Obituaries

Evelyn Doucette

Evelyn Doucette

Oct 30, 2013

Evelyn Doucette, age 85, a long-time Tomahawk resident, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013 in Peru, Illinois. Evelyn was born April 11, 1928 in Tomahawk, the daughter of William and Irene (Martell) Steinbach. She married Norman Doucette on March 1, 1947 in Milwaukee; he passed away in 1977. Evelyn was a cook with the Tomahawk School District for many years....

Robert D. Saunders

Robert D. Saunders

Oct 28, 2013

Robert David Saunders, age 77 of Woodruff, WI died on Monday, October 28th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Robert was born on February 10, 1936 in New Haven, Connecticut the son of Frederick and Christine Saunders. Robert married Catherine Kozell on May 13, 1989 at the Cathedral of the Pines in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Robert was a...

Wilma E Simkins

Wilma E Simkins

Oct 27, 2013

Wilma E. Simkins, age 92, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Wilma was born June 3, 1921 in Ohio, the daughter of George and Vermila Hayes. She was married to Floyd H. Simkins, who preceded her in death. Wilma was a bubbly, happy, and care-free person. She loved traveling through...

Glee A. Keipe

Glee A. Keipe

Oct 24, 2013

Glee A Keipe, age 66, passed from this world on October 24, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at the Seasons of Life hospice house in Woodruff, WI. She left as she had lived; with grace, dignity and on her own terms. Glee was born in Beaver Dam, WI on December 23, 1946 to George and Joyce Vitek. The Vitek...

William E. O'Neil

William E. O'Neil

Oct 22, 2013

William E. O'Neil, age 96 of Mercer, WI and The Villages, FL died on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Upon his wishes, cremation will take place. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.

Gary P. Weller

Gary P. Weller

Oct 21, 2013

Gary P. Weller, age 66, of Brookfield and Tomahawk, died unexpectedly on October 21, 2013 at his Tomahawk residence. Gary was born January 14, 1947 in Milwaukee, the son of Elyart and Anna (Sandgren) Weller. He married Sandra Haasch on October 20, 1973 in Sussex, celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this past Sunday. Gary had a 30 year career in...

Gina Gruhlke

Gina Gruhlke

Oct 13, 2013

Gina M. Gruhlke, age 49, 317 Bradley Farm Road, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly October 13, 2013 at her residence. Gina was born July 10, 1964 in Tomahawk, the daughter of George Walker and Julie L'Abbe Thayer. She was a 1982 graduate of Tomahawk High School, and received an Associate's Degree in insurance and computer programming from North Central Technical College in...

Kevin H. Eggebrecht

Kevin H. Eggebrecht

Oct 12, 2013

Kevin H. Eggebrecht, age 34, passed away October 12, 2013 as the result of an automobile accident near Tomahawk. Kevin was born on June 1, 1979 to his proud parents, Henry & Renee (Betts) Eggebrecht. He graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1997 and went into the work force as a welder. He was currently employed at Northern Wire Company...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Oct 12, 2013

Robert L. Miller, 73, of 11 W. Merrill Ave., passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Golden Living-Golden Age Nursing Home in Tomahawk. Bob was born on January 8, 1940 in Winona, Minnesota to LaVerne and Florence Miller. He had been both a musician and producer in the music industry for over 40 years. He also had worked in the...

Jeralyn Smith

Jeralyn Smith

Oct 11, 2013

Jeralyn "Jeri" Smith, age 84, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 11, 2013 at Country Terrace in Rhinelander. Jeri was born on October 1, 1929 in Mason, Michigan to Lester and Nevah (Canfield) Washburn. She was married to Robert R. Smith on May 14, 1949 in Hartland, Wisconsin. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards, word search, latch hook and...

Dick Bierlich

Dick Bierlich

Oct 8, 2013

Richard F. Bierlich, a long-time Tomahawk resident, passed away at his home in Sherwood, WI on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 16, 1932 to Frank and Jean Bierlich. He graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1950 and enlisted in the Army. Dick served in Korea, Germany and Japan with the 187th airborne...

Rose Marie Koth

Rose Marie Koth

Oct 6, 2013

Rose Marie Koth, 89, of W5925 US Hwy. 8, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Rose Marie was born on January 19, 1924 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Fredrick and Amelia (Millie Mellin) Howes. She was united in marriage to Robert A. Koth on September 27, 1947 at St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Art Wakkinen

Art Wakkinen

Oct 5, 2013

Arthur Wakkinen, 91, of 821 Charles Ave., Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at his home. Art was born on February 15, 1922 in Brantwood to Herman and Hilda (Korpi) Wakkinen. He married Isabelle Shores on June 28, 1944 in Tomahawk. He attended the Clifford Grade School and was a 1940 graduate of Tripoli High School. Art started off...

Statia Day Isaacson

Statia Day Isaacson

Oct 4, 2013

Statia Isaacson, age 96, W11621 US Hwy. 8, Tripoli, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk. Statia was born September 17, 1917 in Red Wing, Iowa, the daughter of Christopher and Katherine (Gibson) Stillings. She married Raymond Isaacson on September 17, 1937 in Tomahawk; he passed away in 1967. Statia spent 16 years...

Robert W Gessler

Robert W Gessler

Oct 3, 2013

Robert Gessler, age 69, 4902 Cranberry Road, Harshaw, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at his residence. Robert was born August 4, 1944 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Richard and Evelyn (Kreutter) Gessler. He spent eight years in the U.S. Air Force, and also worked for IBM. He loved fixing up old cars. Survivors include: son, Kurt Gessler, Chicago,...

Lori Laaksonen

Lori Laaksonen

Oct 2, 2013

Lori Laaksonen, age 54, W321 Kansas Ave., Brantwood, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Lori was born August 13, 1959 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Philip and Janice (Schweke) Hakala. She was a 1977 graduate of Prentice High School, where she later coached forensics. She married Kenneth Laaksonen on August 28, 1982...

Julia Cordova

Julia Cordova

Oct 2, 2013

Julia Cordova, age 82, passed away on October 2, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age, surrounded by her family. Julia was happiest when she was doing something for others, especially her family. She always welcomed people into her home with open arms, making them feel as family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many....

Vanessa Erickson

Vanessa Erickson

Oct 1, 2013

Vanessa G. Erickson, age 58, N8711 W. Pickerel Lake Road, Harrison, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at her residence under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. Vanessa was born November 8, 1954 in Chicago, the daughter of Ernie and Viana (Lammi) Lass. She married Brian Erickson on June 5, 1990 in Antioch, Illinois. Vanessa owned Mother-In-Laws Cleaning Service, and...

Helen Hanson

Helen Hanson

Sep 30, 2013

Helen Hanson, age 90, Tomahawk, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Helen was born May 8, 1923 in Wisson, Mississippi, the daughter of Frank and Loretta (Ray) Rice. She married Albert Hanson on March 15, 1944 in Fort Knox, Kentucky; he passed away on June 22, 2012. Helen and Albert moved...

Emily Paukner

Emily Paukner

Sep 30, 2013

Emily Paukner, age 91, Tomahawk, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Emily was born October 12, 1921 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Arthur and Alvina (Wolter) Pertmer. Emily graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1939, and worked as a secretary until 1946. On November 25, 1944, she married Max Paukner in...

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