Obituaries
James Alan Boerke
Apr 18, 2026
James (Jim) Boerke, 78, of Hazelhurst, WI, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
Jim was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Barbara J. Reagles on October 13,1947. He spent the first few years of his life living with his maternal grandparents, Don and Dora Reagles, in Lone Rock, WI. After his mother married George Boerke, the...
Mildred Ann Podmolik
Apr 28, 2026
Mildred Ann (Smidl) Podmolik, age 95, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28th at Park Manor, Park Falls, WI surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 22, 1931, in the Town of Emery the daughter of Frank and Marie (Macak) Smidl. She attended elementary school in the town of Emery (Viola Villa) through fourth grade, continued her...
Frank Peters
May 4, 2026
Frank Peters, 79, of Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin, passed away on May 4th.
Frank was a longtime resident of the Northwoods and a familiar face to many through his work and dedication to the community. Alongside his wife, Pat “C,” he proudly owned and operated Lone Pine Landing for 30 years, creating a welcoming place for both locals and visitors alike.
Frank was...
Janet R Kazda
May 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Janet R. Kazda
Janet R. Kazda, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2026. Born December 12th, 1943, in Minocqua, WI, Janet lived a life overflowing with warmth, laughter, and devotion to family and friends. She was married to the love of her life-high school sweetheart, Bernie Kazda, on June 22nd, 1963, and together they would...
Adela Matilda Holoubek
May 2, 2026
Adela Matilda Holoubek, age 93, a resident of Phillips, WI, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Rib Lake Health Services. She was born in St. John, WI, to parents Mathias J., and Catherine (Denzel) Breit.
Adela married the love of her life Stanley Miles Holoubek, and together they ran a dairy farm. They had 3 wonderful children together. Adela...
Steven Peter Haugesag
May 1, 2026
Steven Peter Haugesag (Steve), age 66 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 1st at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Steve was born on June 5, 1959 in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised by his mother Jane (née Gauger) Solem and step-father Duane Solem, and his father Stanford Haugesag and step-mother Marion Haugesag. He married Susan Berigan on August...
Joyce M. Kaziak
Apr 30, 2026
Joyce M. Kaziak, age 104, of Woodruff, WI, whose life touched many, passed away on Thursday, April 30th at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Joyce was born on July 9, 1921, in Mosinee, WI, the daughter of Arthur and Laura (nee Kanter) Schulz. She graduated from Mosinee High School in 1939. She married Alvin Kaziak on June 21,...
Edward L. Marshall
Apr 29, 2026
Edward L. Marshall, age 90 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 29th at Friendly Village and Rehab Center in Rhinelander, WI. Ed was born on February 21, 1936 in Alton, IL the son of Edward and Margaret Marshall. Ed proudly served in the US Air Force and was a pilot for 30 years with American Airlines...
Stephen K. Meade
Apr 24, 2026
Stephen K. Meade, age 74 passed away on April 24th surrounded by loved ones. Stephen was born on June 25, 1950 in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Ralph and Anita Meade.
Steve owned and operated Meade’s Electric & Heating in the area for 30 years. His passions in life were hunting and fishing. He spent many hours at the family hunting...
Raymond John Timmers
Apr 20, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Timmers, age 64, a resident of Mosinee, WI, passed away at his home on April 20, 2026. He was born on May 14, 1961, in Ladysmith, WI, to parents Robert and Ann (Schancer) Timmers. Ray graduated from Phillips High School.
He married Suzanne Miedtke on September 22, 1984, he gained 2 step kids and they had 4 of their...
Clarence Edward Riley Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
Clarence “Ed” Edward Riley, Jr., age 82, passed away April 20, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center Park Falls. He was born April 23, 1943, to parents Clarence, Sr. and Luella Riley in Park Falls, WI. He graduated Class of ’61 from Park Falls High School. He served in the military from 1963 to 1967.
He married the love of his life...
Joan Frances Burdick
Apr 16, 2026
Joan Frances Burdick, 91, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, surrounded by her loved ones.
Joan was born on August 23, 1934, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Harold and Helen (McNulty) Haugen. She grew up in Duluth, Minnesota and graduated from St. Scholastica High School in 1952 before moving...
Howard Herbert Otto
Apr 11, 2026
Howard Herbert Otto, 85, of Kennan, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 11, 2026, surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 9, 1940, to Herbert and Rose, née Heino, in Ladysmith. Howard graduated from Phillips High School in 1958. He spent his early twenties helping his parents on their dairy farm and driving a milk truck...
John "Norm" Brown Jr.
Apr 11, 2026
John N. Brown Jr. “Norm”, age 93 of Tomahawk, WI passed away on April 11, 2026 at Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital, leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will be cherished by all who knew him. Norm was born on August 19,1932 in Tomahawk, WI to John N. Brown Sr. and Vesta A. Brown.
Known by all as an avid fisherman, he...
Dean Wilson
Apr 10, 2026
Dean Clark Wilson, 75, of Lonsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dean was born on September 5, 1950, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Bliss and Shirley (Waters) Wilson. He grew up in Appleton and Menasha, where he graduated from Menasha High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison and received...
M. Gale Eichelberger
Apr 5, 2026
M. Gale Eichelberger, 89, of Fisher passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home in Minocqua, WI.
He was born March 8, 1937, at home in rural Paxton. He was the 9th child of George and Edna Peters Eichelberger. He married Marlene Delaney on December 22, 1956. She preceded him in death on July 17, 1996.Gale -- known to...
Kay Frances Schoone
Apr 4, 2026
Kay F. (Morren) Schoone, age 89, is now free from Alzheimer’s Disease, and by the Grace of God walked her final journey home on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Kay was born on December 12, 1936, in Tomahawk to Eli (Sr.) and Gertrude Morren.
Kay grew up in “French Town” where she became an excellent swimmer and enjoyed fishing in the Wisconsin...
Paul R. Vedder
Apr 4, 2026
Paul Vedder, 58, of Hazelhurst, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side in Marshfield, WI at 10:59 PM on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a life fully and well lived. He was born on July 5, 1967, in Tomahawk to Dolores and the late Ronald Vedder.
Paul was united in marriage to...
Valerie Kay Nicolay
Apr 3, 2026
Valerie Kay Nicolay, age 73, passed away April 3, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 25, 1952, in Chicago, IL, to Eberhard and Mary Estelle Seifert.
She is survived by her husband Dan Nicolay, 2 daughters, and 2 siblings.
A full obituary will appear when complete.
A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 11:00 am at...
Sylvester Charles Hraban
Apr 3, 2026
Sylvester Charles Hraban, 84, of Minocqua, WI, passed away on April 3, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI.
He was born May 18, 1941, in Tony, WI, to James and Alta (Winterrowd) Hraban. After losing his father at a young age, Sylvester was raised on the family farm, where he developed a lifelong work ethic helping alongside his siblings...
