OBITUARIES
Richard P. Granahan
Richard P. Granahan, 73, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 at his home in Lac du Flambeau.
Ronald Bricco
Ronald Bricco, 67, of Presque Isle, born May 15, 1958 in Milwaukee, passed away peacefully after a tough battle with pancreatitis on July 30, 2025 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, surrounded by the love of his family.
Chad Rudisill
Chad Rudisill, 48 of Woodruff, passed away on Tuesday, July 29 at his residence. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, Aug. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel with a memorial service at 6 p.m.
Van Jolin
The Northwoods Has Lost a Legend: Van Jolin. The Northwoods has lost a true legend with the passing of Van Jolin — an extraordinary father and grandfather, and one of Wisconsin’s most respected and beloved fishing guides. Known across the region for his unmatched knowledge of the lakes, sharp wit, …
Sandra “Sandy” Polivka
Sandra “Sandy” Polivka, 81, of Tucson, Ariz.and Boulder Junction passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.
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Mardelle "Mardi" Sachse
Mardelle "Mardi" Sachse, age 75 of Harshaw, passed away on Wednesday, June 25 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. A memorial gathering for Mardi will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel with a memorial service at 2 p.m. followed by a …
Rolland L. “Ron” Schoephoester
Rolland L. “Ron” Schoephoester 86 of Prairie Du Sac formerly of Minocqua, passed away peacefully July 19, 2025. He was born August 17, 1938, in Markesan, to LeRoy and Irene (Schweder) Schoephoester. Ron graduated from Green Lake High School and enlisted in the Navy, serving four years as a radarman …
Rosemary Ann Rennhack
Rosemary Ann Rennhack, age 88, passed away at Mercy Hospital on July 7, 2025. She was born on January 26,1937 in Decatur, Ill., the daughter of Richard & Marjorie Rowe. She attended high school and graduated from Watertown High School in 1955.
Thomas H. Patterson
Thomas H. Patterson, 96 of Minocqua, passed away on Saturday, July 19 at Careview Health and Rehab in Minocqua. Thomas was born on July 9, 1929 in Fifield, the son of William and Winnifred Patterson.
Joann Elizabeth Long (nee Rogers)
Joann Elizabeth Long (nee Rogers), 88 of Sun City West, Ariz. and Stillwater, Minn. passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. A celebration of life will be held in Manitowish Waters, on Friday, Aug. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m., (hors d’oeuvres reception) at Manitowish Waters Community Center, 5733 Airport …
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Patrick John Bloczynski
Patrick “Pat” Bloczynski, 80, of Minocqua, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025 in Rhinelander with his loving companion Beverly by his side.
Charles “Chuck” P. Bliss
Charles “Chuck” P. Bliss, 86, of Lake Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at Tomahawk Health Services after a courageous battle with cancer.
Thomas Blaine Swanson
On July 17, 2025, Thomas Blaine Swanson passed away unexpectedly. Tom was born August 26, 1946 in Wausau to Donald Swanson (1923 - 2004) and Marion Williams Swanson (1924 - 2024). In 1954, Don and Marion packed up Tom and his sister Particia for a permanent move to Boulder Junction …
John Dixon Schaeffel
John Dixon Schaeffel, born in Waukesha, on November 5, 1936, passed away in St. Germain, on July 14, 2025. John served honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked for many years as a foreman with Mueller Pipeliners of New Berlin.
Marion Jane Eilers
Marion Jane Eilers, 80, a resident of Woodruff, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Seasons of Life Hospice House. She was born on December 1, 1944, in Racine, to parents Norman and Hazel (Perkins) Miller.
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