Obituaries
Patricia Clemens
Feb 17, 2021
Patricia Clemens, age 86, of Rhinelander passed away at Country Terrace on February 17, 2021 under the care of Ascension Home Hospice. Patti was born on September 23, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Patrick & Bernice (Clemens) O’Brien. She was married to William J. Clemens on August 3, 1953 in Chicago. Patti was a Registered Nurse and worked on the...
John Don Drobilek
Feb 17, 2021
John Don Drobilek, 72, passed away February 17, 2021. Born in Phillips, Wisconsin, on June 16, 1948, to Joseph and Francis Zack Drobilek, town of Emery. He graduated from Phillips High School in 1966, and moved to Milwaukee. Went to work for a Milwaukee spring company, a manufacturer of springs, wire forms, and automotive controls for numerous companies, including General...
Jody Lynn (Moser) May
Feb 17, 2021
Jody (Moser) May, 49, beloved wife of Joseph, and mother to Cabot and James, passed peacefully from this earth on February 17, 2021, following a long-fought battle with Huntington’s Disease. Jody came into this world, the fifth child of Jacqueline and Lawrence Moser, on August 13, 1971 in Guttenberg, IA, where she spent most of her childhood. When her mother’s...
June Elizabeth Duranso
Feb 17, 2021
June Elizabeth Duranso, age 91 of Winchester, WI died on Wednesday, February 17th at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander, WI with family at her side. June was born on June 2, 1929 in Winegar (Presque Isle) WI, the daughter of Harry and Jennie (nee Seymour) Carlsen. She married Earl Duranso Jr. on October 28, 1950. June was a homemaker...
Terry Lee Doud Jr.
Feb 16, 2021
Terry Lee Doud Jr., age 34 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Tuesday, February 16th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Terry was born on January 13, 1987 in Rhinelander, WI the son of Terry L. and Phyllis (nee Diver) Doud Sr. Traditional Native American Services will be held on Thursday, February 18th starting at the Multi-Purpose Building and continue Friday,...
Andrew Beiler
Feb 13, 2021
Andrew Beiler, age 72, of Tomahawk, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. Andy was born on October 20, 1948 to John F. & Helen E. (Rosche) Beiler. He served during Vietnam with the US Army in the 27th Infantry. Andy was an automobile mechanic and worked out of his home for many years....
Hazel I. Schleife
Feb 13, 2021
Hazel I. Schleife, 97, of Phillips, died on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips. She was born on April 5, 1923, in Albion, WI, the daughter of Chris & Carrie Lund. At age 3, her mother died leaving her father to care for his 9 children. Chris, a farmer, decided it would be best to...
June Thiesen
Feb 13, 2021
June Thiesen, 82, passed away peacefully at Angel’s Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI on February 13, 2021. For 13 months, she courageously battled pancreatic cancer. Her family and friends take comfort knowing that she is now in the loving arms of God in Heaven, thanks to her Savior Jesus Christ. June spent her school years on the Island of Minocqua....
Allen "Al" Myers
Feb 11, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Allen Myers, 84, of Lugerville/Park Falls, recently of Mt Horeb, announces his passing on Thursday February 11, 2021. Al was born to Nita (Foster) and James Myers on September 2, 1936, in Park Falls, WI. Al grew up in Park Falls on Highway 13 next to the old fire station, now...
Marion A. Burmeister
Feb 10, 2021
Marion A. Burmeister, age 91 of Minocqua, WI passed away on February 10, 2021 at Minocqua Health and Rehab. Marion was born February 13, 1929 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Ruben and Hazel Harvey and was the youngest of 12 children. As an adult she worked for many years as an interior decorator in the Milwaukee area. When she retired from...
Charlynne "Lynne" Sedlack
Feb 10, 2021
Charlynne F. “Lynne” Sedlack, age 85 of Nokomis, WI was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, February 10th at Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk, WI. She was born on August 22, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Emil and Frieda (nee Eggers) Rachuj. Lynne was preceded in death by her parents Emil & Frieda Rachuj, her brother Bud Rachuj,...
Dona M Lehman
Feb 9, 2021
Dona Lehman 87 Former Three Lakes resident, Dona M. Lehman was granted her angel wings on February 9th, 2021 with her family by her side. A service/celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Dona was born April 23rd 1933 in Three Lakes, Wisconsin to Fred and Maxine Bonack. She married J.G. (Whitey) on July 21st, 1951....
James "Jim" Hrad
Feb 9, 2021
James Hrad, Jr., 93, of Phillips, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing Home. Jim was born on September 1, 1927, to James Sr. and Frances (Janicek) Hrad, in Omaha, NE. Moving to Wisconsin with his family at age four, they settled on a farm in the Town of Elk. He attended Arbutus Hill Grade School until...
Donald Winker
Feb 8, 2021
Donald J. Winker, age 76, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2021. Don was born on January 31, 1945 in Tomahawk to James & Ruth (Kuehling) Winker. He was married to Lori Jones on July 18, 1970 in Bessemer, MI. Don worked as a mechanic for Engleman’s Chevy Dealership and Bill K. Chevrolet. He also worked for Calhoun’s...
Gladys L. Sandefur
Feb 7, 2021
Gladys Lovell Sandefur passed away peacefully in Phenix City, Alabama, at the home of her daughter, Sandra & son-in-law Richard Sharbaugh, where Gladys had been living for the past 2-1/2 years. Gladys Lovell Sandefur, the daughter of Emma Gross & Oscar Lovell, was born and raised in Phillips, Wisconsin. She was named for two of her aunts, Gladys Marie Lovell...
Ray Mesecher
Feb 6, 2021
Ray Mesecher, age 95 was born in Webster City, Iowa to parents Ernie and Olive Mesecher. He had 3 sisters and a brother. Two sisters preceded him in death. At age 16 Ray told his dad Uncle Sam needed him, so he joined the Navy where he served 4 years in the South Pacific. He studied radar then immediately volunteered...
Mary J. Volenec
Feb 5, 2021
Mary J. Volenec, age 69 of St. Germain, WI died on Friday, February 5th at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Mary was born on November 21, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Tom and Arvila Madson. She is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Volenec of St. Germain, WI and her sister Gloria (Ralph) Haas of Milwaukee, WI...
Robert Wallis
Feb 4, 2021
Robert “Bob” Wallis Sr, age 79, of Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Bob was born on November 26, 1941 in Tomahawk to Richard B. & Lorraine L. (Ernst) Wallis. Bob was formerly married to Gail E. Wallis. He was a State Farm Insurance Agent in Tomahawk from 1967 until his retirement...
John Kintop
Feb 4, 2021
John Kintop, age 77 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Thursday, February 4th at his residence. John was born on May 29, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI the son of John and Rose (nee Vicker) Kintop. John worked for AO Smith for many years before retiring to the Northwoods. He was a member of the Colin-Schultz American Legion Post 318 and...
Donald H. Richards
Feb 3, 2021
Don Richards, age 84, was called to heaven on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 after a non-covid related extended illness. Don was born in Milwaukee November 16, 1936 to William and Loretta (Laabs) Richards. He married Nola Sue Harnack of Kiel on September 22, 1962. He worked at OMC Evinrude Motors as a machinist for 37 years, driving from their hobby...
