Obituaries

Thomas "Tj" James Lelonek

Thomas "Tj" James Lelonek

Oct 22, 2021

Thomas “TJ” Lelonek age 34 of Lac du Flambeau, passed away at St Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee from complications due to an infection in his heart. TJ was born on June 18, 1987 in Burlington Wi, and moved to Minocqua in 1994. He attended MHLT and LUHS, graduating in 2006. While in school TJ was very athletic and played...

Donnie Ruplinger

Donnie Ruplinger

Oct 21, 2021

Donald “Donnie” Ruplinger, 77, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 in Andover, Minnnesota. Donnie was born October 2, 1944 in Springfield, Tennessee to Ralph and Ina (Martin) Ruplinger. He was married on August 20, 1966 in Tomahawk to Kathleen “Kathy” Davidson. He enjoyed the outdoors including, hunting, fishing, and spending time at the cabin on Lake Mohawksin....

Joseph J. Michalak, Jr.

Joseph J. Michalak, Jr.

Oct 21, 2021

Joseph J. Michalak Jr., 84, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. Joe was born to Joseph Sr. and Anna (Gandurski) Michalak on November 18, 1936, in Chicago, IL. He was a proud Veteran, having served in the US NAVY on USS WALKER. Joe was a loving husband of...

Douglas Lean Channing

Douglas Lean Channing

Oct 20, 2021

Douglas L. Channing, 79, of Town of Harmony, passed away on October 20, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home. Doug was born on July 14, 1942, to Benjamin and Gladys (Lean) Channing. Doug worked at McCormick Trucking. He loved talking and visiting - especially about his tractors and hydroponics. Watching PBS and cooking shows took up most of his...

Mary  (Dalee) Harms

Mary (Dalee) Harms

Oct 19, 2021

Mary (Dalee) Harms, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021, at her daughter's home in Prentice, WI. She was born the daughter of Benjamin and Ella (Strunz) Christopherson on September 6, 1928, in Janesville, WI. Mary married Raymond Dalee in 1948. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1966. Mary was later united in marriage with David...

Gloria Jean Shogren

Gloria Jean Shogren

Oct 18, 2021

Gloria Jean (Kiss) Shogren, 58, passed away on Monday, October 18th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. She was born on May 25, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI to Frank and Alice (Abbrederis) Kiss. Gloria graduated from Franklin High School in 1981. From 1982 to 1983, Gloria served in the Army at Fort Ord in California. After returning to...

Joseph  Swan

Joseph Swan

Oct 17, 2021

Joseph J. Swan, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 surrounded by his family five days short of his 93rd birthday. Joe was born on October 22, 1928 in Tomahawk to John & Jennie (Schoone) Swan. He served our country during the Korean conflict with the United States Army. After returning home from the service, he married Loretta...

Arlyn R. Brousil

Arlyn R. Brousil

Oct 16, 2021

"On the clear, bright night of Saturday, October 16th, 2021, Arlyn Rae (Beach) Brousil, followed the bright moon to heaven. Joining her parents, Ida and Harvey Beach, sister Eunice and brother Fred. The youngest of 4 children, Arlyn was born in Bessemer, MI Oct. 27, 1944. She grew up in Mercer, WI and graduated from Mercer K-12 school. She graduated...

Sally Marie Hermann

Sally Marie Hermann

Oct 14, 2021

Sally Marie Hermann was born on November 20, 1943 to Bernice and Joseph Sivulka. She started her journey to heaven to reunite with them on Thursday Oct 14, 2021. Sally has endured years of health issues but, was determined to fight the best she could and live as good a life as possible despite her health. She was a strong...

Phillip R Haring

Phillip R Haring

Oct 13, 2021

Phillip “Turk” Haring, Sr., 67, of W6904 State Highway 86, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 under the care of Compasses Hospice at Riverview Health Services. Turk was born November 13, 1953 in Tomahawk to Alphonse and Louise (Bushar) Haring. He married Marie Turner on March 13, 2005 in Las Vegas. He had been employed by the Lincoln County...

