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Barbara Gloria Spears
Barbara Gloria Spears, known to all as Barb, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Saturday January 17, 2026. Born on June 12, 1946, in Rhinelander, Barb's journey was one filled with love, dedication, and a remarkable spirit of care. She married Eugene Spears on August 31, 1965, …
Beth Anderson
Beth Anderson, 68, a resident of Woodruff, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born February 4, 1957, in Chicago, to parents David and Jane Anderson.
Jay Szot
Jay Alan Szot, age 50 of Waunakee, and formerly of Winchester, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2026 at his home. Jay was born on January 15, 1976 in Woodruff, the son of Joseph and Lynn (nee Vrabec) Szot.
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. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Edna Then and brother Herbert and his wife Evelyn.
Marlene Diana Duvall
Marlene Diana Duvall passed away peacefully at her home in Alaska on November 29, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on May 1, 1935, in Hurley. Marlene spent most of her life in her beloved home state, eventually retiring in the town of Minocqua before moving to Alaska with …
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Jerry Frautschi
Walter Jerome Frautschi, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Boca Grande, Fla., closing a long and remarkable life that began on September 9, 1931, in Madison. Born to Dorothy and Walter Frautschi, Jerry grew into a man whose quiet strength, unwavering devotion to family, and deep-rooted …
William Ross Yeschek
William Ross Yeschek, 72, of Lac du Flambeau and Suamico, entered into Eternal life on January 8, 2026. Ross was born on December 25, 1953, in Wausau, to Bill and Mary Lou Yeschek, and was raised in Lac du Flambeau. He was a graduate of Lakeland Union High School, St. …
Roseann S. Ferry
Roseann S. Ferry, 89, a resident of Rhinelander, formerly of Arbor Vitae and Minocqua, passed away January 2, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1936, in Berwyn, Ill., to parents Walter and Rose Ginther.
Joseph Raymond Tennessen
Joseph Raymond Tennessen, 81, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Milestone Senior Living in Rhinelander. He was born in Kenosha, to Bernard and Edna (Grasser) Tennessen on December 16, 1944. Joseph spent his younger years in Kenosha and then joined the United States Air Force where he was deployed …
“Betty” Jean Thurston
“Betty” Jean Thurston, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1935 in Chicago where she lived most of her life. She moved to Arbor Vitae several years ago along with her daughter, Tina, and Tina’s husband Bryan. Jean was a devoted grandma spending …
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Donald Alfred Pallin
Donald Alfred Pallin passed away peacefully at his home in Minocqua on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 with his daughter at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Elizabeth Pallin, his beloved wife Nancy, his sons Reid and Robert Allyn, his brother John Pallin of Pensacola, …
James “Jim” Volke
James “Jim” Volke, 78, of Manitowish Waters, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, papa, and friend whose kindness, generosity, and sense of humor touched all who knew him and will be deeply missed.
Carol Andrews
Carol Andrews of Minocqua, (by way of Chicago, Evergreen Park, and Oak Lawn, Ill.) a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated servant to her community, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 87.
William Tucker Farmer Jr.
William Tucker Farmer Jr., 57, of St. Charles, Ill. suddenly passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from a hemorrhagic stroke/aneurysm. He was born in Lake Forest, Ill. on July 4, 1968. He grew up in Palatine, Ill., and graduated from William Fremd High School in 1986. He enjoyed listening …
Donald J. Winninghoff
Donald J. Winninghoff, 85, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. A proud Wisconsin native, Don lived a life defined by his devotion to his family and his appreciation for the Northwoods.
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