Obituaries
Jim Denetz
Jun 23, 2020
James Denetz, 83, passed away on June 23, 2020 at his home in McKinney, Tex., under hospice. James was born July 9, 1936 in Irma, Wis., to August and Matilda Denetz. He graduated Tomahawk High School in 1954 and married Charlotte (Chuckie) Matthews on June 22, 1963. He formerly owned and operated EW Enterprises on South Tomahawk Avenue with his...
John Russell Jeschke
Jun 22, 2020
John Russell Jeschke died June 22, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born September 25, 1951 in West Allis Wisconsin where he attended school in the West Allis and New Berlin areas until his family moved to Rhinelander. He attended his senior year and graduated with the class of 1969. He married Joyce in 1973 and were blessed...
Nancy Cadwell Polaski
Jun 21, 2020
Nancy Polaski, age 84 of Arbor Vitae, WI and formerly of Richland, WI passed away at home on Sunday, June 21st . Nancy was born June 12, 1936 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Allen and Margaret Cadwell. She married John Polaski on May 2, 1959, he survives. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Polaski of...
William S. Wagner
Jun 18, 2020
William Wagner Sr, 72, of Phillips, passed away on June 18, 2020, at Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls, WI. William was born on November 30, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was married to Mary Lou Wagner, who passed away a year a half ago. William Wagner was with the Knights of Columbus and was also an usher for St. Charles Borromeo...
Susan Elizabeth Nejdlik
Jun 17, 2020
Susan E. Nejdlik, 77, of Winchester, died on June 17, 2020 at home with her family under the care of Ascension at Home Hospice. She was born on November 23, 1942 to Olive Smith Ottoman and Army Major Louis Ottoman. She attended York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois and received a bachelor’s degree in education from Elmhurst college. She married...
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...
