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John F. Hemming, age 84 formerly of Manitowish Waters and Janesville, WI died on July 27, 2010 at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Hurley,WI. John was born on June 25, 1926 in Janesville, WI the son of James L. and Clara E. (nee Hanewold) Hemming. John was a World War II veteran serving in the US Navy and was a truck driver for Gateway Transport for over 30 years. Survivors include 1 Brother: Jim (Janet) Hemming of Janesville, WI and 2 Sisters:...

Oskar William Anderson age 91 passed away peacefully on July 25, 2010 At home. He was born in Sandstone, MN on December 1, 1918 to Andrew & Theo (Cleveland) Anderson. At the age of 3 His Family moved to Interantional Falls Mn where they lived on a farm . He worked at Boise Cascade for 42 years. He married Ruth Lowey on June 11, 1955. After retirement they sold their home and moved to Minocqua, WI in 1983. He loved to hunt with his...

Robert Orville Collick died after a brief and unexpected illness on Saturday, July 24th at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin not far from his beloved summer cottage at Lake Gogebic. Eileen, his cherished wife, was at his side throughout his final days as she has been for 61 years of their marriage. His children, Bruce, Carolyn and Paul, were also present and Bob was able to be with his family until his last moments. Bob was...

Raymond H. Burnett, age 87, a life long resident of Woodruff, WI was called to rest on July 15, 2010. Ray was born on January 7, 1923 in Woodruff, WI the son of Hector and Susie (nee Trapp) Burnett. He attended the Arbor Vitae Grade School and went on to the Woodruff High School for only 1 year. He worked 8 months in Port Huron, MI and decided to come back to Wisconsin and Ray enlisted in the US Army in 1942 and discharged in 1945. Ray had...

Kathryn M. Harris (nee Elskamp), 88 died July 12, 2010 at Seasons of Life Hospice House, Woodruff, WI. Kathryn resided in Woodruff, WI. Kathryn was born in Potosi, Wisconsin on April 13, 1922. Upon moving to Northern Illinois in 1950 she met her husband Harry. They were married on July 20, 1952. Kathryn spent most of her adult life in the banking industry until retiring to Woodruff in 1989 with her husband Harry. Kathryn loved spending time...

George William Christensen Sr., 85, passed away at his home in Lac du Flambeau on Sunday, July 11, 2010. He lived a long and full life and touched many hearts. George was born on February 23, 1925 to John Christensen and Nellie Hebden, joining 3 older brothers: Pete, John (Buck) and Warren. He joined the Army in 1943 and fought in WWII. After completing his military service, George returned to Lac du Flambeau where he spent the remainder of...

Evangeline “Vangie” Janet Saykally, 78, passed away peacefully July 9, 2010. She was born Feb 5, 1932. She attended grade school in Arbor Vitae, and High School in Arbor Vitae -Woodruff. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School. She married Edwin “Bud” Saykally on May 26, 1951. Together they operated Saykally’s Food Shop in Lake Tomahawk for 23 years. She enjoyed golfing, card club and...

Mary F. Pieza, age 93, died July 6, 2010 with loving family around her at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Mary had resided on Highland Drive in Woodruff since 1999. Born in Chicago on June 18, 1917, Mary attended Immaculate Conception grammar school, Kelly High School and Bryant Stratton business school. She also took 2 years of teaching courses. During World War II, Mary met her beloved husband Frank. They were married in...