OBITUARIES
Marcia Fuller Albridge
Marcia Fuller Albridge, of South Padre Island, Texas and Hazelhurst, passed away peacefully at the family cabin on Yawkey Lake in Hazelhurst on Saturday morning, July 25, 2026.
Christofer A. Bosacki
Christofer A. Bosacki, age 59 of Minocqua, passed away on Sunday, September 6 at his residence. Chris was born on January 26, 1967 at Lakeland Memorial Hospital in Woodruff, the son of Larry and Rita Bosacki. Chris graduated from Lakeland Union High School.
Steven “Stevie” E. Bader
Steven “Stevie” E. Bader, 62, a resident of Arbor Vitae, passed away August 30, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. He was born September 29, 1963, in Milwaukee, to parents Leonard Sr. and Terese Bader.
James Joseph Robinson
Captain James Joseph Robinson of Manitowish Waters took his final voyage on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Jim will be deeply missed by family, friends and fellow mariners, who were lucky enough to love and be loved by him.
Elaine Idstrom Spellmeyer
Elaine Idstrom Spellmeyer passed away August 31, 2026, in Eagle River. She was 98. Elaine was born June 22, 1928, at home in Bettendorf, Iowa, to Luther and Eling (Monson) Idstrom. She grew up in Aledo, Ill., and graduated from Augustana College, where she met her future husband, John C. …
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David B. Schlichting
David B. Schlichting, age 84, was born on October 29, 1941, in Wausau. A lifelong learner, teacher, artist, scientist, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman, he embraced life with curiosity, creativity, and humor.
Sharlene Karen (Bank) Foster
Sharlene Karen (Bank) Foster passed away peacefully at her lake home in Wisconsin on Monday, August 3, 2026. She was 88.
Olive Jean Eales
Olive Jean Eales, age 96, a resident of Manitowish Waters passed away with her daughter by her side on August 29, 2026, at Country Terrace in Minocqua. She was born December 4, 1929, in Milwaukee to parents Lester and Helen (Ware) Bulson.
Thomas Louis Kosiba
Thomas Louis Kosiba (76) of Minocqua passed away on September 3, 2006. Born March 2, 1950, in Hammond, Ind., Tom grew up in Calumet City, Ill., and was always proud of his Polish immigrant family roots. After graduating Thornton Fractional North High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and …
Kim Chilsen
Kim Chilsen, 75 of Arbor Vitae, tragically perished Aug. 30 while out on Lake Sumach fishing with his brother-in-law.
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Homer Ayvazzadeh
Homer Ayvazzadeh, 95, of Gilbert, Ariz., formerly of Eagle River, passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2026. Born in Iran in 1931, he moved to England for college and played professional soccer for Aston Villa. He later continued his education in Chicago before graduating from UW–River Falls, where he met …
Robert “Bob” Charles Dietz
Robert “Bob” Charles Dietz, age 97 of Lanark Village, Fla. and formerly of Manitowish Waters, went home to be with his Lord on August 24, 2026.Robert “Bob” Charles Dietz, age 97 of Lanark Village, Fla. and formerly of Manitowish Waters, went home to be with his Lord on August 24, …
Gary J. Beier
Gary Jon Beier (85) Lac du Flambeau passed away on August 9, 2026 of a brain injury. He was born in Milwaukee on April 7, 1941 to Archie and Evelyn Beier. Growing up, Gary played the accordion and delivered the Milwaukee Journal. In 1959 he graduated from Pulaski High School …
Janice Darlene (Raatz) Dumonson
Janice Darlene (Raatz) Dumonson known to so many as Jan passed away June 4, 2026 at the age of 89, at Hope Hospice Cape Coral, Fla. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed with a funeral service at 1 p.m. at …
Ralph Daniel Pekel
Ralph Daniel Pekel, 91, of the Northwoods, passed away on August 17, 2026. Born February 28, 1935, near East Troy, Ralph lived a long, full life marked by hard work, generosity, good humor, and a deep love of family and the outdoors.
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