Obituaries
Robert A. Witt
Jul 22, 2024
Robert A. Witt, 89, of Park Falls, WI, passed away in the presence of his daughter, Kelly, longtime friend and loving companion, Rosie Dexter, niece Carol Megan, and close family friend, Kim Cole. Bob was born on June 18, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, to George and Ella (Kuntz) Witt.
Robert resided in Milwaukee, Mellen, and Glidden, graduating from Glidden High School....
Dale Lehmann
Jul 21, 2024
Dale Lehmann (84), a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Connor’s Lake near Winter, WI, on July 21, 2024. Born on May 8, 1940, in St. Paul, MN, he was the son of Howard and Phyllis Lehmann.
Dale graduated from Johnson High School, where he was active in hockey and served as Student Council President....
Elizabeth Kay McElfresh
Jul 20, 2024
Elizabeth Kay McElfresh, 76, a resident of The Villages, FL, and Presque Isle, WI, passed away July 20, 2024. She was born September 6, 1947, in Canton, IL, to parents Albert and Tula Walters. She received her master’s from Western Illinois University and she taught advanced math for Richwoods High School. She married the love of her life Virgil McElfresh...
Grady Wallace Graves
Jul 19, 2024
Grady Graves, 90, originally from Bremen, Alabama, passed away July 19, 2024 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Visitation will be August 2 at 9:00 a.m. with service at 10:00 a.m. at Spirit Baptist Church, W1601 State Highway 86, Spirit, Wisconsin. Interment with military honors will be at Northwoods National Cemetery, 4520 Lakewood Road, Harshaw, WI, at 2:00 p.m. Grady was born on...
Bronson Pete Roswell Benton
Jul 18, 2024
Bronson Pete-Roswell Benton "Waagaakinike" age 24 days passed away on July 18th at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI with his parents by his side. Bronson was born on June 24, 2024 in Neenah, WI.
He is survived by his parents Pamela Armstrong and Peter Benton and by his dog sisters Aspen and Taco. Further survived by his maternal grandparents Joely...
Harlow Henry Hustedt
Jul 17, 2024
Harlow H. Hustedt
Born September 14, 1946 – July 17, 2024
Harlow Hustedt, age 77, passed away in Tomahawk, WI at the Riverview Health SNS, surrounded by family and friends on July 17, 2024.
Harlow was born in Marshfield, WI, to Omar and Marie (Weigel) Hustedt. Graduated from Marshfield Senior High in 1965. Continued his education at UW Stout, served in the Army...
Christen Kordash
Jul 15, 2024
Christen M. Kordash, age 82, a resident of Rockford, IL, passed away, July 15, 2024, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. She was born July 17, 1941, to parents Alan and Helen Mattison. She is survived by her sisters: Carolyn Allison and Ann Morris; sons: John (Diane) and Edward (Kim); grandchildren: Jennifer and Stephen; as well as...
Jack Martin Jr.
Jul 15, 2024
Jack Martin Jr., age 33 of Mercer, WI passed away on Monday, July 15th at his residence. Jack was born on March 25, 1991 in Woodruff, WI.
He graduated from Hampshire High School in Hampshire, IL. Jack was a security officer for Lake of the Torches Resort & Casino. He enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends.
Jack...
Emil J. Foytik
Jul 14, 2024
Emil J. Foytik, 92, of Phillips, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, with his family by his side. Emil was born on March 26, 1932, in Phillips, to Frank and Rosalie (Lysak) Foytik.
He attended Mount Hope and Little Elk school in Phillips, before working on the farm with his family. In 1952, he joined the US Army to...
Gregory & Audrey Bohn
Jul 12, 2024
Gregory Richard Bohn, age 70, and Audrey Jean Bohn, age 70 of Hazelhurst, WI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12th, 2024.
Greg was a legendary Northwoods fishing guide who was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in 2016. Greg’s passion for fishing was supported by his uncles who took him fishing throughout his youth; Minocqua is where Greg...
David Michael Worthing
Jul 12, 2024
David Michael Worthing, age 71 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Friday, July 12th at his residence with his family by his side. Dave was born on June 30, 1953 the son of Lyman and Betty (nee Burnett) Worthing.
Dave owned and operated Worthing Construction and was an avid outdoorsman; trapping, fishing and hunting. But mostly enjoyed spending time with...
Helen Bastar
Jul 11, 2024
Helen Bastar, 97, of Phillips, passed away on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, at Lakeside Villa. She was born in Phillips, WI on January 20th, 1927, to James Peroutka and Mary (Rames) Peroutka.
Helen was lifelong resident of Phillips, but for a brief 12-year absence to live in the Chicago area and Southeast Idaho. She loved her sewing and gardening, and crossword...
Tanya M Theobald
Jul 11, 2024
Tanya M. Theobald, age 50 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Thursday, July 11th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI.
She was born on July 19, 1973 the daughter of John and Tiana (nee Allen) Theobald.
Visitation will start on Sunday, July 14th at 4:00 pm at the Multi-Purpose Building and Services will be held Monday morning.
Esperanza Asceneth Quintero Gonzalez
Jul 9, 2024
Esperanza Quintero González, aged 80, passed away on July 9th, in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Born on April 22, 1944, in Bogota, Colombia, she was a beloved figure in her community and a cornerstone of her family.
Esperanza had a successful career in the telecommunications industry, where she was known for her dedication and passion. Outside of her professional life she was deeply...
Daniel "Dan" Menzia
Jul 8, 2024
Dan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Adam and Emily Menzia on April 9, 1963. He grew up in Cudahy with his four siblings, attending Notre Dame High School in Milwaukee. Dan married his soul mate, Trish, on October 20 th, 1990. They resided in Watertown, Wisconsin for 9 years, lovingly attempting to restore a 100-year-old farmhouse that became the...
Annabelle Weishan
Jul 6, 2024
Annabelle (Annie) Vuchetich Weishan passed away July 6, 2024, after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Annie was born in Highbridge, Wisconsin to Hugh and Agnes Kerr on October 19, 1931. She was the 3rd oldest of six children in her biological family. Later she was adopted, due to her mother’s untimely death, by her uncle and aunt, George and Isabelle...
David Scott Moran
Jul 6, 2024
David “Dave” Scott Moran passed away at his home on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 59. Dave was born on March 5, 1965 in Ottawa Illinois to Jim and Nancy (Price) Moran. Dave met the love of his life, Kelley June Ferguson, in kindergarten but did not officially start to date until their high school years.
Dave and...
Carolyn Mae Weizenicker
Jul 5, 2024
Carolyn Mae Weizenicker, 88, of Tomahawk, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital. Carolyn was born August 20, 1935 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Zimmer) Scott. She was united in marriage February 27, 1954 in Michigan to Leonard Weizenicker and he preceded her in death August 16, 2013.
Surviving are her daughter, Connie Weizenicker, Madison;...
Bradley "Brad" Heard
Jul 2, 2024
Bradley "Brad" Heard, age 64 of Hazelhurst, WI passed away on Tuesday, July 2nd at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Brad was born August 1, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Raymond and Marlene (nee Larson) Heard.
Brad grew up in Wauwatosa, the younger of 2 brothers. He graduated from Wauwatosa East and then proceeded to UW Stout where he ended...
Kyle Lee Washa
Jul 1, 2024
Kyle L. Washa, 40, of Prentice, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Phillips, WI. Kyle was born on April 23, 1984, in Medford, WI, to Robert and Mrytle (Case) Washa.
He graduated from Prentice High School and worked various jobs around the area. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and visit ABC Raceway in Ashland and Rice Lake....
