Obituaries
John P Lee
Jun 15, 2020
John P. Lee, age 87, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at his home in Weston. John was born on June 2, 1933 in the town of Cassian to Paul and Ruth (Leubrie) Lee. He was married to Elaine Reese on July 1, 1961 in Illinois. John spent his early years in Cassian and then the family...
Ronald R. Morrell
Jun 13, 2020
Ronald Ralph Morrell, age 87, of Rhinelander Wisconsin passed away peacefully at Marshfield Clinic on June 13, 2020 with his family by his side. Ron was born in Green Bay Wisconsin in 1932 to Ralph W and Jean McCauley Morrell. He attended Green Bay public schools graduating from Green Bay West in June 1950. Ron was drafted into the US...
Joel A. Vetter
Jun 13, 2020
Joel A. Vetter, age 67 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Saturday, June 13th. Cremation took place and private family services will be held at a later date.
Ralph B. Block
Jun 12, 2020
Ralph B. Block, age 90 of Eagle River, WI died on Friday, June 12th. Upon his wishes, cremation took place and private family services will be held.
Victoria Ann Gonering
Jun 12, 2020
Victoria Ann Van Deelen Gonering, age 78 of Lac du Flambeau, WI and formerly of Sheboygan, WI died on Friday, June 12th at her daughter's residence. Victoria was born on November 29, 1941 in Sheboygan, WI the daughter of James and Ann (Mikolic) Van Deelen. Victoria attended and graduated from St. Dominic Grade School and from Sheboygan North High School...
Alfred F Duffus Jr.
Jun 12, 2020
Alfred F. Duffus Jr., age 74 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, June 12th at Avanti Health and Rehab Center in Minocqua, WI. Al or Uncle Al was born on September 20, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Alfred and Evelyn (nee Kamin) Duffus Sr. Al proudly served in the US Marine Corps and was a member of the...
June Patricia Chapman
Jun 11, 2020
June Patricia Chapman, known as "June Bug", 93 years old, passed away on June 11, 2020. She was born May 28, 1927 in Chicago, IL the youngest daughter of three children born to Charles and Mabel (Smith) Martin. After attending Sacred Heart Catholic School in Chicago, she started her work years as a welder, later becoming a receptionist for Swift...
David Allen Behn
Jun 10, 2020
David Allen Behn, lifelong resident of Minocqua, age 62, passed away suddenly on June 10, 2020 at his home. Born November 12, 1957 to the late Mary (nee Ahlborn) and Lewie Behn. Married to Mary Ohlsson and the late Sandra Neusen is survived by his children Elishia Ohlsson, Sherry Behn, Allen (Katie), Lucas Behn and Danielle (Tom) Krause. Grandchildren Josh,...
Barbara Mae Purcell
Jun 9, 2020
Barbara “Bonnie” Purcell, age 80 of Woodruff, WI died on Tuesday, June 9th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Bonnie was born on October 5, 1939 in Illinois the daughter of Charles and Mary (Kosta) Vodnansky. She married James Purcell on February 6, 1960, he survives. Bonnie was owner of “Bonnie’s Stitchery” in Minocqua and she...
Bobby R. Larson
Jun 9, 2020
Bobby R. Larson, age 54 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Tuesday, June 9th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Bobby was born on December 2, 1965 in Wakefield, MI the daughter of Robert and Betty (nee Hammond) Larson. Cremation took place and private family services will be held.
Andrew J. Degroot
Jun 8, 2020
Andrew John DeGroot, 14, of Phillips, passed away on June 8, 2020, at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Andrew was born June 27, 2005, in Menomonee Falls, WI, to Robert and Holly (Josephson) DeGroot. He would’ve turned 15 this month, and had just completed his freshman year at Phillips High School. Andrew enjoyed all sports, good music, rooting...
Florence Anna Kosterman
Jun 8, 2020
Florence Anna Kosterman (Fuchs), 93, of Phillips, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 8, 2020, at the Waterford, Park Falls. Florence was born on August 8, 1926, in Catawba, WI, a daughter to George and Esther Fuchs. Florence married Edward in October 11, 1944. Together, they had 7 children and ran a dairy farm together. While running...
Michael D. Dorn
Jun 5, 2020
Michael D. Dorn, of Phillips, died June 5, 2020, at the age of 72. Michael was born on May 20, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI, to Donald and Janet (Kunkle) Dorn. Michael was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. He loved fishing, boating, and taking care of his animals in his hometown of Phillips, WI, which he loved living. Michael...
James Ray Soyck
Jun 5, 2020
James Ray Soyck, age 84 of Lake Tomahawk and Stevens Point, Wisconsin, died June 5, 2020. Jimmy was born November 21, 1935 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Leslie Soyck and Esther (Benhke) Soyck. He graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1953. After high school, Jim served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He loved sports, and was...
Carol A. Coulthurst
Jun 2, 2020
Carol A. Coulthurst, 61, of Phillips, formally Neenah, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Luther Campus in Eau Claire. She was born December 14, 1958 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, daughter of Leonard and Doris (Beutler) Schroeder. Carol married Gary Coulthurst on April 27, 1984 and were married for 36 years. Together they had one...
Kenneth Nils Grande
May 31, 2020
Kenneth N. Grande (1954 - 2020) Ken, a longtime resident of Woodruff, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with lung cancer on Sunday, May 31st, 2020. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, growing tomatoes, feeding the chipmunks in his daughter’s yard and was always up for a good movie or an episode of Judge Judy! Ken was raised...
Lance A. Lazar
May 30, 2020
Lance Lazar, Appleton, passed away at his home Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the age of 47. Lance was born March 1, 1973, in Park Falls, Wisconsin to Donna (Makovsky) Karas and was raised in the Phillips, Kennan, and Catawba areas. He spent many years living with his grandparents, Joe & Lucille Makovsky, in Catawba, where he graduated from Phillips...
Jane Ringeisen
May 28, 2020
Jane Haugh Ringeisen, 68 passed away at her home in Manitowish Waters, WI on May 28th. She was receiving in home hospice care after a long battle with a chronic lung condition. Jane was passionate about animals and had many pets through the years. She deeply loved her family and friends and kept us laughing with her clever wit. Her...
Lenora D Goetz
May 24, 2020
Lenora “Deni” Goetz, 77, of Rhinelander, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2020 at Ascension St. Clare Hospital in Weston. Deni was born May 2, 1943 in Goodman, Wisconsin to Raymond and Irene (Sipple) Hawley. She was married to Jerry “Bud” Goetz on September 4, 1965 also in Goodman, Wisconsin. Deni was the second youngest of 14 children. She enjoyed being...
Frank A. Jasurda
May 24, 2020
Frank Anthony Jasurda, age 89, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home with family present. Frank was born May 20, 1931, to John and Mary (Budzalek) Jasurda on the family farm in Phillips, WI. He attended Little Elk School and graduated on his 17th birthday in 1948, from Phillips High School....
