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Eric Raymond Powell
Eric “Airman” “Rick” “Crash” “Jasper” “Flubber Butt” “Ricky Ray” “Pops” “Dad” Raymond Powell, 64, a resident of St. Germain, passed away May 25, 2026. He was born September 1, 1961, in Chicago, to parents Raymond and Delores (Fenger) Powell.
LeRoy O. Samuelson
LeRoy O. Samuelson, 89 of Lake Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Azura Memory Care in Mukwonago, surrounded by his family. LeRoy was born on March 10, 1937 in Chicago, Ill. to Victor and Stella (Spolander) Samuelson.
Norman Edward Then
Norman Edward Then, 91 of Arbor Vitae died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Seasons of Life Hospice. Born on June 16, 1934, in Chicago the son of Edward and Edna Then.
Walter Schmuhl
Walter Schmuhl, 88 of Minocqua, passed away at his home with his daughter by his side on Friday, May 22, 2026. Walter was born June 28, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late John and Rose Schmuhl.
Barbara Jean Nichol Murzyn
Barbara Jean Nichol Murzyn, a retired speech pathologist and Minocqua native, died peacefully at Prairie Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago Heights, Ill., on May 2, 2026. She was 92 years old.
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Michael “Mikey” Burrell
Michael “Mikey” Burrell, of Arbor Vitae, 79 passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Season’s of Life Hospice house in Woodruff with his children and a grandson by his side. Mike was born on January 14, 1947, in Milwaukee, where he spent his childhood to high school years.
Stanley August Semmerling
Stanley August Semmerling, of Minocqua, passed away on June 3, 2026. Born on February 13, 1937, in Chicago, he was the son of Stanley Lawrence Semmerling and Gladys Carrie Bell. Upon graduation from Minocqua High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served from 1955 to 1959.
Winifred “Winnie” Louise Sievert
An indomitable spirit of the Northwoods has taken flight. Winifred (Winnie) Louise Sievert (nee Wilke) born August 5, 1930, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2026 with some of her family by her side and all of her family holding her in their hearts and prayers. She has …
William George Zahn
William George Zahn, 84, of Fifield, passed away on May 20, 2026. He was born on December 2, 1941, to the late William and Hazel Zahn.
Gilbert “Skip” Tosch
Skip passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and sons. Skip was born in Chicago. His parents were Gilbert and Mary Tosch. He met the love of his life in Lynn Ruark. They were married June 13, 1964. Skip is survived by his wife, two sons, five grandchildren, and nine …
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Judith Rose Nordlof
Judith Rose Nordlof, 86, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at MercyHealth Hospital and Medical Center in Lake Geneva. She was born in Beloit, on October 2, 1939 to Walter and Lady (Blair) Nichols. Judith graduated from Beloit High School. She was united in marriage to Ronald Duane Nordlof …
Jean M. Leske Gillette
Jean M. Leske Gillette, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Agrace Hospice Care. A funeral service will be held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, June 15. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation …
William “Bill” John Gitzlaff
William “Bill” John Gitzlaff, 74 of Minocqua, passed away peacefully due to complications of ALS with his wife and daughter by his side on Friday, May 29 at Howard Young Medical Center. Bill was born on August 30, 1951 in Racine, the son of Arnold and Lois (nee Helding) Gitzlaff. …
David Joseph Medendorp
David Joseph Medendorp, 65, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home with family by his side. Born March 18, 1961, to Peter and Virginia (nee: Ganzel) Medendorp. He attended Washington Park High School in Racine, and he spent his career with Fall River Manufacturing as vice …
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