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Obituaries
Karen J. Steele
Jul 5, 2023
Karen J. Steele, age 80 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 5th at her residence. Karen was born on July 2, 1943 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Duard and Marie Harrington. She attended school at Bridge Grammer School of Chicago, Steinmetz High School in Chicago and graduated from Lakeland Union High School.
Karen enjoyed gardening,...
Lois Gough
Jul 2, 2023
Lois Gough (née Vitato) was called to her heavenly home on July 2, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and a respected college instructor. “And I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23: 6b)
Arne Andersen
Jul 1, 2023
On May 13th, 1946, Arne Harry Andersen Jr. was born to the late Arne Harry Andersen Sr. and Klaryne Andersen. Arne departed life on Saturday, July 1st at his home in Tomahawk WI.
He is survived by his sister Rita Penkwitz, Sons; Scott, Troy, and Nick Andersen, grandsons; Ryan, Zackery, Lucas, and Matthew Andersen, and daughter-in-law Darci Jeffrey-Andersen. Preceded in...
Kathleen Mary Eternicka
Jun 30, 2023
Kathleen (Katie) Eternicka, age 74, passed away on the morning of June 30, 2023. Katie had been living in Merrill, Wisconsin for the last 5 years after having spent the rest of her life as a resident of Woodruff, WI. She spent the majority of her life working at various banks in the Minocqua/Woodruff area and a short time...
Donald D Boehm
Jun 29, 2023
Donald D. Boehm, age 94, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. He was born September 17, 1928, in Chicago, IL to Julia and Art Boehm.
Donald attended Mauston Grade School where he attended through eighth grade. He was a member of the Boy Scouts. Donald enjoyed maple syrup making, fishing, and building log cabins. Donald served as...
William Streicher
Jun 26, 2023
William Paul Streicher, Jr. (Bill or "Uncle Boogie") was born on Jan. 26th, 1933 in Kewanee, IL and died on June 26th, 2023 in Tomahawk, WI.
After growing up in Kewanee IL and Gila Bend Arizona, Bill joined the Air Force. While in the service he traveled to many interesting places and played guitar in a band. He especially enjoyed his...
Bernadine Ehrhardt
Jun 26, 2023
Bernadine A. Ehrhardt, age 90, of Harshaw, passed away on June 26, 2023 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.
Bernadine was born on October 26, 1932 in Green Bay to Bernard & Verna (Warden) Rutten. She was married to Robert Ehrhardt on March 5, 1960 in Milwaukee. Bernadine and Robert have had a cabin on Little Bearskin since 1970....
William L. Dicken, Jr.
Jun 24, 2023
William (Bill) Dicken Jr., age 74 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2023 from a brain tumor among other illnesses with his loving wife Mary by his side.
Bill served in Vietnam from 1967-1969 he was a combat special forces army veteran and earned a purple heart among other medals, he went on the...
Joan Mueller Ouimette
Jun 22, 2023
Joan Mueller-Ouimette
Mercer, Wis. – On Thursday, June 22, Joan (Papenfuss) Mueller-Ouimette passed away surrounded by her loving family after a long illness.
Joan was born in Sheboygan, Wis., to Otto F. and Sophia M. (Alt) Papenfuss, on July 19, 1937. Joan graduated from Central High School in 1955 and went on to study cosmetology at The Harper Method...
John L. Schancer
Jun 21, 2023
John L. Schancer, 72, of Kennan, WI, passed away on June 21, 2023, at Tomahawk Health Services after a long battle with Lyme Disease, Parkinson Disease, and Lewy Body Dementia. John was born to Clement Russell and Anna Maria (Erdman) Schancer, on August 18, 1950, in Phillips, WI.
He graduated from Phillips High School in 1968 and worked on...
Charles "Chuck" D. Olson
Jun 21, 2023
Charles D. Olson, 79, of Phillips, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Stoney River in Marshfield. He was born on August 21, 1943, to Oscar and Hazel (Drier) Olson, in Burlington, WI.
Chuck was raised on his family’s farm in the town of Norway, WI, graduating from Waterford High School in 1961. After high school, he operated...
Archie M. Schmidt
Jun 19, 2023
Archie M. Schmidt, 87, of Geneseo, IL, passed away on June 19, 2023.
***A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Lakeside 1 Cemetery, located on County Highway H, Phillips, WI, with Military Honors to follow the service at the cemetery. Heindl-Nimsgern Funeral Home is assisting the family. ***
Archie was...
Patricia Anne Gilchrist
Jun 19, 2023
Patricia (Tricia) Yeschek Gilchrist, 61, of Colgate and Minocqua, Wisconsin entered into Eternal life on June 19, 2023 in Minocqua, Wisconsin.
Tricia was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to Bill and Mary Lou Yeschek on August 5, 1961 and was married to Steven (Steve) Gilchrist on June 26, 1993, recently celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary.
Tricia graduated from Lakeland...
Joann A Petty
Jun 18, 2023
Joann Alice Petty, 87, of Phillips, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 18, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI.
Joann was born on June 6, 1936, in Phillips, WI, to Clarence and Anna (Moravek) Tauschmann.
She married the love of her life and best friend, Daniel D. Petty, on May 25, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Joanne Louise (Daylor) Kirby
Jun 17, 2023
Joanne ”Joni” Louise Kirby, age 66, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away June 17, 2023, at Howard Young Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 15, 1956, in Brockton, MA. When Joni was young, she enjoyed life to the fullest, always singing and dancing. She took dance lessons which she used in her living...
Lawrence Bishop
Jun 15, 2023
Lawrence “Bish” Bishop, Jr, age 80, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly at home in Tomahawk on June 15, 2023.
Bish was born on October 18, 1942 in Tomahawk to Lawrence, Sr & Agnes (Extrom) Bishop. He was married to Barbara Buchanan on September 8, 1963 in Menomonie, WI. Bish worked for Drott MFG & JI Case as a business executive for...
Larry O. Fricke
Jun 15, 2023
Larry O. Fricke, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away June 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born to Omer and Eleonore (Debalske) Fricke on August 23, 1947, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
He attended St. Anne’s Catholic Elementary School, Newman High School, and graduated from North Central Technical College.
On January 31, 1970, he married his...
John Cechvala
Jun 14, 2023
John S. Cechvala of Colgate, formerly of Phillips, WI. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the age of 92 years. Beloved father of Charlene and James Cechvala. Loving grandfather of Alec. John is also loved and will be missed by his faithful furry companions, Big Boy and Little Boy.
John was...
Ray Payne
Jun 12, 2023
Raymond G. Payne, Jr., 81, a longtime Nokomis area resident, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
Ray was born May 25, 1942 in Neillsville, Wisconsin to Raymond and Grace (Vanderhoff) Payne, Sr. Together with Jean Payne, Ray had two children – Al & Cindy. He was later married to Bernadine Pearl Bordzinski on November...
Roberta L Meyer
Jun 12, 2023
Roberta L. Meyer, 86, a lifelong Tomahawk area resident, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Friendly Village in Rhinelander.
“Berta” was born on October 21, 1936 in Tomahawk to Edward and Muriel (L’Abbe) Hildebrand. She was married to Wilbert “Spike” Meyer on September 25, 1965 in Tomahawk. Spike passed away in 2007. Berta had worked at Seroogy and Theiler Law...
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