Obituaries
Mark L. Tiedtke
Jan 14, 2025
Mark L. Tiedtke, age 58, a resident of Minocqua, WI, passed away January 14, 2025. He was born November 10, 1966, in Cedar Rapids, IA, to parents Robert and Joan Tiedtke. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School in 1985. He worked as a self-contractor for many years.
Mark loved carpentry, fishing, and hunting. He was a big Green Bay...
Michelle Marie Durkee
Jan 14, 2025
Michelle “Shelly” Durkee, age 56, of Tomahawk, WI, unexpectedly passed away on January 14, 2025. Shelly was born on October 7, 1968, in Wausau, WI, and spent much of her life in the Tomahawk area where she found joy in nature and time spent with family.
Shelly had a deep love for the outdoors, particularly fishing, four-wheeling, hunting, gardening and camping,...
John Paul Dwyer
Jan 12, 2025
John P Dwyer, age 65 of Minocqua, WI; Our beloved Dad was called to eternal life on January 12, 2025. Dad was born on April 10th, 1959 in Woburn, MA. Dad graduated from Winchester High in 1977 and joined the Air Force. Dad was stationed in Fairchild AFB, WA where he met and married his wife Tammy, or Tam as...
Charles Hueckstaedt
Jan 10, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Hueckstaedt, age 68, of Minocqua, WI, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Howard Young Medical Center. Chuck was born on April 9, 1956, in Keeneyville, IL, to LeRoy and Alice (Kostecki) Hueckstaedt. Chuck spent most of his career as a self-employed contractor in northern Wisconsin. He was known for his attention to detail and craftsmanship in woodworking...
Debra L. Clemetson
Jan 7, 2025
Debra L. Clemetson, age 72, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away surrounded by her family on January 7, 2025, at Howard Young Medical Center. She was born December 13, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Clifford and Patricia Helestrom.
Deb received a Bachelor's Degree at UWSP, and received her RN at Front Range Community College. She worked as a Cardiac...
Alice Mae Maulson
Jan 6, 2025
Alice Mae Maulson, age 81 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, January 6th.
Visitation for Alice will be on Wednesday, January 8th at the Lac du Flambeau Bingo Hall starting at 6:00 PM and Prayer Service will be on Thursday, January 9th at 11:00 am at the Bingo Hall.
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Kyle Foster Kerr
Jan 4, 2025
Kyle Foster Kerr, 70, of Phillips, passed away on January 4, 2025 surrounded by family. Born on April 22, 1954 in Waukesha to Raymond and Grace Kerr. Kyle was one of nine siblings.
A simple man, Kyle received his high school diploma from Jefferson High School and entered the workforce. On September 8, 1984 Kyle married Carol Ann Platz of Menomonee...
Justin "Minisino" Sero Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Justin "Minisino" Sero Sr., age 39 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Saturday, January 4th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side.
Visitation for Justin will be on Tuesday, January 7th starting at 4:00 pm at the Lac du Flambeau Bingo Hall and continue Wednesday, January 8th with services around 10:00 am.
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Robert Leroy Jacobs
Jan 4, 2025
Robert “Bobbo” LeRoy Jacobs, age 89 of Woodruff, WI passed away peacefully at home on January 4th, 2025. Robert was born on December 25th,1935, the son of Roy & Evelyn (Stepke) Jacobs. Bobbo graduated from East Troy High School in 1955 and briefly attended Winona State University. While attending High School in East Troy he played on the baseball, football...
Ronald A. Johnson
Jan 3, 2025
Ron Johnson, age 69 of Phillips, Wi passed away peacefully at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wi on January 3rd surrounded by his family. Ron was born to Harold Sr. and Ellyn (Cervenka) Johnson on June 20th, 1955, in Phillips, Wi. He grew up in Prentice, Wi and spent a lot of time at Johnsons Center store until the family sold...
Terry Wayne Winchell
Jan 3, 2025
Terry Winchell, 70, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Terry was born September 18, 1954, the son of John and Violet (Czerwinski) Winchell, who adopted him after he had lived for six months in an orphanage in LaCrosse. Terry’s 40-year career in finance included being an instructor for the Wis. Banking Association. He...
Bruce A Godfrey
Jan 2, 2025
Bruce Allister Godfrey, age 76 of Catawba, WI passed away on January 2, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1948 in Detroit, MI to Allister Jansen Godfrey and Mary Theresa Godfrey (Schulte). Bruce finished high school with a GED while in the U.S. Army, as he left school to help...
Carl F. Theiler
Jan 2, 2025
Carl F. Theiler, age 89, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 2, 2025, following a brief illness. Carl was born on April 22, 1935, to the late Carl and Nell (Winker) Theiler. He married the love of his life and the apple of his eye, Barbara J. Schmit, on June 23,...
Jean M Reimann
Jan 2, 2025
Jean Marie Reimann (nee Bachmann), age 94 of Phillips, WI passed away on January 2nd at Marshfield Medical Center in Park Falls, WI.
She was born March 1, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Emil and Margaret Bachmann.
Jean was originally from Chicago and moved to Phillips, WI permanently 25 years ago when Les retired. She referred to Phillips as “God’s...
Elsie L. Hawkins
Dec 31, 2024
Elsie Hawkins, age 93 of Ogema, WI passed away peacefully at Riverview Nursing Home in Tomahawk, WI on December 31st. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Elsie was born November 11, 1931 on the family farm in McHenry, IL, the daughter of Walter and Agnes Krepel. Growing up on the farm is where she got her love for animals and...
Aina Senfelds
Dec 29, 2024
Aina Senfelds, 95, formerly of Fort Atkinson, WI, died peacefully on December 29, 2024, at Milestone Senior Living, in Woodruff. She was born February 10th, 1929, to Anna and Janis Pubulis in Valka, Latvia. She spent her early childhood with her family in their beautiful home by the Gauja river, the longest river in Latvia.
Around the age of 15, during...
Mitchel "Mike" Hipler
Dec 29, 2024
Mitchel “Mike” Hipler
Mitchel Charles Hipler passed away suddenly on December 29, 2024 at the age of 66. Mike, as
most knew him, was born on June 2, 1958 in Germany to Helga and Richard Hipler. Mike lived a
good portion of his life in Tomahawk, WI. He graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1976
and furthered his education at Northland College-Ashland and University...
Debra Marie Gustafson
Dec 27, 2024
Debra “Debbie” Marie (Maki) Gustafson made her journey to her eternal home on December 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at her home at Vitacare. She was born to Ruth Marie (Peterson) Maki and Sidney Roger Dean Maki on August 21, 1958, in Tomahawk, WI. She is the oldest sister to Tammie Lynn and Lori Ann. She attended Rib Lake...
Nancy Petrowski
Dec 21, 2024
Nancy Petrowski, age 63 of Woodruff, WI passed away on December 21, 2024. Nancy was born on January 23, 1961 in Menomonee Falls, WI the daughter of Herbert and Diane Petrowski.
Nancy graduated from Lakeland Union High School and was enjoying retirement life before her passing.
Nancy loved listening to country music, especially Tim McGraw. She was a devoted Green Bay Packers...
Lynn Dale Wappel-Baltazar
Dec 20, 2024
Lynn D. Wappel-Baltazar, age 70, of Phillips, WI, passed away December 20, 2024, at Rib Lake Health Services in Rib Lake, WI. She was born January 27, 1954, to parent Alfred and Gertrude Wappel. Lynn is survived by her brother Keith Wappel and his family, as well as many friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024...
