Obituaries

Jun 20, 2017

Jun 20, 2017

Michael A. Kainz, age 73 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Tuesday, June 20th at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander, WI. Mike was born on March 17, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Max and Jane (nee Schmidt) Kainz. Mike proudly served in the US Army and married Kathy A. Moser on October 16, 1983. Mike worked as...

Jun 19, 2017

Richard (Dick) Frank Stengl was born to Richard William Stengl and Sybil Marie (Utter) Stengl on November 8, 1928, in Marshfield, WI. He enjoyed boating and fishing with his brothers, Jack and Jim, and sister, Betty. The family often vacationed in Minocqua, where his father bought property near Lakeside Diner on Lake Tomahawk and built a cabin. Richard graduated from...

Jun 17, 2017

Kevin D. Chiapuzio, 47, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 as the result of a motorcycle accident near Tomahawk.

Kevin was born on August 28, 1969 in Wakefield, Michigan to William and Diane Chiapuzio. He enjoyed riding his Harley and was an avid member of BACA, Bikers Against Child Abuse.

Survivors include his son, Mason, daughter, Sadye, brother, Bill,...

Jun 17, 2017

Donald M. Peterson, age 79 of Sheboygan, WI and Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Saturday, June 17th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI . Don was born on February 20, 1938 in Rhinelander, WI the son of Maurice and Jane (nee Hathaway) Peterson. Don served in the US Navy. He is survived by his Son: Rick (Barb) Peterson...

Jun 12, 2017

Sharon G. LeMay Lamer, 80, of Lamer Road, Tomahawk, peacefully passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

Sharon’s parents were Neil and Ruby LeMay.  Sharon was born in Hayward, Wisconsin on January 2, 1937.  The LeMay family moved to Tomahawk in 1943. Sharon graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1954. She attended Madison General Hospital...

Jun 12, 2017

PETER KENT KREILING Peter K. Kreiling, 62, Phillips, died on Monday, June 12, 2017., at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. He was born on May 10, 1955, in Phillips, the son of Clarence and Margaret (Magnusson) Kreiling. He attended and graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1973. Following high school he moved to Milwaukee and worked in construction from 1973...

Jun 11, 2017

ROBERT A. OLSON Robert Allen Olson, 59, Lugerville, died on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born in Chicago, Illinois,on September 16, 1957, the son of Kenneth and Gloria (Halmann) Olson. He was a 1976 graduate of the Grant High School in Fox Lake, Illinois. He was married to Betty Walker on July 6, 1977, and she preceded him in...

Jun 9, 2017

Kathleen Ann "Kathi" Peontke, age 62 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Friday, June 9th at her residence. Kathi was born on July 27, 1955 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Jack and Joann (nee Threewit) Gerfen. She is survived by her Husband, James "Doc" Peontke and by 2 Daughters; Melissa and Katrina (Todd) and by her Grandchildren; Ares...

Jun 8, 2017

Raymond S. “Jr.” Kessro, age 46 of St. Germain, WI died on Thursday, June 8th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Ray was born on September 18, 1970 in Kenosha, WI the son of Norman and Suzanne (nee Zirbel) Kessro. Ray graduated from Kenosha Tremper High School and married Anna M. Victoria on April 1, 1995 in Kenosha,...

Jun 6, 2017

Marianne Hug, age 89 of Minocqua, WI joined her loving Husband, Kenneth on Tuesday, June 6th at Avanti Health and Rehab Center in Minocqua, WI. Marianne is survived by nieces, nephews and by many friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Harder Funeral Home in Milwaukee, WI. Burial will take place...

Jun 4, 2017

GENE ROYCE LENZ, SR. Gene R. Lenz Sr.,77, Township of Flambeau, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at his home. He was born on October 24, 1939, in Rockville, Wi., the son of Herman and Leila (Corpian) Lenz. He spent his early life and schooling in Cassville, Wi., Following his education he entered the U.S. Navy and served his country...

Jun 4, 2017

GARY DANIEL Gary “Butch” L. Daniel, age 77, of Barronett, WI, and formerly of Herbster and Clear Lake, WI, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips, WI. Butch was born September 12, 1939, in clear Lake, WI, the son of Charles and Lucille (Kennetz) Daniel. He grew up in this area and graduated from...

Jun 3, 2017

Vincent “Vince” Merkel, age 90 of Minocqua, WI died on Saturday, June 3rd at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Vince was born on October 20, 1926 in North Chicago, IL the son of Anthony and Margaret (nee See) Merkel. He is survived by his longtime companion of 25 plus years; Verna Jeanotte and by 5 Children: Joan...

Jun 3, 2017

CAROL HESS Carol Jeanette Hess, 85, Phillips, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born on February 29, 1932, in the Village of Marathon, the daughter of Walter and Clara (Wadzinski) Kempf. She was married to Donald Hess on May...

Jun 2, 2017

PAULA PATRICIA VASA Paula P. Vasa, 75, Phillips, died on Friday, June 2, 2017, at her home, under the care of her family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. She was born on February 9, 1942, in Oak Park , Ill., the daughter of Harvey and Evelyn (Cordes) Lotz. She made her home in Phillips in 1957. She was married...

May 30, 2017

John A. Graf, age 64, of Tomahawk, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau with his wife, Mary, by his side.

John was born on February 21, 1953 in Ashland County to John and Wanda (Bagger) Graf. He graduated from UW Madison with a degree in engineering and started employment at Owens-Illinois Tomahawk mill in...

May 29, 2017

CARROL MILLER Carrol Jean Miller, 85, Phillips, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips on Monday, May 29. She was born in Peru, Indiana, on February 8, 1932, the daughter of Elmer and Daisy (Musser) Miller. She was married to August Miller in Peru, Indiana, on September 30, 1950. She was employed by Phillips Plastics Corporation in...

May 27, 2017

SCOTT GRECH Scott Richard Grech, 48, from Phillips, died at his home on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was born in Barron, Wisconsin, on October 15, 1968. He was the son of Richard and Genevieve (Strobl-Stratil) Grech. He was a 1987 graduate of the Phillips High School. He was married to Christine Klepac and later divorced. He was employed as...

May 26, 2017

Arnold Joseph “Arnie” Parus, age 86 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, May 26th at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Arnie was born on August 5, 1930 in Chicago, IL the son of Frank and Thilda (nee Wyporek) Parus. He served in the US Navy and graduated from Bradley University. Arnold married Helen Magee on April 19,...