Obituaries
Virginia K. Jensen
Mar 22, 2026
Virginia "Virg" Kathryn Jensen, age 91 of Prentice, WI passed away on Sunday, March 22nd at Aspirus Regency House in Phillips, WI. Virginia was born on December 19, 1934 in Prentice, WI the daughter of Dewey and Clara (nee Kiesow) Conner. Virg graduated from Prentice High School and later married Benedict Gellner on June 18, 1955 and after his passing...
M. Gale Eichelberger
Apr 5, 2026
M. Gale “Shady” Eichelberger, age 89, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home in Minocqua, WI. Arrangements are pending. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family. Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com.
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...
Sylvester Charles Hraban
Apr 3, 2026
Sylvester Charles Hraban, age 84 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Friday, April 3rd at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel in Woodruff, WI. The Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. followed by Military Honors and a reception at...
Joanne T. Hertlein
Apr 2, 2026
Joanne Hertlein has passed away at the age of 80, following an intense battle with acute myeloblastic leukemia.
She was born in Chicago, IL October 1, 1945, and adopted to Carl and Antoinette Reimann.
She graduated high school in Chicago in 1963, before attending beautician school and secretarial college.
She then met John Hertlein in 1968 while traveling up north to their cabin...
Deborah Jean Farrell
Mar 31, 2026
Deborah J. Farrell, 74, of Arbor Vitae, passed away to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 31, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born in Chicago and grew up in a family with 8 siblings. She went to Morgan Park High School. She was an excellent gymnast and loved to dance growing up. She...
John Morris Scheibe
Mar 29, 2026
John M. Scheibe, age 88 of Harshaw, WI passed away on Sunday, March 29th at Milestone Senior Living in Woodruff, WI with family by his side.
Memorial Mass for John will be held on Thursday, May 7th at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church with a Memorial Gathering from 9:30 am till time of service. Military Honors will be...
Marian Ann Nussberger
Mar 24, 2026
Marian Ann Nussberger, born February 18th, 1932 passed away on March 24th, 2026 at the Lakeside Villa in Phillips, Wisconsin. We honor and celebrate the life of a remarkable woman who passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of strength, resilience, faith, and deep love for her family.
Born into a world very different from today, she...
Otto Ervin Vyskocil
Mar 23, 2026
Otto Ervin Vyskocil passed away on March 23, 2026 at Sanford Health Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua at the age of 92. Otto was born March 3, 1934, in Dover WI, to Otto and Luella Vyskocil. He graduated from Phillips High School in 1952, then joined the United States Navy in December 1952. Otto served as an electrician on the...
Donald Miles Henrickson
Mar 17, 2026
Donald Miles Henrickson, age 91, a resident of Hazelhurst, WI, passed away March 17, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. He was born November 1, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI to parents Dewey and Erma Henrickson.
Donald was a veteran and served his country in the Airforce. He was a member of the American Legion. Donald married the love of...
Martha Marie Showers
Mar 16, 2026
Martha Showers (Marty), formerly of Woodruff and Cottage Grove, passed away at the age of 87 under Hospice in Rhinelander at Rennes Rehab. That was her home for the last 3 plus years. She loved the staff at Rennes! Everyone loved Marty and she loved everyone there. She enjoyed bingo, Happy Hour, arts & crafts, the Springtime Pie Social, and...
Susan Carol Vich
Mar 14, 2026
Susan Carol Vich, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Susan was born on August 6, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Donald and Dana Goudreau of St. Ignace, Michigan. Susan spent her childhood in St. Ignace graduating from LaSalle High School in 1970. After graduation, she...
Gene Marie Geiger
Mar 14, 2026
Gene “Genie” Marie Geiger, age 80 of Woodruff, WI passed away on Saturday, March 14th at her residence with her family by her side. Genie was born on August 17, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Ward and Bernice (nee Baumgartner) Zimmer. She graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee and married David A. Geiger on August 31, 1963.
Genie...
Reverend Dr. Patrick Dean Shelley
Mar 10, 2026
Rev. Dr. Patrick D. Shelley, 74, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the County Terrace Assisted Living. Patrick was born November 24, 1951 in Kenosha, WI, the son of Donald and Ruth (Cogell) Shelley.
Growing up, Patrick was an accomplished musician playing piano and string bass. He was in the original “Kids from Wisconsin” and played in...
James "Jim" Rudolf Ferge
Mar 8, 2026
James “Jim” R. Ferge, 78, of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Tomahawk under the care of hospice.
Jim was born on October 22, 1947, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of William and Dorothy (Pallman) Ferge. He was united in marriage to Laurie Wolff on May 29, 1971.
Jim was a 1965 graduate of D.C. Everest High School....
Richard D Saglin
Mar 6, 2026
Richard Saglin, age 79 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Friday, March 6th peacefully with his wife Gayle by his side. He will be missed by family and friends.
Per Richard's wishes, cremation took place and no services will be held.
Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com
Theresa Ann "Terry" Weisinger
Mar 3, 2026
Theresa "Terry" Weisinger, age 71 of Prentice, WI passed away on Tuesday, March 3rd at Rib Lake Health Care surrounded by her family. Theresa enjoyed being with family, taking road trips, playing bingo and being a loyal viewer of general hospital and all my children.
Theresa is survived by her children, Laura White of Texas, Carrie (Albert) Kochan of Ogema, Thomas...
David "Dave" Butkus
Mar 1, 2026
David Michael Butkus, age 65 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Sunday, March 1st at his residence. Dave was born November 27, 1960 in Chicago, IL the son of Ronald and Donna (nee Reilly) Butkus. Dave married Lori Stange on October 2, 1999.
Dave was a registered nurse and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his wife Lori and daughter...
Richard & Betty Grunwald
Feb 24, 2026
Betty A. Grunwald, age 81 of Prentice, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 24th and her husband Richard L. Grunwald, age 81 passed away on Wednesday, February 25th. Betty and Richard was surrounded by their family and exceptional care from St. Croix Hospice.
Betty was born on October 7, 1944 in Port Washington, WI the daughter of Harvey and Florence Jaeger...
