Obituaries
James Allen Schoenborn
Apr 7, 2021
James Allen Schoenborn, 70, of Phillips, passed away on April 7, 2021. James was born on October 24, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI, to Theodore and Marion (Turicik) Schoenborn. James graduated in 1968, from West Milwaukee High School. He joined the Air Force after graduation and was stationed in Germany. He came back to Port Washington, Wisconsin, in 1977, married Gerri...
Agnes M. Wudel
Apr 6, 2021
Agnes M. Wudel, 87, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 11, 1933, in Kennan, eldest child and only daughter of the late Hubert and Ella (Ostby) Winter. Her love for children and teaching led Agnes to the University...
Helen D Baacke
Apr 5, 2021
Helen D. Baacke, 82, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Riverview Health Services. Helen was born December 3, 1938 in Danville, Illinois to Errett and Beulah (Hoag) Martin. She was married to Richard B. Baacke, Sr. on February 15, 1958 in Hernando, Mississippi, he passed away in 2003. They moved to the Tomahawk area in 1981. Helen worked as...
William Arthur Young
Apr 4, 2021
William “Will” Arthur Young, age 81 of Hazelhurst WI died on Sunday, April 4th. Will was born on December 7th, 1939. He is the son of Clinton and Anna Rose (nee Kelnhofer) Young. Will graduated from Minocqua High School and then proudly served in the United States Marine Corps until he was honorably discharged. He then returned home to help...
Jeffery B. Hutchins
Apr 3, 2021
Jeffery Bruce Hutchins, 71, of Phillips, Wisconsin, formerly of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, passed away at home surrounded with the love of his family on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021. Jeff was born May 17th, 1949 to Bruce Jameson and Marlene Bunny (Broman) Hutchins. He was united in marriage on September 3rd, 1971 to his wife, Terry. After graduating high school...
Bernice "Beezie" Schulpius
Apr 2, 2021
Bernice “Beezie” Joyce Schulpius (nee Johnson), 95, Phillips, died on April 02, 2021, peacefully in her home. She was born on May 24, 1925, in Park Falls, WI, at “The Hinton House,” the daughter of Emil and Erna Johnson. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1943. After graduation, Bernice took a bus down to Chicago, IL, where she lived...
Agnes K. Pospisil
Apr 1, 2021
Agnes K. Pospisil, 104, died April 1, 2021, at Park Manor, Park Falls, WI. She was a lifetime resident of Phillips, WI. Agnes was born December 20, 1916, in the Town of Worcester, daughter of George and Rose Kuchinka. She was married to John Pospisil on June 24, 1939, in Phillips, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Agnes worked for a...
Dorothy Ellman
Mar 31, 2021
Dorothy Ellman, 83, of Wausau, formerly of Kennan, went home to reunite with her lost loved ones on March 31, 2021. Dorothy was born on August 22, 1937, to Victor and Anna (Smugala) Lasica, in Phillips, WI. Dorothy was happiest spending time with her children and grandchildren. She created many treasured memories and traditions. Dorothy was an excellent cook and...
Beverly J. Coller
Mar 31, 2021
Beverly J. Coller, age 91, of Woodruff, WI, died on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Beverly was born June 12, 1929 in the town of Springvale, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (nee Curtis) Schroeder. As a baby, she was baptized in the Lutheran faith and was later confirmed...
Sister Mary Lu Slowey
Mar 30, 2021
Sister Mary Lu Slowey, age 95, died on March 30, 2021at SSM Franciscan Courts, Oshkosh, WI. Sister Mary Lu, born on October 15, 1925, in Phillips, Wisconsin, was named and baptized Mary Lu. She was one of six children, born to James Earl and Clara (Decker) Slowey. She had three brothers and two sisters. She entered the Sisters of the...
Frank Stephani
Mar 29, 2021
Frank Stephani, 73, of Phillips, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 29, 2021. He was the son of Ray and Mary (Hooyman) Stephani, born in Freedom, WI, on October 21, 1947. Frank was a supervisor at Appleton Papers Coating Mill for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, boating, and other various sports. He especially enjoyed time with family...
Kelly Alber
Mar 28, 2021
Kelly C. Alber, 36, of Alber Road, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kelly was born September 12, 1984 in Wausau to James and Diane (Wheatley) Alber. She had attended Tomahawk schools and graduated from Tomahawk High School in 2004. Kelly loved helping her dad on the farm and her mom...
Paul M. Kulas
Mar 28, 2021
Paul M Kulas Paul M. Kulas, age 88 of Land O’ Lakes, WI died on Sunday, March 28th at University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, WI. Per Paul’s wishes cremation and a private family ceremony were held. Memorials can be directed to: Humane Society of Vilas County 2477 Highway 45 N Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-9777 vilashumane@yahoo.com Or to a shelter...
Betty J Lucas
Mar 27, 2021
Betty J. Lucas, 88, of Irma, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Riverview Health Service in Tomahawk. Betty was born February 14, 1933 in Waukegan, Illinois to John and Helen (Gesky) Opitz. She was married to Harold Lucas on September 18, 1954. He passed away in 1988. Betty and Harold moved to the Tomahawk area in May of 1970....
Jacqueline I Jarvais
Mar 27, 2021
Jacqueline “Jaki” Jarvais, 40, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home in St. Germain. Jaki was born February 24, 1981 in Rhinelander to Julie Jarvais and Bruce Fronek. She was the manager of the housekeeping department at the Black Bear Lodge in St. Germain. Jaki was an animal lover. She had many dogs, Dodge, Mossy, Nutterbutt, Mr....
James "Jim" Hoppe
Mar 26, 2021
James "Jim" Hoppe, age 82 of Hazelhurst, WI took his final breath on Friday, March 26, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI. Jim was born on April 13, 1938, in Brookfield, WI. He was the only son of Leone (Tessmann) and Marlin Hoppe. He graduated from Waukesha High School in 1956 and went to work as a Mason in...
Helen J Lange
Mar 24, 2021
Helen J. Lange, 85, of S. Roosevelt Street, Tomahawk, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Helen JoAnn Klade Haeger Lange was born February 2, 1936, the 7th child of 13 children born to Fred and Mildred (Plautz) Klade of Lincoln County. The family moved to Merrill shortly after her birth. This was during the Great Depression...
Clarence Reider
Mar 22, 2021
Clarence George Reider, Jr., aka Chaunce, from Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on March 22, 2021 surrounded by his family. Chaunce was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on May, 20, 1932. He married the love of his life, Marly, and they were married a glorious 57 years. Chaunce and Marly travelled the world together, enjoyed playing bridge with lifelong friends and tailgating...
Dale F. Schultz
Mar 21, 2021
Dale F. Schultz, 68, of Lac du Flambeau, WI died at his residence on Sunday, March 21, 2021. He was born in Janesville, WI on October 11, 1952. Dale married his wife Gail September 29, 1973. He graduated from Parker High School in Janesville, and worked for J.P. Cullen & Sons for 35 years and Rockford Construction for 4 years....
Clinton "Randy" Cox
Mar 20, 2021
Clinton Randall Cox (Randy) On Saturday, March 20, 2021, Clinton Randall Cox (Randy), loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away at the age of 84. Randy was born in February 1937, in Waldron, Indiana, to Frank and Martha (Roberts) Cox. He married Marilyn Ann Ray on August, 26, 1956. They were married for almost 65 years, raising...
