Obituaries
John Phillip Westover
Aug 28, 2021
John Phillip Westover (Jack) aged 81 passed away on August 28th at Focused Care in Woodruff, WI. Jack was born on September 3, 1939 in Springfield, Illinois to Alma and Robert Westover. After graduation from the University of Illinois in 1961 he married Becky Hosford. Jack was in the Navy for 4 years, stationed at the Communications Center in Hawaii...
Jim Crass
Aug 26, 2021
James L. Crass, 91, of Cattail Lane in Irma, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Jim was born August 31, 1929 in Tomahawk to Louis and Gertrude (Spelttstozer) Crass. He was married to Lorraine Meyer on August 20, 1955 in Milwaukee, she passed away in May of 2019. Jim served his country in the...
Myra Wydeven Coombs
Aug 26, 2021
Myra J. (Wydeven) Coombs, of Wausau, died on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Myra was born in Junction City, WI to John & Mayme (Weyenberg) Wydeven. Myra was an accomplished real estate agent and insurance salesman. Myra is survived by one sister – Alice Harris; four nieces – Sheryl Desotelle, Kimmyra (Jeff) Bowers, Lorraine (Thom) Venn & Leisa Wydeven; and four...
Gary Lee Pockat
Aug 26, 2021
Gary (Gooch) L. Pockat of St. Germain, Wisconsin died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Gary was born April 14, 1961 at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Patsy and Donald Pockat of Sayner, Wisconsin. Gary grew up on Plum Lake in Sayner, Wisconsin where his parents operated Plum Lake Resort and he learned to love the outdoors....
Jean M Zeitelhack
Aug 25, 2021
Jean M. Zeitelhack, 78, of W6339 County Road O, Tomahawk passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family under the care of Compassus Hospice. Jean and her twin sister, Jane, were born March 6, 1943 to William and Hazel (Lampi/Wickman) Hautala. She married Darrel Zeitelhack on October 3, 1964 in Tomahawk. In her early years...
Susan G. Badger
Aug 24, 2021
Susan Gail Badger – retired USAF, 70, of Phillips, passed away on August 24, 2021. Susan was born on October 19, 1950, to Norman and Bonnie Nielsen. Her community and church family were a comfort she took joy in and will be missed by all who grew to know her. She is survived by her siblings, Scott (Wanda) Nielsen and...
Daniel R. Schulz
Aug 22, 2021
Manitowish Waters – Daniel R. Schulz, age 71, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Milestone Senior Living in Minocqua. He was born on September 8, 1949, in Madison, the son of Robert W. and Frances Nelson Schulz. He graduated from Deerfield High School in 1967. On October 16, 1971, he was united in marriage to Beverly J. Birkrem....
Theodore "Ted" James Zdanowicz
Aug 21, 2021
Theodore James Zdanowicz, also known as Teddy by those who knew him, passed away in the night on August 20, 2021. He was 70 years old. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, 4 children, and 5 grandchildren. He retired at 68 to enjoy his grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a bartender in...
Kevin Patrick Kinnee
Aug 21, 2021
Kevin Patrick Kinnee, age 61 of Lac du Flambeau (formally of southeast Wisconsin) peacefully left us to meet his maker on Saturday August 21, 2021. His wife Pamela was at his side. Kevin was born February 6th 1960, the eldest child of Patty R. Schneider and Craig W. Kinnee. Kevin was a seeker with a lifelong passion in the study...
Gerald L Trommer
Aug 20, 2021
Gerald L. “Jerry” Trommer, age 57 of Rhinelander, WI died on Friday, August 20th. Jerry was born on November 11, 1963 the son of Richard and Yvonne Trommer. He is survived by his mother Yvonne Trommer and by his two brothers Jeff (Ginger) and Jason (Karen) Trommer and by his sister Debra (Kurt) Jaeger and by his nieces Alyson (Eric)...
Kristina Robin Wolfe
Aug 19, 2021
Kristina R. Wolfe, age 36 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19th. Kristina was born on July 27, 1985 in Fayetteville, NC the daughter of Charles Wolfe and Patty Big John. She attended Lakeland Union High School and graduated from Flandreau Indian School. Kristina loved all outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, basketball and...
Dennis P. Leopold
Aug 17, 2021
Dennis P. Leopold, 66, of Prentice, WI, passed away suddenly after a courageous fight with cancer, on August 17, 2021, at the Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, WI. Dennis was born to Michael "Mickey" and Beverly (Brooker) Leopold, in Phillips, WI, on March 1, 1955. Dennis attended Phillips Grade Schools in Wisconsin and Lakeland High School in Florida before joining the US...
Marion Ethel Johnson
Aug 16, 2021
Marion Ethel Johnson, 85, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, while under the care of Marshfield Clinic Home Health & Hospice. Ethel was born on October 12, 1935, to Harry and Delia (Roeder) Liebelt, in Phillips, WI. Ethel attended school in Phillips, where she met the love of her life, Elmer...
Neal Kenyon
Aug 14, 2021
Neal B. Kenyon, age 83, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Neal was born on April 23, 1938 in Unity, WI to Bernard and Evelyn (nee Lynn) Kenyon. He was married to Florence Gister on June 11, 1997 in Merrill. Neal retired from the US Navy after 23 years of service and continued to work...
Sherrie A. Hershey
Aug 14, 2021
Sherrie Hershey, 75, of Phillips, died on August 14, 2021, in the loving care of the staff of Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home and Marshfield Medical Center Home Health & Hospice. Sherrie was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 22, 1946, to Elmer and Kathleen Bushor. In her early years, she worked for Nabisco, then found her true passion, caring...
Richard "Dickie" C. Erickson
Aug 14, 2021
Richard C. Erickson, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was born on June 7, 1938, in Prentice, WI, to Esther and Roy Erickson. He had a vibrant smile that lit up a room and he would do anything for anyone. He always thought of others, before himself. Richard was a loving...
Rev. Patrick James Daniels
Aug 14, 2021
Reverend Patrick James Daniels, 65, of Phillips, went home to be with the Lord he served on August 14, 2021, at Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, surrounded by family. Patrick was born April 9, 1956, in Whitehall, IN, to James Raymond Jr. and Barbara Rose (Ellett) Daniels. After his father’s passing, Barbara married Roy D. Dail Sr. who was a loving...
Dolores "Dolly" Marie Drewsen
Aug 14, 2021
Dolores “Dolly” Marie Drewsen, age 97, passed peacefully in her home on Lake Minocqua, surrounded by family, on August 14, 2021. She is survived by her seven children, Ann (Ken Buratti) Lawler, Greg (Sherry) Drewsen, Donna Staples, Laurie (Ronnie Peterson) Drewsen, Larry (Terry O’Connor) Drewsen, Connie (Todd) Schrom, Len (Gordy) Drewsen; her 13 grandchildren, Chris, Mere, Nick, Whitney, Emily, Mitchell,...
Clyde "Scotty" E. Scott Jr.
Aug 13, 2021
Clyde E. Scott (Scotty), age 81, of Land O' Lakes (Minocqua), WI passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021, with family by his side. Clyde was born in Springfield, IL, attended Springfield High School, and received his degree from DeVry University in Chicago, IL. After receiving his degree, Clyde worked as a civilian for the Military building components for radar...
Elmer "Nappy" Martin
Aug 11, 2021
E.J. "Nappy" Martin, 84, of Phillips, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on August 11, 2021, at Park Manor Nursing Home while under the care of the Flambeau Home Health & Hospice. Nappy was born on February 23, 1937, to Elmer "Slats" and Martha (Andersen) Martin, in Phillips, WI. After graduation from Phillips High School in 1955, he joined...
