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Thomas Luvern Thompson
Thomas Luvern Thompson, 76, of Mercer, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 24, 2026.
Louis Charles Eyer
Louis Charles Eyer, 68, of Rhinelander, passed away on March 10, 2026 at the Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander. He was born on August 11, 1957 in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Charles and Ruby (Altman) Eyer.
Deborah J. Farrell
Deborah J. Farrell, 74, of Arbor Vitae, passed away on Tuesday, March 31 at her residence with her family by her side. A visitation for Deb will be held on Saturday, April 4 at Foundation Church in Woodruff, from 2 to 3 p.m. with funeral services at 3 p.m.
Therese Germain Organist (Niemsyk)
Therese Germain Organist (Nee Niemsyk), 90, passed away March 9, 2026 at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, Mich. after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Therese was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.
James “Jim” Organist
James “Jim” Organist aka “Orca,” 64, passed away November 19, 2025 at St. Pete’s Hospital in Helena, Mont. from a sudden illness. Born in Houghton, Mich. but lived and grew up all over Wisconsin, going to high school in Minocqua and Hudson. His fraternal grandparents; Max and Wilda, having a …
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Barbara Ann Edwards
Barbara Ann Edwards passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at Norwood Pines in Minocqua, on April 25, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Joyce Cooper Pierce
Joyce Cooper Pierce, of Freeport, Ill., passed away on March 21, 2026, at the great age of 100. She was born October 19, 1925, in Oakland, Calif., the daughter of Claud and Josephine Cooper, and sister to Mavis.
David H. Drumm
David H. Drumm, 86, of Minocqua, passed away at his home on March 12, 2026, with his family at his side. Dave was born in Manitowoc, on January 9, 1940 to Henry and Margaret Drumm. He enjoyed car racing and football.
David “Dave” LaFave
David “Dave” LaFave, 69, of Arbor Vitae, passed away at home unexpectedly on March 9, 2026. Born on November 8, 1956, in Wausau, to the late Lucille (Prince) and Raymond LaFave. Dave lived a life filled with love, laughter, and deep connection to the outdoors.
Gene “Genie” Marie Geiger
Gene “Genie” Marie Geiger, 80 of Woodruff, passed away on Saturday, March 14 at her residence with her family by her side. Genie was born on August 17, 1945 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Ward and Bernice (nee Baumgartner) Zimmer. She graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee and married …
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Dr. John A. Kozisek
Dr. John A. Kozisek died unexpectedly on February 23, 2026, from a traumatic head injury. He was born in Chicago and grew up in Downers Grove, Ill. He attended Benet Academy for high school and then St. Procopius College (now called Benedictine University). After college he attended St. Louis University …
Rose Marie Bolopue
Rose Marie Bolopue, 71, of Minocqua, passed away on March 10, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca; sisters, Kathy Churkey (Bill), Tammy Ott (Barry), Linda Tremelling (Jon), Nancy Fredrickson, Michelle Parmelee (Caner); many nieces and nephews; and a great-niece and great-nephew. Rose was preceded in death by her …
Daryll A. Behnke
Daryll A. Behnke, 62, of Winchester, passed away on March 11, 2026. Daryll was born on November 22, 1963 in Milwaukee, to Ralph and Marie Behnke. He was a hardworking man who dedicated much of his life to serving others. He spent many years working as a school bus driver …
Kristi Ann Kent
Kristi Ann Kent (nee Zillmer), 80, passed away on March 1, 2026 in Fredericksburg, Texas. Kristi was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.
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