Obituaries
Cynthia A Dooley
Dec 6, 2024
Cynthia "Cindi" Ann (Kasten) Dooley, age 78 of Hazelhurst, WI passed away on Friday, December 6th at her residence with her family by her side after losing a battle to Alzheimer's. Cindi was born on January 28, 1946, in Watertown, WI to Orville and Rosella Kasten. She was married to James W. Behling on October 28, 1967, in Lake Mills,...
Daniel "Deeker" Langowski
Dec 6, 2024
Daniel “Deeker” Langowski, age 94 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Friday, December 6th at his residence with his family by his side. Daniel was born on April 6, 1930 in Cudahy, WI the son of Jon and Jozefa Langowski.
Deeker graduated from Cuhahy High School, served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and worked for the city...
Leda Pike
Dec 3, 2024
Leda D. Pike (Ballard)65, of Phillips WI was called home to be with the Lord December 3, 2024. Leda was born July 13, 1959 to the late James and the late Nealy(Smith)Ballard in Covington TN.
She grew up in Chicago IL and graduated from Kelly High School in 1977. Leda married the late Wayne J. Pike on June 3, 1978...
Cynthia Nola Robinson
Dec 2, 2024
Cynthia Nola Robinson, age 59, of Phillips, WI, passed away December 2, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center Park Falls, WI. She was born June 30, 1965, in Waco, TX, to parents Edsel and Delia Knox. She graduated from Santana High School and Grossmont College in Santee, CA. She worked for Tom Pickard Insurance for a number of years. She married...
David John Pucci
Dec 1, 2024
David John Pucci, “Hawk” passed away peacefully December 1, 2024 at Howard Young Medical Center. Dave was a “Can Do Guy” who was always on the move and ALWAYS had a joke to make you smile. He loved his family, teaching and was a passionate sportsman and fishing guide. Woodworking and creating unique walking sticks kept him busy out in...
David Michael Woods
Nov 29, 2024
David Michael Woods, age 71 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Friday, November 29th.
Dave was born on June 24, 1953 in Winona, MN the son of Harry and Charlotte (nee Miller) Woods. He was carpenter for many years and loved the Northwoods and will be missed by his family and friends.
This coming summer there will be a Celebration of...
James "Jim" Mulleady
Nov 29, 2024
James “Jim” Mulleady peacefully passed away at his home in St. Germain. He was 86 years old.
Jim grew up in Minneapolis. He attended the University of Minnesota. He married the love of his life Maxine, and they were married for 68 years. They had 3 children, Michael (Stephanie) Mulleady of Minocqua, Lynn (Kelly) Bax of Phoenix, AZ and Jim (Mary)...
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...
