar’s teaching career began at Goodwin...
David B Schlichting
Aug 30, 2026
David B. Schlichting, age 84, was born on October 29, 1941, in Wausau, Wisconsin. A lifelong learner, teacher, artist, scientist, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman, he embraced life with curiosity, creativity, and humor.
David’s love of learning led him to Concordia Preparatory School and Northwestern Preparatory School, graduating in 1960; Bethany Lutheran College, graduating in 1962; and Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he...
Kim Patrick Chilsen
Aug 30, 2026
Kim Chilsen, 75 of Arbor Vitae, tragically perished Aug. 30. while out on Lake Sumach, fishing with his brother-in-law.
Born on June 3, 1951 in Merrill, Wi. to Patrick and Phyllis Chilsen. He graduated from Merrill High School in 1969. Kim spent his entire career in the grocery industry, working in one capacity or another. Starting at Red Owl in Merrill...
Jean Eales
Aug 29, 2026
Olive Jean Eales, age 96, a resident of Manitowish Waters, WI, passed away with her daughter by her side on August 29, 2026, at Country Terrace in Minocqua, WI. She was born December 4, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Lester and Helen (Ware) Bulson.
She graduated high school in Pewaukee, WI in 1947.
Jean married Louis Carl Goralski Sr. in 1948....
Michael Frank Spielbauer
Aug 28, 2026
Mike Spielbauer, age 75, of Phillips, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Mike was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on March 29, 1951, to the late Gayhart and Leona Spielbauer.
In 1968, Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country in the Vietnam War. Following his honorable service, he returned home in 1972 and began a...
Captain James Joseph Robinson
Aug 25, 2026
Captain James Joseph Robinson of Manitowish Waters, WI took his final voyage on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026. Jim will be deeply missed by family, friends and fellow mariners, who were lucky enough to love and be loved by him.
Jim was born in South Amboy, NJ on March 16, 1939 to Katherine Butscher Robinson and Vincent dePaul Robinson. The youngest of...
Beverly J Gavin
Aug 22, 2026
Beverly “Bev” (Tostrud) Gavin, 86, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 11, 1940, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Milan and Hilda Tostrud.
Beverly met the love of her life, Ronald Gavin, as a teenager in La Crosse, Wisconsin. They arrived at a dance with other dates but left together....
Alyson Marie Beson
Aug 21, 2026
Alyson Marie Beson, 41, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, surrounded by her family and an extraordinary amount of love.Born on October 16, 1984, Alyson grew up in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. From the beginning, she was a light and a joy to every person fortunate enough to know her. She possessed an unrivaled strength, a deep wisdom that brought...
Edward Joseph Bogdan, Sr.
Aug 21, 2026
Edward Joseph Bogdan Sr., 73, passed away on August 21, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
Ed was born on November 21, 1952, in Cicero, Illinois, to Felix and Pearl Bogdan. He married Donna Nye and together they had three children, Edward Jr., William, and Carol Ann. Ed served his country in the army for six years, including in Okinawa...
Jeffrey J. Feranec
Aug 18, 2026
Jeffrey James Feranec
April 16, 1961- August 18, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Feranec, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jeff was born and raised in Phillips, Wisconsin, the son of Andrew and Irene Feranec. He graduated from Phillips High School in 1979, and also served and completed a tool and die apprenticeship. In October 1982-2006 he married...
Ralph Daniel Pekel
Aug 17, 2026
Ralph Daniel Pekel, 91, of the northwoods, passed away on August 17, 2026. Born February 28, 1935, near East Troy, Wisconsin, Ralph lived a long, full life marked by hard work, generosity, good humor, and a deep love of family and the outdoors.
From the age of 10, Ralph was in the garage working on cars at his dad’s shop—a calling...
Michael E Smugala, Sr.
Aug 15, 2026
Michael E. “Mickey” Smugala, age 82 of Ogema passed away on Saturday, August 15th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born to Andrew and Lydia (Tomasik) Smugala on August 3, 1944 in Marshfield, WI.
Mickey graduated from Phillips High School then married Katherine Budaj on November 14, 1964, at St. Mary’s Church in Phillips. Mickey worked construction for a few summers...
George F. Callos Sr.
Aug 14, 2026
George F. Callos Sr., age 81, of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026. A beloved father, grandfather, and foundational pillar of the Minocqua area community, George leaves behind a legacy of hard work, hospitality, and dedication to family.
Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on February 20, 1945, George moved to Minocqua with his family in 1957 when his...
William C. Saal
Aug 14, 2026
William C. Saal
November 3,1949 - August 14, 2026
Committed to his passion for carpentry work and many years of serving the Arbor Vitae Fire Department died peacefully at his home on August 14, 2026.
Bill was born in Rhinelander, WI to Lambert and Betty(Londo) Saal. At the age of 19 he married his wife Diane(Zeinert) of 57 years where shortly after had...
Gary Jon Beier
Aug 9, 2026
Gary Jon Beier (85) Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on August 9, 2026 of a brain injury. He was born in Milwaukee on April 7, 1941 to Archie and Evelyn Beier. Growing up, Gary played the accordion and delivered the Milwaukee Journal. In 1959 he graduated from Pulaski HS where he ran cross country & track. Gary continued his...
Elaine Faith Sievert
Aug 6, 2026
Elaine Faith Sievert, 98, of Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Minocqua. Elaine was born October 5, 1927, in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of Alfred and Linda (Wege) Marohl. Elaine was united in marriage to Marvin Sievert on June 20, 1953, at St James Lutheran in Shawano. Elaine and Marvin moved to...
Diana Lynn Sero
Aug 6, 2026
Visitation for Diana will be held on Sunday, August 9th starting at 4:00 pm at the Multi-Purpose Building and Funeral Services will be Monday, August 10th at 10:00 at the Multi-Purpose Building followed by burial at Memorial Cemetery.
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Theresa C. Gauthier
Aug 6, 2026
Theresa Carolyn Gauthier (Seebach), 83, of Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin passed peacefully on August 6, 2026.
Theresa was born November 17, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to parents Marion and Ruth Seebach (Yocum).
Theresa graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1961. Theresa went on to marry Lenard Lewis “Sonny” Gauthier on June 3, 1961. Theresa and Lenard met while Theresa and her family...
