Obituaries
Gene Royce Lenz, Sr.
Jun 4, 2017
GENE ROYCE LENZ, SR. Gene R. Lenz Sr.,77, Township of Flambeau, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at his home. He was born on October 24, 1939, in Rockville, Wi., the son of Herman and Leila (Corpian) Lenz. He spent his early life and schooling in Cassville, Wi., Following his education he entered the U.S. Navy and served his country...
Gary "Butch" Daniel
Jun 4, 2017
GARY DANIEL Gary “Butch” L. Daniel, age 77, of Barronett, WI, and formerly of Herbster and Clear Lake, WI, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips, WI. Butch was born September 12, 1939, in clear Lake, WI, the son of Charles and Lucille (Kennetz) Daniel. He grew up in this area and graduated from...
Vincent "Vince" Merkel
Jun 3, 2017
Vincent “Vince” Merkel, age 90 of Minocqua, WI died on Saturday, June 3rd at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Vince was born on October 20, 1926 in North Chicago, IL the son of Anthony and Margaret (nee See) Merkel. He is survived by his longtime companion of 25 plus years; Verna Jeanotte and by 5 Children: Joan...
Carol Jeanette Hess
Jun 3, 2017
CAROL HESS Carol Jeanette Hess, 85, Phillips, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born on February 29, 1932, in the Village of Marathon, the daughter of Walter and Clara (Wadzinski) Kempf. She was married to Donald Hess on May...
Paula Patricia Vasa
Jun 2, 2017
PAULA PATRICIA VASA Paula P. Vasa, 75, Phillips, died on Friday, June 2, 2017, at her home, under the care of her family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. She was born on February 9, 1942, in Oak Park , Ill., the daughter of Harvey and Evelyn (Cordes) Lotz. She made her home in Phillips in 1957. She was married...
John A Graf
May 30, 2017
John A. Graf, age 64, of Tomahawk, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau with his wife, Mary, by his side.
John was born on February 21, 1953 in Ashland County to John and Wanda (Bagger) Graf. He graduated from UW Madison with a degree in engineering and started employment at Owens-Illinois Tomahawk mill in...
Carrol Jean Miller
May 29, 2017
CARROL MILLER Carrol Jean Miller, 85, Phillips, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips on Monday, May 29. She was born in Peru, Indiana, on February 8, 1932, the daughter of Elmer and Daisy (Musser) Miller. She was married to August Miller in Peru, Indiana, on September 30, 1950. She was employed by Phillips Plastics Corporation in...
Scott Richard Grech
May 27, 2017
SCOTT GRECH Scott Richard Grech, 48, from Phillips, died at his home on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was born in Barron, Wisconsin, on October 15, 1968. He was the son of Richard and Genevieve (Strobl-Stratil) Grech. He was a 1987 graduate of the Phillips High School. He was married to Christine Klepac and later divorced. He was employed as...
Arnold Joseph Parus
May 26, 2017
Arnold Joseph “Arnie” Parus, age 86 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, May 26th at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Arnie was born on August 5, 1930 in Chicago, IL the son of Frank and Thilda (nee Wyporek) Parus. He served in the US Navy and graduated from Bradley University. Arnold married Helen Magee on April 19,...
Theodore Lawrence Bruneau
May 25, 2017
Theodore Bruneau, 95, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin died peacefully in his sleep on May 25, 2017 in Minocqua, WI. Son of Omer and Exena(Chatel)Bruneau, he was born in Terrebonne, Minnesota where he grew up on their family farm. He was employed by Johnson Motors for 33 plus years as a tool and die maker. He retired to the family cabin...
Hazel A Schulz
May 24, 2017
Hazel Ann (Fuerst) Schulz (nee Draeger) Peacefully entered eternal life on May 24, 2017 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Robert Schulz, Sr. of Minocqua. Loving mother to Hope (Phillip) Oliva of Fox Point and Howard (Jamie) Fuerst of Neenah; Step-mother to Robert (Cyndy) Schulz, Jr. of New London, Cindy (Mark) Von Eschen of Savage, MN and Denise...
Richard Alex Oliphant
May 24, 2017
RICHARD OLIPHANT Richard Alex Oliphant, 73, Phillips, Town of Worcester, died in the Wausau Aspirus Hospital in Wausau on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was born in Queens, New York, on January 29, 1944, the son of John and Margaret Oliphant. His father died when he was six weeks old and following his father’s death, Rick, his mother, and two...
Suzanne Mary Lanier
May 23, 2017
Suzanne Mary Lanier, age 56 of Minocqua, WI died on Tuesday, May 23rd at her residence. Suzanne was born on December 20, 1960 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the daughter of Joseph and Caroline (nee Kowalczyk) Soczek and grew up in Goetzville, MI. She attended Detour Area Schools in De Tour Village, MI and Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI....
Bertie Scholz
May 20, 2017
Bertie Scholz, age 67, of Tomahawk, passed away on May 20, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Bertie was born on September 4, 1949 to Joseph Sr. & Anna (Steinman) Scholz. Bertie was currently employed as a custodian with the Tomahawk School District. Previously she worked in the environmental service department at Sacred Heart Hospital and also had been a machine operator...
John "Jack" DuPlayee
May 19, 2017
John “Jack” DuPlayee
On Friday, May 19, after a brief hospital stay, and surrounded by his loving family, Jack DuPlayee was embraced by his Precious Lord and entered into Heaven. “Captain Jack,” as he was affectionately called, was a devout Catholic who enjoyed life. He was a hard-working man who could be counted on to help a friend in need, whether...
Jerry L McMullen
May 17, 2017
Jerry L. McMullen, age 61, N11859 Nokomis Drive, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Jerry was born May 4, 1956 in Streator, Illinois to Walter and Dorothy (Kruger) McMullen. Jerry moved to Tomahawk in 1980 and was originally employed at Owens-Illinois, he later started working at the Tomahawk Harley Davidson plant. He married Linda Weizenicker on...
Lottie C. Lewandowski
May 16, 2017
Lottie C. Lewandowski, age 90 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Tuesday, May 16th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Lottie was born on February 2, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of John and Margaret (nee Doroz) Wnek. She is survived by her Son: Phil (Peggy) Lewandowski of Boulder Junction, WI and by nieces, nephews and other...
Ray A. Ordway
May 14, 2017
Ray A. Ordway, age 68 of Manitowish Waters, WI died on Sunday, May 14th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Ray was born on October 10, 1948 in Bancroft, WI the son of Perry and Alice Ordway. Upon his wishes cremation will take place and a Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday,...
Darline P. Nelson
May 13, 2017
Darline P. Nelson, age 87 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Saturday, May 13th at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI. Darline was born on January 28, 1930 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Albert and Margaret (nee Weber) Schaefer. Darline was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and active with the Circle of Women’s Club and she...
Thomas J. Koppa, Sr.
May 10, 2017
Thomas J. Koppa, Sr. age 79 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Wednesday, May 10th at his residence. Thomas was born on August 5, 1937 in Wausau, WI the son of John and Lorraine Koppa. He is survived by his Wife, Karen and Children: Deb (Steve) Pierschalla, Katie (Mike) Cairns, Thomas J. Koppa, Jr., Julie (Pat) Knetter, Scott (Mary) Koppa,...
