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Obituaries
Susan Mary Nienow
Oct 5, 2021
On Tuesday October 5th Susan Nienow (nee Winter), 70, passed away peacefully in the sunshine at her home after a long battle with cancer. Susan was born in 1950 in Tomahawk, her parents were Vera and Franklin Winter. She graduated from Tomahawk High in 1968 and was a member of the Kwahamot Water Ski Club. Afterward, she attended the School...
Robert L Firehammer
Oct 4, 2021
Robert L. Firehammer, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home. Bob was born on November 27, 1933 in Oshkosh, WI to Welton & Matilda (Weber) Firehammer. Bob was a 1957 graduate of Monona Grove High School. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Drogsvold on August 31, 1957 in Madison. Bob proudly...
Karen Meyer
Oct 3, 2021
Karen S. Meyer, age 69, of Ogema, WI, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, October 3, 2021, after a courageous battle with ALS, and under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice. Karen was born on June 22, 1952, the daughter of Francis & Dolores (Dessl) Sebold. She graduated from Colby High...
Denise E. Pitzo
Sep 30, 2021
Denise E. Pitzo (68), passed away on Sept. 30, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Denise was born December 6, 1952 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Joseph and Joan Pitzo and grew up in Menomonee Falls, WI. She attended Menomonee Falls H.S. and Mount Mary College where she received a degree in Culinary Arts. She was owner/Chef at Polecat...
Richard Lee Washa
Sep 30, 2021
Richard Washa, 78, of Phillips, WI, passed away on September 30, 2021. Richard was born in 1943. He went to basic training in 1964, and spent 27-31yrs in the Army National Guard, garnering several accolades for honoring code and conduct. He was very proud of his time in the service. Over the years, he was a truck driver, worked in...
Dana Rae Allen
Sep 29, 2021
Dana Rae Allen, age 55 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Wednesday, September 29th. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 3rd at 3:00 pm at Gordon Allen Residence, 2858 W Pokegama Road and Funeral Services will be on Monday, October 4th at 11:00 am at the Gordon Allen Residence. Please check back for complete obituary.
Dominik Charles Faciano
Sep 28, 2021
Dominik Charles Faciano September 18, 1998 - September 28, 2021 Dominik Charles Faciano, 23, was born and raised in Elk Grove Village, IL and had recently relocated to St. Louis, Missouri to begin his career in Aviation. On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, while working for Surdex Corporation as a survey pilot/aerial sensor operator Dominik passed away in a plane crash...
James Brown
Sep 25, 2021
James J. Brown, age 78, of Tomahawk passed away unexpectedly on September, September 25, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital James was born on July 13, 1943 in Milwaukee. He was married to Carol Brown on June 27, 1964 in Sturgeon Bay. Carol & Jim lived in Mukwonago for many years. Jim worked at Master Lock in Milwaukee. In 1999, Jim...
Jeffrey Bartelt
Sep 21, 2021
Jeffrey Paul Bartelt “Bart” We lost our brother and friend on Tuesday, September 25th from ongoing health issues. His kind heart and unique personality will be greatly missed. Born July 11, 1958 to George and Joanne Bartelt, Jeff was extremely intelligent, and showed an early affinity for art and music that continued throughout his life. A 1976 graduate of Tomahawk...
Margaret M Rabjohns
Sep 21, 2021
Margaret “Maggie” Rabjohns, age 74 of Minocqua, WI and formerly of Naperville, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 21st at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Maggie was born on January 6, 1947 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Michael and Peg Ashe. Maggie attended and graduated from St. Ethelreda Grammar School and Academy of Our Lady High School....
Anthony B. True
Sep 20, 2021
Anthony “Tony” B. True, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home in Minocqua. He was born in Milwaukee, the son of Deane and Harriet True. Tony is the beloved husband of Marilyn, spending 46 memorable years together. He is the dear father of Deane (Cherie), Jerry, and Tad (Karen); cherished grandfather of Jordan, Andre, Rachel,...
Walter H. Kalander
Sep 19, 2021
Walter "Bud" Kalander, 78, of Prentice, WI, passed away peacefully at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff, WI, surrounded by his family. Bud was born to Gust Sr. and Margaret (Tesch) Kalander, in Prentice, WI, on April 7, 1943. Bud graduated from Prentice High School and worked in construction, at Omark-Blount, and short distance truck driving. He married Edith Freeman Worden...
Chase Nicholas Vetterneck
Sep 19, 2021
Chase Nicholas Vetterneck, age 24 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Sunday, September 19th. Chase was born on November 11, 1996 in Woodruff, WI the son of Charles "Nick" Vetterneck and Melissa Christensen. Traditional Native American Services will be held on Tuesday, September 21st starting at 4 pm at the Multi Purpose Building in Lac du Flambeau, WI and...
Judith Ann Hoover
Sep 18, 2021
Judith Ann “Judy" Hoover, 65 of Lac du Flambeau passed away at her home on Friday, September 17th, 2021. Judy was born in Chicago, IL on December 20th, 1955 to Bill and Barb Halthen. She was raised in Cary, IL and graduated from Cary Grove High School in 1974. While in High School, Judy was an exchange student to Mexico...
Mark Taylor
Sep 17, 2021
Mark Taylor, age 70, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away on the morning of September 17, 2021 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Mark was born on May 2, 1951 to Kenneth and Virginia Taylor in Waupaca, Wisconsin. He spent his grade school and high school years in Tomahawk, where the Boy Scouts and playing basketball were important parts of his...
Dennis A. Leith
Sep 17, 2021
Dennis (Denny, aka Butch) A. Leith, age 72, passed away on Sept. 17 due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. A loving son, husband, and father, Denny lived for most of his life in the Minocqua area. He was born in Antigo WI to Patricia (Gustafson) and Leslie Leith, and he married Virginia (Ginny) Shaker in 1979. A graduate of Rhinelander...
Kitty Reich
Sep 16, 2021
Catherine Reich, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. “Kitty” was born on January 9, 1937 in Merrill to John and Irma (VanderVloedt) Dirkx. She was united in marriage to William E. Reich on October 27, 1956 in Harrison. Bill passed away in 2019. Kitty was a beloved teacher’s aide and...
Harold R. Miller
Sep 14, 2021
Harold Miller, age 87 of Mercer, WI passed away on Tuesday, September 14th at his residence with his family by his side. Harold was born on June 22, 1934 in Logan, West Virginia the son of Joseph and Marie Miller. He married Billie Kleinsmith on June 25, 1955, she survives. He is survived by his wife, Billie and by his...
Ricky R Bartz
Sep 11, 2021
Ricky R. Bartz, age 57, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2021 as the result of a car accident. Ricky was born on April 5, 1964 in Tomahawk to Irvin & Elsie (Kahle) Bartz. He was married to Tracy Grigg on February 18, 1995. Together, they have three children. Ricky was a machinist at PCA Paper Mill in...
Matthew Manka
Sep 11, 2021
Matthew Manka, age 41, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Matt was born in Waukesha on November 20, 1979 to James Manka & Michelle (Dybedahl) Manka. He was a graduate of Whitewater High School. Matt was a true outdoorsman and loved to fish to hunt. Matt is survived by his father – James Manka of South...
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