Obituaries
Cynthia D. Wills
Jun 25, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” D. Wills, age 80, a resident of Minocqua, WI, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Cindy was born on January 18, 1945, in Pontiac, MI, to parents Doc and Della Keller. Cindy married the love of her life Michael J. Wills, Sr., on April 29, 1981.
Cindy worked as a Real Estate Broker, served as...
Richard Donald Knoblock, Jr.
Jun 24, 2025
Richard “Grandpa” Donald Knoblock, Jr, age 71, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was born August 12, 1953, in Chicago, IL, to parents Richard Sr. and Shirley Knoblock. He graduated from Phillips High School.
He married Rose Anderson on September 11, 1971. Richard enjoyed camping and gardening and loved spending time with his family.
Richard was...
Daniel Shea Geraty Jr.
Jun 24, 2025
Daniel Shea Geraty Jr., 30, of Wausau, WI passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Daniel was born on March 3, 1995 in Green Bay, the son of Daniel Geraty and Debby (Melle) Jay Milliner. He was united in marriage on June 23, 2020 to Amy Bruder in Wausau.
Surviving is his father, Daniel (Sue) Geraty; mother, Debby (Jay) Milliner; wife, Amy...
Marion Jane Eilers
Jun 19, 2025
Marion Jane Eilers, age 80, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Seasons of Life Hospice House. She was born on December 1, 1944, in Racine, WI, to parents Norman and Hazel (Perkins) Miller.
Marion graduated from Racine Lutheran High School. She met the love of her life John A. Eilers, and they married on August...
Magdalene Helen Krucky
Jun 18, 2025
Helen Krucky, age 96, born Magdalene “Helen” Kaufman, on June 24, 1928, to Herbert and Martha (Hartman) Kaufman. Helen was a life-time resident of, Town of Worcester, Phillips, WI died on June 18, 2025, at the Colonial Health & Rehabilitation of Colby.
After graduating from Phillips High School, she married James Krucky on May 31, 1947. They had 4 children: Sally...
Christian Lashua
Jun 13, 2025
Christian D. Lashua, 18, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 unexpectedly at his home on Chandler Street in Tomahawk.
Christian was born March 3, 2007 in Marshfield to Chad and Lori (Carstensen) Lashua. He was an early 2025 graduate of Tomahawk High School and had been attending Gogebic Community College. Christian had many interests, first of all, he loved spending time...
Shirley Mae Brier
Jun 11, 2025
Shirley Brier, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with her daughter, Laura, by her side. She was born October 8, 1927, in Aurora, IL, to parents Lawrence F. and Laura Dado.
She met Willard Brier through church writing to men in the military. They wed in 1946. They lived in Naperville, IL, but then moved to Yorkville next...
Mark Kevin Mahlow
Jun 10, 2025
Mark Kevin Mahlow, 64, of Star Lake, Wisconsin, took his final breath on June 10th, 2025, in his dream home he built, and his wife of 41 years, Bonnie, at his side. He was surrounded by many friends and family in his final days at home.
Mark was born September 30th, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa to Richard and Janet (Turner)...
George W. Gryglewski
Jun 7, 2025
George Walter Gryglewski, Phillips, WI, passed away June 7th, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born to Stanley and Anna (Onufer) Gryglewski. He lived his entire life on Little Chicago Road in the town of Worcester. He was a lifetime member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, Phillips, WI.
George was a gentle soul and worked many years...
Richard M. Mastaglio
Jun 5, 2025
Richard Mastaglio, age 62, a resident of Minocqua, passed away June 5, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1963, in Woodruff, WI, to Walter and Mildred Mastaglio.
Please join us for a Gathering of Friends on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Minocqua 70 W Pavillion from 12:30 pm through the afternoon.
A family memorial will be scheduled for later this...
Kathleen "Kay" Jelinek
Jun 5, 2025
Kathleen “Kay” Jelinek, 87, of Muskellunge Lake Road, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, June 5, 2025 surrounded by her family. Kay was born February 27, 1938 in Tomahawk to Fred and Dorothy (White) Borem. She was united in marriage to William C. Jelinek on July 20, 1957 in Tomahawk. “Sis,” as she was known to her family,...
Susan C. Kent
Jun 4, 2025
Susan Cecilia Kent
August 9, 1946 – June 4, 2025
Susan Cecilia Kent, age 78, of Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly of a heart-related event on June 4, 2025. Born on August 9, 1946, in Carroll, Iowa, Susie lived a life grounded in love, laughter, and service to others.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Kent, with whom she shared...
Laurely "Laurie" Ellen Parkinson
Jun 2, 2025
Laurely (Laurie) Ellen Parkinson, 84, of Phillips, WI passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Rib Lake Health Services, Rib Lake, Wisconsin. Laurely was born January 2, 1941 in Chickasaw County, Iowa the daughter of Clarence and Belva May (Crabtree) Hahn. She served in the U.S. Air Force Weather Wing Flight Control Command from June of 1959 to August of...
Patricia "Patty" Kay Heikkinen
May 29, 2025
Patricia Kay Heikkinen (Patty), age 69, special child of God, came into this world on December 17, 1955 in Phillips, WI, and left it on May 29, 2025 in her home at Railway Group Home in Tomahawk. Patty, who grew up at her parent’s home in Brantwood, was a friend to so many people throughout her lifetime. She loved to...
Thomas J. Klitzman
May 25, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Joseph Klitzman, age 83, a resident of McNaughton, WI, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Grace Lodge in Rhinelander, WI. He was born September 23, 1941, in Hartford, WI, to parents Erwin and Loretta Klitzman. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1961.
He met and married the love of his life Judith Ann Wuestenberg on August 10,...
Geralyn A. Ziemba
May 23, 2025
Geralyn “Geri” A. Ziemba
Geri Ziemba, beloved wife to Leonard “Len” J. Ziemba and mother of four passed away May 23rd, 2025, at Aspirus Woodruff Hospital at the young age of 67. She was born in Berwyn, IL to Charles and Mary Weldt.
Geri grew up in Brookfield, IL and graduated from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, IL during which time...
Teresa V. Morden
May 21, 2025
Teresa Verlene Morden, a resident of Mercer, WI, passed away surrounded by her family on May 21, 2025 at age 40.
Teresa attended Blue Sky School of Massage to become a licensed massage therapist. Her calling to help people fueled many iterations of her massage career through her life, which led her to working at the regional hospice. Teresa once asked...
John K. Bowman
May 21, 2025
John Kelsey Bowman, 87, was born January 13, 1938, in Bandon, OR and died May 21, 2025, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short illness. He was a loving husband and father/stepfather and was loved so much by his family.
John graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Engineering and worked for the Forest Service for 32 years,...
Marnie Therese Grigsby Reischl
May 19, 2025
On May 19, 2025, our beloved Marnie passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51. Born on June 13, 1973, to James and Marie. We take solace in knowing she is reunited with her father, Bruce (Bruno).
Marnie was a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother. She touched the lives of everyone she knew, both family and friends, and was affectionately known...
Ronald John Rempert Sr.
May 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald John Rempert, Sr on May 18, 2025, at the age of 84 after a short illness. He was born on November 25, 1940 in Watersmeet, Gogebic, Michigan to Henry and Marvel (nee Asbach) Rempert. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1961-1965 as a Sonar Operator...
