Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Margaret M. Luse
Sep 29, 2013
Margaret "Marge" Luse, 86, of 123 Railway Street, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Golden Living-Riverview Nursing Home in Tomahawk. Marge was born on September 17, 1927 in Merrill to Raymond and Linda (Albrecht) Bohnert. She was married to Harold W. Luse on January 25, 1947 in Tomahawk, he passed away in March of 2004. Marge always wanted...
Lilly M. Strauss
Sep 29, 2013
Lilly Strauss, age 82, a long-time Tomahawk resident, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 in Rhinelander. Lilly was born August 23, 1931 to Walter and Lillie Roloff. She married Anton Strauss on May 9, 1951 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Lilly worked as a registered nurse at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, baking, and making...
Diane Patricia Gaynor
Sep 25, 2013
Diane Patricia Gaynor, age 76 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Wednesday, September 25th at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI. Diane was born on July 31, 1937 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Eugene and Prudence Gaynor Sr. She is survived by her Brother, Eugene (Linda) Gaynor Jr. of Arlington Heights, IL and by 3 nieces and 3 nephews....
