Obituaries

Sep 26, 2017

Cal Jackson Cleveland “Each new life, no matter how brief, changes the world.” Unknown The light of our lives, Cal Jackson Cleveland, made his way into the world on May 30th, 2017, and has left us heartbroken but richer for having loved him. His happiness, contentment, and joy are his eternal gifts to his family. He will be forever adored...

Sep 24, 2017

James T. Pretasky, 97, Tripoli, WI, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.

    Jim was born on October 13, 1919 in Lacrosse WI. He was the son of Thomas and Salome Pretasky. Jim joined the Army and was a member of the 209th (anti-aircraft artillery) automatic weapons battalion.  He fought on WWII’s Pacific front between 1942-1945. He...

Sep 24, 2017

Donald R. Johnson, age 48 of Minocqua, WI died on Sunday, September 24th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Don was born on January 7, 1969 in Elgin, IL the son of Thomas and Nita (nee Carney) Johnson. Don worked as a painter and enjoyed boating, motorcycles, working on cars and especially loved spending time with kids and...

Sep 19, 2017

CAROL ANN HIPPLE Carol A. Hipple, 85, Phillips died on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield. She was born on December 31, 1931, in Elgin, Ill., the daughter of Harold and Mabel (Hintt) Hansen. She spent most of her life in the Elgin, Ill. area. She attended and graduated from Elgin High School, Class of 1950...

Sep 14, 2017

Mary Ann Rita Schuettpelz, age 75 of Minocqua, WI died on Thursday, September 14th at her residence. Mary Ann was born on April 26, 1942 in South Milwaukee, WI the daughter of John and Mary (nee Tuchek) Yurkus. Mary Ann married David Schuettpelz on September 19, 1964 in Milwaukee, WI. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, camping, fishing and music. Mary Ann...

Sep 11, 2017

MAGDALYN GLUZA Magdalyn Marie Gluza, 78, Kennan, died on Monday, September in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of her family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. She was born in Catawba, Wisconsin, on May 29, 1939, the daughter of Bernard and Theresa (Timmers) Kempen. She attended the Phillips High School. She was married...

Sep 11, 2017

MELVIN HULTMAN Melvin Ray Hultman, 91, Town of Hill, Ogema, died on Monday, September 11, at the family homestead, while under the care of his family and Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born on the family homestead in the Town of Hill on July 22, 1926, the son of Fritiof and Julia (Olson) Hultman. He worked as a...

Sep 9, 2017

JULIA CHRISTINE PLOOF Julia C. Ploof, 91, Phillips, died on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, with her family at her side. She was born on June 30, 1926, in Harlan, Iowa, the daughter of Carl L. and Eva (Tague) Wear. She attended school in Prentice, Eau Claire and St. Louis, Missouri. She was...

Sep 8, 2017

James Andrew Jordan peacefully passed away at home on September 8th, 2017 at the age of 99 years. James was born April 28, 1918 in Ashland, Wisconsin but home was Mellen, Wisconsin where he grew up and graduated from Mellen High School in 1936. He moved to Wausau to attend Wausau Business College and graduated with a degree in accounting....

Sep 7, 2017

Joyce VanStrydonk, age 91, passed away Thursday, September 07, 2017 at Riverview Rehab and Care Center.

Joyce was born January 27, 1926 in Tomahawk to Paul and Edna (Barker) Larson. She was married to Roger F. VanStrydonk on September 4, 1942 in Harrison. He preceded her in death in 2015. Joyce was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her 7 children. She...

Sep 3, 2017

MARY ANN PROTIVINSKY Mary Ann Protivinsky, 84, Kennan, and most recently of Prentice, died on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at the Clark County Living Center in Owen, Wisconsin. She was born on December 12, 1932, in Kennan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Martha (Weyers) Kurth. She attended school in Catawba, and spent her entire life in Price County. She...

Sep 2, 2017

Emil H. Haring Jr, age 61, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, September 2, 2017.

Emil was born on June 28, 1956 to Emil H. Sr & Audrey (Bushar) Haring. He was previously married to Lorrie Novotny; together they had two daughters. Emil was also formerly married to Pam Timm. Emil was a lifelong Tomahawk resident. He...

Sep 1, 2017

Stanford Ritchie Armstrong, age 2 months and 24 days died on Friday, September 1st at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Stan was born on June 8, 2017 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI the son of Michael Armstrong Jr. and Elissa Schuman. He is survived by his Parents; Michael Jr. and Elissa and by his Brother, Michael...

Aug 27, 2017

Helen E. Bickett, age 91, of Tomahawk, passed away at her home on August 27, 2017 surrounded by her family.

Helen was born on July 12, 1926 in Tomahawk to Robert & Alice (Wright) Fish. She was married to William Chester Bickett, Sr. on October 14, 1945 in Indiana. He passed away in 1975. Helen loved camping, baking and knitting. She...

Aug 27, 2017

Reverend Peter Florian Scheuermann went home to his precious Savior on the 27th of August 2017 in Pulaski, Virginia at the age of 78. Pete is survived by his wife: Beverly (Myers); children: Peter Scheuermann (Stella), Bonna Lawrence (Randall), Rachel Wilson (Terry), Preston Scheuermann (Kristy), Barry Scheuermann (Sherry), Terry Scheuermann, Saralee Ellenbecker (Paul), Scott Scheuermann, Ben Scheuermann, BillieJo Scheuermann,...

Aug 22, 2017

RAYMOND TENUT Raymond A. “Ray” Tenut, 83, Big Lake, Minnesota, died at his home on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He was born in Phillips on May 10, 1934, the son of Alvin and Delia (Peters) Tenut. He was a member of the Phillips High School Class of 1952. He served his country in the United States Army. He was married...

Aug 21, 2017

Aug 19, 2017

Joseph John Napoleon, age 49 of Mercer, WI died on Saturday, August 19th at Marshfield Medical Center (St. Joseph's Hospital) in Marshfield. Joseph was born on April 30, 1968 the son of Vincent and Diane (nee Romano) Napoleon. Upon his wishes, cremation took place and Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Illinois.

Aug 18, 2017

David R. Schoone, age 71, of Harrison, passed away at his home on August 18, 2017.

Dave was born on April 18, 1946 to Peter and Stella (Janikowski) Schoone in Tomahawk. He married Christina Barr on October 5, 1968 in Tomahawk. Dave served for three years with the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked utility, semi operator and oiler...

Aug 16, 2017

Dolores Grace Couture, age 86 of Palos Park, IL died on Wednesday, August 16th at Lexington of LaGrange Nursing Facility. Dolores was born on July 4, 1931 the daughter of Harry and Grace (nee Burrell) Hoffman. Private family graveside services will be held at Plum Lake Cemetery.