Obituaries
Florence B. Simpson
Feb 24, 2021
Florence Bertine Simpson, 92, of Phillips, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2021. Born on April 9, 1928, daughter to Edwin and Anna (Nelson) Norlin, in the Town of Hill, WI. Her mother, Anna, passed away shortly after the birth and Florence was raised by Warren and Agnes Stevens, of Ogema, WI. While in High School, Florence was adopted by...
Michael Jon Deppe
Feb 24, 2021
Michael J. “Deps” Deppe, age 59 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Wednesday, February 24th at his residence. Michael was born on September 13, 1961 in Columbus, WI the son of Victor and Deanna (nee Grunewald) Deppe. He graduated from Waterloo High School and worked as a machinist. He loved and excelled in shooting pool. He is survived by his...
Bev F Fish
Feb 23, 2021
Bev F. Fish, 83, a lifelong Tomahawk resident, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Tomahawk Health Service. Bev was born July 11, 1937 in Tomahawk to Cleo and Rubie (Shores) Fish. She cleaned houses in the Tomahawk area for many years. She enjoyed listening to the running water of waterfalls and she could always be found on the streets...
Deacon Darrell P Smerz
Feb 22, 2021
Deacon Darrell P. Smerz, 89, of Tomahawk, was born to Eternal Life Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Darrell was born to Peter and Harriet (Orlick) Smerz in Milwaukee on March 17, 1931. He was united in marriage to his best friend, Donna Larson on January 13, 1951 also in Milwaukee. Darrell spent his elementary...
Gary E Bogenschneider
Feb 19, 2021
Gary E. Bogenschneider of Mercer, WI passed on to his heavenly home on February 19, 2021, from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Fond du Lac, WI on July 1, 1944, the son of Elmer and Agnes (Benter) Bogenschneider and grew up in Mayville, WI. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Engineering...
Irving "Buck" Klemm
Feb 18, 2021
Irving “Buck” Klemm of the Willow Region, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 18, 2021 joining the love of his life, Lillian in heaven. Buck was born February 18, 1929 in Rib Lake to Ernest and Margaret Klemm. In June of 1950 Buck married Lillian Tilch in Greenwood, Wisconsin. After raising their four children in Menomonee Falls...
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...
