Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Timothy McCalla
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...
Robert Popp
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...
Ronald Vedder
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...
