Obituaries
Violet M. Richter
Jan 14, 2017
Violet M Richter Violet M. Richter, 94, died on Saturday, Janaury 14, 2017, at the Rib Lake Health Center, Rib Lake. She was born on May 25, 1922, in Carterville, Montana, the daughter of Corrydon and Agnes (McCall) Wilson. She spent her early life and schooling in Butte, Montana She was employed as a cook in Harlowton, Montana at the...
John Stefanski
Jan 14, 2017
John Stefanski, age 94 of St. Germain, WI died on Saturday, January 14th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. John was born December 9, 1922 in Smykow, Poland the son of Anthony and Josephine (nee Kregiel) Stefanski. He married Cecelia Bober on December 26, 1949. John was employed as a die setter with Stanray Industry in Hammond, IN...
Larry J Crossman
Jan 13, 2017
Larry J. Crossman, 59 years old, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Larry was born on April 13, 1957 in Waukesha, WI, where he spent his childhood growing up. He started his family in Germantown, WI before moving to Tomahawk, WI in 1984, where he raised his family and spent most of his...
Shirley Marheine
Jan 11, 2017
Shirley J. Marheine, age 77, of W1309 Old Mill Road, Brantwood, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Riverview Health Care in Tomahawk. Shirley was born November 23, 1939 in Santa Monica, California to Julius and Helen (Salmi) Kaihlanen. Shirley moved to the Brantwood area when she was 4. But truly remarkable is what she did with the years...
Russell Toppen
Jan 10, 2017
Russell V. Toppen, age 88, a longtime Ettrick resident, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2017 at Marinuka Manor, Galesville, WI. Russell was born on March 7, 1928 in Ettrick to Casper & Nora (Scarseth) Toppen. He was married to Vivian Bergum on October 9, 1954 in West Salem. Russell retired after 26 years at the University of Wisconsin La...
Philip Anthony Schaack
Jan 10, 2017
Philip Anthony Schaack, age 95 of Minocqua, WI died on Tuesday, January 10th at his residence with his family by his side. Philip was born on June 6, 1921 in Chicago, IL the son of Harry and Lora (nee Colford) Schaack. He proudly served in the US Navy as Pilot during World War II. Philip retired from 7-UP Bottling Co....
Clarence Charles Kalander
Jan 10, 2017
Clarence Charles Kalander Clarence C. Kalander, 75, Prentice, was born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, Janaury 10, 2017, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. He was born on January 3, 1942, in Ogema, Wi., the son of Gust,Sr. and Margaret (Tesch) Kalander. He spent his early life and schooling in Price County where he attended and graduated from Prentice High...
Alan Paul Meives
Jan 9, 2017
ALAN PAUL MEIVES Alan Paul Meives, 61, Town of Ogema, died at his home while under the care of his family and Hope Hospice on Monday, January 9, 2017. He was born in Phillips, Wisconsin on August 16, 1955, the son of Marion and Rosella (Niessen) Meives. He was a 1973 graduate of the Phillips High School. He was married...
Joseph Robert Simurdiak
Jan 9, 2017
Joseph R. Simurdiak, 94, Phillips, WI died on Monday, January 9, 2017, at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home under the care of his family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. Joe was born on March 15, 1922, in the Township of Emery, the eighth of twelve children born to John and Anna Bolek Simurdiak. He attended East Highland School...
Gary Allen Harris
Jan 9, 2017
Gary Allen Harris, age 70 of Rhinelander, WI passed away on Monday, January 9th at Friendly Village Nursing Home in Rhinelander, WI. Gary was born on November 20, 1946 in Rhinelander, WI. Gary graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1965 and then served in the US Army during Vietnam War and once he returned home, he was given an honorable...
Shirley Ann Duwe
Jan 8, 2017
Shirley Ann Duwe, 91, of Land O’ Lakes, passed away January 8, 2017 at Avanti Health & Rehab in Minocqua. She was born March 30, 1925 to Clyde and Lillian Hanley. Shirley is survived by sons, James (Vicki), and Michael (Allyson), 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great, great grandchild, and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in...
Michael S. Drake
Jan 8, 2017
Michael S. Drake, age 63 of Hazelhurst, WI; passed away January 8, 2017. He was born on April 10, 1953 in Rockford, IL the son of Russell and Audrey Drake. He married Jeanie Connors May 4, 1979. Survived by his Spouse; Jeanie Drake and Children: Melissa (Jeff) Beatty; Kathy (Dan) Povolo and Jim (Chris) Connors and by 6 Grandchildren: Caleb,...
Todd William Walker
Jan 7, 2017
TODD WILLIAM WALKER Todd William Walker, 77, Phillips, died in Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips on Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was born in Decatur, Michigan, August 29, 1939. Son of Everett and Evelyn Walker. He served his country in the United States Army in Korea. He worked as a lineman for the power company for many years...
Joseph Edward Victor
Jan 7, 2017
Joseph "Joe" Edward Victor, age 77 of Minocqua, W, WI died on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. Funeral arrangements are pending, please check back for complete obituary.
Robert F. Harkness
Jan 6, 2017
Robert “Hoop” Harkness, age 85, of W6729 County Hwy. CC, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison. Hoop was born on April 2, 1931 in Barrington, Illinois to Ferguson and Rose (Young) Harkness. He served 4 years in the US Navy during the Korean War. On November 12, 1955 he married Marilyn Rix in Lake...
William "Bill" E. Fischer
Jan 5, 2017
William “Bill” “Cat” Fischer, age 91, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully January 5, 2017, surrounded by his family, telling the stories that Bill loved. Bill was born on November 7, 1925 in Rhinelander to William & Beda (Bergman) Fischer. He was a graduate of Rhinelander High School Class of 1944. He was married to Roberta “Bobbie” DeRocher; together they had...
Betty March
Jan 3, 2017
Betty March, 88 of Arbor Vitae died in peace on Jan. 3, 2017 at her home. She was born on Nov. 23, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Alfred and Albina Schwanderlik, later moving to Lac du Flambeau, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude C. March, grandson Shane Murillo, brother Carl Schwanderlik and sister Mildred Amant. Betty...
Richard "Dick" Huntoon
Jan 2, 2017
Richard "Dick" Huntoon, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Richard Benson Huntoon was born November 27, 1932, in Moline, IL to Benson and Ella (Gralow) Huntoon. He grew up in Aledo, IL, graduating from Aledo High School in 1950. During high school Dick was employed as a lifeguard and manager...
Gloria Irene Mueller
Dec 31, 2016
Gloria Irene Mueller, age 95 of Minocqua, WI died on Sunday, December 31, 2016 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. She was born on October 25, 1921 in Deerbrook ,WI the daughter of Loral and Dora Cleveland. Gloria was a wonderful homemaker, that loved baking bread, canning tomatoes and tending to her garden. She is survived by...
Charlotte Ann Harmon
Dec 30, 2016
CHARLOTTE ANN HARMON Charlotte A. Harmon, 57, Township of Hackett, died on Friday, December 30, under the care of Flambeau Home Health Care and her family. She was born on August 6, 1959, in Hinsdale, Ill., the daughter of Bruce and Doreen (Pippenger) Keith. She spent her early life and schooling in Illinois and Wisconsin. Following her education she was...
