Obituaries

Mary "Jeannie" Jean Savola

Mary "Jeannie" Jean Savola

Oct 22, 2023

Mary Jean Savola “Jeannie”, 77, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Tomahawk Health Services. Jeannie was born July 20, 1946 in Tomahawk the daughter of Harvey and Delores (Weiss) Suttner. She was united in marriage on February 12, 1966 to Michael Savola in Tomahawk.

Jeannie is survived by her husband of 57 years, Michael; son, Todd...

Bonnie G. Heizler

Bonnie G. Heizler

Oct 20, 2023

 

Bonnie Gaye Heizler, formerly Purdum, peacefully passed away at the age of 85 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Celebrated at St. John Lutheran in Phillips, the marriage of Bonnie, the cherished wife of Richard Robert Heizler for 67 years, created a lifetime of love and shared memories.

Bonnie was a beacon of love and strength for her family, a beloved wife,...

Mary L Wilke

Mary L Wilke

Oct 14, 2023

Mary L. Wilke, age 82, of County Road CC, Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service.

Mary was born March 3, 1941 in Knapp, Wisconsin to the late Krause and MaryJane (DeGrace) Williams. She was married to DuWayne “Duke” Wilke on September 26,...

Patricia Mary McMullen

Patricia Mary McMullen

Oct 11, 2023

 

We mourn the loss of Our Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Patricia Mary McMullen of Minocqua, Wisconsin. She was Born May 26, 1937 in Park Falls, Wisconsin to Dennis Bourgard and Matilda Hilgart Reins Bougard Grassel. Pat married David Floyd Ferguson McMullen of Phillips, Wisconsin on June 13, 1954.

Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and great­ greatgrandmother. She...

James Lewis Trapp

James Lewis Trapp

Oct 9, 2023

 

James “Jim” Lewis Trapp, age 68, a resident of Minocqua, WI, passed away at his home on Monday, October 9, 2023.  He was born May 6, 1955, to Edward Sr. and Harriette Trapp in Woodruff, WI.  Jim married the love of his life Deborah “Debbie” Trapp NEE Novotny on September 2, 1977.  Jim was on the Trinity Church Council,...

Barbara Mary Strosahl

Barbara Mary Strosahl

Oct 8, 2023

 

Barbara Strosahl, 76, of Hazelhurst passed away on October 7, 2023.   Barb was born March 3, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI.  The daughter of Rudolph and Mary (Lucas) Lutz. 

Barb was raised in Milwaukee and spent many childhood vacations in the Northwoods.  She graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee in 1966.  Barb continued her education at Marquette University with...

Jane Heikkinen

Jane Heikkinen

Oct 8, 2023

Jane Heikkinen, 68, of Prentice, passed away on October 8, 2023, at the Waterford in Park Falls, WI. She was born to Floyd and Betty (Blomberg) Nelson on January 20, 1955, in Medford, WI. The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at The Waterford of Park Falls for the care and dignity Jane was afforded, as well as...

Timothy L Salisbury

Timothy L Salisbury

Oct 6, 2023

Timothy “Tim” Lee Salisbury, age 70, of Phillips, WI, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, of complications from a stroke he had in April 2018.

He was born in Flint, Michigan, to Joe and Mary (Gibbons) Salisbury, on May 24, 1953.  His family lived in Illinois during his childhood years, before moving to Tony, Wisconsin. Tim was a three-sport...

Bernita Ann LaBarge

Bernita Ann LaBarge

Oct 5, 2023

Bernita Ann LaBarge, age 67 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Thursday, October 5th at her residence.

Traditional Native American Services will be held on Saturday, October 7th at the Multi-Purpose Building in Lac du Flambeau, WI starting at 4:00 pm and will continue on Sunday, October 8th.

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Robert James Olson

Robert James Olson

Oct 1, 2023

 

Robert J. “Pepsi Bob” Olson, age 76, a resident of Presque Isle, WI died on Sunday, October 1, 2023.  He was born March 31, 1947 in Stevens Point, WI to parents Myron and Anita Olson. 

