Obituaries

Ruth Jirschele

Ruth Jirschele

Sep 24, 2011

Ruth M. Jirschele, nee Quixtner, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Golden Living-Golden Age in Tomahawk. Ruth was born September 4, 1924 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to John C. and Mary J. (Oesterrieicher) Quixtner. She graduated from Marshfield High School in 1942 and from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Marshfield in 1945. She moved...

Todd Krueger

Todd Krueger

Sep 23, 2011

Todd R. Krueger, age 51, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 23, 2011 in Cedar City, Utah. Todd was born on Sept. 30, 1959 in Tomahawk to Ralph "Okie" and Shirley (Seslar) Krueger. He graduated from Tomahawk High School and graduated from Citrus Coillege in Pomona, California. He lived in California for 25years until his retirement, when...

Lawrence Borowski

Lawrence Borowski

Sep 22, 2011

Lawrence "Larry" Borowski, age 54, 4660 Cty. Hwy. Y, Hazelhurst, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at his residence. Larry was born July 18, 1957 in Milwaukee, the son of Anthony Sr. and Audrey (Rolke) Borowski. He was raised in Milwaukee, and served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Larry was formerly employed with Liquid Lakes Terminal, St....

Clare Callaway

Clare Callaway

Sep 15, 2011

Clare "Cal" "Picks" Callaway, age 97, 3591 Bearskin Creek Lane, Tomahawk, passed away September 15, 2011 at Ministry St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander. Cal was born January 9, 1914 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Richard and Rosa Belle (Sabin) Callaway. He was a graduate of Wausau High School, where he played halfback and cornerback for the football team. He...

Tony DeBels

Tony DeBels

Sep 13, 2011

Tony DeBels, age 54, 914 E. Mohawk Drive, Tomahawk, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Ministry St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander. Tony was born February 8, 1957 in Tomahawk, the son of George and Caryol (McKinney) DeBels. He was a 1975 graduate of Tomahawk High School. Following graduation, he attended UW - Stevens Point, playing football for 2 years...

Linda Tushoski

Linda Tushoski

Sep 13, 2011

Linda J. Tushoski, age 59, 46 E. Birchwood Ave., Tomahawk, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Linda was born September 14, 1951 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Clarence and Norma (Rogers) Ainsworth. She was formerly married to Milton Tushoski. She was a homemaker, and resided in Tomahawk for the past 20 years. She enjoyed working on...

Jerry Forsberg

Jerry Forsberg

Sep 12, 2011

Jerry Forsberg, age 69, N11611 Roberts Rd., Tomahawk, passed away September 12, 2011 at his residence under home hospice care. Jerry was born July 17, 1942 in Chicago, the son of John and Anna (Luthala) Forsberg. He grew up in Round Lake, Illinois, and moved to Tomahawk in 1964. He married Lila Mae Lee in 1966 in Brantwood; she passed...

Kenneth Crass

Kenneth Crass

Sep 3, 2011

Kenneth K. Crass, age 70, of N8766 Lakeview Drive, Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at his home following a 5 month battle with cancer. Ken was born on February 10, 1941 in Tomahawk to the late Arthur and Vera (Young) Crass. He married Georgeanne Miller on June 3, 1967 in Thomaston, Alabama. Ken had been called into active...

Leona Nibler

Leona Nibler

Sep 3, 2011

Leona E. Nibler, age 98, of W5276 Nibler Road, Tomahawk passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at her home. Leona was born on November 5, 1912 in Tomahawk. She was united in marriage to Benjamin A. Nibler on February 28, 1932, he preceded her in death in 1994. Leona was a long time member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church,...

Gene Johnson

Gene Johnson

Aug 25, 2011

Gene D. Johnson, age 64, W6789 Kahn Rd., Tomahawk, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital, E.R. in Tomahawk. Gene was born November 8, 1946 in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Leonard G. and Clara (Lange) Johnson. He vacationed in the Tomahawk area since he was 16 years old, and became a permanent resident in 2001....

