Obituaries
Joan V. Belliveau
Jul 3, 2021
Joan V. Belliveau, age 91 passed away on July 3rd at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander, WI. Joan was born on January 10, 1930 in Woodruff, WI the daughter of Arthur and Adeline Perkins. She graduated from Woodruff High School and married Stuart Belliveau on November 23, 1950. She worked for over 30 years at Bonson’s Grocery Store in Eagle...
Lorraine M. Nelson
Jun 30, 2021
Lorraine M. Nelson, 96, died Wednesday, June 30th, 2021, at the Goshen Care Center in Torrington, Wy. Lorraine was born on May 22, 1925, in Arpin, WI, to Henry and Margaret Sturm. One of her biggest accomplishments was graduating high school. After graduation, she started working as a bookkeeper at a papermill. She met Edwin Nelson in Park Falls, WI,...
David G. Taddey
Jun 29, 2021
David G. Taddey, 61, passed away June 29th in his Arbor Vitae home after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Milwaukee, Dave grew up in the Minocqua area, living the Northwoods life to the fullest- fishing, hunting, camping out, bike riding, boating, waterskiing, and snowmobiling. In his teens he excelled at boxing and graduated from Lakeland Union High School...
Arthur P Fruhman
Jun 28, 2021
Arthur P. Fruhman of Winchester, WI passed away on June 28, 2021 after 98 years of living life to the fullest. He was born in Milwaukee to Joseph and Anna (Ederegger) Fruhman. He graduated from Rufus King High School where he played soccer. He joined the Navy during World War II, doing maintenance and repair on airplanes in Hawaii for...
Kenneth "Ken" W. Mancheski
Jun 25, 2021
Kenneth Wayne Mancheski, 85, passed away June 25th, 2021 at Rennes in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He was a devoted husband, loving father, playful “Bopa” and tireless friend. Ken was born October 12, 1935 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Martin and Rose Mencheski. He graduated from East High School in Green Bay in 1955 and served in the United States Air Force...
Violet E. May
Jun 24, 2021
Violet “Vi” May, age 95 passed away on Thursday, June 24th at Milestone Living Center in Woodruff, WI. Vi was born March 3, 1926 in Random Lake, WI the daughter of Anton and Ella (nee Nitschke) Goehring. She graduated from Random Lake High School and married Ralph May on June 26, 1949. Vi was an active member of the United...
Shirley L. Becker
Jun 20, 2021
Shirley L. Becker, age 82, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond, WI. Shirley was born on March 24, 1939 in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of Fred and Alice (nee Brown) McCannon. She graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1957. Having gotten engaged at her senior prom, Shirley married the love of her...
Luella Krueger
Jun 19, 2021
Luella L. Krueger, 85, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Island Shores Retirement Community in Neenah, Wisconsin. Lu was born on November 12, 1935 in Hamburg, WI to William & Grace (Steffen) Zocher. Lu was a 1953 graduate of Wausau High School. She was married to Myron Krueger on July 9, 1955 in Hamburg. After raising her children, Lu...
Joseph G. Schemenauer
Jun 19, 2021
JOSEPH G. SCHEMENAUER, AGE 79, PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 19, 2021 AT HIS HOME ON SPIDER LAKE WITH HIS FAMILY PRESENT AFTER A BATTLE WITH PANCREATIC CANCER. HE WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 11, 1942 IN TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON, WASHINGTON COUNTY TO CLARENCE AND LUCILLE (NEE PETERS) SCHEMENAUER. JOE GRADUATED FROM SLINGER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961. ON JUNE 19, 1965,...
Mark S. Strosahl
Jun 19, 2021
Mark S. Strosahl, 73, of Hazelhurst passed away at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease on June 19,2021. Mark was born on August 2, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI. The son of Reverend Stan and Phyllis (Hinke) Strosahl. Mark graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee. Attended Cornell College and graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a...
Leonard "Bink" Collins
Jun 17, 2021
Leonard "Bink" Collins passed away peacefully in Park Falls, WI, on June 16th, 2021, at the age of 60. Bink was born on November 17, 1960, in Phillips, WI, to Leonard G. Collins and Florence (Hagen) Collins, who preceded him in death. Bink graduated from Phillips High School in 1978, and later received a certificate as a machinist. He was...
Lyle W. Conner, Sr.
Jun 16, 2021
Lyle W. Conner, Sr., 90, of Prentice, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on June 16, 2021, surrounded by his family, while under the care of Home Health & Hospice MMC - Park Falls. Lyle was born on May 24, 1931, to Dewey and Clara (Keisaw) Conner in Prentice, WI. After graduating from Prentice High School, Lyle joined the...
Donna M. Kaliska
Jun 11, 2021
Donna M. Kaliska, 86, died on June 11, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Home Health & Hospice MMC – Park Falls. Donna was born on September 8, 1934, to Alex and Iona (Pingel) Wolf. She attended St. Mary Catholic grade school and graduated from Stockbridge High School. After graduation, she attended Misericordia...
Denise A. Gruszka
Jun 8, 2021
Denise A. Gruszka, 72, of Phillips, passed away on June 8, 2021, at her home with her husband by her side. Denise was born on February 1, 1949, to Richard and Loretta (Stelmach) Gage, in Chicago, IL. Denise enjoyed reading, collecting key chains, and sunbathing on the boat. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandkids. Denise spent time...
James H. Peterson
Jun 8, 2021
James H. Peterson, 81, of Phillips, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his wife and family. Jim was born on September 25, 1939, to Jacob and Florence (Kohler) Peterson, in Phillips, WI. Jim played all sports, but loved baseball and played as a catcher. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and just being outdoors. He was an over the road...
Wayne "Cliff" Clifford Eitel, Sr.
Jun 8, 2021
Wayne Clifford Eitel Sr., “Cliff” was called home on June 8, 2021 after fighting a long courageous battle with Parkinson Disease surrounded by his family. He was born June 25, 1950 on the family farm in Emery, WI to John and Annabelle (nee Tillet) Eitel. Cliff’s parents owned Big Elk Resort in Phillips, WI for many years and he enjoyed...
Patricia Heikkinen
Jun 7, 2021
Patricia F Heikkinen, age 91, of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Tomahawk Health Services. Pat was born on May 1, 1930 in Rockford, IL to Carl & Ethel (Clure) Boote. Pat graduated from Rhinelander High School and then attended normal school where she earned her certification to be a teacher. She was married to Eino Heikkinen...
Charles William Warner
Jun 7, 2021
Charles William Warner, age 78 of Mercer passed away on Monday, June 7th with his family by his side. Cremation took place and please check back for complete obituary.
Ruth E. Whiteside
Jun 7, 2021
Ruth E. “Ruthie” Whiteside, age 76 of Little Rice, WI passed away on Monday, June 7th at Minocqua Health and Rehab. Ruthie was born on February 14, 1945 in Antigo, WI the daughter of George and Hester (nee Zirkle) Wildman. She married Robert “Skip” Whiteside on December 26, 1965. Ruthie was employed in the restaurant and hospitality business for the...
Michael Wiesman
Jun 5, 2021
Michael “Mikey” Edwin Wiesman, age 40, of Hazelhurst, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 5, 2021. Michael was born on December 27, 1980 to Merlin & Veronica (Kroening) Wiesman. Mike was a graduate of Stratford High School. After high school he worked as a beer delivery driver where he earned the nickname “Beer Man.” He followed in his...
