Obituaries

Sep 6, 2018

Gwen D. Pierce, age 91 of Minocqua, WI died on Thursday, September 6th at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Rhinelander, WI. Gwen was born on December 5, 1926 in Joliet, IL. She is survived by her husband, Eugene "Gene" Pierce and by 4 children; David, Richard, Nancy and Rebecca and by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Upon her wishes,...

Sep 4, 2018

Chuck A. Douglas, 93, a longtime Tomahawk resident, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk.

Chuck was born March 21, 1925 in Skanawan to Henry & Johanna (Ziegler) Douglas. He was united in marriage to Alice Klein on January 20, 1955 in Tomahawk. Chuck was a carpenter and a milk delivery man. He also owned rental...

Sep 4, 2018

Mary Nell Currie, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at her home in Minocqua, Wisconsin on September 4. She was born on March 14,1928 in Brandon, Mississippi, and lived a full and loving life filled with travel, faith and service, music, nature, and, most of all, family. One of six sisters in a large extended family, Mary Nell...

Aug 31, 2018

Sylvester A. Santos (better known as “Tuds”) of Manitowish Waters passed away on August 31st. He is survived by His love of the last 11 years, Dawn Streicher and two daughters; Heidi Santos and Quin LaRoche and 4 grandchildren; Tanner Roth, Joseph LaRoche, Joshua LaRoche and Logan Jamrock and by 5 great grandchildren; Elexus, Joseph, Jayden, Jasmine & Jasper LaRoche....

Aug 29, 2018

Aug 29, 2018

Peter “Pete” Ritchie, age 77 of Mesa, Arizona and formerly of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in Mesa, AZ. Pete owned and operated Ritchie Oil for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a devoted Packers and Badgers fan. Pete loved...

Aug 23, 2018

Robert Lee Reynolds, age 82 of Woodruff, WI died on Thursday, August 23rd at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. Bob was born on December 4, 1935 in Evergreen Park, IL the son of Lee and Molly (nee Balek) Reynolds. Bob attended and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School and St. Mary’s College in Winona, MN. He worked for...

Aug 19, 2018

Arlene J. Renn, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Country Terrace in Tomahawk under the care of Ministry Hospice.

Arlene was born on February 11, 1931 in Kaukauna, WI to Frank and Cecelia Fink. Arlene was married to Charles Renn on September 21, 1950. Together they lived in Harrison from 1950 until 1990, where they...

Aug 19, 2018

RICK NELSON Rick Harold Nelson, 42, Prentice, died in Prentice on Sunday, August 19. He was born in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, on April 24, 1976. He served his country in the United States Army as a Tank Mechanic from 1998 to 2002. He was married to Amber Tollefson on November 14, 2003, in Madison, Wisconsin. He had a vision for...

Aug 18, 2018

Judith G. Lamac, 73, formerly of Mt. Prospect, passed away August 18, 2018, in Woodruff, WI. Preceded in death by her parents George and Gertrude Lamac. Dear friend of many. Judy was a teacher in Palatine School District for over 34 years. A member of the board for the Mt. Prospect Historical Society, past member of the St. Raymond de...

Aug 17, 2018

DOUGLES ROSE Douglas Yates Rose, 80, Ringtown, Pennsylvania, died at the result of a jet car accident in Iron Wood, Michigan, on Friday, August 17, 2018. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 6, 1937. He served his country in the United States Navy from September of 1955 to February of 1959. He was married to Jeanne Wangerin in...

Aug 15, 2018

Kenneth Gordon Garbisch, age 73 of Lake Tomahawk, WI a.k.a “Buckskin” went home to be with his Lord on August 15, 2018. Kenneth was born on August 25, 1944 the son of Elmer and Lucille (nee Kuechenmeister) Garbisch. Buckskin enjoyed gardening, wood carving, coin collecting and carpentry. He is survived by his children; Robin A. Garbisch Erickson and Jeffrey M....

Aug 14, 2018

Alice Elsie Wanish Alice E. Wanish, 89, longtime Kennan resident died on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at the Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter, Wi., under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice and her family. She was born on January 12, 1929, in Kennan, the daughter of John and Sena (Palamar) Rafko. She attended grade school in Kennan then...

Aug 14, 2018

Judy V. Ottinger, age 89 of Minocqua, WI died on Tuesday, August 14th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Judy was born on April 30, 1929 in Dixon, IL the daughter of Emil and Theresa (nee Harmon) Magnafici. She is survived by her son; Jack (Nancy) Ottinger II of Minocqua, WI and grandchildren; Jack, III, Lisa and Deanna...

Aug 14, 2018

Aug 13, 2018

Lisa Marie (nee Lobermeier) Dudek, age 52 of Atwood, TN and formerly of Woodruff, WI died on Monday, August 13th in Tennessee. Lisa was born on December 27, 1965 in Woodruff, WI the daughter of Durant and Rosemary (nee Schwertfeger) Lobermeier. Lisa loved being outdoors, tending to yard work, fishing, bike riding and walking her dogs and especially spending time...

Aug 12, 2018

EUGENE LAVERN HALL Eugene L. Hall, 88, Prentice, died on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at the Marshfield Health System, Marshfield. He was born on April 12, 1930, in Chippewa Falls, Wi., the son of Vernard and Margaret (Bloom) Hall. He spent his early life and schooling in Chippewa Falls. He was married to Doris Haskins on April 14, 1956, in...

Aug 11, 2018

Janet Marie Pawlisz, age 74 of Mokena, IL died on Saturday, August 11th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, August 16th at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60423 from 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM with Memorial Services at 1:00 PM Memorials in memory of Janet to the...

Aug 10, 2018

Eugene Peter Esker, age 75 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, August 10th at his residence with his family by his side. Gene was born on June 9, 1943 in Wausau, WI the son of Stanley and Lillian (nee Bukowski) Esker. Gene graduated from DC Everest High School and served in the US Army Reserves. Gene married Susan M. Schreiber...

Aug 9, 2018

WALTER KLIMOWSKI Walter Stanley Klimowski, 90, Town of Harmony, died on Thursday, August 9, surrounded by his family at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. He was born on the family farm in the Town of Harmony on October 28, 1927, the son of Joseph and Anna (Lach)...