Obituaries
Nancy Anderson
Nov 28, 2024
Nancy Anderson, 86, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at Milestone Senior Living Facility in Woodruff where she had been a resident.
She was born on January 17, 1938, to the late Chet and Isabell (Zimmerman) Konkol. She spent her entire childhood in Wisconsin Rapids and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point....
Peter Fons
Nov 26, 2024
Peter Fons, 80, passed away at his home November 26, 2024.
Peter was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on January 11, 1944 to the late Richard M. Fons and Helen Skedzielewski. The family moved to Mukwanago where he attended St James through 6th grade then moved to East Troy where he was a graduate of East Troy High School in 1962. After...
Sophia Wiles
Nov 26, 2024
Sophia Wiles, age 90, a resident of Prentice, WI, passed away at Riverview Nursing Home in Tomahawk, WI. She was born January 19, 1934, in Abbotsford, WI, to parents Carl and Theresa Erickson. She attended Phillips High School.
Sophia was a stay-at-home mom, and in her later years she worked at Northern Cabinets in Rib Lake. She was a member of...
Herbert L. Pierce Sr.
Nov 24, 2024
Herbert L. Pierce Sr., 89 of Merrill, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Herbert was born February 6, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of James and LaVerne (Eckhard) Pierce. He was united in marriage to Rose Toczynski and she preceded him in death April 9, 1990.
Surviving are his daughters, Terry Weisinger, Prentice; Barb...
Susan K. Koel
Nov 22, 2024
Susan Katherine Koel (Shanley), age 81 of Manitowish Waters, WI and formerly of Amery, WI passed away on Friday, November 22nd at Villa Maria Health and Rehab in Hurley, WI, after a long and courageous battle with many complications from major surgery in January.
Sue was born on November 20, 1943 in St. Paul, MN to Bernie and Valeria (nee Rech)...
Fred Michael Troyke
Nov 21, 2024
Fred M. Troyke, age 90 of Foley, AL and formerly of Woodruff, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 21st under the care of his family and The Retreat at Sadd Hospice Facility in Mobile, AL. Fred was born on June 2, 1934 in Chicago, IL the son of Fred R. and Margaret (nee Pitzer) Troyke.
He attended John Mills Elementary School...
Lois D. Schier
Nov 19, 2024
Lois Schier
Lois Dorene Vanderhoof Schier, 89, Harshaw WI. died Tuesday November 19th, 2024, at the Rib Lake, WI Nursing Home.
Lois was born on November 30th, 1934, to David and Lenore (Ayer) Vanderhoof of Spencer WI. Lois has one sister Gloria Dahl. Lois graduated from the Spencer High School in 1952.
Lois married Victor Schier on October 10th, 1953, in Spencer WI....
Jean Marie Klimowski
Nov 18, 2024
Jean Marie Klimowski, age 74, of Phillips, Wisconsin, died November 18, 2024 at the family farm. Jean was born June 14, 1950, to Anthony and Geraldine Schuh in Marshfield, WI. She grew up in Colby, WI, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School through the eighth grade and graduated from Colby High School. She then went on to attend the Metropolitan Business...
Jeff Long
Nov 12, 2024
Jeffrey L. Long December 18, 1951 – November 12, 2024
Jeffrey L. Long, beloved community leader and father, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 18, 1951, Jeff moved to Boulder Junction in 1957 with his family, where he spent the rest of his life serving the community that he cherished.
Jeff was preceded in death...
Margaret Fleming
Nov 12, 2024
Margaret "Peggy" Fleming, age 100 of Woodruff, WI and formerly of Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 12th at Milestone Living Center in Woodruff, WI with her family by her side.
Funeral Mass for Peggy will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff, WI.
Patricia "Pat" Hertlein
Nov 7, 2024
Patricia, Pat, Hertlein, 69, of Phillips, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Chicago, IL to Alfred and Maryjane Kozar, she grew up in Cicero and attended Morton East school until moving to Phillips her junior year and graduating from Phillips High in 1973. It was in school she met Carl Hertlein and later married him...
Karen L. Lukes
Nov 5, 2024
Karen Louise Lukes, 73, of Prentice, WI, passed away on November 5th, 2024. She was a devoted mother, always there when needed, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A cherished member of the Prentice community, Karen’s legacy of kindness, strength, and perseverance will be remembered by all who knew her.
Karen was known for her incredible work ethic and determination....
Marilyn Jeane Flietner
Oct 31, 2024
Marilyn Jeane Flietner, age 92 passed away on Thursday, October 31st at Rib Lake Health Services under the care of Hope Hospice. Marilyn was born on February 16, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Frank and Leonora (nee Stender) Waite.
Marilyn attended and graduated in 1950 from Washington High School. She married Edward Flietner on October 31, 1953.
In her free...
Thomas "Tom" E. Niehoff
Oct 29, 2024
Tom left us for his heavenly hunting grounds on October 29, 2024. He was born on December 13, 1956, to Eugene and Carol (Haas) Niehoff. Tom was a machinist at EK in Columbus for many years. After his move to Phillips, WI where he worked for Caterpillar. Tom excelled in everything that he did. Tom was an avid hunter and...
Donna J. Stephan
Oct 28, 2024
Donna J. Stephan, age 82, of Minocqua, WI, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at Adava Care in Neenah, WI. She was born February 14, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Alfred and Evelyn Duffus. Donna married the love of her life Edward Stephan Jr., March 17, 1973. She worked at State Farm Insurance and Save More as a cake decorator...
Fritz A. Kloess
Oct 27, 2024
FRITZ ALFRED KLOESS
November 30, 1936 – October 27, 2024
Fritz Alfred Kloess, age 87, of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, passed away October 27, 2024.
He was the beloved husband of Grayce Kloess (nee Hoppe) 66 years of marriage; loving father of Sue Kloess Krueger (Terry), Fritz Kloess (Suzanne), Tom Kloess (Allison) and Barb Kloess Tonelli (Art); cherished grandfather of Casey (Tia), Jeremy and...
Douglas Lee Keintz
Oct 26, 2024
Douglas L. Keintz, 67, of High Peak Road, Rhinelander passed away unexpectedly October 26, 2024 at his home. Doug was born June 30, 1957 in Tomahawk to Doc and Lucille (Deering) Keintz. He attended Tomahawk Schools and following graduation he went to work for Exxon of America as a site manager in mineral exploration. He later worked for Noranda and...
Carol Grace Vander Voort
Oct 26, 2024
Carol Grace Vander Voort, 78, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Saturday, October, 26, 2024 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Carol was born February 10, 1946 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Hans and Helen (Rzeszutek) Vander Voort.
Carol enjoyed gardening, crafting, and most of all her dogs.
Surviving are her sister, Janet Vander Voort, Tomahawk; nieces and nephews, Daniel Crowell, Erin Hefter, John Vander...
Harry J. Kaczmarek Jr.
Oct 22, 2024
Harry J. Kaczmarek Jr., 93, of Manitowish Waters passed away October 22, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center Minocqua. He was born January 13, 1931, to Harry Sr. and Alice Kaczmarek at Cudahy, Wisconsin. After attending Milwaukee area schools Harry joined the United States Coast Guard at age 17. He traveled the seas helping deliver supplies to the lighthouses on the...
