Obituaries
Joseph "Ole" Weinzatl
Jan 23, 2025
Joseph "Ole" Weinzatl, age 86 of Prentice, WI passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Aspirus Regency House in Phillips, WI. Ole was born on October 21, 1938 in Ogema, WI the son of Leo and Margaret (nee Hunziker) Weinzatl.
He attended school in Prentice, and after worked for Kramer and Sons Construction. Ole was involved with the Union Engineers...
Mary Josephine Ulrich
Jan 20, 2025
Mary “Mary Jo” Josephine Ulrich, 68, of Ogema, WI passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2025. Mary Jo was born on December 7, 1956, in Madison, WI, to parents John and Verlene “Lee” (Cayo) Bernd. She grew up in Stevens Point, where she graduated from SPASH in 1975. After graduating, she worked for Sentry Insurance, which moved her to Phoenix,...
Ursula M. Rasmussen
Jan 19, 2025
Ursala Mary Rasmussen, 80, of Holmen, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025.
Ursala was born on September 6, 1944, to John and Ursala Grapa in Phillips, Wisconsin. After graduating from Phillips High School in 1962, she attended Milwaukee Beauty School. She spent several years as a hairstylist. She completed computer and business classes from MATC. She also earned her ASL...
June L. Judd
Jan 17, 2025
June L Judd, age 75 of Boulder Junction, WI passed away on January 17, 2025, at The Cottages Meadowlands in Oconto Falls, WI. She was born in Merrill, WI on November 23, 1949. June married her husband, James on December 2, 1967.
She enjoyed knitting, quilting, and scenic road trips. June worked at Lakeland Manor, Home Health, Marston Motors, Justin Engineering,...
Pastor Terry Sellers
Jan 16, 2025
Pastor Terry G. Sellers at the age of 95, passed from this earthly life to his eternal home in Heaven on January 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Phillips, WI. Terry was born on July 14th, 1929 in Phillips, WI to Harold ‘Buck’ & Norma Sellers and raised with his sister Gayle.
Terry was a 1947 graduate...
Gloria M. Draxler
Jan 15, 2025
Gloria M. Draxler, age 99.5, Park Falls, peacefully passed from this earth on Wednesday January 15th, 2025 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls, WI. She was born July 20th, 1925 in the Township of Emerald, St. Croix County. She was the daughter of Henry and Ida Elizabeth (Harer) Peters.
She moved to the Northwoods as a young child and...
Mark L. Tiedtke
Jan 14, 2025
Mark L. Tiedtke, age 58, a resident of Minocqua, WI, passed away January 14, 2025. He was born November 10, 1966, in Cedar Rapids, IA, to parents Robert and Joan Tiedtke. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School in 1985. He worked as a self-contractor for many years.
Mark loved carpentry, fishing, and hunting. He was a big Green Bay...
Michelle Marie Durkee
Jan 14, 2025
Michelle “Shelly” Durkee, age 56, of Tomahawk, WI, unexpectedly passed away on January 14, 2025. Shelly was born on October 7, 1968, in Wausau, WI, and spent much of her life in the Tomahawk area where she found joy in nature and time spent with family.
Shelly had a deep love for the outdoors, particularly fishing, four-wheeling, hunting, gardening and camping,...
John Paul Dwyer
Jan 12, 2025
John P Dwyer, age 65 of Minocqua, WI; Our beloved Dad was called to eternal life on January 12, 2025. Dad was born on April 10th, 1959 in Woburn, MA. Dad graduated from Winchester High in 1977 and joined the Air Force. Dad was stationed in Fairchild AFB, WA where he met and married his wife Tammy, or Tam as...
Charles Hueckstaedt
Jan 10, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Hueckstaedt, age 68, of Minocqua, WI, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Howard Young Medical Center. Chuck was born on April 9, 1956, in Keeneyville, IL, to LeRoy and Alice (Kostecki) Hueckstaedt. Chuck spent most of his career as a self-employed contractor in northern Wisconsin. He was known for his attention to detail and craftsmanship in woodworking...
Debra L. Clemetson
Jan 7, 2025
Debra L. Clemetson, age 72, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away surrounded by her family on January 7, 2025, at Howard Young Medical Center. She was born December 13, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Clifford and Patricia Helestrom.
Deb received a Bachelor's Degree at UWSP, and received her RN at Front Range Community College. She worked as a Cardiac...
Alice Mae Maulson
Jan 6, 2025
Alice Mae Maulson, age 81 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, January 6th.
Visitation for Alice will be on Wednesday, January 8th at the Lac du Flambeau Bingo Hall starting at 6:00 PM and Prayer Service will be on Thursday, January 9th at 11:00 am at the Bingo Hall.
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Kyle Foster Kerr
Jan 4, 2025
Kyle Foster Kerr, 70, of Phillips, passed away on January 4, 2025 surrounded by family. Born on April 22, 1954 in Waukesha to Raymond and Grace Kerr. Kyle was one of nine siblings.
A simple man, Kyle received his high school diploma from Jefferson High School and entered the workforce. On September 8, 1984 Kyle married Carol Ann Platz of Menomonee...
Justin "Minisino" Sero Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Justin "Minisino" Sero Sr., age 39 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Saturday, January 4th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side.
Visitation for Justin will be on Tuesday, January 7th starting at 4:00 pm at the Lac du Flambeau Bingo Hall and continue Wednesday, January 8th with services around 10:00 am.
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Robert Leroy Jacobs
Jan 4, 2025
Robert “Bobbo” LeRoy Jacobs, age 89 of Woodruff, WI passed away peacefully at home on January 4th, 2025. Robert was born on December 25th,1935, the son of Roy & Evelyn (Stepke) Jacobs. Bobbo graduated from East Troy High School in 1955 and briefly attended Winona State University. While attending High School in East Troy he played on the baseball, football...
Ronald A. Johnson
Jan 3, 2025
Ron Johnson, age 69 of Phillips, Wi passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wi on January 3rd surrounded by his family. Ron was born to Harold Sr. and Ellyn (Cervenka) Johnson on June 20th, 1955, in Phillips, Wi. He grew up in Prentice, Wi and spent a lot of time at Johnsons Center store until the family sold...
Terry Wayne Winchell
Jan 3, 2025
Terry Winchell, 70, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Terry was born September 18, 1954, the son of John and Violet (Czerwinski) Winchell, who adopted him after he had lived for six months in an orphanage in LaCrosse. Terry’s 40-year career in finance included being an instructor for the Wis. Banking Association. He...
Bruce A Godfrey
Jan 2, 2025
Bruce Allister Godfrey, age 76 of Catawba, WI passed away on January 2, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1948 in Detroit, MI to Allister Jansen Godfrey and Mary Theresa Godfrey (Schulte). Bruce finished high school with a GED while in the U.S. Army, as he left school to help...
Carl F. Theiler
Jan 2, 2025
Carl F. Theiler, age 89, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 2, 2025, following a brief illness. Carl was born on April 22, 1935, to the late Carl and Nell (Winker) Theiler. He married the love of his life and the apple of his eye, Barbara J. Schmit, on June 23,...
Jean M Reimann
Jan 2, 2025
Jean Marie Reimann (nee Bachmann), age 94 of Phillips, WI passed away on January 2nd at Marshfield Medical Center in Park Falls, WI.
She was born March 1, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Emil and Margaret Bachmann.
Jean was originally from Chicago and moved to Phillips, WI permanently 25 years ago when Les retired. She referred to Phillips as “God’s...
