Obituaries

June Hetzel

June Hetzel

Jan 23, 2014

June K. Hetzel, age 92, 709 North Ave., Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk, surrounded by her loving family. June was born June 22, 1921 in Rapid River, Michigan, the daughter of Dallas and Mildred (Mornson) Kniskern. She married the love of her life - Howard Hetzel on July 21, 1945 in...

Alfred L Wethern

Alfred L Wethern

Jan 16, 2014

Alfred L. Wethern, 76, of the Burrows Lake area near Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at his home. Al was born on November 22, 1937 in St. Mary's, Idaho to the late Clyde and Viola (Powell) Wethern. He had served his country in the US Army Reserve. Al was employed at Marathon Electric for 35 years, following his...

Jeremy J. Ritchie

Jeremy J. Ritchie

Jan 14, 2014

Jeremy Joseph Ritchie, 22, Minocqua, passed away Jan. 14, 2014, as a result of a traffic accident. He was born to his loving parents, Joe and Nancy (Whetstone) Ritchie, April 25, 1991. Jeremy married his high school sweetheart, Jamie Smith, Nov. 8, 2011. Jeremy attended AV-W and MHLT grade schools, LUHS and Nicolet College. Jeremy was employed at his family’s...

Marjorie E Newby

Marjorie E Newby

Jan 14, 2014

Marjorie E. Newby, age 97 of Tripoli, WI died on Tuesday, January 14th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Marjorie was born on October 18, 1916 the daughter of Walter and Hazel Kasmer. She is survived by her children: Kathy (Pat) Talbot of Yelm, WA; Abbey (David) Lapp of Tripoli, WI and Valerie Layman of Tripoli, WI and...

Leland Huntley

Leland Huntley

Jan 13, 2014

Leland S. Huntley, age 92 of Tomahawk, WI, died Monday, January 13, 2014 at Riverview Nursing Home in Tomahawk. Leland was born September 20, 1921 in Adams Township, Green County, Wisconsin, the son of Stillmon and Nelly (Pierce) Huntley. He married Margaret A. Hoeft on December 4, 1943 at the Zwingli United Church of Christ, Monticello. He worked as a...

Frank Tushoski

Frank Tushoski

Jan 13, 2014

Frank Tushoski, age 67, Rhinelander, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 at Friendly Village Nursing Home in Rhinelander. Frank was born December 17, 1946 in Milwaukee, the son of Milton and Elaine (Winchell) Tushoski. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, hunting, and fishing. Frank especially loved his dog and companion - Buddy. Survivors include:...

Donna Lynn Sertzel

Donna Lynn Sertzel

Jan 8, 2014

Donna Lynn Sertzel, age 60 of Phelps, WI died on January 8th. She was born on July 6, 1953 the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy Sertzel. Cremation took place and family services will be held at a later date. Complete obituary will appear later.

Robert D Nelson

Robert D Nelson

Jan 6, 2014

Robert D. Nelson of Minocqua, WI age 86 was called home by his Lord and Savior on January 6, 2014. He made his final journey in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Stoughton, WI the son of Ellsworth and Emma (nee: Norgaren) Nelson. He proudly served his Country in both the...

George Timmers

George Timmers

Jan 5, 2014

George Timmers, age 80, 310 W. Leather Ave., #46, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff. George was born November 14, 1933 in Catawba, the son of George and Rose (Kempen) Timmers. George worked and lived most of his life in Milwaukee. He has been a Tomahawk resident for the past 20 years....

Elizabeth "Betty" Hilmer

Elizabeth "Betty" Hilmer

Jan 5, 2014

Elizabeth “Betty” Hilmer Elizabeth “Betty” (Vosen) Hilmer passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Arbor Vitae. Betty was born on December 23, 1925 in LaValle, WI to Joseph and Hilda (Nussbaum) Vosen. She was a fighter from the moment she was born. Born at only 2 lbs, she was placed in a shoe...

