OBITUARIES
David “Dave” Allen LaFrenier
David “Dave” Allen LaFrenier of McFarland, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 75. Cherished son of the late John “Jack” and Norma LaFrenier; devoted father of Bradley (Melanie) LaFrenier, and Adam LaFrenier; loving grandfather of Justin, Alexis, Andrew, Sebastian, Kaitlin, Abryelle, Kensington and Dakota; dear brother …
Cecile Semrau
Cecile Semrau, 78, passed away surrounded by family at home on Tuesday February 3, 2026. She was born on June 25, 1947 in Stoughton to Cecil and Eleanor Seely. She lived most of her life in the Janesville and Edgerton areas.
Sharon R. Samuelson
Sharon R. Samuelson, 87, of Lake Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, February 19 at her residence with her family by her side. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Diana Lynn "Miskwanibaagiizis Mashki` ikwe" Graveen
Diana Lynn “Miskwanibaagiizis Mashki` ikwe” Graveen, age 33, a resident of Lac du Flambeau, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home. She was born August 10, 1992, in Woodruff, to parents Henrietta Wayman and Clarence Graveen. She graduated from Lakeland Union High School.
Leonard “Lenny” Drewsen
Leonard “Lenny” Drewsen, 60, of Minocqua passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 11 due to a medical event. Lenny was born on October 4, 1965 and was a lifelong resident of Minocqua.
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Philip (Phil) Edward Albert
Philip (Phil) Edward Albert, 77, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Phil was born on June 1, 1948, in Madison, and lived a life defined by love for his family, service to his community, and deep pride in the places he called home. Phil attended Our …
Carol Jean Gilson
Carol Jean Gilson, 89 of Minocqua, died on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Rennes Nursing Home in Rhinelander. Carol was born on November 14, 1936 in the town of Lincoln. Carol graduated from Casco High School in 1954 (valedictorian). The daughter of Ernest and Lena (Lacrosse) Thiry.
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Kainz
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Kainz, 69, a resident of Boulder Junction, passed away surrounded by her family after a difficult battle with cancer, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center Minocqua. She was born in Milwaukee, March 11, 1956, to parents Russell and Marlene Moser.
Dale E. Davidson
On February 8, 2026, Dale E. Davidson headed out on his last great adventure to go home to be with his Lord. He no longer has the need of his suitcase for a body but has transcended to his final resting place. We who are left behind mourn but also …
Gloria Nell Klingaman
Gloria Nell Klingaman, 95, passed away peacefully in her Northwoods home in Woodruff, January 31, 2026. Gloria was born October 1, 1930 to Nellie and Noel Arnold in Chicago, where she was raised. She spent summers with her sister Chrys at her grandparents, Christ and Kate Iversen’s in Nelson, Minn. …
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James “Jim” R. Hannemann, Sr.
James “Jim” R. Hannemann, Sr., a longtime resident of Mercer, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Jim was born to Helmuth and Verona Hannemann in Appleton, on May 24, 1947. Jim attended first grade in a one-room schoolhouse before moving to a school that had …
Michael “Mike” D. Shaffer
Michael “Mike” D. Shaffer passed away January 31, 2026, in Arbor Vitae, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, humor, and deep love for the people that mattered most to him. Mike was born July 1, 1955, in Winona, Minn., to Richard Dean and Donna Ellen (Hanson) Shaffer and grew up …
William “Bill” Ghiselli III
William “Bill” Ghiselli III, 67 of Woodruff, passed away on February 7, 2026 at home with family following a courageous 2-year battle with cancer.
James “Jim” Howard Wiebe
James “Jim” Howard Wiebe, born January 23, 1939, in Willmar, Minn., lived a full and remarkable life defined by family, adventure, and achievement. He was the son of James H. Wiebe and Evelyn L. (Strommen) Wiebe.
Carol J. Gilson
Carol J. Gilson, 89 of Minocqua, passed away on Thursday, February 5 at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander. Memorial Mass for Carol will take place in the spring at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff. A full obituary will appear in a later edition.
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