Obituaries

Bobbie R. Watkins
Feb 22, 2014
Bobbie R. Watkins, age 85 of Woodruff, WI died on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Woodruff, WI and Children: Laurie (Donald) Farnham of Riverside, IL; Robert Watkins of Sioux Falls, SD and Amy (Robert) Ferry of Presque Isle, WI and by 7 Grandchildren and 10...
Edward E Hoffman
Feb 20, 2014
Edward E. Hoffman, age 89, of Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Harmony Living Center in Wausau. He was born April 9, 1924 in Tomahawk, son of Frank and Helen (Haug) Hoffman. He married Dorothy Wright on January 1, 1943 in Tomahawk. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2000. Ed attended the old Mitchell School...
Thomas J. Mcburney Jr.
Feb 18, 2014
Thomas J. McBurney Jr. On the morning of February 18, 2014 Thomas Joseph McBurney Jr. (Lil Mac) was called home to the Lord’s house after a courageous battle with lung cancer since 2008. Thomas Joseph McBurney Jr. was born in Hayward, WI on May 16, 1944 the son of Thomas J. and LaVera (Allen) McBurney Sr. Lil Mac was a...
Margaret Grossich
Feb 17, 2014
Margaret Grossich, age 92, Tomahawk, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk. Marge was born April 6, 1921 in Chicago. She married John Grossich on October 25, 1945; he preceded her in death in 1985. She formerly worked at the Mars Candy Company and Motorola in Chicago. She later came to Tomahawk and...
Micheline M. Levin
Feb 16, 2014
Micheline Bardin Levin, a Paris-born ballerina and CBC television actress, died on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Her career spanned several decades and several continents, as she dazzled people all over the world with her dancing, singing and artistic abilities. Micheline’s passion for ballet was paramount in her life. Her innate talent was exceptional. Her interpretation and articulation in movement was...

Kenneth Hug
Feb 10, 2014
Kenneth Hug, age 91 of Minocqua, WI died on Monday, February 10th at Golden Living-Golden Age Nursing Home in Tomahawk, WI. He is survived by his wife, Marianne of Minocqua, WI and by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 7 Brothers and Sisters. Family visitation will be on Wednesday, February 12th from...
Richard A. Monterman
Feb 8, 2014
Richard A. Monterman, age 73 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Saturday, February 8th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Richard was born on July 20, 1940 in Oak Park, Illinois the son of George and Dorothy (nee Brooks) Monterman. Richard was US Army Veteran and member of the Madsen Empey American Legion Post 89 and member of...
James 'Jim' Theiler
Feb 7, 2014
James 'Jim' Theiler, age 85, 1613 West Wind Drive, Rhinelander, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at his residence. Jim was born January 20, 1929 in Tomahawk, the son of Frank and Jennie (Strong) Theiler. He was first married to Patricia Gallagher who preceded him in death. He later married Patti Olson on February 8, 1991 in Rhinelander. Jim received...
Daniel C. O'Connell
Feb 7, 2014
Daniel C. O’Connell, 96, of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away peacefully on Friday February 7th, 2014. He was born on December 30, 1917 in Milwaukee, WI to Daniel and Christine (Walters). Dan was a 1936 graduate of Pio Nono high school in Milwaukee, WI. He was a gifted athlete, and was quarterback of a high school football team that went...

Maxine J. Wallace
Feb 6, 2014
Maxine J. Wallace, age 78 of St. Germain, WI died on Thursday, February 6th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Maxine was born on July 18, 1935 in Minocqua, WI the daughter of Louis and Erma (nee Bergman) Dionne. She is survived by her Husband, Jerry of St. Germain, WI and Children: Andy (Pauline) Wallace of Phoenix, AZ;...
Seth J. Fehr
Feb 4, 2014
Seth J. Fehr, 24, passed away at his home on Woodland Trail, Tomahawk on February 4, 2014 as the result of a fire. Seth was born August 24, 1989 in Rhinelander. He was a 2008 graduate of Tomahawk High School, and was currently employed as a welder with Northland Stainless in Tomahawk. He enjoyed working on vehicles, playing X-Box, music...
Michael W Titler
Feb 2, 2014
Michael Titler, age 62, 2512 Lake Nokomis Road, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Destin, Florida. Mike was born May 9, 1951 in Bowling Green, Ohio, the son of Kenneth and Roberta (Miller) Titler. He married Mary Riedel on November 30, 1973 in Perrysburg, Ohio. In 1980, Mike started his employment with Owens-Illinois...
Russell Steven Kuepper
Feb 2, 2014
Russell Steven Kuepper, 56, of Minocqua, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was born on January 18, 1958 in Kimberly, WI to LaVerne (Menting) and the late Stephen Kuepper, Jr. On August 10, 2012, Russ wed Christine (Richardson) Kuchler in Minocqua, WI. Together, they shared their passion for the outdoors….camping, motorcycling, snowshoeing and fishing. Russ...
Richard "Biff" Trommer
Jan 29, 2014
Richard C. “Biff” Trommer, age 80 of Winchester, WI and formerly of Menomonee Falls, WI died on Wednesday, January 29th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Richard was born on February 17, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Ervin and Josephine (nee Schoenberg) Trommer. He graduated from Spencerian College with BA in business and was an US...

Joan Marie Morrison
Jan 28, 2014
Joan M. Morrison, age 70 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Tuesday, January 28th at Ministry St. Clares Hospital in Weston, WI. Joan was born on December 19, 1943 the daughter of Charles and Mary Weldt. She is survived by her Daughters, Pamela (Marcus) Perkins and Deborah Kellogg both of Statesville, NC and by 2 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren...
Donna A. Wegner
Jan 28, 2014
Donna Wegner, 68, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, January 28,2014 at her home in Woodruff, WI. She was born November 10, 1945 in South Milwaukee, WI to Tony and Agnes Salentine of New Berlin, WI. She graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1963 and married John Wegner on September 19, 1964. They gave birth to...

Genevieve M. Burk
Jan 26, 2014
Genevieve M. Burk, age 90 of Rhinelander, WI died on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Grace Lodge. She was born on October 7, 1923 the daughter of Joseph and Anna (nee Smrz) Bendrick. She is survived by her Children: Dennis Burk of Corpus Christi, TX; Thomas (Donna)Burk of Boulder, CO; Sheila (Bob)Beaurian of Sayner, WI; Patricia Burk of Madison, WI;...
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
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
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...