Stanley Paul Mindock

Stanley Paul Mindock

Oct 12, 2021

Stan from Stan's Auto Salvage (Stanley P. Mindock), 72, of Phillips, WI, died of complications of COVID-19 on October 12, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston. He was born to Andrew and Theresia Mindock in Phillips, WI, on September 9, 1949. Stan was very proud of attending school in Lugerville. He also attended Phillips High School before driving...

Robert G. Bodenhagen

Robert G. Bodenhagen

Oct 11, 2021

Robert "Bob" G. Bodenhagen, 75, of Ogema, passed away on October 11, 2021, at his home. Bob was born on October 8, 1946, in Burlington, WI, to Edwin and Sotiria (Romas) Bodenhagen. He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Catawba, and was currently serving on the church council and has been for many years. Bob spent his...

Ervin  Kaufman

Ervin Kaufman

Oct 9, 2021

Ervin “Rusty” Kaufman, 90, a long time Tomahawk area resident passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Our House Senior Living in Wausau. Rusty was an only child born August 2, 1931 in Ripon, Wisconsin to Walter and Laura Schrader. He was first married to Mary Lou, who passed away and later he married Nela “Charlie” Dahl who passed away...

Norbert A. Baeseman

Norbert A. Baeseman

Oct 9, 2021

Norbert A. Baeseman, age 90 of Winchester, WI; our mothers’ husband and our dad was born on June 4, 1931 on the family farm in Winchester, WI. Our Lord took Norb’s hand on October9, 2021, helped him stand and said “your work on earth is finished. Well done, my son. Come home.” Norbert leaves behind Barbara Vaughn, wife of 65...

Eugene C. Kerner

Eugene C. Kerner

Oct 9, 2021

Eugene Charles Kerner, 78, of Phillips, entered into the arms of his Lord on October 9, 2021, at the Lakeside Villa Assisted Living Facility. Eugene was born to Anthony “Andrew” and Alice (Jirak) Kerner on May 19, 1943, in Elmhurst, Illinois. In 1947, Gene moved to Phillips, WI, with his family. He attended the Phillips Schools and graduated in 1961....

Bryan Elmer Olson

Bryan Elmer Olson

Oct 9, 2021

Bryan Elmer Olson, 78, of Medford, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born to Elmer and Pearl Olson in Ogema, WI on November 4, 1943. He married Patricia Lee-Olson and together they had two sons, Chad and ­­Clyde. Bryan worked as an auto body manager for most of his adult life. He...

Joseph P Piekarski

Joseph P Piekarski

Oct 8, 2021

Joseph P. Piekarski, 83, of 2043 Elto Road, Tomahawk, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Joe was born February 7, 1938 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Anna Piekarski, Sr. He married Lynette Schuette on June 25, 1960 also in Milwaukee. Joe worked for many years at American Motors Chrysler in Milwaukee. He and Lyn retired to...

Betty Jane Fiala

Betty Jane Fiala

Oct 8, 2021

Betty Jane Fiala (Kozak), 93, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2021, at Park Manor Nursing Home, Park Falls, WI. Betty was born in Emery, WI, to John and Minnie (Krahl) Hertlein, on December 27, 1927. Betty could usually be found in her garden as an avid gardener of both flowers and vegetables. She was a wonderful cook...

Lucky Woldt

Lucky Woldt

Oct 7, 2021

Ardell “Lucky” Woldt, age 74, of Tomahawk, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Lucky was born on February 9, 1947 in Marshfield to Melvin & LaVerda (Viegut) Woldt. He was married to Dian “Annie” Hahn on July 30, 1971. Lucky worked for twenty years at Marathon County Highway Department before his retirement in 2001. Lucky was...

Nola Sue Richards

Nola Sue Richards

Oct 5, 2021

Nola Sue Richards, age 81 of St. Germain, WI; God Our Savior has called Nola age 81 home to be with him and her beloved husband Don who preceded her to heaven on February 3, 2021. Nola was born in Plymouth, WI January 25, 1940 to Roy and Gela Wapp Harnack. She was raised in Kiel with her sister EmmyLou...

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