Obituaries
Yvonne Marie Klappa
Jul 21, 2023
Yvonne Marie Klappa, age 77 of Rhinelander, WI passed peacefully, comforted by her strong faith in God on Friday, July 21st at Milestone Living Center in Woodruff, WI with her family by her side. Yvonne was born on July 26, 1945 in Margarita, Panama Canal Zone the daughter of Jules and Sylvia Lelaidier. She grew up in the...
Kathleen Hodge
Jul 21, 2023
Kathleen G. “Kathy” Hodge, 67, of Irma, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home Friday, July 21, 2023 under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Kathy was born April 22, 1956 in West Bend to Guy and Edna (Wollman) Schwartz. She was a 1974 Graduate of West Bend East High School. She was formerly married to Bill Connor and...
William J Giacchino
Jul 20, 2023
William J. Giacchino, age 76, affectionately known as “Chino” passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his home in Hazelhurst under the care of Compassus Hospice and his son, Eric.
Chino was born August 20, 1946 in Pennsylvania to Damion and Kada (Kursel) Giacchino. He had been an auto mechanic in the Milwaukee area and had retired to the Skunk Lake...
Donald Lawrence Metzger
Jul 19, 2023
Donald Lawrence Metzger, age 85 of Woodruff, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 19th at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI. Don was born on July 12, 1938 in Fulton, IL the son of Lawrence and Mary Metzger. Don graduated from DeWitt High School and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Don worked as a machinist for...
Robert Wesley Conner Jr.
Jul 18, 2023
Robert (Bob) Wesley Conner, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on July, 18th, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on July 8th, 1948 to Robert Wesley and Harriet Louise Conner in Detroit Michigan. He spent his youth in Michigan and Ohio before more permanently settling in Downers Grove, IL with his family. While he...
Charlene Mary Bickford
Jul 13, 2023
Charlene M. Bickford, age 69, a resident of Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, passed away July 13, 2023 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. She was born April 24, 1954 in Woodruff, WI to parents Edward and Irene LaBarge. Visitation and services will be held at the Multipurpose Building 10-762 (Hwy 47) Lac du Flambeau, WI. Visitation will be...
Angela Marie Jacobs
Jul 13, 2023
Angela Marie Kozak Jacobs, 52, of Mercer, WI passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 13, 2023.
Angie was born on January 25,1971 to Bill and Sharon Kozak in Madison, WI. After graduating from Madison East High School, she went on to study Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Shortly after graduation, the Northwoods came calling for Angie...
William "Bill" L. Coulthurst
Jul 12, 2023
William “Bill” L. Coulthurst, age 80, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away on July 12, 2023, at Tomahawk Health Services. He was born April 26, 1943, in Stevens Point, Wi to parents Raymond and Alice Coulthurst. He graduated from PJ Jacobs School and became a truck driver. He married the love of his life Suzanna Hall on December...
Wayne "Twig" J Pike
Jul 11, 2023
Wayne “Twig” Joseph Pike, 76, of Phillips, was called home to be with the Lord, with his family present at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.
Twig was born October 26, 1946, to Robert and Anna Pike (Paluch) in Chicago, Illinois. He attended De La Salle High school where he graduated and went on to St. Procopius College....
Chester "Chet" Dumask
Jul 9, 2023
Chester John Dumask of Presque Isle, Wisconsin joined his Lord Sunday, July 9 , 2023 while in the care of Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. He was 96 years old.
Trapper Chet, as he was known, was born April 18, 1927 to the late Raymond and Modesta “Manda” (Polezynska) Damask in Plover, Wisconsin. Our last name was changed...
Kathleen Conlan
Jul 9, 2023
Kathleen J. Conlan was born on December 27, 1944 to Ben and Lillian Marheine of Brantwood. She was raised in the home that her father and his siblings grew up in, under the care of her parents and her grandmother, Louisa Marheine. Kathleen had six siblings: Ben, Tuffy, Jim, Nancy, Judy and Dennis.
She graduated from Tripoli High School, class...
Trudy M. Martinson
Jul 7, 2023
Trudy Maxine Martinson, age 78 of Rothschild, WI and formerly of Hayward, WI passed away on Friday, July 7th at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI with her family by her side. Trudy was born on January 5, 1945 the daughter of Ernest and Edith (nee Pfister) Martinson. Trudy graduated from Hayward High School and worked many years with Xcel...
Chester Arthur Andrews Jr.
Jul 6, 2023
Chester A. “Chet” Andrews Jr., age 86 of Minocqua, WI and formerly of Oak Lawn, IL passed away on Thursday, July 6th at his residence with his family by his side. Chet was born on April 5, 1937 in Chicago, IL the son of Chester and Adele (nee Chmielewsky) Andrews Sr.
He attended Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School in...
Karen J. Steele
Jul 5, 2023
Karen J. Steele, age 80 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 5th at her residence. Karen was born on July 2, 1943 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Duard and Marie Harrington. She attended school at Bridge Grammer School of Chicago, Steinmetz High School in Chicago and graduated from Lakeland Union High School.
Karen enjoyed gardening,...
Lois Gough
Jul 2, 2023
Lois Gough (née Vitato) was called to her heavenly home on July 2, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and a respected college instructor. “And I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23: 6b)
Arne Andersen
Jul 1, 2023
On May 13th, 1946, Arne Harry Andersen Jr. was born to the late Arne Harry Andersen Sr. and Klaryne Andersen. Arne departed life on Saturday, July 1st at his home in Tomahawk WI.
He is survived by his sister Rita Penkwitz, Sons; Scott, Troy, and Nick Andersen, grandsons; Ryan, Zackery, Lucas, and Matthew Andersen, and daughter-in-law Darci Jeffrey-Andersen. Preceded in...
Kathleen Mary Eternicka
Jun 30, 2023
Kathleen (Katie) Eternicka, age 74, passed away on the morning of June 30, 2023. Katie had been living in Merrill, Wisconsin for the last 5 years after having spent the rest of her life as a resident of Woodruff, WI. She spent the majority of her life working at various banks in the Minocqua/Woodruff area and a short time...
Donald D Boehm
Jun 29, 2023
Donald D. Boehm, age 94, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. He was born September 17, 1928, in Chicago, IL to Julia and Art Boehm.
Donald attended Mauston Grade School where he attended through eighth grade. He was a member of the Boy Scouts. Donald enjoyed maple syrup making, fishing, and building log cabins. Donald served as...
William Streicher
Jun 26, 2023
William Paul Streicher, Jr. (Bill or "Uncle Boogie") was born on Jan. 26th, 1933 in Kewanee, IL and died on June 26th, 2023 in Tomahawk, WI.
After growing up in Kewanee IL and Gila Bend Arizona, Bill joined the Air Force. While in the service he traveled to many interesting places and played guitar in a band. He especially enjoyed his...
Bernadine Ehrhardt
Jun 26, 2023
Bernadine A. Ehrhardt, age 90, of Harshaw, passed away on June 26, 2023 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.
Bernadine was born on October 26, 1932 in Green Bay to Bernard & Verna (Warden) Rutten. She was married to Robert Ehrhardt on March 5, 1960 in Milwaukee. Bernadine and Robert have had a cabin on Little Bearskin since 1970....
