Obituaries
Vernon James Hakala
Oct 13, 2024
Vernon “Boot” James Hakala, 57, of Rhinelander, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 after battling cancer. He was born January 7,1967 in Tomahawk WI, the son of Philip and Janice (Schweke) Hakala. He attended Prentice High School graduating in 1985. After graduating high school Vernon joined the U.S. Navy serving from 1985-1990. He spent two years stationed in...
Shirley Elizabeth Harrold
Oct 12, 2024
Shirley Elizabeth Harrold, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on October 12,2024. Glioblastoma, an incurable brain cancer, took her life one year after diagnosis. She was born on August 31, 1951 in Watertown, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Juanita Mills Hey Newman. Shirley is survived by her husband Gregory J Harrold, her four children Nathan...
Marcella "Marcie" Olson
Oct 9, 2024
Marcella “Marcie” Olson, age 87, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away in peace on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on December 10, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to parents Marcello and Alice Boggetto marking the next generation of a life filled with the rich tapestry of Italian culture. Marcie attended Fenger High School and later worked at Illinois...
Mark Jerome Alfred Johnson
Oct 7, 2024
Mark Johnson, 75, of Irma, WI passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home. Mark was born June 14, 1949 in Merrill, WI, the son of Alfred and Laura (Smith) Johnson. He was united in marriage to Patricia Mitchell on December 4, 1987 in Irma.
Mark worked for and retired from the USPS as a rural mail carrier in Merrill...
Eileen A. Raetz
Oct 5, 2024
Eileen Ann (Miklos) Raetz, formerly of Greendale, passed away peacefully onSaturday, October 5th, 2024 at the age of 92 years old in Rhinelander, WI. Eileen was born on August 24, 1932 to Anna (nee Petrovic) and Joseph Miklos in Wauwatosa, WI. Eileen held many positions throughout her career, with her favorite being a switchboard operator at Unit Drop Forge Corporation...
Rose Marie Dryden
Oct 2, 2024
Rose Marie Dryden, 62, of Rhinelander, WI passed away on October 2, 2024, surrounded by family. Rose was born November 28, 1961 in Carrol, IA, the daughter of Don and Ruby (Brokowski) Eagen. Rose graduated from Harlan Community High School, then went on to college, earning a degree in social work from the University of Northern Iowa. Rose married the...
Beth T. Schillinger
Sep 30, 2024
Beth T. Schillinger, age 67 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 30th in Billings, Montana. Beth was born on June 23, 1957 at Lakeland Memorial Hospital in Woodruff, WI the daughter of Barney and Marge DeNoyer.
Beth was absolutely the best cook and baker around, but her passion revolved around her family, her husband Pat and sons...
Elizabeth "Betty" LaBarge
Sep 28, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" LaBarge, age 81 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Saturday, September 28th at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston,WI.
Visitation will be start on Tuesday, October 1st at 4:00 PM at the Multi-Purpose Building and Funeral Prayers will be on Wednesday, October 2nd in the morning around 10:00 am.
Esther Louise Mikunda
Sep 27, 2024
Esther Louise Mikunda, 98, of Tomahawk, WI went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, September 27, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family. Esther was born March 16, 1926 in Ladysmith, WI, the daughter of Paul and Beata (Juergens) Woebbeking. She was united in marriage to Paul Mikunda on October 9, 1954 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Conrath,...
Janet Hitz
Sep 26, 2024
Janet R. (nee Luedtke) Hitz, born to life on January 31, 1936, born to eternal life on September 26, 2024.
Beloved wife of Ronald C. Hitz for 62 years; loving mother to Michael, Judith, and Patricia; doting grandmother to Jessica (Matt) LeBlanc, Kurtis Ness, Amy (Brett) Bryant, Ethan Hitz; loving great-grandmother to Adeline and Ace LeBlanc, and Lucy, Niko, and Magnolia...
Dorothy M. Hanish
Sep 26, 2024
Dorothy M. Hanish, 92, of Phillips, passed away on September 26, 2024, at Park Manor Nursing Home, in Park Falls, WI. She was born on November 27, 1931, to Carl and Milred (Pisca) McBride in Phillips, WI.
Dorothy was born in Phillips, her family relocated to Chicago for a short period of time. They came back home to the Northwoods where...
Robert Heimerl
Sep 23, 2024
Robert Heimerl, 79, of Brantwood was called home by our Lord on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was the son of Sylvester and Lydia (Schneider) Heimerl born on December 17, 1944.
Bob worked for three different railroads throughout his career as a traveling Railroad Mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, working in his shop, and helping others. He was an active member of...
Robert Joe Bucklew
Sep 22, 2024
Robert (Bob) Joe Bucklew, age 81, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather and dear friend to many.
He was born in Knoxville, IA, and moved with his family to the Minocqua/Woodruff area in the eighth grade. Bob was a member of...
Donald A. Hill
Sep 20, 2024
Donald A. Hill, 69, of Phillips, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Marshfield Hospital in Minocqua, WI. He was born on August 19, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Elwin “Bud” and Lois (Janke) Hill.
Donnie was a kind and generous soul. Though he had no children of his own, he devoted much of his life to caring for...
Arthur Fox
Sep 18, 2024
Arthur Allwin Fox, age 100, of Phillips, Wisconsin, died on September 18th, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family and friends.
Art was born at home on October 19th, 1923, (delivered by his paternal grandmother, Emma Fox, the area midwife), in the township of Elk, Phillips, Wisconsin, to Monroe and Jennie (Norum) Fox. His elementary schooling was at Arbutus Hill School...
Timothy Bleck
Sep 16, 2024
Timothy Jon Bleck peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family and his dogs, after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer on the sunny morning of September 16th. He was born on November 1, 1973, in Medford, WI to Gene and Marlene Bleck.
While attending Prentice High School Tim worked at the Rib Lake Nursing Home...
Julee Anne Gentile
Sep 15, 2024
Julee Anne Gentile, 53, of Lake Tomahawk, WI, formerly of Mercer, WI, passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Julee was born to Linda Gentile (Doriot) and Michael Gentile on July 5th, 1971 in Woodruff, WI. Her sister Melissa was ecstatic to have a sister, and they were joined at the hip from day one. Several years...
Martin Vander Sanden Jr.
Sep 15, 2024
Martin Vander Sanden Jr., age 90, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital. Martin was born on February 15, 1934, in Harrison, Wisconsin, to Martin Sr. and Alida (Swan) Vander Sanden. Martin was a veteran of the US Army. Martin married Judith (Judy) Lovsletten on September 2, 1961, at St. Augustine Church in Harrison....
Lynn H. Fochs
Sep 14, 2024
Lynn H. Fochs, age 83 of Schofield, WI and formerly of Minocqua, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14 th at Aspirus Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI
Lynn was born on July 26, 1941 in Stevens Point, WI the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (nee Richards) Swazee. Lynn attended North Central Technical College and worked as a Secretary...
Pastor Gregg John Guthrie
Sep 13, 2024
On September 12, 2024, Gregg John Guthrie’s address was changed to Heaven, where he joined Jesus, family, friends and veteran buddies already there. For those of us left earth-side, we are thankful for all the qualities that made him quintessentially Gregg: unwavering faith, love of community, an adventurous soul, creativity, and compassion for others. As a Marine Warrior Christ-Follower Friend,...