Bob worked for 30 plus years for Pepsi-Cola.  He served in the United States Army and is a proud member of the Winegar American...

Clifford J Timmers

Clifford J Timmers

Oct 1, 2023

 

Clifford J. Timmers, 90, of Kennan, WI, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Clifford was born on July 9, 1933, to Mathias and Florence (Jensen) on a farm North of Kennan.Clifford married Rosalie Jean Moksnes on September 15, 1956, in Saint Michaels Catholic Church. He enjoyed taking rides with Rosalie on Sunday and attending church...

Robert L. Gitzke Jr.

Robert L. Gitzke Jr.

Sep 27, 2023

 

Robert Gitzke, age 66, passed away at his residence in Woodruff, Wisconsin on September 27, 2023.  He was born 1957 in Elgin, Illinois. 

A beloved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle.  Bob was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Norma Gitzke of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin.  He is survived by three siblings, sisters-in-law, a nephew and niece. 

Bob was a...

Barbara J. Andrus

Barbara J. Andrus

Sep 23, 2023

 

Barbara J. Andrus, 73, of Phillips, passed away on September 23, 2023. Barbara was born on January 1, 1950, daughter of Frank J. Sr. and Jennie Novak, in Phillips. 

Barb married Patrick Andrus in Butternut on Nov. 8, 1969. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxillary and Our Savior Ev. Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker,...

Lillian M. Dickinson

Lillian M. Dickinson

Sep 23, 2023

 

Lillian Marie Dickinson, 96, passed away on September 22, 2023, at Southdale Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by her four children, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Born on March 19, 1927, in Chicago to James and Sylvia Kunes, Lillian moved with her family to a small farm in Hackett, north of Prentice, Wisconsin...

Douglas E Zache

Douglas E Zache

Sep 20, 2023

Douglas E. Zache, passed away on his 95th birthday on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. He was a lifelong resident of the Minocqua area.

     Douglas proudly served his Country as a Communications Specialist during the Korean War and was stationed in Munich, Germany. He was a member of Tripoli Temple, Milwaukee WI., and...

Hallie M. Fox

Hallie M. Fox

Sep 19, 2023

 

Hallie Murrel Fox, 99, of Phillips, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sep. 19, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. 

Hallie was born June 1, 1924, in Independence, Louisiana, to Hardy and Theodora Stewart.  Hallie moved to Chicago with her mother as a child and then moved to the Phillips, Wisconsin area at age 12 to...

Bruce Allen Heintz

Bruce Allen Heintz

Sep 17, 2023

Bruce A. Heintz, age 74 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI

Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 24th at 11:00 am at the Joni Brown Matthews Veterans Building in Lac du Flambeau, WI.

 

Jane Spoerke

Jane Spoerke

Sep 15, 2023

 

Jane Spoerke, age 50, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away on September 15, 2023, after a lifelong battle with diabetes.  She was born September 21, 1972, in Woodruff, WI and lived here in the Northwoods her whole life. She took advantage of everything living here had to offer.  Jane loved animals and had many pets which she considered...

Gary Edward Girard

Gary Edward Girard

Sep 13, 2023

 

Gary Edward “Jake” Girard, 70, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, with his beloved wife, Donna at his side. Born July 18, 1953, in Park Forest, IL, he was the son of the late Warren and Dorothy Girard. Gary was baptized in 1953 and had his first communion on November 19, 1960, at Infant Jesus of Prague Church in...

Kay B. Hanish

Kay B. Hanish

Sep 13, 2023

Kay B. (Ruud) Hanish, 72, of Nekoosa, WI, passed away on September 13, 2023, following a courageous battle of cancer. Kay was born October 27, 1950, in Phillips, WI, to John and Tillie (Newberry) Ruud. Kay grew up in Phillips, WI and later married Richard Hanish on Feb 25, 1977, in Geneva, IL.Kay worked many jobs in her lifetime. Some...

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