Obituaries

Robert Holm

Robert Holm

Feb 22, 2013

Robert J. Holm, 88, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at Golden Living-Golden Age Nursing Home in Tomahawk. Robert was born on February 12, 1925 in Kenosha to Adolph and Myrtle (Stewart) Holm. He was married to Arlene Tuchol on April 10, 1948 also in Kenosha. She passed away in 2001. Robert served his country during World War II in...

Duane Laabs

Duane Laabs

Feb 17, 2013

Duane 'Duke' Laabs, age 61, 602 Kaphaem Road, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly February 17, 2013 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Duke was born October 28, 1951 in Merrill, the son of Norman and Marie (Walenczyk) Laabs. He married Darlene Durkee on July 18, 2009 in Tomahawk. Duke was employed with Ward Paper Mill and James River, and also farmed...

James Graettinger

James Graettinger

Feb 15, 2013

James 'Jim' Graettinger, 84, 15 W. Rice Ave., Tomahawk, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Jim was born April 17, 1928 in Marshfield, the son of Alois and Theresa (Schroeder) Graettinger. He married Jenny Hager on October 11, 1952 in Arlington, Virginia. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force Reserves,...

Rachel March

Rachel March

Feb 14, 2013

Rachel March, long time resident of the Northwoods, passed away February 14, 2013, after a short illness. Born Rachel Hrabik in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin on May 26, 1927, Rachel grew up helping in her father’s cheese factory and watching the Green Bay Packers at City Stadium. She was Queen of the Prom at Algoma High School in her junior year....

David F Anderson

David F Anderson

Feb 8, 2013

David F. Anderson, age 87 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, February 8th at Avanti Health and Rehab Center. David was born on November 30, 1925 in Chicago, IL the son of Oscar and Louise (nee Beilfuss) Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Jane and 2 Daughters: Beth and Mary. Memorial Gathering/Reception will be held on Wednesday, February 13th...

George Lindberg

George Lindberg

Feb 7, 2013

George 'David' Lindberg, 84, of 3003 Wausau Road, Rhinelander, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk under the care of Aseracare Hospice. George was born September 19, 1928 in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Erhard and Jennie (Anderson) Lindberg. He married Jean Goldsworthy on October 10, 1958 in Ironwood, Michigan. He was a...

Gale Lawrence Shinkan

Gale Lawrence Shinkan

Feb 6, 2013

Gale Lawrence Shinkan, born on April 6, 1953, in East Chicago, Indiana, 59 years of age, unexpectedly passed away on February 6, 2013. Gale grew up in the Northwoods, primarily Minocqua and Woodruff area. He attended Woodruff Grade School. During his teen years his family moved to California where he completed high school. Gale served in the Armed Forces, married...

Delbert Lillrose

Delbert Lillrose

Feb 4, 2013

Delbert Lillrose, age 96, Tomahawk, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Delbert was born October 31, 1916 in Mesa, Arizona, the son of John and Mary (Piper) Lillrose. He married Cornelia 'Connie' Kostuck on May 7, 1949 in Milwaukee. Delbert was a supervisor and foreman with Inland Steel in Menomonee Falls...

Eugene R. Maines

Eugene R. Maines

Jan 31, 2013

Eugene R. Maines,age 87 of Sayner, WI died on Thursday, January 31st at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Eugene was born on September 24, 1925 in Amsterdam, New York the son of Arthur and Eugenia (nee Freer) Maines. Survived by wife, Carolyn and Son, Richard and Daughter, Marilyn and by Brothers: Bill and John "Hank" Maines and by...

Teresa "Terry" Kuckkahn

Teresa "Terry" Kuckkahn

Jan 31, 2013

Teresa L. “Terry” Kuckkahn, age 53 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Thursday, January 31st at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, WI. Terry was born and raised in Lake Tomahawk, WI the daughter of William and Dolores (nee Carufel) Kuckkahn. She spent her entire life in the Northwoods and lived it to the fullest. She was known for her...

