Obituaries
Henry "Hank" A. Thomas
Nov 19, 2022
Henry "Hank" Alan Thomas, 75, of Phillips, WI, left his earthly body to be with God on November 19, 2022. Hank was born on June 20, 1947, in Brookfield, WI, to Arden and Margery (Laukernman) Thomas.
Hank graduated from the Iola-Scandinavia School District. Right after graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army and deployed to Vietnam from April 1967...
Dolores "Dee" Carroll
Nov 17, 2022
Dolores "Dee" Carroll, 94, of Arbor Vitae passed away on Thursday, November 17 at her residence with her family by her side. Dee was born September 26, 1928 in Chicago, Il., the daughter of Joe and Mae McDonnell.
Dolores grew up in the Chicago area.
An accomplished equestrian at an early age, she won many horse shows across the country. She further...
Eugene Steinbach
Nov 16, 2022
Eugene E. Steinbach, age 60, of Tomahawk, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. Eugene was born on November 7, 1962 in Waukegan, IL to Emil & Mary (LaMartin) Steinbach. He was married to Tracy Denison on July 29, 1987 in Rhinelander at the court house. Eugene enjoyed...
Stevan R. Wood
Nov 14, 2022
Stevan “Whitey” Ralph Wood, age 82, a resident of Hazelhurst, Wi passed away November 14, 2022. He was born April 3, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI to parents George and Florence Wood.
Stevan graduated in 1959 from Don Bosco High School in Milwaukee. He married the love of his life Julie Haller on October 14, 1967. Stevan worked for the Milwaukee Police...
Jane F. Solem
Nov 14, 2022
Jane Francis Solem passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 following a brave battle with cancer. Jane died peacefully with her loved ones by her side. She was 63 years old.
Jane was born on August 11, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Mary (Vilbrandt) Glatzel. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee. She obtained an Associates degree in business....
John T. Wegner
Nov 13, 2022
Our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend John Wegner, 80, of Woodruff, passed away on November 13, 2022 at Aspirus Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff. He was born on September 5, 1942 to the late Armin & Vera Wegner. John grew up in Muskego and graduated from Muskego High School in 1961 and married the love of...
Geraldine Ann Sweo
Nov 12, 2022
Geraldine “Gerry” Sweo, age 76 of Lac du Flambeau, WI and formerly of Rhinelander, WI passed away on Saturday, November 12th at her residence with her family by her side. Gerry was born on March 4, 1946 in Lac du Flambeau, WI the daughter of Frances and Marion (nee LaBarge) Diver. She graduated for high school in Green Bay, WI...
Darrel Zeitelhack
Nov 8, 2022
Darrel Leon Zeitelhack “Stork”, age 81, of W6339 County Road O, Tomahawk, passed away November 8, 2022 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family under the care of Compassus Hospice. Darrel and his twin sister, Carol, were born on March 14, 1941 to the late Leo and Frances Zeitelhack. He was married to Jean Hautala on October 3, 1964...
William "Bill" J. Taylor
Nov 8, 2022
William “Bill” J. Taylor, age 89 of Minocqua, WI, passed away on November 8, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center Minocqua. He was born February 3, 1933, in Dane, WI to parents Edward and Adelaide Taylor.
Bill married the love of his life Kathleen Daleo on May 24, 1958. Bill was involved with Yahara Fisherman’s Club and the Northwoods Carving Club. He...
Jack D Lantta
Nov 7, 2022
Jack D Lantta, 86 of Arbor Vitae passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center -Minocqua . He was born on January 8, 1936 in Ramsey, MI. He was the son of Fred, Sr. and Gertrude Lantta. He married Rose Marie (Trapp) on April 15, 1961 with whom he spent 61 years of marriage. He retired from...
Frances Bechtolt
Nov 7, 2022
Frances Bechtolt of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away on Monday, November 7th, 2022, at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret Cotherman, her husband Naaman Bechtolt, sister Marian, brother John, son-in-law Brian Reed. Dear mother of Kimberly Reed of Franklin, WI. Loving grandmother of Jessica (Mark) Boccia of Mokena, IL. Beloved great-grandmother...
Robert "Bob" Erdmann
Nov 7, 2022
Robert “Bob” Erdmann, 84, of Prentice, WI, went peacefully into the Lord’s hands on November 7, 2022, at Rib Lake Health Services. Robert was born on June 13, 1938, in Catawba, WI, to Otto and Josephine (Vollendorf) Erdmann.
Robert was a graduate of Phillips high school. He enjoyed hunting and fishing early in his life, watching the Packers, Brewers, Nascar and...
Ronald "Ron" Jerry Russell
Nov 7, 2022
Ronald “Ron” Jerry Russell, age 83 of Minocqua, Wi passed away at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk, WI on November 7, 2022. He was born March 17, 1939, in Waukesha, WI to parents Robert and Margaret Russell.
Ron grew up in Waukesha where he graduated from Waukesha High School in 1957. He worked for Mueller Pipeliners in New Berlin, Wi for...
LeRoy Wolf
Nov 3, 2022
LeRoy J. Wolf, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022 with his family by his side. LeRoy was born in Marathon City, WI to George & Marie (Wagner) Wolf. He was married to Mary Schoen on January 25, 1955 in Marathon City. LeRoy was a jack-of-all-trades. He could fix or build just about anything. LeRoy worked...
Donald V. Caudle
Nov 2, 2022
Donald V. Caudle passed away unexpectedly from a heart condition on his way to his nephew’s funeral in Illinois on November 2, 2022. Don was born on June 9th, 1941 to Arlie and Opal Caudle in Chicago, Illinois.
Don married the love of his life, Janice (Peterson) on October 19, 2013. They enjoyed their lives together immensely. They worked together, loved...
Michael J Coan
Nov 1, 2022
Michael J. “Mikey” Coan, age 61, a resident of Manitowish Waters, WI, passed away on November 1, 2022. He was born September 20, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois to Donald and Marion Coan.
Mike attended Lakeland Union High School. He owned and operated Mike Coans Plumbing. Michael was involved with the Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters. He enjoyed classic cars, pontooning, snowmobiling, family and...
JoAnne M Wenke
Oct 31, 2022
JoAnne M. Wenke, age 91, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022 in Milwaukee at Autumn Lake Health Care. JoAnne was born in Milwaukee to Herchel & Gladys (Jacobson) Zophy on December 21, 1930. She worked as a supervisor at the JC Penny distribution center in Milwaukee for over 30 years. JoAnne is survived by her son...
Gerald Dvorak
Oct 31, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Dvorak, 73, of Selmer Road, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, October 31 with his family by his side. Jerry was born September 30, 1949 in Phillips to Martin and Ellen (LeVasseur) Dvorak. He was married to Rose Thums on August 9, 1969 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church near Rib Lake, Wisconsin. Jerry proudly served his...
Michael P. Clark
Oct 31, 2022
Michael P. Clark, Sr., 48, of Phillips, WI, passed away on October 31, 2022, surrounded by his family, at Froedtert & Medical College-Wi, Milwaukee, WI. Michael was born on January 29, 1974, in Medford, WI, to John and Janet (Ochodnicky) Clark.
Michael attended Prentice High School and moved throughout central Wisconsin until finally settling in Phillips. He worked as a truck...
Florence C. Teeters
Oct 31, 2022
Peacefully at home with family by her side and the Holy Spirit in her heart, Florence Charlotte Teeters passed to eternal glory on October 31, 2022, at 107 years old. She will be remembered for her unwavering Christian faith, sharp wit, quest for adventure, enjoyment of a good dose of chaos, and love of desserts, especially ice cream. We rejoice...
