Obituaries
Valeria "Val" Rumberg
Feb 16, 2019
Val died at her home in Eau Claire on Saturday, February 16, 2019. A graveside service will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in Ogema in the Spring. A complete obituary will be published prior to services
Thomas James Taddey
Feb 16, 2019
Thomas James Taddey, age 85 of Minocqua, WI died on Saturday, February 16th at his residence. Thomas was born on November 9, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Edmund and Norma (Marschka) Taddey. He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Diane Taddey of Minocqua, WI and by 2 sons: Timothy and Daniel Taddey both of Minocqua, WI...
Barb Wydeven
Feb 15, 2019
Barbara Wydeven, age 83, of Tomahawk, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Riverview Health Services.
Barb was born on June 19, 1935 to George & Florence (Wright) Alery. During her working career she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Houns, was a dairy farmer and also worked in the office at Scaffidi Truck Center for 11 years. Barb...
Mitzi Flynn
Feb 13, 2019
Miriam “Mitzi” Flynn, age 79, of Tomahawk, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk.
Mitzi was born on April 4, 1939 in Tomahawk to Earl & Lillian (Johnson) Kopelke. Mitzi attended St. Mary Catholic School for 8 years and graduated from THS in 1957. Later, she attended Eau Claire State College & St. Joseph Nursing...
Mary L Kuntz
Feb 13, 2019
Mary Kuntz, age 70, of Mosinee, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.
Mary was born on March 13, 1948 in Tomahawk, WI, to Theodore & Marian (Feind) Massa. She was married to Craig Kuntz on January 25, 1969 in Tomahawk. Mary attended Tomahawk High School where she met her best friend and the love of her...
Art Scholz
Feb 13, 2019
Arthur W. Scholz, age 61, of Tomahawk, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Art was born on October 15, 1957 in Tomahawk to Joseph Sr. & Anna (Steinman) Scholz. He was married to Terry Kleinfeldt on October 6, 1979; together they had three children. Art worked...
Milton Gustafson
Feb 12, 2019
MILTON GUSTAFSON Milton Gustafson, 74, of Brantwood died at Wausau Aspirus Hospital on Tuesday evening February 12, 2019. He was born on February 14, 1944, to Frank and Flora (Tappani) Gustafson in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. He was a 1962 graduate of the Tripoli High School, and a 1967 graduate of University of Wisconsin, Superior. He served his country in the Unites...
Marcelle Schmit
Feb 11, 2019
“I just want to go to sleep and awake in glory.”
These were the words that Marcelle “Marcie” A. Schmit, age 88, of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, shared with her children only days before her death on February 11, 2019, when Marcie went to sleep peacefully, hands folded in prayer, and awoke in God’s glory.
Marcie was born on January 4, 1931...
Christian "Chris" George Woelfel
Feb 11, 2019
Christian George Woelfel, 82, of College Station, passed away Monday February 11, 2019. His life was be celebrated with a Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Center in College Station. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers. Christian was born May 18, 1936, in Duran, Wisconsin, to Oscar and...
June Elizabeth Schiess
Feb 11, 2019
June Elizabeth Schiess, age 93 of Springstead, WI died on Monday, February 11th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. June was born on June 9, 1925 the daughter of Harold and Rose (Jariden) Plagge. She married George Schiess on February 29, 1960, he preceded her in death on October 27, 2017. June worked for Kickert Bus Service for...
Dennis E. Ecklund
Feb 11, 2019
Dennis E. Ecklund, age 80 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Monday, February 11th at his residence. Dennis was born on November 12, 1938 in Chicago, IL the son of Herman and Mildred Ecklund. Dennis is survived by his son David Ecklund and daughter Cathy Ecklund Seeley both of Arbor Vitae, WI and by 3 Grandchildren: John, Sarah and April...
Gloria Rita Havranek
Feb 9, 2019
Gloria Rita Havranek, 84, of Minocqua, passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2019 at the Seasons of Life Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born on April 20, 1934 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Wallace and Rose (Tomasek) Sitarz. She grew up in the Chicagoland area and while attending Carl Shurz High School met her future husband...
Thomas Charles Strobl
Feb 6, 2019
THOMAS STROBL Thomas Charles Strobl, 81, Town of Georgetown, Kennan, died in the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born in Catawba, Wisconsin, on July 16, 1937, the son of Joseph and Kathryn(Benny) Strobl. He was a 1955 graduate of the Phillips High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army at the...
Clayton David Johnson
Feb 6, 2019
C. David Johnson C. David Johnson, age 81 of Woodruff, WI and formerly of Lombard, IL passed away suddenly on February 6th, 2019. He was born on March 7th, 1937 in Chicago, IL the son of Clayton and Susan Johnson. Dave worked for Nicor for 37 years and retired in 1992. He retired to Woodruff, Wisconsin where he enjoyed fishing,...
David Allen Merkel
Feb 6, 2019
David A. Merkel, age 61 of Minocqua, WI passed away on February 6th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long hard fought battle with cancer. David was born on May 3, 1957 in Waukegan, IL the son of Vincent and Barbara (nee Boyke) Merkel. He survived by his sisters: Joan Leukhardt, Pat Galens, Kay Schmidt and Lynn Wilson and long...
Kim Hamann
Feb 5, 2019
Kim M. Hamann, age 60, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at North Central Health Care – Mount View in Wausau.
Kim was born May 4, 1958 in Tomahawk to David and Kay (Steinhafel) LaMere. She was a 1976 graduate of Tomahawk High School and a former member of the Kwahamot Ski Club. She had worked as...
Winnifred A. Diver
Feb 5, 2019
Winnifred A. Diver, age 66 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Tuesday, February 5th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Visitation for Winnifred will be on Friday, February 8th at the Multi-Purpose Building in Lac du Flambeau, WI starting at 4:00 PM. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, February 9th at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic...
Mae Kretschmer
Feb 4, 2019
Mae A. Kretschmer, 71, of Merrill and Tomahawk, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Tomahawk Health Services.
Mae was born December 19, 1947 in Merrill to Oren and Frances (Winchell) Kretschmer. She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and old time country music.
Survivors include: Daughters, Tanja Meseberg of Tennessee and Kerri Kretschmer of Merrill. Three sisters, Phyllis Millenbah of Wausau, ...
Allan W. Delasky
Feb 4, 2019
Allan W. DeLasky Oct. 17, 1942 – Feb. 4, 2019 Allan W. DeLasky, age 76, of Prentice, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at Essentia Clinic in Ashland. Allan was born Oct. 17, 1942 in Emery, WI the son of the late Michael and Minnie (Schweikert) DeLasky. He was united in marriage to Nila Peevler in Prentice on June 13,...
Beverly Jean Skawinski
Feb 4, 2019
BEVERLY SKAWINSKI Beverly Jean Skawinski, 61, Hurley, former Phillips resident, died at Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services Center in Minocqua on Monday, February 4, 2019. She was born on Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 24, 1957, the daughter of Elwin and Lois (Janke) Hill. She worked as a cook. In her free time she enjoyed photography and spending time with...
