Obituaries

Dec 7, 2013

Timothy A. McCalla, 62, of N8035 Popple Lane, Irma, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. Tim was born on January 31, 1951 in St. Joseph, Michigan, the son of Albert & Henrietta (Warmbein) McCalla. Tim loved Sheryl Kaphaem so much, he married her twice. He was an...

Dec 5, 2013

Robert Popp, age 67, W6550 State Hwy. 8, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Robert was born January 7, 1946 in Tomahawk, the son of Emil and Stella (Weber) Popp. He worked construction for many years. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and served in Vietnam. He was an avid...

Dec 5, 2013

Ronald Vedder, age 77, 5216 Willow Road, Tripoli, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 5, 2013 at his residence. Ron was born May 25, 1936 in Milwaukee, the son of Raymond and Dorothy (Hetch) Vedder. He married Dolores 'Dee' Hebert on August 25, 1962 in Tomahawk. He and Dee owned and operated Vedder's Hunters Inn from 1973 - 1993. He was also...

Dec 2, 2013

Dec 2, 2013

Daniel Joseph Biwan, age 51 of Woodruff, WI died of natural causes on Monday, December 2, 2013 at his residence. Dan was born October 10, 1962 in the Village of Kohler, WI the son of Joseph and Diane (nee DeBack) Biwan. He attended Kohler Grade and High School graduating in 1981 and then attended the University of Notre Dame graduating...

Dec 1, 2013

Michael Vincent Wonn, 70, of Arbor Vitae, died December 1st, 2013. He was born February 28th, 1943, in Madison, Wisconsin. At 18, Mike graduated from St. Lawrence Seminary in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He continued his education in Theology at St. Anthony’s in Marathon, Wisconsin. He went onto Crown Point, Indiana and then Alaska. Michael returned to the states and...

Nov 25, 2013

Margaret Dacres Ball, age 91, of Washington State, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. Marge was born February 9, 1922 in Walla Walla, Washington, the daughter of George and Esther (Nibler) Dacres. She married Howard Ball on April 8, 1943 in Walla Walla; he passed away November 20, 1989. Marge saw the world as an Air...

Nov 22, 2013

Patricia Engen, age 87, 2068 Hazy Bay Road, Tomahawk, passed away November 22, 2013 at her residence. Pat was born October 11, 1926 in Winona, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Ida (Irvine) Flynn. She married Lloyd C. Engen on August 2, 1947 in Chippewa Falls; he passed away August 2, 1987. In her early years, she was employed as...

Nov 19, 2013

Lorraine Pierson, age 87, W1568 State Hwy. 86, Tomahawk, passed away November 19, 2013 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Lorraine was born October 10, 1926 in Iron Belt, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Minnie Levra. She married Donald Pierson on July 11, 1953 in Iron Belt; he passed away July 27, 2010. Lorraine received her B.A. in...

Nov 15, 2013

Phyllis J. Schrage, age 88, W6825 Peaceful Valley Road, Tomahawk, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Phyllis was born March 18, 1925 in Mukwonago, the daughter of Byron and Helen (Shannon) Spear. She married Harold Schrage on September 3, 1949 in Milwaukee. Phyllis was raised with a respect for valuing education, which continues...

Nov 15, 2013

David G. Leverenz, age 50, formerly of Tomahawk, died unexpectedly, Friday, November 15, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. Dave was born September 3, 1963 in Delvan, the son of Erwin and Ann (Brehm) Leverenz. He graduated from St. Robert's Catholic School in Merrill, and from Tomahawk High School in Tomahawk. Following graduation, her entered the U.S. Navy, and was trained as...

Nov 13, 2013

Paul J. Schoenecker, age 76 of Minocqua, WI died peacefully in his home surrounded by his children on Wednesday, November 13th. Paul was born on February 5, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI the son of John and Mona (nee Hellickson) Schoenecker. Paul retired from the steamfitters Union Local 601 in 1994. He then built his dream home in Minocqua, WI; where...

Nov 10, 2013

Laurie A. Matushak, age 55 of Hazelhurst, WI, went to Heaven on November 10, 2013 at 2:07 AM at her home from a courageous battle with cancer. Her strength and determination amazed and inspired us all. Laurie was born on April 11, 1958 in Wausau, WI the daughter of Gerald and Sally (nee Frazier) Rainville. She graduated from Wausau East...

Nov 8, 2013

John “Jack” M. Soulier Sr., age 80 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Friday, November 8th at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Jack was born on September 9, 1933 in Lac du Flambeau, WI the son of Simon and Frances (nee LaBarge) Soulier. Jack married Sharon Wewasson on January 7, 1961 and he was a US...

Nov 6, 2013

Mary Lee (Yeschek) Schuetz Mary Lee (Yeschek) Schuetz, 62, of Sarasota, Fla., and Minocqua, entered into eternal life Nov. 6, 2013, after a courageous eight-year battle with ovarian cancer. She defied all odds and was a warrior throughout her journey. Mary Lee was born March 18, 1951, in Wausau, to William and Mary Lou Yeschek and was married July 21,...

Nov 3, 2013

Don L. Gipp, age 63, 4925 Talbot Road, Tripoli, died unexpectedly on November 3, 2013. Don was born January 28, 1950 in Medford, the son of David and Esther (Tohm) Gipp. He married Susan Justman on March 7, 1970 in Marshfield, and on that same day, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and served in the Vietnam War. For...

Nov 3, 2013

Leola 'Lee' Giusto Mann, age 100, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Leola was born August 11, 1913 in St. George, Illinois, the daughter of Phillip and Theonine (Dupuis) LeSage. She was married to Dominic Giusto; he passed away in 1974. She later married Francis Mann; he died in 1993....

Nov 3, 2013

Arlene M. Lechich, 85 of Woodruff, Wisconsin, joined the Lord Sunday, November 3, 2013, at Seasons of Life Hospice Home. Born February 29, 1928 (Leap Year Baby) in Chicago, Illinois. She was very happy to have turned 21 last year, and was the only child of Albert and Helen Strejc. Arlene grew up in the Chicagoland area and attended Morton...

Nov 2, 2013

Henry J. Wallman, age 57 of Three Lakes, WI died on Saturday, November 2nd at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Henry was born on September 26, 1956 in Chicago, IL the son of Robert L. and Joan Wallman. Upon his wishes cremation took place and private family services will be held.

Oct 31, 2013

Sally “Sal” L. Thompson, 69, of Harshaw, WI passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 19, 1944 in Waukesha, WI, the daughter of Fran (Hooseman) and John Maule. Sally graduated from Waukesha South High school in 1962 and went on to attend the Milwaukee School of Beauty and Cosmetology....