Obituaries

May 6, 2017

Joseph J. Picciuca Jr., CPA, 83, Korean War Army Veteran and lifelong Cubs fan, of Minocqua, WI and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, formerly of Chicago and Libertyville, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday May 6th, 2017. Dearest husband of Diane K. (nee Tincknell) his one and only; devoted and loving father of Laura, Jennifer, Charlotte and Joseph D.; proud grandfather “Nonno” to...

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Apr 30, 2017

Mary A. Quinn, age 73 a resident of Lac du Flambeau, WI born on April 27, 1944; began her journey to heaven’s gate peacefully on Sunday, April 29, 2017. She married her late husband, Joseph F. Quinn Sr. in 1960 and together they had six children. Mary loved her family and friends and she enjoyed the simple things that life...

Apr 30, 2017

Gerald A. Soulier, age 74 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Sunday, April 30th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. Upon Gerald's wishes cremation took place and no services will be held.

Apr 28, 2017

Richard W. “Ricky” Scheuermann, age 35, of Rhinelander, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at his home on April 28, 2017 under the care of Ministry Home Hospice.

Ricky was born September 21, 1981. At age three, Ricky was welcomed into the home of the Scheuermann’s. He was, shortly after, adopted—his new name reflecting the hearts...

Apr 26, 2017

CATHERINE KELLY Catherine Ora Kelly, 62, Phillips, died at her home on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. She was born in LaGrande, Oregon, on June 25, 1954, the daughter of John and Mary (Eckley) Wilson. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art in Oregon, and later earned her Bachelor of Science Degree at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. She was...

Apr 25, 2017

Daniel P. Andreachi, age 61, passed away on April 25, 2017 at Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice House in Wausau. 

Dan was born on November 11, 1955 in Queens, New York. He served our country for 3 years with the US Army. Dan married Charlotte Varga on January 2, 1999 in Tomahawk. Dan worked in the HVAC industry, first with Quality...

Apr 25, 2017

Mrs Ruth Malach, 98 years of age, passed away, quietly in her sleep, on April 25, 2017 at Country Cottage Memory Care facility in Birmingham, AL. She was born September 22, 1918 in Phillips, WI, the daughter of John and Suzanne Pilch. She taught in rural schools in the 1940’s, married Oscar Malach in 1950 and moved to NJ. He...

Apr 24, 2017

DELORIS BEVERLY STADE Deloris B. Stade, 79, Prentice died at her home on Monday, April 24, 2017 while under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care and her family She was born on October 12, 1937, in Kennan, the daughter of Joseph and Pearl (Jackson) Farkas. She made her home in Ely, Minnesota as a youth. She returned to...

Apr 20, 2017

ELEANOR MAKI Eleanor Marie Maki, 83, Prentice, died at her home on Thursday, April 20, 2017, while under the care of her family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. She was born in Crawford County, Wisconsin, on June 3, 1933, the daughter of Edward and Dottie (Lightfoot) Dilley. She was married to Lawrence Plude and they later divorced. She was...

Apr 20, 2017

Rich “Richie” Urban, age 61, of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on April 20th, 2017. He was an incredibly special person who enjoyed spreading sunshine everywhere. He had a passion for cooking and loved to share his creations. Spending time with family and his beloved Yorkie Tina was most important to him. He loved visiting friends for Deck...

Apr 19, 2017

Sue Morlan, age 75 of St. Germain, WI and formerly of Brazil, IN died on Wednesday, April 19th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI with her family by her side. Sue was born on March 17, 1942 in Terre Haute, IN the daughter of Earl and Helen (nee Anderson) Fried. Sue graduated from Brazil High School in May...

Apr 18, 2017

John Thomas Paulsen John T. Paulsen, 72, Glen Flora, died on Tuesday April 18, 2017, at the Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls. He was born on May 15, 1944, in Ladysmith, the son of John and Phebe (Gordon) Paulsen. He spent most of his life in Rusk County. He attended school in Ladysmith. He then entered the military service and served...

Apr 17, 2017

Edith M. Wanie, age 98, a longtime Tomahawk area resident, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Edith was born May 15, 1918 in Tomahawk to William and Marie (Martell) Steinbach. She was a 1936 graduate of Tomahawk High School. Edith was married to LeRoy R. Wanie, he passed away in 1957. She had been employed for many...

Apr 13, 2017

Rudolph “Rudy” Stotka Rudolph Richard “Rudy” Stotka, 81, Town of Worcester, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born in Phillips on April 15, 1935, the son of Stefan and Bernardine (Chuak) Stotka. In his working days Rudy helped on...

Apr 12, 2017

William “Bill” Arnold Spetz, age 84 of Woodruff, WI died on Wednesday, April 12th at his residence. Bill was born on September 22, 1932 in Ironwood, MI the son of Otto and Hanna (nee Tassava) Spetz. He graduated from Luther Wright High School and Gogebic Junior College and later received his B.S. degree from Michigan State University and his Master’s...

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....

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...