Obituaries
Rita Warren
Nov 24, 2022
Rita Warren, 94, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips, WI. She was born to John and Barbara (Stajduhar) Rynar in Park Falls, WI on April 12, 1928.
She was raised in Lugerville and graduated from the Lugerville School. She also attended Phillips High School and Lindblom High School in...
Thomas Ellingson
Nov 24, 2022
Thomas Duane (Tom) Ellingson, 87, of Kennan, formerly of Sullivan, passed away under the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at his home in Kennan surrounded by his family. He was born to Marvin and Dorothy (Clemans) Ellingson on February 13, 1935, in Waukesha County, WI.
After graduation, he...
James S Genelin
Nov 23, 2022
James S. Genelin, age 88, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 23, 2022. Jim was born on February 8, 1934 in Cleveland, MN to Aloysius & Gertrude (Blaschko) Genelin. He was married to Patricia Kopp on August 23, 1954 in Marysburg, MN. Jim & Pat made their home in Tomahawk. Jim managed Lampert...
Kathy Kato
Nov 23, 2022
Kathleen “Kathy” Kato, age 63, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 at Pinecrest Nursing Home. Kathy was born on August 23, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona to Wesley Kato and Betty Friedl. She loved sketching and coloring. Kathy lived in Milwaukee for many years where she loved watching hockey and shopping. She enjoyed all animals, especially her cats....
Wendy J Drew
Nov 22, 2022
Wendy J. Drew, 81, a longtime Tomahawk resident, passed away November 22nd at HeatherWood Assisted Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Wendy was born March 31, 1941 in Tomahawk to Harold and Jean (Crapeau) Drew. She attended Tomahawk schools and received her teaching degree from UW-Oshkosh. She furthered her education with a Masters in Special Education. She worked in the Wausau...
Mike Gillette
Nov 21, 2022
Michael J. Gillette, Sr., age 85, of Tomahawk, passed away at his home on November 21, 2022. Mike was born on January 14, 1937 in Madison, WI to Donald & Jane Gillette. He was a 1955 graduate of Tomahawk High School. Mike was married to Barbara Ifland on January 14, 1956; she passed away in 1999. Mike was the manager...
Louise A. Erdmann
Nov 20, 2022
Louise A. Erdmann, 89, of Phillips, WI, passed away on November 20, 2022. Louise was born on February 1, 1933, to Henry and Rose (Schedler) Moede in Marshfield, WI.
She is survived by her children, Sharon Kuehn, Larry (Helen), David; grandchildren, Lori, Jeff, and Eric; five great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis Retzer.
Louise is preceded in death by her husband,...
Henry "Hank" A. Thomas
Nov 19, 2022
Henry "Hank" Alan Thomas, 75, of Phillips, WI, left his earthly body to be with God on November 19, 2022. Hank was born on June 20, 1947, in Brookfield, WI, to Arden and Margery (Laukernman) Thomas.
Hank graduated from the Iola-Scandinavia School District. Right after graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army and deployed to Vietnam from April 1967...
Dolores "Dee" Carroll
Nov 17, 2022
Dolores "Dee" Carroll, 94, of Arbor Vitae passed away on Thursday, November 17 at her residence with her family by her side. Dee was born September 26, 1928 in Chicago, Il., the daughter of Joe and Mae McDonnell.
Dolores grew up in the Chicago area.
An accomplished equestrian at an early age, she won many horse shows across the country. She further...
Eugene Steinbach
Nov 16, 2022
Eugene E. Steinbach, age 60, of Tomahawk, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. Eugene was born on November 7, 1962 in Waukegan, IL to Emil & Mary (LaMartin) Steinbach. He was married to Tracy Denison on July 29, 1987 in Rhinelander at the court house. Eugene enjoyed...
Stevan R. Wood
Nov 14, 2022
Stevan “Whitey” Ralph Wood, age 82, a resident of Hazelhurst, Wi passed away November 14, 2022. He was born April 3, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI to parents George and Florence Wood.
Stevan graduated in 1959 from Don Bosco High School in Milwaukee. He married the love of his life Julie Haller on October 14, 1967. Stevan worked for the Milwaukee Police...
Jane F. Solem
Nov 14, 2022
Jane Francis Solem passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 following a brave battle with cancer. Jane died peacefully with her loved ones by her side. She was 63 years old.
Jane was born on August 11, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Mary (Vilbrandt) Glatzel. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee. She obtained an Associates degree in business....
John T. Wegner
Nov 13, 2022
Our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend John Wegner, 80, of Woodruff, passed away on November 13, 2022 at Aspirus Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff. He was born on September 5, 1942 to the late Armin & Vera Wegner. John grew up in Muskego and graduated from Muskego High School in 1961 and married the love of...
Geraldine Ann Sweo
Nov 12, 2022
Geraldine “Gerry” Sweo, age 76 of Lac du Flambeau, WI and formerly of Rhinelander, WI passed away on Saturday, November 12th at her residence with her family by her side. Gerry was born on March 4, 1946 in Lac du Flambeau, WI the daughter of Frances and Marion (nee LaBarge) Diver. She graduated for high school in Green Bay, WI...
Darrel Zeitelhack
Nov 8, 2022
Darrel Leon Zeitelhack “Stork”, age 81, of W6339 County Road O, Tomahawk, passed away November 8, 2022 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family under the care of Compassus Hospice. Darrel and his twin sister, Carol, were born on March 14, 1941 to the late Leo and Frances Zeitelhack. He was married to Jean Hautala on October 3, 1964...
William "Bill" J. Taylor
Nov 8, 2022
William “Bill” J. Taylor, age 89 of Minocqua, WI, passed away on November 8, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center Minocqua. He was born February 3, 1933, in Dane, WI to parents Edward and Adelaide Taylor.
Bill married the love of his life Kathleen Daleo on May 24, 1958. Bill was involved with Yahara Fisherman’s Club and the Northwoods Carving Club. He...
Jack D Lantta
Nov 7, 2022
Jack D Lantta, 86 of Arbor Vitae passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center -Minocqua . He was born on January 8, 1936 in Ramsey, MI. He was the son of Fred, Sr. and Gertrude Lantta. He married Rose Marie (Trapp) on April 15, 1961 with whom he spent 61 years of marriage. He retired from...
Frances Bechtolt
Nov 7, 2022
Frances Bechtolt of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away on Monday, November 7th, 2022, at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret Cotherman, her husband Naaman Bechtolt, sister Marian, brother John, son-in-law Brian Reed. Dear mother of Kimberly Reed of Franklin, WI. Loving grandmother of Jessica (Mark) Boccia of Mokena, IL. Beloved great-grandmother...
Robert "Bob" Erdmann
Nov 7, 2022
Robert “Bob” Erdmann, 84, of Prentice, WI, went peacefully into the Lord’s hands on November 7, 2022, at Rib Lake Health Services. Robert was born on June 13, 1938, in Catawba, WI, to Otto and Josephine (Vollendorf) Erdmann.
Robert was a graduate of Phillips high school. He enjoyed hunting and fishing early in his life, watching the Packers, Brewers, Nascar and...
Ronald "Ron" Jerry Russell
Nov 7, 2022
Ronald “Ron” Jerry Russell, age 83 of Minocqua, Wi passed away at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk, WI on November 7, 2022. He was born March 17, 1939, in Waukesha, WI to parents Robert and Margaret Russell.
Ron grew up in Waukesha where he graduated from Waukesha High School in 1957. He worked for Mueller Pipeliners in New Berlin, Wi for...