Nancie Frigo

Nancie Frigo

Aug 25, 2011

Nancie Frigo, age 69, N10520 North Pine Rd., Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 at her residence under home hospice care. Nancie was born April 19, 1942 in Nebraska, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Wagner) Chinske. She married Joseph Frigo in May 19, 1962 in Midlothian, Illinois. She was a homemaker, and a member of St. Mary Catholic...

George Martin

George Martin

Aug 21, 2011

George B. Martin, age 81, N11882 Deer Lake Rd., Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011 at his residence under home hospice care. George was born May 2, 1930 in Stevens Point, the son of Kenneth and Eva Martin. He married Sharon Kilinski on January 8, 1972. George served four years in the U.S. Marine Corp as an infantryman. He...

Ruth Mayes

Ruth Mayes

Aug 19, 2011

Ruth E. Mayes, age 80, long time town of Little Rice resident, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on December 16, 1930 in Massbach, Illinois to Raymond and Anna (Mueller) Haas. She was first married to Albert Meixner. She later married Joseph Mayes on...

Donna Fish

Donna Fish

Aug 10, 2011

Donna M. Fish, age 75, 543 S. Tomahawk Ave., Tomahawk, passed away August 10, 2011 at her residence under home hospice care. Donna was born July 6, 1936 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Edward and Elsa (Paulin) Miller. She was a graduate of Tripoli High School. Donna married Richard Fish on September 3, 1955 in Milwaukee. They returned to the...

Norman Neumeyer

Norman Neumeyer

Aug 10, 2011

Norman "Skeeter" Neumeyer, age 68, 116 S. 5th St., Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at his residence under home hospice care. Skeeter was born January 13, 1943 in Tomahawk, the son of Matthew and Catherine (DeLisle) Neumeyer. He served 3 years in the U.S. Army as a SP4 Vehicle Motorpool and Tank Track Repair Specialist. He was honorably...

Earl Stokes

Earl Stokes

Aug 9, 2011

Earl "Gordy" Stokes, age 56, 110 S. 2nd St. #1, Tomahawk, passed away August 9, 2011 at William S. Middleton V.A. Hospital in Madison. Gordy was born April 23, 1955 in Rhinelander, the son of Bernard and Patricia (Benson) Stokes. He worked as a cab driver for many years. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed woodworking, and loved to read....

Jackie Alioto

Jackie Alioto

Aug 8, 2011

Jacqueline "Jackie" Alioto, age 76, Tomahawk, passed away Monday August 8, 2011 at her residence. Jackie was born August 19, 1934 in Waterford, the daughter of the late John and Marguerite Carman. She married Robert Alioto on December 21, 1953 in California; he passed away in 2000. Jackie was a former resident of the Milwaukee area, where she sold real...

Violet Sonnenberg

Violet Sonnenberg

Aug 8, 2011

Violet Lillie Emma Sonnenberg, age 94, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2011 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk. Vi was born July 26, 1917 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late George Sr. and Gertrude (Rechlin) Martz. She married Eldred "Elly" H. Sonnenberg on March 27, 1937 in Milwaukee; he passed away in 1992. Growing...

Rhonda Gaedtke

Rhonda Gaedtke

Aug 6, 2011

Rhonda Gaedtke, age 49, Weston, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital, E.R. in Tomahawk. Rhonda was born November 4, 1961 in Wausau, the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Fehlhaber) Weinke. She was first married to Ronald Balz, and later married Randy Gaedtke. Survivors include: Husband Randy Gaedtke Weston Children Tammy (Ben) Fehrer Rochester, Indiana Dale...

Julia L'Abbe

Julia L'Abbe

Jul 28, 2011

Julia L'Abbe, age 91, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk. Julia was born June 17, 1920 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of August and Eva Shimkus. She married John L'Abbe April 11, 1940 in Rhinelander; he passed away in 1997. Julia was a homemaker, and was a member of the...

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