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Cynthia S. Schaffner
Cynthia S. Schaffner, 75, of Presque Isle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Aspirus Howard Young Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Fr. Philip Schaffner; son, Jason of Ohio and stepdaughter, April of Ohio.
Allen Hobert Walentowski
Allen Hobert Walentowski, 84, of Minocqua, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2025, with his beloved wife and family by his side.
Shirley M. Knitt
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend and cherished member of the St. Germain and Boulder Junction communities, Shirley M. Knitt was welcomed into our Savior’s arms on April 7, 2025.
Charlotte Dian Bradshaw
Charlotte Dian Bradshaw passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 82, with her family by her side. She was born on October 29, 1942, in Des Arc, Ark. Charlotte was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Luther Thomas Bradshaw; her parents, Ralph …
Edith Riggs Barakat
Edith Riggs Barakat, 95 of Minocqua, died peacefully at home, on February 18, 2025. Edith was born on December 30, 1929, in Shaowu, China, to missionary parents Charles and Grace (Frederick) Riggs.
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Bradley David Barnes
Bradley David Barnes of Minocqua, previously of Jefferson, passed away surrounded by his family and nature on the morning of Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Eugene "Gene" Arthur Battist
On April 2, just nine days after his 94th birthday, Eugene Arthur Battist of Harshaw passed away at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Born on March 24, 1931, in Waterloo, to the late Irvin and Catherine (Hanson) Battist, Gene lived a life marked by service, dedication, and …
Jeanne H. Olp
Jeanne H. Olp, 83, of Fond du Lac, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, in La Crosse. She was born on August 19, 1941, in Escanaba, Mich., the daughter of Verne K. and Hazel G. Dille. On June 13, 1959, she married Bruce L. Olp, in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded …
James “Jim” Johnson
James “Jim” Johnson, 80, died on March 28, 2025, after living with Alzheimer’s for many years. He was born on April 2, 1944 in Chicago to May and Charley Johnson. The Johnsons owned and operated Timber Point Lodge on High Lake in Land O’ Lakes for 20 years.
NAMI Northern Lakes adds second family support group
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Northern Lakes is excited to announce Rhinelander will be the location for their newest Family Support Group. This addition will meet the growing needs of families with loved ones affected by mental health conditions while also accommodating more schedules and encourage broader community participation.
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Robin Lingenfelter
Robin Lingenfelter, age 91, a resident of Harshaw, passed away March 30, 2025, at Tomahawk Health Services. He was born on March 15, 1934, in Plainview, Minn. to parents McKinley and Cecil (Vaughan) Lingenfelter.
Eugene “Gene” Battist
Eugene “Gene” Battist, 94 of Harshaw, passed away on April 2 at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Visitation for Gene will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church in Minocqua, with a memorial service at 11 a.m.
Roy William “Crow” Bordeau Jr.
Roy William “Crow” Bordeau Jr., 75 of Arbor Vitae, passed away on Monday, March 17 at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua. Roy was born on January 27, 1950 in Milwaukee, the son of Roy and Dorothy (nee Greiler) Bordeau, Sr.
Jeffrey Clifford See
Jeffrey Clifford See, 62, of Eagle River, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 20, 2025.
Kent Smith
Kent Howard Smith, 87, formerly of Hazelhurst and Minocqua, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home in Los Angeles. An Air Force veteran and retired aerospace engineer, Kent was born in Waukegan, Ill., and grew up in both Hazelhurst and Naples, Fla
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