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Dale Raymond Mayo
Dale Raymond Mayo, 69, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 9, 2026 in the township of Phelps. Dale was born May 29, 1957 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Josephine Mayo. Dale grew up in Eagle River, where he attended school. Upon turning 18, Dale enlisted in the United States Navy, where he …
Grace “Chirpi” Vickerstaff
Grace “Chirpi” Vickerstaff of Minocqua passed away at her home on November 6, 2026. She was born July 19, 1932, in Clinton, Iowa, to Louis and Catherine Iten. Chirpi grew up in Clinton and spent her summers in the Northwoods. She proudly shared that she was lucky enough to spend …
Ruth Elizabeth Russler
On November 8, 2026, Ruth Elizabeth Russler died peacefully to this earthly life at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff with her son by her side, and has now entered eternal life with her living Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mary Josephine Boyd
Mary Josephine Graham Boyd, 79, of Land O’ Lakes, formerly of Winnetka, Ill., passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026. Born in Evanston, Ill. to Josephine Hall Graham and Donald Martin Graham, Mary Jo graduated from Wheaton College in Massachusetts and received a Master’s degree and completed all doctoral coursework …
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.
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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.
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