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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 …
Brian Patrick Jennings
Brian Patrick Jennings, 70, passed away at home on Saturday, May 23, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born on February 4, 1956, in Wisconsin Rapids, to Dr. Thomas “Tim” and Joan (Wicker) Jennings.
John Joseph Nimsgern
John J. Nimsgern, age 59 of Menomonie, and formerly of Minocqua, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23 in Las Vegas doing what he loved, playing the slot machines. Visitation for John will be held on Sunday, May 31 from noon to 4 p.m. at Olson Funeral Home, 615 Wilson …
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Stanley Hugh Hartline
Stanley Hugh Hartline, 91, of Woodruff, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026 at the Seasons of Life Hospice House of Woodruff. Stan was born on Sept. 4, 1934 to Blanche and Harold Hartline at the Doolittle Glynn Hospital in Lancaster. Music was embedded in Stan’s upbringing through both of …
Thomas John Richards Jr.
Thomas (Toby) John Richards, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at his home in Tucson, Ariz., with his devoted wife, Margaret (Margie) by his side, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Toby and Margie celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 4, 2025 — a milestone …
Andrew “Andy” Hunter McEachron
Andrew “Andy” Hunter McEachron passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was preceded in death two years to the day by Barbara G. McEachron, his beloved wife and the love of his life.
Patricia Ann Mallek (née Winker)
Patricia Ann Mallek (née Winker), 88, formerly of Hazelhurst, and Englewood, Fla., passed away March 30, 2026. Visitation will be held at Bolger Funeral Home- Woodruff Chapel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday June 13. Please wear Pat’s favorite color, yellow.
John J. Nimsgern
John J. Nimsgern, age 59 of Menomonie, and formerly of Minocqua, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23 in Las Vegas doing what he loved, playing the slot machines. Visitation for John will be held on Sunday, May 31 from noon to 4 p.m. at Olson Funeral Home, 615 Wilson …
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Ties That Bind Us Donation expands access to mammograms at Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital
Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital has received a generous $10,000 donation from Ties That Bind Us of Tomahawk to support mammogram screenings for individuals who are underinsured or uninsured. The contribution will help remove financial barriers and ensure more women in the community have access to early breast cancer detection.
Ann R. Clarke
Ann R. Clarke, a strong, confident, loving Penn State football fan, has joined her parents Thomas and Jane Reeder, her sister Robbie, and niece Sheri. She is loved and missed by her husband Ron, her brother Tom, her sister Janie, her dozens of nieces and nephews that span three generations, …
Thomas “Tom” Plewa
Thomas “Tom” Plewa, 88 of Minocqua, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 at his residence. Visitation for Tom will be held on Friday, May 29 at Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel in Woodruff, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 5 p.m. and reception to follow. Burial will …
Mary L. Weinkauf
Mary L. Weinkauf, 87, of Rhinelander, passed away on May 19, 2026 at Milestone-Rhinelander. She was a former pastor at Calvary Lutheran Church in Minocqua. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, local humane society or local food pantries.
Russell Landt Jr.
Russell Landt Jr. passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2026 with his family at his side. Russ was born February 21, 1941 in Chicago; the first of four children to Russell and Dorothy Landt. After graduating from Grant High School in 1958, Russ enlisted in the Air Force …
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