Virginia Timm

Virginia Timm

Jan 27, 2013

Virginia Timm, age 71, 300 Hillcrest Drive, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 27, 2013 at her residence. Virginia was born September 25, 1941 in Winter, the daughter of LaVern and Thelma (Trumphaur) Dennis. She married Glenn Timm on May 24, 1991 in Tomahawk; he passed away December 11, 2012. Virginia worked at the Woolen Store, which was later known as...

Barbara A. Niesen

Barbara A. Niesen

Jan 24, 2013

Barbara A. Niesen, age 68 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Thursday, January 24th at her residence. Barb was born on May 12, 1944 the daughter of Tom and Mary (nee Passini) Dawiec. She is survived by her husband, Nick of Boulder Junction, WI and by her children: Nick (Kathy) Niesen Jr. of Land O’Lakes, WI; Dawn (Keith) Bergloff of...

Sophie Callaway

Sophie Callaway

Jan 23, 2013

Sophie Callaway, age 94, Tomahawk, passed away January 23, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Sophie was born September 24, 1918 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Stanley and Pauline (Cienian) Romanowski. She was married to Raymond Callaway on November 13, 1956, he passed away in 1994. Sophie was raised in the Milwaukee area, and lived most...

Bernadine Huberty

Bernadine Huberty

Jan 18, 2013

Bernadine "Berny" Huberty, age 81, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2013 at Golden Living - Golden Age Nursing Home. Berny was born on June 5, 1931 in Tomahawk to Alvin & Mary (Cockeran) Allord. She was married to Barton Huberty in 1958; he passed away in 1993. Berny was an elementary school teacher. She taught in Madison...

Norman W. Glauner

Norman W. Glauner

Jan 18, 2013

Norman (Norm) Glauner, 84 of Hazelhurst, WI passed away on Friday, January 18th, 2013, at the Howard Young Medical Center. Norm served in the United States Navy and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He continued in civil service with the Morton Grove Police Department for 28 years, serving 11 years as Chief of Police. For several years he...

Robert James Kidd

Robert James Kidd

Jan 17, 2013

Robert “Bob” Kidd 79, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 17, 2013 at his home. Bob was born February 11, 1933 in Escanaba, Michigan to the late Armon and Irene Kidd. In 1949, at the age of sixteen, Bob joined the Navy. He was proud to serve during the Korean War on the U.S.S. Toledo. Bob loved to tell stories of...

Jane V. Doerfler

Jane V. Doerfler

Jan 14, 2013

Jane V. Doerfler 81 of Arbor Vitae, passed away peacefully on Monday January 14th, 2013 with her family at her side. Jane was born January 29, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Rose (Hackbarth) Radke. Jane graduated from North Division High School in Milwaukee, WI While living in Milwaukee, Jane enjoyed her position as a Case Worker at the...

Jennie Martin

Jennie Martin

Jan 13, 2013

Jennie Ann Martin, 78, of 11189 Friendly Drive, Tomahawk passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital, Tomahawk. Jennie Ann was born on July 12, 1934 in L'Anse, MI to Edward & Genevieve (Coskie) Pelon. She married Joseph T. Martin Sr. on January 8, 1954 in L'Anse, MI; he passed away in 2007. Jennie formerly operated Boomba...

Donald Osness

Donald Osness

Jan 13, 2013

Donald K Osness, 88, of 11 W. Merrill Ave., Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. Don was born on June 26, 1924 in Merrill to Alvin and Mildred (Schmidt) Osness. He was married to Joyce V. Skare on July 6, 1946 in Wausau, Wisconsin. Don was a veteran of the US Army,...

Ruth N Williams

Ruth N Williams

Jan 12, 2013

Ruth Johanna Neumann Williams, 94, of Woodruff, WI passed to eternal life on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Avanti Health and Rehab. Ruth was born on June 18, 1918 in Detroit, MI to Karl (Charles) and Maryanna (Kuntz) Neumann. She was the youngest of eight children: Rosamund, Olga, Lydia, Wanda, Edward, Edna, and Walter; all preceded her in death. On...

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