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Donald “Don” D. Kempf
Donald “Don” D. Kempf, 88, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on August 6, 2025. He was born in Wausau on August 30, 1936, to the late Walter and Clara (Wadzinski) Kempf. On October 10, 1958, he married Joan M. Schopper; she preceded him in death on April 26, …
Heather Geiss
Heather Geiss, 51 of Tomahawk, and formerly of Minocqua, passed away on Thursday, August 7. Daughter to Jack and Pam Stengel. Also a beloved mother, aunt, and teacher.
Jerry Lee Allen
Jerry Lee Allen, 88, of Arbor Vitae, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. Born on January 15, 1937, in Chicago Heights, Ill., Jerry lived a full and meaningful life rooted in service, hard work, humor, and deep love for his family.
Steven Lemma
We lost Steven Lemma on Thursday, August 8 to cancer. He was 68 years old. Those of you who knew Steve will remember him as a kind, witty, helpful and gentle man who worked hard and walked an honest path.
Dolores Mary Zellner
Dolores Mary Zellner (née Kemmer), 95, of Sayner, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
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Scott “Scooter” D. Steffes
Scott (Scooter) D. Steffes, 62 of Hazelhurst, formerly of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, August 12 after a fight with Glioblastoma at his home surrounded by his family. Born September 24, 1962, In Naperville, Ill. to David and Marilyn (Miller) Steffes. He grew up in Sharon.
Robert Roy Schmidt, Sr.
Robert (Rob) Roy Schmidt, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home in Winchester, on August 7, 2025. Rob was born a “Dr. Kate baby” in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on April 12, 1949, to Helen (McGlinn) and Roy Schmidt of Winchester. Rob joined his four older sisters, Judy, Janice, Sally, and Rosalae …
Mary Catherine Ohlsson
Mary Catherine Ohlsson nee Hagen, 87, passed away on July 19 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Rhinelander on August 4, 1937, she was the eldest of nine children to Vern and Catherine Hagen (both deceased) of Rhinelander.
Valeda Bernadette Hasenberg
Valeda Bernadette Hasenberg (Belisle), 94, passed away on Saturday August 9, 2025 in Tomahawk. Bernadette was born on March 24, 1931 in Ontonagon County, Mich. to Leo J. and Louise E. Belisle.
Heather Geiss
Heather Geiss, 51 of Tomahawk, and formerly of Minocqua, passed away on Thursday, August 7. Funeral arrangements are pending with Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Chad William Rudisill
Chad “Cracker” William Rudisill, 48, passed away on July 29, 2025, at his home in Woodruff. He was born on March 12, 1977, in Woodruff to parents Russell and Gail Rudisill. He married Suzie Kieffer on September 6, 2008.
Joseph “Dewey” Charles Hotchkiss
Joseph Charles Hotchkiss, fondly known as “Dewey,” 70, of Hazelhurst, passed away at his home on July 29, 2025.
Betty Lou Hewitt
Betty Lou Hewitt, daughter of Richard and Sybil Stengl, passed away at the age of 92 on March 20, 2025, in Eden Prairie, Minn. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Hewitt, parents and brothers, Jack Stengl and Richard Stengl.
Gale Patricia Resech
Gale Patricia Resech, 73 of Lac du Flambeau, passed away on Sunday, August 3 at her residence under the care of Compassus Hospice. Gale was born on January 16, 1952 in Medford, the daughter of Henry and Lois (nee Jensen) Pernsteiner.
Mary Catherine Ohlsson
Mary Catherine Ohlsson nee Hagen, 87, passed away on July 19 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Rhinelander on August 4, 1937, she was the eldest of nine children to Vern and Catherine Hagen (both deceased) of Rhinelander.
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