Obituaries
Thomas "Tom" E. Niehoff
Oct 29, 2024
Tom left us for his heavenly hunting grounds on October 29, 2024. He was born on December 13, 1956, to Eugene and Carol (Haas) Niehoff. Tom was a machinist at EK in Columbus for many years. After his move to Phillips, WI where he worked for Caterpillar. Tom excelled in everything that he did. Tom was an avid hunter and...
Donna J. Stephan
Oct 28, 2024
Donna J. Stephan, age 82, of Minocqua, WI, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at Adava Care in Neenah, WI. She was born February 14, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Alfred and Evelyn Duffus. Donna married the love of her life Edward Stephan Jr., March 17, 1973. She worked at State Farm Insurance and Save More as a cake decorator...
Fritz A. Kloess
Oct 27, 2024
FRITZ ALFRED KLOESS
November 30, 1936 – October 27, 2024
Fritz Alfred Kloess, age 87, of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, passed away October 27, 2024.
He was the beloved husband of Grayce Kloess (nee Hoppe) 66 years of marriage; loving father of Sue Kloess Krueger (Terry), Fritz Kloess (Suzanne), Tom Kloess (Allison) and Barb Kloess Tonelli (Art); cherished grandfather of Casey (Tia), Jeremy and...
Douglas Lee Keintz
Oct 26, 2024
Douglas L. Keintz, 67, of High Peak Road, Rhinelander passed away unexpectedly October 26, 2024 at his home. Doug was born June 30, 1957 in Tomahawk to Doc and Lucille (Deering) Keintz. He attended Tomahawk Schools and following graduation he went to work for Exxon of America as a site manager in mineral exploration. He later worked for Noranda and...
Carol Grace Vander Voort
Oct 26, 2024
Carol Grace Vander Voort, 78, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Saturday, October, 26, 2024 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Carol was born February 10, 1946 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Hans and Helen (Rzeszutek) Vander Voort.
Carol enjoyed gardening, crafting, and most of all her dogs.
Surviving are her sister, Janet Vander Voort, Tomahawk; nieces and nephews, Daniel Crowell, Erin Hefter, John Vander...
Harry J. Kaczmarek Jr.
Oct 22, 2024
Harry J. Kaczmarek Jr., 93, of Manitowish Waters passed away October 22, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center Minocqua. He was born January 13, 1931, to Harry Sr. and Alice Kaczmarek at Cudahy, Wisconsin. After attending Milwaukee area schools Harry joined the United States Coast Guard at age 17. He traveled the seas helping deliver supplies to the lighthouses on the...
Anna B. Whetstone
Oct 19, 2024
Anna Whetstone, age 90, died October 19, 2024 at Friendly Village Nursing Home in Rhinelander. She was born March 15, 1934 in Nappanee, IN and married Samuel Whetstone on June 10, 1960. Together they had 3 children: David, Nancy and Gerald (Gary). She resided in Stratford, WI for 40+ years.
Anna is survived by her daughter, Nancy and son Gary (Pam)....
Peter Mark Postema
Oct 18, 2024
Peter “Pete” Mark Postema (age 20) passed away tragically on October 18, 2024. Peter was born in Palos Heights, IL to his parents Ronald and Elizabeth Postema and spent the first 12 years of his life in Crestwood, Illinois. They then moved to Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin, where Peter resided for the remaining 8 years. Peter was the third child. He...
Betty Jean Junek
Oct 17, 2024
Betty Jean Junek, age 84, a resident of Hazelhurst, WI, passed away October 17, 2024, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. She was born September 6, 1940, in Tomahawk, WI, to parents Gilbert and Laura Kettner. She attended Lakeland High School and Layton School of Arts. She worked at Briggs and Stratton. Betty loved to garden, do...
Barbara Ann Mess
Oct 15, 2024
Barbara Ann Mess, 71, of Phillips passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls, WI. She was born on August 3, 1953, to Roy and Matilda (Leuthner) Frasl in Eau Claire, WI.
Barb graduated from Cooper High School in 1971. She married Lawrence Mess on June 16th, 1974, and they made their home...
Ronald Paul Pockat
Oct 15, 2024
Ronald “Ron” Paul Pockat, age 71, a resident of Sayner, WI, passed away with his family by his side, October 15, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. He was born January 5, 1953, in Jefferson, WI, to parents Donald and Patsy Pockat. Ron married the love of his life Mitzi Urmanski on December 5, 1981. Ron loved gardening,...
Donald Martin Israel
Oct 15, 2024
Donald Martin Israel, 77, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home. Donald was born January 4, 1947 in Pipestone, Minnesota, the son of Martin and Elenore (Thomas) Israel. He moved to West Chicago, IL as a boy and lived there for many years.
Surviving are his sons, Adam (Andrea) Israel, Canada; and Matthew Israel, Illinois; brother,...
David E. Rich
Oct 14, 2024
On October 14, 2024, David Rich, with wife Gretchen at his side, peacefully succumbed to his failing earthly body and finally saw his savior, Jesus, face-to-face. Dave would be the first to admit he didn’t lead a perfect life, even though we believe he still heard his savior say “well done, good and faithful servant.”
Dave was born on March...
Lloyd Leon Boneck
Oct 13, 2024
Lloyd Leon Boneck peacefully passed away on Sunday October 13, 2024 on a beautiful fall day in the Northwoods at the age of 92. Lloyd was a treasured husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was also a decorated veteran who served as an Army Medic in the Korean War in the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division from 1952-1953.
Lloyd...
Vernon James Hakala
Oct 13, 2024
Vernon “Boot” James Hakala, 57, of Rhinelander, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 after battling cancer. He was born January 7,1967 in Tomahawk WI, the son of Philip and Janice (Schweke) Hakala. He attended Prentice High School graduating in 1985. After graduating high school Vernon joined the U.S. Navy serving from 1985-1990. He spent two years stationed in...
Shirley Elizabeth Harrold
Oct 12, 2024
Shirley Elizabeth Harrold, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on October 12,2024. Glioblastoma, an incurable brain cancer, took her life one year after diagnosis. She was born on August 31, 1951 in Watertown, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Juanita Mills Hey Newman. Shirley is survived by her husband Gregory J Harrold, her four children Nathan...
Marcella "Marcie" Olson
Oct 9, 2024
Marcella “Marcie” Olson, age 87, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away in peace on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on December 10, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to parents Marcello and Alice Boggetto marking the next generation of a life filled with the rich tapestry of Italian culture. Marcie attended Fenger High School and later worked at Illinois...
Mark Jerome Alfred Johnson
Oct 7, 2024
Mark Johnson, 75, of Irma, WI passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home. Mark was born June 14, 1949 in Merrill, WI, the son of Alfred and Laura (Smith) Johnson. He was united in marriage to Patricia Mitchell on December 4, 1987 in Irma.
Mark worked for and retired from the USPS as a rural mail carrier in Merrill...
Eileen A. Raetz
Oct 5, 2024
Eileen Ann (Miklos) Raetz, formerly of Greendale, passed away peacefully onSaturday, October 5th, 2024 at the age of 92 years old in Rhinelander, WI. Eileen was born on August 24, 1932 to Anna (nee Petrovic) and Joseph Miklos in Wauwatosa, WI. Eileen held many positions throughout her career, with her favorite being a switchboard operator at Unit Drop Forge Corporation...
