Obituaries
Gerald E. Schmeiser
Feb 1, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Schmeiser, was called on February 1, 2025, to play in the Main Event. Jerry was born on the 26th day of July 1942. The son of George and Leona Schmeiser of Sheboygan, WI. He spent his early years in Sheboygan, graduating from North High School. Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in Oct. 1959. He spent the...
Robert James Bogdanovic
Feb 1, 2025
Robert “Bogie” Bogdanovic, 85, of Phillips passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Bogie was born on July 23, 1939, in Chicago, IL, to Nickolas and Bessie Bogdanovic.
He later moved to Phillips and graduated from Phillips High School in 1957. After high school, he joined the Army and was in the 82nd Airborne. On October 8, 1966, he married Rose...
Jack Lee Clauser
Jan 31, 2025
Jack Lee Clauser
(10/15/1937- 1/31/2025)
Jack Clauser, age 87, passed away on January 31st, 2025 at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff, WI. Jack was born October 15, 1937 in Monmouth Illinois to Phillip and Alma Clauser. He graduated from Watseka High School. Jack enlisted in the Army in 1960 and was stationed in Washington D.C. where he met and married Carol...
Jeffrey "Jeff" M. Mendez
Jan 31, 2025
Jeffrey M. Mendez, 58, of Minocqua, WI, passed away at his home on January 31,2025. He was born in Woodruff to parents Benjamin and Dolores (Hermann) Mendez on August 28, 1966. He attended Lakeland Union High School. Jeffrey owned and operated Lakeland Upholstery, for many years. He enjoyed long drives down back roads, trail riding in the side by side,...
Joan A Anderson
Jan 28, 2025
Joan Anderson, 80, of Phillips, died unexpectedly January 28th, 2025.
Joan was born in 1944 to Isabella and Earl Smith. She received her early education at St Anthony and Lincoln High schools, then continued her education for one year in Eau Claire. When she returned to Park Falls, she met her future husband, Allen. They were married in 1967 and lived...
Mary Ethel Martin
Jan 28, 2025
Mary Ethel (Marshall) Martin Age 89, died peacefully on January 28th, 2025 at the Marshfield Hospital in Ladysmith, WI after a long illness. Born April 27th, 1935 Mary was the only child born to Gaylord and Ethel (Warren) Marshall. Mary was active in high school band and 4-H and was the Madison Stock Show Queen one year. Mary was a...
Dianne "Boots" M. Hull
Jan 27, 2025
Dianne “Boots” Hull, age 86, of Lake Tomahawk, WI, passed away January 27, 2025, at Tomahawk Health Services. She was born December 11, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents John and Rose Kintop.
Boots worked at Howard Young Medical Center for 20 plus years as a dietary aide. After retiring from there she found it hard to sit around so she...
Elmer Frank Johnson
Jan 25, 2025
Elmer F. Johnson, 90, peacefully ascended to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls. Elmer was born December 13, 1934, to parents Emil and Erna Johnson, spending his youth enjoying the outdoors and attending then graduating from Phillips High School.
After High School Elmer married the love of...
Randall Josh Jerome Schuman
Jan 25, 2025
Randall "Randy" Schuman, age 61, a resident of Lac du Flambeau, WI, passed away January 25, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 28, 1963, in Woodruff, WI, to parents William and Rosetta Schuman. He attended Lakeland Union High School. He and his father owned and operated their own logging company for a number of years.
Randall...
Joseph "Ole" Weinzatl
Jan 23, 2025
Joseph "Ole" Weinzatl, age 86 of Prentice, WI passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Aspirus Regency House in Phillips, WI. Ole was born on October 21, 1938 in Ogema, WI the son of Leo and Margaret (nee Hunziker) Weinzatl.
He attended school in Prentice, and after worked for Kramer and Sons Construction. Ole was involved with the Union Engineers...
Mary Josephine Ulrich
Jan 20, 2025
Mary “Mary Jo” Josephine Ulrich, 68, of Ogema, WI passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2025. Mary Jo was born on December 7, 1956, in Madison, WI, to parents John and Verlene “Lee” (Cayo) Bernd. She grew up in Stevens Point, where she graduated from SPASH in 1975. After graduating, she worked for Sentry Insurance, which moved her to Phoenix,...
Ursula M. Rasmussen
Jan 19, 2025
Ursala Mary Rasmussen, 80, of Holmen, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025.
Ursala was born on September 6, 1944, to John and Ursala Grapa in Phillips, Wisconsin. After graduating from Phillips High School in 1962, she attended Milwaukee Beauty School. She spent several years as a hairstylist. She completed computer and business classes from MATC. She also earned her ASL...
June L. Judd
Jan 17, 2025
June L Judd, age 75 of Boulder Junction, WI passed away on January 17, 2025, at The Cottages Meadowlands in Oconto Falls, WI. She was born in Merrill, WI on November 23, 1949. June married her husband, James on December 2, 1967.
She enjoyed knitting, quilting, and scenic road trips. June worked at Lakeland Manor, Home Health, Marston Motors, Justin Engineering,...
Pastor Terry Sellers
Jan 16, 2025
Pastor Terry G. Sellers at the age of 95, passed from this earthly life to his eternal home in Heaven on January 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Phillips, WI. Terry was born on July 14th, 1929 in Phillips, WI to Harold ‘Buck’ & Norma Sellers and raised with his sister Gayle.
Terry was a 1947 graduate...
Gloria M. Draxler
Jan 15, 2025
Gloria M. Draxler, age 99.5, Park Falls, peacefully passed from this earth on Wednesday January 15th, 2025 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls, WI. She was born July 20th, 1925 in the Township of Emerald, St. Croix County. She was the daughter of Henry and Ida Elizabeth (Harer) Peters.
She moved to the Northwoods as a young child and...
Mark L. Tiedtke
Jan 14, 2025
Mark L. Tiedtke, age 58, a resident of Minocqua, WI, passed away January 14, 2025. He was born November 10, 1966, in Cedar Rapids, IA, to parents Robert and Joan Tiedtke. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School in 1985. He worked as a self-contractor for many years.
Mark loved carpentry, fishing, and hunting. He was a big Green Bay...
Michelle Marie Durkee
Jan 14, 2025
Michelle “Shelly” Durkee, age 56, of Tomahawk, WI, unexpectedly passed away on January 14, 2025. Shelly was born on October 7, 1968, in Wausau, WI, and spent much of her life in the Tomahawk area where she found joy in nature and time spent with family.
Shelly had a deep love for the outdoors, particularly fishing, four-wheeling, hunting, gardening and camping,...
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...
Charles Hueckstaedt
Jan 10, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Hueckstaedt, age 68, of Minocqua, WI, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Howard Young Medical Center. Chuck was born on April 9, 1956, in Keeneyville, IL, to LeRoy and Alice (Kostecki) Hueckstaedt. Chuck spent most of his career as a self-employed contractor in northern Wisconsin. He was known for his attention to detail and craftsmanship in woodworking...
Debra L. Clemetson
Jan 7, 2025
Debra L. Clemetson, age 72, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away surrounded by her family on January 7, 2025, at Howard Young Medical Center. She was born December 13, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Clifford and Patricia Helestrom.
Deb received a Bachelor's Degree at UWSP, and received her RN at Front Range Community College. She worked as a Cardiac...
