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Roger Velmar Read
Roger Velmar Read, 89, of Minocqua, passed away on October 28, 2026. Roger was born in Downers Grove, Ill., on September 5, 1937. He enjoyed dancing to live music around Minocqua, and in his younger years he won many trophies in roller skate dancing.
Rodney Arthur Schrank
With heavy hearts yet steadfast hope in the Resurrection, the family of Rodney Schrank announces he was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 29, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Robert Estabrook Coy Jr.
Robert Estabrook Coy Jr., age 87, of Minocqua, passed away on October 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that reached far beyond the playing field. Known to many simply as Bob, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, coach, mentor, and friend. Above all, he was a coach …
Clyde G. Mann
Clyde G. Mann, age 64, passed away on October 31, 2026. A resident of Lac du Flambeau. Clyde was born on November 8, 1961. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Mann; his devoted children, Lucas, Jake, Heather, and Zachary; and many cherished grandchildren. He will be deeply missed …
Thomas John “Tom” Gelwicks
Thomas John “Tom” Gelwicks, 85, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Marietta’s Place in Manchester. He was born on June 16, 1941, in Freeport, Ill., the son of John and OrLou (Kearnaghan) Gelwicks. Tom was raised in Freeport and was a graduate of Freeport High …
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Emmet Francis Kirscht
Emmet Francis Kirscht peacefully passed away on October 11th at the home of his son, Stuart and daughter-in-law, Cristina, in Winter Park, Florida. He was 96 years old. Emmet was born and raised in Minnesota where he was a hard-working farmer and creamery worker, taking time to also proudly serve …
Fannie B. “Cookie” Richardson
Fannie B. “Cookie” Richardson, 86, of Minocqua, passed away October 24, 2026. Born in Waukesha to Chester and Dorothy Roberts, she graduated from Lakeland High School and married Richard Emory Richardson. In 1977, Cookie and Dick founded Richardson Kumbier Wrecker, later continued by their daughter Kim, her husband Pat Kumbier, …
Virginia M. Steber
Virginia M. Steber, age 84, a resident of Lake Tomahawk, passed away October 21, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 17, 1942, in Milwaukee, to parents Richard and Catherine Gerloski.
Duane Earl Marquardt
Duane Earl Marquardt passed away peacefully with his devoted wife, Joyce Marquardt, by his side, after 90 years of a life well lived. Duane was born on August 11, 1936, in Oak Park, Ill., to parents Lillian and Earl Marquardt. He was raised alongside his sister, Gayle, in La Grange, …
John Margitan
John Margitan passed away peacefully, in the house that he built, on October 21, 2026, after a long fight with Parkinson’s Disease. John was born to Steve and Emma Margitan in a two-room tar paper shack in Springstead on March 25, 1940, the fourth of five children. He attended Arbor …
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Jerry Lockwood
Jerry Lockwood, 87, of Woodruff, passed away on Friday, Oct. 2. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle. Jerry was born at Copley Hospital in Aurora, Ill. on Dec. 5, 1938 to Florence Lockwood (Goist) and Zerrell Lockwood.
Patricia Lee Pohl
Patricia Lee Pohl, 84, was born on April 30, 1942, in Tomahawk and passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, in Woodruff. Patricia was a dedicated member of her community, actively participating in the Lioness Club and the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce. From 1967 to 1974, she owned and …
Gary Melvin Gundlach
Gary Melvin Gundlach, age 83, of Harshaw, WI, died on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk, WI. He was born on July 30, 1943 in Wausau, WI to Rudell and Milda (Ringle) Gundlach.
James Peter Schnettler
James Peter Schnettler, 73, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank Caroselli, Sr.
Frank Caroselli, Sr., age 90, passed away at his home surrounded by family on October 13, 2026. He was born on August 17, 1936, in Moween, Pa. Frank graduated in 1953 from Warren G Harding High School in Warren, Ohio.
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