Obituaries
Karen Olson
Sep 15, 2020
Karen Olson, age 83, of Irma, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. Karen was born on February 17, 1937 in Evanston, IL to Andrew & Rose (Jackel) Swanson. She was married to Axel Leonard Olson on February 13, 1960 in Evanston at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death in 2015....
Jean J. Bodenburg
Sep 15, 2020
Jean J. Bodenburg, 89, of Phillips, passed away on September 15, 2020, at Marshfield Clinic Medical Center, Marshfield, WI. Jean was born on January 22, 1931 to Rudolph and Anna (Gelatka) Choutka in Chicago, IL. They moved to Phillips in 1947 and she graduated from Phillips High School in 1948. She married Roland on September 30, 1950, and they raised...
Darlene Ann Neuendorf
Sep 11, 2020
Darlene Neuendorf (Ladovsa), 73 yeard old, of Kenosha. Born April 1, 1947. Children: Vernon “Chip” Nevoraski of Minocqua, Robert Nevoraski of Hazelhurst, and William Nevoraski of Williams Bay. Grandchildren: Pamala Kay (Ben) Reyes, Joshua Nevoraski-Klopack, Elijah Sharp-Nevoraski, Mason Nevoraski, Xavier Nevoraski, Jax Nevoraski, Nadia Nevoraski, Sophia Pierce, Ian Pierce, and Olivia Pierce. Great-grandchildren: Ramiro Reyes, Adriana Reyes, Analise Reyes, and...
Mary E. Johnson
Sep 10, 2020
Mary E. Johnson, 78, of Phillips, transitioned peacefully on the morning of Thursday, September 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born November 22, 1941 in Chicago, IL, and married Charles A. Johnson, Jr., on May 6, 1961. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Joseph and Pamela. Mary was a homemaker, an active member of...
Joseph DuPlayee
Sep 7, 2020
Joseph DuPlayee, age 52, of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Joe was born to Harmon & Delores (VanStrydonk) DuPlayee on December 30, 1967. He was a 1986 graduate of Tomahawk High School. Joe was an avid Vikings Fan. He loved snowmobiling, four-wheeling, listening to music and being with friends. Joe is survived by...
Donald Seamandel
Sep 7, 2020
Donald R. Seamandel, age 94, of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. Don was born February 5, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to Gottlieb & Katherine Seamandel. He worked for Masterlock in Milwaukee before entering the US Navy. After his honorable discharge, Don worked for Burgmeier Carpet Service as an installer for over 35 years. Don moved to the...
Karen Jane Schwartz
Sep 7, 2020
Karen Jane (Webb) Schwartz, age 69 of St. Germain, WI died on Monday, September 7th at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk, WI. Karen was born on June 25, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of James and Mary Jane Webb. Karen graduated from Brookfield East High School in 1969 and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from University...
Patricia Ann Lietz
Sep 6, 2020
Patricia Ann Lietz, age 91, of Harrison, entered into eternal life at her home on September 6, 2020 surrounded by her family. Patricia Ann was born in Detroit, MI to Lawrence & Lucille (McDonald) Rassel in June of 1929. Her mother Lucille passed away when Patricia was 5 years old. She attended St. Mary’s boarding school in Munster, Ohio for...
Denise Marena Kempen
Sep 6, 2020
Denise M. Kempen, 69, of Hawkins, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Denise was born on February 28, 1951, to Andres and Grace (Hughes) Felix, in Phillips, WI. Her family lived in Prentice before moving to Catawba. She attended school and graduated from Phillips High School. Denise married David H. Kempen on January 17, 1970. They purchased a...
William Gerald Poupart
Sep 5, 2020
William Gerald Poupart, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on September 5th in Michigan. Bill was born in Woodruff on January 25, 1963, the son of Susan and William Poupart. He attended MHLT and AVW grade schools, and graduated from Lakeland in 1981. Bill attended college in Duluth and Eau Claire, and Madison Tech School in a printing program. He then...
