OBITUARIES
James R. Bowman
James R. Bowman, age 69 of Harshaw, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Jim was born on December 10, 1956 in Woodruff, the son of Raymond “Bud” and Beverly (nee Houck) Bowman.
Betty Mae Jahnke
Betty Mae Jahnke, of Minocqua, passed away just one month short of her 95th birthday. Betty was born on August 1, 1931 in Appleton to Otto, Sr. and Idamay Jahnke.
Thomas J. Petzko
Thomas J. Petzko, age 93, of Lake Tomahawk, was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by the family he loves so deeply. Tom was born on July 3, 1933, in Milwaukee, the son of John and Margaret Petzkow. Tom was united in marriage with Marilyn DeBoth …
William “Bill” Robert Zapel
William “Bill” Robert Zapel, age 83, of Arbor Vitae, passed away on July 16, 2026 at home. Bill was born on December 6, 1942 to Katherine Kapche Zapel and Carl Zapel in Chicago. In 1966, Bill met Lynda Lombardi. Bill and Lynda were married on June 1, 1968 and raised …
Robert “Bob” Kassien
Robert “Bob” Kassien, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on July 8, 1930, in Rhinelander.
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Sabrina “Brina” Marie Cross
Sabrina “Brina” Marie Cross, age 47, a resident of Lac du Flambeau, passed away July 14, 2026. She was born in Woodruff to parents Ralph Philemon and Bernita LaBarge. Sabrina graduated from Lakeland Union High School. She loved to take care of her loved ones.
James (Jim) Boerke
James (Jim) Boerke, 78, of Hazelhurst, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Jim was born in Richland Center to Barbara J. Reagles on October 13, 1947.
David La Frenier
We would like to invite friends and family to join us in celebrating the life of David La Frenier. A gathering will be held on Saturday, July 25 at noon at American Legion Post 89 in Minocqua (121 Front Street in Minocqua).
Donald Carl Allen
Donald Carl Allen, age 81 of Arbor Vitae, passed away on Thursday, July 9, at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua. Don was born on Aug. 6, 1944, in Arbor Vitae, the son of Claude and Clara (nee Gehrke) Allen. He claims that Dr. Kate had to come on snowshoes to …
Joey Michael Alonso
Joey Michael Alonso, age 57 of Punta Gorda, Fla. and formerly of Manitowish Waters, died on December 5, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Jack and Joan (Joecks) Alonso on August 4, 1968, in Menomonee Falls. After entering middle school, he and his …
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Thomas John Vales
Thomas John Vales, 83, of Lac du Flambeau, passed away in North Texas on July 3, 2026. Born in Chicago, Ill. on October 27, 1942, Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Ann Vales.
Neal Thomas Kania
Neal Thomas Kania, age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, in Marshfield on July 9, 2026. He was born on May 5, 1949, in Baraboo, the son of Elmer and Rose (Kaja) Kania.
George J. Clements
George J. Clements, 84, was called to rest on June 27, 2026. George is survived by his wife, Carla; sons, Ja (Jennifer), Lee (Pam); daughters, Shirley (Don); Kayla and Marion. According to George’s wishes, no services will be held.
Donald Carl Allen
Donald Carl Allen, age 81 of Arbor Vitae, passed away on Thursday, July 9 at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua. Don was born on Aug. 6, 1944 in Arbor Vitae, the son of Claude and Clara (nee Gehrke) Allen.
Richard “Dick” Fuhrman
Richard “Dick” Fuhrman, age 91 of Hazelhurst, passed away on Friday, July 10, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Funeral arrangements are pending with Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services. Online condolences and full obituary at nimsgernfuneral.com.
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