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Robert “Pat” and Susan Jo Patterson

Robert “Pat” Patterson (b. Nov. 2, 1928 – d. March 21, 2022) and his beloved wife of 65 years, Susan Jo Patterson (née Sisk) (d. Nov. 24, 2025), of Manitowish Waters, are reunited in rest.

Gerald John Tiziani

Gerald John Tiziani lost his battle with Agent Orange-related cancers on January 21, 2026, with his loving family near. Jerry was born in Ironwood, Mich., on August 15, 1944, to Gildo and Amelia (Dalle Nogare) Tiziani. A graduate of St. Ambrose Catholic High School in Ironwood, he attended Gogebic Community …

John Anthony Rehm

John Anthony Rehm passed away on June 19, 2026, at his Arbor Vitae home with his family at his bedside. John was born Jan 11, 1949, in Tomahawk, to Tom and Evelyn (Elliott) Rehm.

John Joseph Nimsgern

John Joseph Nimsgern, 59, of Menomonie, and formerly of Minocqua, passed away on Saturday, May 23 unexpectedly in Las Vegas, doing one of the things he loved most, playing the slot machines. A celebration of life for John will be held at Northfork Fin and Filet on Sunday, July 5, …

Glyn Alyn “Bud” Roberts

Glyn Alyn Roberts was born in Kenosha, to Glyn and Marie (Cramer) Roberts. He had no siblings. Upon high school graduation in 1947, Bud moved permanently to Arbor Vitae where his parents had purchased Blue Island Resort in 1944. Soon after, Art Oehmcke of the Wisconsin conservation department in Woodruff …
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James Bryant

James Bryant, 96, of Fairfield Bay Ark., formerly of Winchester, passed away on June 12, 2026, at his home in Arkansas. Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 8, 1930.

Jill Athey

Jill Athey, (nee Wiznerowicz) 55, of Doylestown, died unexpectedly and was called home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2026. Jill was born on September 17, 1970 in South Milwaukee to Jerome and Rita Wiznerowicz (Corren). She was united in marriage to Jay Athey on March 24, 2008.

Janice Darlene Dumonson

Janice Darlene Dumonson, lovingly known to so many as Jan, passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 89, at Hope Hospice of Cape Coral, Fla. She was a woman who lived life with purpose, warmth, and an adventurous spirit that never dimmed.

Eric Raymond Powell

Eric “Airman” “Rick” “Crash” “Jasper” “Flubber Butt” “Ricky Ray” “Pops” “Dad” Raymond Powell, 64, a resident of St. Germain, passed away May 25, 2026. He was born September 1, 1961, in Chicago, to parents Raymond and Delores (Fenger) Powell.

LeRoy O. Samuelson

LeRoy O. Samuelson, 89 of Lake Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Azura Memory Care in Mukwonago, surrounded by his family. LeRoy was born on March 10, 1937 in Chicago, Ill. to Victor and Stella (Spolander) Samuelson.
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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 the son of Edward and Edna Then.

Walter Schmuhl

Walter Schmuhl, 88 of Minocqua, passed away at his home with his daughter by his side on Friday, May 22, 2026. Walter was born June 28, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late John and Rose Schmuhl.

Barbara Jean Nichol Murzyn

Barbara Jean Nichol Murzyn, a retired speech pathologist and Minocqua native, died peacefully at Prairie Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago Heights, Ill., on May 2, 2026. She was 92 years old.

Michael “Mikey” Burrell

Michael “Mikey” Burrell, of Arbor Vitae, 79 passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Season’s of Life Hospice house in Woodruff with his children and a grandson by his side. Mike was born on January 14, 1947, in Milwaukee, where he spent his childhood to high school years.

Stanley August Semmerling

Stanley August Semmerling, of Minocqua, passed away on June 3, 2026. Born on February 13, 1937, in Chicago, he was the son of Stanley Lawrence Semmerling and Gladys Carrie Bell. Upon graduation from Minocqua High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served from 1955 to 1959.
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