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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.
Donald R. Schulpius
Donald R. Schulpius, 92, of Marshall, formerly of St. Germain, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2026. Don was born on December 18, 1933 in Milwaukee, where he began his working life alongside his father, Roy, truck farming, a trade also known as market gardening. A highlight of …
George F. Callos Sr.
George F. Callos Sr., age 81, of Arbor Vitae, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026. A beloved father, grandfather, and foundational pillar of the Minocqua area community, George leaves behind a legacy of hard work, hospitality, and dedication to family.
Alyson Marie Beson
Alyson Marie Beson, 41, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, surrounded by her family and an extraordinary amount of love.
Richard C. “Dick” Gabl
Richard C. “Dick” Gabl, age 93, of Mountain Home, Ark., and formerly of Manitowish Waters, passed away August 8, 2026. He was born October 12, 1932 in Chicago to Anthony Gabl and Marie Wallscheid. Dick owned and operated Totem Pole Lodge for 21 years. He is survived by his wife …
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William C. Saal
Committed to his passion for carpentry work and many years of serving the Arbor Vitae Fire Department died peacefully at his home on August 14, 2026. Bill was born in Rhinelander to Lambert and Betty (Londo) Saal. At the age of 19 he married his wife Diane (Zeinert) of 57 …
George Callos Sr.
The Callos family invites friends, neighbors, summer residents, and longtime patrons to a Celebration of Life honoring George Callos Sr., the beloved patriarch, owner, and chef of Minocqua’s historic Island Cafe.
Sharlene Karen (Foster) Bank
Sharlene Karen (Foster) Bank passed away peacefully at her lake home in Wisconsin on Monday August 3, 2026. She was 88.
Jerome James Callaway
Jerome James Callaway, MD (Jerry), age 90, passed away at his home in Crete, Ill. July 20, 2026. He was born July 8, 1936 in Wadena, Minn. He received his bachelor’s degree in medicine from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. He then graduated from Northwestern Medical School (NUMS) in …
Sue Ann Zingale, nee Kelly
Sue Ann Zingale, nee Kelly, age 90, of the Woodruff-Minocqua area, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Sue was born on December 3, 1935 in Stevens Point to Frank and Lucile Kelly. She attended the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., where she earned a degree in English …
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Marcel Linzmeier
Marcel Linzmeier, age 83, of Minocqua, formerly of Milladore, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center. Marcel was born on April 7, 1943, to Henry and Dorothea (Brost) Linzmeier. He grew up in Auburndale and attended St. Killian’s Catholic School in Blenker before graduating from Auburndale …
Carol Jean (Boelkens) Garms
Carol Jean (Boelkens) Garms, 77, of Woodruff, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026 surrounded by loving family. She was born on March 30, 1949 in Milwaukee to Clara and Curt Boelkens.
William C. Saal
William C. Saal, 76 of Arbor Vitae, WI, passed away on Friday, August 14th at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services.
Donald “Donny” Berndt
Donald “Donny” Berndt, age 90, of Arbor Vitae, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. He was under the care of Hospice at the Nu Roc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Laona. He was born August 31, 1935, in Wausau, to …
Theresa Carolyn Gauthier (Seebach)
Theresa Carolyn Gauthier (Seebach), 83, of Lac du Flambeau, passed peacefully on August 6, 2026. Theresa was born November 17, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to parents Marion and Ruth Seebach (Yocum).
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