Obituaries
Lacey C. Christensen
Aug 12, 2025
Lacey C. Christensen, age 42, a resident of Lac du Flambeau, WI, passed away August 12, 2025. She was born May 23, 1983, in Woodruff, WI, to parents Robert and Georgia Christensen. Lacey earned her HSED from McKinley Charter School in Eau Claire, WI.
She loved spending time with family and friends.
Lacey was preceded in death by her father Robert. She...
Duane E. Wenzelow
Aug 12, 2025
Duane Edward Wenzelow Sr. of Wausau, WI passed away peacefully in his home on August 12, 2025. He was 82 years old. Son of Rudolph Christian and Sybil Rose Wenzelow. Duane was born on September 19, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated in 1960 from Merrill High School, Merrill, WI. Duane enlisted with the U.S .Army, June 21, 1961 serving...
Scott D. Steffes
Aug 12, 2025
Scott (Scooter) D. Steffes, 62 of Hazelhurst, WI formerly of Clinton, WI passed away Tuesday, August 12th after a fight with Glioblastoma at his home surrounded by his family.
Born September 24, 1962, In Naperville, IL to David and Marilyn (Miller) Steffes. He grew up in Sharon WI.
He graduated from Big Foot High School in Walworth, WI in 1981. He went...
Jerry Lee Allen
Aug 7, 2025
Jerry Lee Allen, 88, of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. Born on January 15, 1937, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Jerry lived a full and meaningful life rooted in service, hard work, humor, and deep love for his family.
After graduating high school, Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his service, he...
Heather Ann Geiss
Aug 7, 2025
Heather Geiss, age 51 of Tomahawk, WI and formerly of Minocqua, WI passed away on Thursday, August 7th. Daughter to Jack and Pam Stengel. Also a beloved mother, aunt, and teacher. She is survived by her son: Keegan Geiss, her mother: Pam Stengel, her brother: Patrick Stengel, nephew: Ethan Stengel, many friends, and the countless students whose lives she impacted...
Robert Roy Schmidt, Sr.
Aug 7, 2025
Robert (Rob) Roy Schmidt, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home in Winchester, Wisconsin, on August 7, 2025. Rob was born a “Dr. Kate baby” in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on April 12, 1949, to Helen (McGlinn) and Roy Schmidt of Winchester. Rob joined his four older sisters, Judy, Janice, Sally, and Rosalae at home, later followed by his younger brother, Jack.
Rob...
Carol Jarvensivu
Aug 4, 2025
Carol J. Jarvensivu, 83, of River Road in Brantwood, passed away at her home on Monday, August 4, 2025. Carol was born December 30, 1941 in Tomahawk to Arthur and Veronica (Young) Crass. She married Jack N. Jarvensivu on July 20, 1963, also in Tomahawk. He passed away in 2013. Carol was a 1959 graduate of Tomahawk High School. She...
Gale Patricia Resech
Aug 3, 2025
Gale Patricia Resech, age 73 of Lac Du Flambeau,, WI passed away on Sunday, August 3 rd at her residence under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Gale Patricia Resech was born on January 16, 1952 to Lois (Jensen) and Henry Pernsteiner of Stetsonville, WI.
Gale was a devoted and loving wife of 55 years to John Patrick Resech.They were married on October...
Eleanore "Polly" Dvorak
Aug 3, 2025
Eleanore “Polly” Dvorak, age 90 ½ passed away on Sunday, August 3rd at Aspirus Regency House in Phillips, WI. Polly was born January 20, 1935 in Brantwood, WI the daughter of Rueben and Ellen (nee Kelland) Hauta. Polly attended Brantwood Elementary and Tripoli High School and studied 1 year at Minneapolis Business School. Louie and Polly were owners and operators...
Shirley A. Dittmer
Aug 1, 2025
Shirley Ann Dittmer, 74, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Shirley was born April 11, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Ann (Frederick) Legan. She was united in marriage to Thomas Dittmer on September 11, 1996, in Tomahawk, and he preceded her in death on October 29,...
Immanuel Smith
Jul 30, 2025
Immanuel "Chi Sen" Smith, age 27 passed away on July 30th.
Traditional Native American Services will be held at the Multi-Purpose Building in Lac du Flambeau, WI on Saturday, August 2nd starting at 4:00 pm and continue to Sunday, August 3rd.
Van Doren Jolin
Jul 30, 2025
The Northwoods Has Lost a Legend: Van Jolin
The Northwoods has lost a true legend with the passing of Van Jolin—an extraordinary father and grandfather, and one of Wisconsin’s most respected and beloved fishing guides. Known across the region for his unmatched knowledge of the lakes, sharp wit, and warm, welcoming spirit, Van leaves behind a legacy of laughter, storytelling, and...
Ann Agnew
Jul 30, 2025
Ann Agnew, 93, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Milestone Senior Living in Rhinelander. Ann was born October 2, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of Ernest and Avis (Geiser) Westberg. She was united in marriage to Robert Agnew and he preceded her in death June 14, 1993. Surviving are her daughters, Carolyn Mella, Tomahawk,...
Mardell "Mardy" Anne Hofmann
Jul 29, 2025
Mardell “Mardy” Anne Hofmann, age 85 of Phillips, WI, passed away at her home on July 29, 2025. Mardy was born to Edward and Martha Hofmann on July 6, 1940, in Colby, WI. She grew up on her family farm in Owen along with her older siblings Inez and Ronald. Mardy moved to Milwaukee after graduating high school so that...
Chad William Rudisill
Jul 29, 2025
Chad “Cracker” William Rudisill, age 48, passed away on July 29, 2025, at his home in Woodruff, WI. He was born on March 12, 1977, in Woodruff to parents Russell and Gail Rudisill. He married Suzie Kieffer on September 6, 2008.
Chad was a jack of all trades from butcher to chef to mechanic. He was involved with Ducks Unlimited. He...
Jeffrey Alan Pirk
Jul 27, 2025
Jeffrey A. Pirk, age 74, died at his home on July 27, 2025. Jeff and his wife Lynn were born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and married on October 14, 1972. They moved to the Minocqua area in 1985, eventually owning and operating McDonald’s Restaurant franchises in Minocqua, Eagle River, and Park Falls. Jeff was also past President of the Minocqua Area...
Gerald "Jerry" Bazil Derby
Jul 24, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Derby, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025 at the age of 82 surrounded by family.
Jerry was born on October 11,1942 in Wadena, MN and raised on a dairy farm in Verndale, MN. He graduated from Verndale High School in 1960. A hardworking student, Jerry worked as a carpenter while attending Bemidji State University. Here he...
Dale Charles Buetow
Jul 22, 2025
Dale Charles Buetow, 86, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Riverview Health Services, Tomahawk. Dale was born July 14, 1939 in Stettin, the son of Victor and Erna Buetow. He served in the U.S. Army. Dale was united in marriage to Virginia Pahl on February 23, 1990 and she preceded in death in 2014.
Surviving are his...
Mary Catherine Ohlsson
Jul 19, 2025
Mary Catherine Ohlsson nee Hagen, age 87, passed away on July 19th due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on August 4th, 1937, she was the eldest of 9 children to Vern and Catherine Hagen (both deceased) of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She met, fell in love with and marred Robert Ohlsson in February 1957. They had 4 wonderful...
Thomas H. Patterson
Jul 19, 2025
Thomas H. Patterson, age 96 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Saturday, July 19th at Careview Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. Thomas was born on July 9, 1929 in Fifield, WI the son of William and Winnifred Patterson.
Thomas attend college in Ashland, WI and after serving in the Air Force, he worked at a sawmill, but most of his...
