Obituaries
Harlan Curtis French
Apr 11, 2017
HARLAN FRENCH Harlan Curtis French, 87, Phillips, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of his family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. He was born on June 3, 1929, in Cushing, Wisconsin, the son of Harry and Arvilla French. He attended and earned a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls....
Kathryn Knowles
Apr 8, 2017
Kate Knowles passed away on Saturday April 8, 2017. Kate lived a fabulous, full and fun eighty-seven years! Her daughters, Ellen (Larry) Mathein and Meg Knowles, MD were at her side to help ease Kate’s passage to Heaven. Kate was born in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas and Ellen Quinn. She had a brother, John, who preceded her in death. Kate...
Joanne Obadal Pieper
Apr 7, 2017
JOANNE (OBADAL) PIEPER Joanne (Obadal) Pieper, 70, Camden, Ark., formerly of Catawba, died on April 7, 2017, of cervical cancer while under the care of Home health Care and Hospice and her family. She was born on May 4, 1946, in Phillips, the daughter of Joseph and Geraldine (Leder) Obadal. She attended and graduated from Phillips High School, with the...
Gerald James Wood Sr.
Apr 3, 2017
GERALD WOOD Sr. Gerald James Wood Sr, 74, Ogema, died at his home while under the care of his family and Hope Hospice. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 23, 1942, the son of Carroll and Margaret Wood. He served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. He was married to Carol Beck in...
Alice G. Pouba
Apr 3, 2017
ALICE G. POUBA Alice G. Pouba, 71, Park Falls, died on Monday, April 3, 2017, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on September 4, 1945, in Phillips, the daughter of Clarence and Bertha (Ringersma) Schilling. She spent her early life and schooling in Phillips, She attended and graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1963. She was married...
Gerald "Jerry" Paul Riemer
Mar 31, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Paul Riemer, age 70 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Friday, March 31st at his residence. Jerry was born on January 14, 1947 in Port Washington, WI the son of Albert and Loraine Riemer. He is survived by 2 Sons and 1 Daughter and by 3 Grandchildren and by 1 Sister and 1 Brother. Upon his wishes,...
Ervin F. Schmidt
Mar 31, 2017
Ervin F. Schmidt, age 89 of Minocqua and formerly of Eau Claire, WI died on Friday, March 31st at his residence. Upon his wishes cremation will take place and a Memorial Service will take place at a later date in Eau Claire, WI.
Eugene Don Tachick
Mar 29, 2017
Eugene “Donald” Tachick, age 88 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Wednesday, March 29th at his residence. Don was born on July 27, 1928 in Pound, WI the son of Henry and Martha (nee Ermis) Tachick. He married the love of his life, Irene Kowalski on June 4, 1955. Don was very active; he was a farmer, did mobile...
James "Jim" M. Kamenick
Mar 29, 2017
James M. “Jim” or “Kamshaft” Kamenick, age 76 of Woodruff, WI died on Wednesday, March 29th at his residence. Jim was born on August 4, 1940 in Marathon, WI the son of Henry and Violet (nee Karlen) Kamenick. Jim graduated from Milwaukee Pius High School and was a Truck Driver the majority of his life. He married Karen Jones on...
Esther Marie Retzlaff
Mar 28, 2017
ESTHER RETZLAFF Esther Marie Retzlaff, 85. Catawba, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born on March 25, 1932, in Phillips, to Theodore and Anna Kuchera. She was married to Herbert “Bert” Retzlaff on May 18, 1949. They moved to...
Patsy Lee Collins
Mar 26, 2017
Patsy Lee Collins (May 16, 1950 - March 26, 2017) Patsy Lee Collins 66 of Ladysmith died on Sunday, March 26th, 2017 at her home. She was born in Phillips on May 16, 1950, and lived in Phillips for a large part of her life. She served her country in the United States Army Medical Corps as a Medic in...
Elaine K Dotter
Mar 25, 2017
Elaine K. Dotter, age 88, 0f N7750 State Hwy. 107, Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk following a brief illness. Elaine was born on April 7, 1928 in Tomahawk to Carl and Elizabeth (Yoeckol) Dotter. She was first employed as a bookkeeper at Associated Co-op in Merrill. She later was employed at Owens-Illinois...
Valgene Edward Loertscher
Mar 23, 2017
Valgene Edward Loertscher, age78 of Lac du Flambeau, WI found peace on March 23, 2017 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Val was born on February 25, 1939 in Medford, WI the son of Edward and Inez (nee Amo) Loertscher. Val graduated from Medford High School and attended UW Stevens Point for 2 years and then entered the...
Laura Marie Bruneau
Mar 21, 2017
Laura Marie Bruneau, age 94 of Hazelhurst, WI died on Tuesday, March 21st at her residence. Laura was born on July 3, 1922 in Frankfort, WI the daughter of Nicholas and Effie (nee Compeau) Schiltz. Laura married Theodore Bruneau on October 9, 1996 and he survives. Laura was involved with the Dorcus Society and Hazelhurst Improvement Club and Laura enjoyed...
Marilyn E Heckmann
Mar 20, 2017
Marilyn Erickson Heckmann Nee: Webster Passed away March 20, 2017 at Belltower Residence in Merrill WI at age 93 where she lived since 2013. Born December 7, 1923 in Morris, IL Parents: Harold Forrest Webster, and Myrtle Benson Webster Married Myron Arnold Erickson on July 24, 1943, Myron passed on Nov 30, 1963 Married Leonard Heckmann on April 13, 1969,...
Terence M. Tracy
Mar 19, 2017
Terence Michael Tracy, age 67 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Sunday, March 19th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Terence was born on February 3, 1950 in Akron, Ohio the son of Terence John and Anna Mae (nee Dobich) Tracy. Terence graduated from Menlo College in California with a degree in business. He worked as a quality...
Thomas Jerry Hejda
Mar 16, 2017
Thomas Jerry Hejda, age 82, passed away in the morning on March 16, 2017 at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home, Naperville, IL after a long battle with dementia. He was born in Chicago, Il. on June 25, 1934 and lived in Phillips for a long part of his life. Tom was an adventurous man, full of life. He loved his family,...
Robert W Buchanan
Mar 15, 2017
Robert W. Buchanan, age 67, of 466 W. Leather Ave., Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Friendly Village Nursing Home under the care of Ministry Hospice Services. Bob was born December 17, 1949 to Maurice and Thelma (Blood) Buchanan. He worked at Lincoln Industries for many years. He enjoyed raking yards, cutting grass, electronics, and watching movies. Survivors...
Judy K. Haxton
Mar 14, 2017
Judy K. Haxton, age 70, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff with both of her daughters holding her hands. Judy was born on April 26, 1946 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Raymond and Doris (Reiter) Olson. She married James A. Haxton on May 13, 1966 in Merrill at St....
Jerry Zydzik
Mar 13, 2017
JERRY ZYDZIK Jerry Zydzik, age 66, passed away on Monday, March 13th, 2017, under the care of Davenport Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Davenport, Iowa. He was born in Phillips, WI, on October 7th, 1950, to Frank and Marilyn Zydzik. He is survived by three brothers and one sister, John Zydzik of Milwaukee, James Zydzik of Phillips, Edward (Luann) Zydzik...