Shari Lee Stresing
Sep 5, 2020
Shari Lee Stresing, age 75 of Woodruff, WI died on Saturday, September 5th at her residence. Shari was born on May 23, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Claude and Grace (nee Strasburg) Rither. Shari and her husband Chuck owned and operated the Red Steer in Minocqua for many years. Shari is survived by her brothers William, Thomas, Robert...
Doris F. Borchert
Sep 3, 2020
Doris F. Borchert, 71, of Phillips, passed away on September 3, 2020, at the Marshfield Medical Center, in Marshfield, WI. Doris was born on October 18, 1948, to Walter and Margaret Friesner in Algona, IA. With degrees from University of Hawaii and University of Arizona, Doris had a fulfilling career as a Librarian. She enjoyed reading, trips to the casino,...
Delores J. Swenson
Aug 31, 2020
Delores J. Swenson, 86, of Brantwood, passed away on August 31, 2020, at Aspirus Pleasant View, Phillips. Delores was born on September 15, 1933, in Ladysmith, WI, to Frank and Frances Bierlich. Delores married Monroe Swenson on October 4, 1952, and they worked in the woods together for 30 years as Loggers while raising four children. She like to play...
Emma "Amie" Fillus
Aug 31, 2020
Emma (Amie) Fillus, 97, of Phillips, passed away on August 31, 2020, at the Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls, WI. She is survived by her children, Gary and Dale (Olga) Fillus, and Deb Halmstad; sister, Helen Baster; 3 grandchildren, Dawn (Julian) Cass, Misty (Jesse) Hintz, and Jay (Heidi) Halmstad; and 4 great-grandchildren, Amanda, Victoria, Brad, and Taylor. Preceded in death...
Jeffrey B. Kieffer
Aug 27, 2020
Jeffrey B. Kieffer, 71, passed away on August 27, 2020, at his home, in Catawba, surrounded by his family. An active member of the Phillips community for many years, Jeff served as a board member for several organizations, his latest being the Red Apple Center. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Cheryl; and daughter, Amber. Per Jeff's wishes, no...
Dennis J. Wick
Aug 27, 2020
Dennis Joseph Wick, age 69 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Thursday, August 27th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Dennis was born on September 2, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Alphonse and Theresa (nee Umhoefer) Wick. Dennis attended and graduated from Waukesha County Technical College and owned and operated Financial Equipment in Germantown, WI He...
June L. Double
Aug 27, 2020
We are saddened to announce, June L. Double, 53, of Mercer, Wisconsin, passed away on Aug. 27, 2020 at Seasons of Life Hospice house in Woodruff after a lengthy battle with COPD. June was born April 15, 1967 in Wakefield, Michigan to Robert E. and Geraldine (Schmaltz) Anderson. She was raised and attended schools in Ironwood, Michigan. As an adult,...
Carol J. Patterson
Aug 25, 2020
Carol Jean Patterson passed away on Tuesday, August 25th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua. She was 86 years old. Carol was born on December 23, 1933 to the late William and Winnifred (nee Hanson) Patterson of Lac du Flambeau, WI. She resided in the Wisconsin Northwoods her entire life….spending the majority of it in Lac du Flambeau and...
Barbara A. Vojtech
Aug 25, 2020
Barbara A. Vojtech, 81, of Phillips, passed away from pancreatic and liver cancer at her home under the care of her husband and Flambeau Home Health & Hospice. She was born in Iron Mountain, MI, on October 18, 1938, to Samuel and Bernice (Cole) Khoury. Barbara taught at the log school at the Price County Fairgrounds where she was lovingly...
Donna M. Lucas
Aug 23, 2020
Donna Marie Lucas passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020, near her home in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Donna was born November 6, 1943, in Waukegan, IL, to Wilbur and Elizabeth Johnson. She attended Zion Benton Township High School in Zion, Illinois, where she was voted “most shy”. After graduation, she met her future husband where many Zion kids in...