Jerry Hagar

Jerry Hagar

Jan 4, 2014

Jerry Hagar, age 83, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at American Lutheran Home in Mondovi. Jerry was born February 5, 1930 in Monroe, the son of C. Guy and Laura V. (Niffeneger) Hagar. He served in the United States Army as an aircraft mechanic from 1954 to 1956. He married Marion Schmid on October 14, 1956;...

Marsha Welch

Marsha Welch

Jan 4, 2014

Marsha A Welch, age 29, 220 Theiler Drive, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 4, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Marsha was born July 24, 1984 in Wausau, the daughter of David and Carrie (Seever) Welch. She loved animals - especially her cats and dogs. She also enjoyed riding horses and spending time with her family. Even in death,...

Edward J Poupart

Edward J Poupart

Jan 1, 2014

Edward Joseph Poupart, age 82 of Lac du Flambeau, WI was brought to life January 19, 1931 and was taken home January 1, 2014. Edward was a kind hearted man with a gentle and calm nature. Over the years he had many hobbies and interests, he liked baseball, bowling and the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. He was a...

Marcia A Martinson

Marcia A Martinson

Dec 31, 2013

Marcia A Martinson, 68, of Eagle River, Wisconsin, went home to be with the Lord, her Savior, and her mother, from whom she was inseparable in life, on Dec 31, 2013, after becoming seriously ill just over a year ago. She worked for many years in the school system, and during the summers, she and her mother, Lorraine, ran the...

David L. Streicher

David L. Streicher

Dec 30, 2013

David L. Streicher, Sr., age 79, 2108 Hazy Bay Road, Tomahawk, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at his residence. Dave was born June 3, 1934 in Kewanee, Illinois, the son of William and Edyth (Johnson) Streicher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. Dave was a route salesman with Bakerite/Tastee Bakery in Rhinelander for 36...

Farouk Z Barakat

Farouk Z Barakat

Dec 26, 2013

Farouk Z. "Zeke" Barakat, age 82 of Minocqua, WI died on Thursday, December 26th at Country Terrace in Minocqua, WI. Farouk was born on November 4, 1931 in Jaffa, Palestine the son of Zaki and Fatima (nee Mustakim) Barakat. Survived by his wife, Edith and Son: Sam (Claudia Marseille) Barakat and Daughter: Susan (Brian Logan) Barakat. Upon his wishes cremation...

Leonard J. "Skip" Skrobot Jr.

Leonard J. "Skip" Skrobot Jr.

Dec 19, 2013

Leonard J. “Skip” Skrobot Jr., age 69 of Manitowish Waters, WI died on Thursday, December 19th in Marshfield, WI. Skip was born on April 21, 1944 in Wausau, WI. Skip attended Lakeland Union High School and UW-Superior. He married Debra Ann Lerch on April 26, 1975. Skip worked for Allis Chalmers in West Allis until he moved to the Northwoods...

Ruth Halverson

Ruth Halverson

Dec 17, 2013

Ruth Halverson, age 92, Tomahawk, passed away December 17, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk. Ruth was born October 20, 1921 in the Town of Nokomis, the daughter of Albert and Laura (Mitchell) Halverson. She was employed with Solar Permanent in Tomahawk for many years. She was later employed at a cookie factory in Zion, Illinois. At...

Gary Baier

Gary Baier

Dec 15, 2013

Gary L. Baier, age 69, 9378 Norway Lane, Tomahawk, died on Sunday, December 15, 2013 in Eau Claire. Gary was born August 25, 1944 in Oshkosh, the son of Dorothy Baier. Gary served in the U.S. Army from 1962 - 1964. He married Carol Duellman on February 27, 1965 in Oshkosh. Gary formerly sold chainsaws for 18 years, first for...

Melody M. Dougan

Melody M. Dougan

Dec 13, 2013

Melody M. Dougan, age 67 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, December 13th at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Melody was born on September 24, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Bocek. She is survived by her husband, Colin of Minocqua, WI and by her Sister, Joann McPhail of Sullivan, WI and by...

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