Obituaries

Martin D. Helgeson

Martin D. Helgeson

Jan 26, 2021

Martin D. Helgeson, 42, of Phillips, passed away on January 26, 2021, surrounded by family. Martin was born on April 6, 1978, in Evanston, IL, to James and Jeannette (Croxell) Helgeson. Martin grew up in the Kennan, WI, area and graduated from Phillips High School. He went to UW-Stout where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering. He married...

Jerome  "Jerry" L. Schickert

Jerome "Jerry" L. Schickert

Jan 24, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” L. Schickert, Jr., 79, of Phillips, passed away on January 24, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, with his daughters by his side. Jerry was born on December 27, 1941, in West Bend, WI, to Jerome and Jeanette (Riesch) Schickert. Jerry graduated in 1960, from West Bend High School, after, he worked at his parent’s tavern, Jerry...

James W. Eiche

James W. Eiche

Jan 23, 2021

James “Jim” Eiche, 85 of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin has passed into eternal life on January 23, 2021 following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. James was born on March 17, 1935 to Peter and Ruth (Bennett) Eiche in West Allis, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of 7 siblings. After his parents passed away he was raised in his brother Douglas’...

Jean A DeCarlo

Jean A DeCarlo

Jan 22, 2021

Jean A. DeCarlo, 79, of 1615 E. Somo Avenue, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully Friday, Janaury 22, 2021 at her home. Jean was born June 27, 1941 in Ironwood, Michigan to James and Rose (DeDiana) Gerry. She grew up in the Hurley area and married Charles M DeCarlo on May 23, 1964 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Chuck and Jean spent 31...

Robert  Johnson

Robert Johnson

Jan 20, 2021

Robert “Bob” James Johnson, age 75, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on January 20,2021 after a courageous battle with Parkinson Disease. A 1964 RHS graduate, Bob attended UW Madison obtaining a BS in Psychology. He then was drafted into the Army. Upon his return he completed a Masters in Psychology and a Masters in Labor...

Marie S Olsen

Marie S Olsen

Jan 20, 2021

Marie Selma (Nord) Olsen, age 97, was peacefully taken home to heaven on January 20, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family in Irma, WI. Marie was born on April 2, 1923 in Trade Lake, WI to Gustof and Lillian (Berglund) Nord. Marie graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1941 and went on to attend teacher’s college in St...

Ina Joy Swanson

Ina Joy Swanson

Jan 20, 2021

Ina Joy Swanson, 93, of Phillips, passed away on January 20, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, WI. Joy was born on October, 21, 1927, in Phillips, to Andrew and Theresa Swanson. Joy loved the Trinity Lutheran Church and her Lord. She was involved in various activities in the Church including playing the organ, as the Church Secretary, and...

Greg Parkinson

Greg Parkinson

Jan 19, 2021

Gregory M. Parkinson, age 40, of Tomahawk, passed away as the result of a snowmobile mishap on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Greg was born on September 25, 1980 in Downers Grove, IL to Thomas & Barbara (Hoar) Parkinson. He had graduated from Arrowhead High School in Hartland, WI and currently enrolled at Nicolet College. Greg had worked as an auto...

Felice "Fifi" Melville

Felice "Fifi" Melville

Jan 19, 2021

Felice "Fifi" Irene Melville, age 86, of Phillips, WI, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing home, Phillips, WI. Fifi was born February 23, 1934, in South Milwaukee, WI, to John and Teresa Kufnowski. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in Racine, WI, in 1952. Fifi married Glen Melville on June 18, 1955, in South...

Richard C. Heise

Richard C. Heise

Jan 18, 2021

Richard “Dick” C. Heise, 57, from Middleton, WI, passed away on January 18, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 28, 1963, in Wautoma, Wisconsin, to Frantz and Evelyn Heise. He graduated from Middleton High School in 1982, and worked for Peterbilt Trucking Company until he became disabled. He is survived by his...

Larry W. Foltz

Larry W. Foltz

Jan 17, 2021

Larry W. Foltz, 80, of Prentice, WI, passed away on January 17, 2021. Larry was born in Tuscola, IL, on February 22, 1940, to Gerald and Rosa “Irene” (Hance) Foltz. Larry was dedicated in his service to the Boy Scouts in the Samoset Council for over 25 years. His leadership roles included: District Commissioner, District Chair, Unit Commissioner, Merit Badge...

Denise Deborah Labarge

Denise Deborah Labarge

Jan 17, 2021

Denise “Mashkawigabookwe” LaBarge, age 13 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away with her family by her side after a courageous battle with Leukemia on Sunday, January 17th at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Denise was born on November 4, 2007 the daughter of Jerome “Booj” LaBarge and Jamie Wildcat. She attended Lac du Flambeau Grade School and was a loving...

Jean G. Prochnow

Jean G. Prochnow

Jan 17, 2021

Jean G. Prochnow, 85, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips. She was born September 22, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of August and Frieda (Heimsch) Brucker. In 1943, Jean moved with her parents to Phillips and graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1954. After high school,...

Weston P. Samens

Weston P. Samens

Jan 16, 2021

Weston P. Samens, age 81 of Minocqua, WI died on Saturday, January 16th at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua, WI. Funeral Mass for Weston will be held on Thursday, February 4th at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff, WI. Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com NIMSGERN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES IS SERVING THE FAMILY.

Louise McDougall

Louise McDougall

Jan 13, 2021

Nancy Louise McDougall Nancy Louise McDougall passed away peacefully from Covid-19 on January 13, 2021 at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. She was born May 3, 1927 to Dr. Harry and Grace Gearhart in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Louise married her high school sweetheart Homer Boyd (Mac) McDougall in 1950 who preceded her in death in November 2003. They...

Elsie C. Hanish

Elsie C. Hanish

Jan 13, 2021

Elsie C. Hanish, 90, of Phillips, passed away on January 13, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home. Elsie was born in Milwaukee on December 27, 1930, to Joseph and Matilda (Hejkal) Sloboda. She attended Siefert Elementary School in Milwaukee until 1940, then her family moved to Phillips and attended East Highland School and Phillips High School. Elsie married John...

David Charles Schuette

David Charles Schuette

Jan 13, 2021

God's one and only "trippy, dippy, hippy gangster", David Schuette, was called to peace on January 13th. He was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Hunter, and is survived by his mother Janice, his brother Michael, and numerous uncles and cousins. All who knew him well knew his kindness, his love for life, and his creativity. He was proud...

Sylvia R. Przlomski

Sylvia R. Przlomski

Jan 13, 2021

Sylvia (Ritacca) Przlomski, age 86, of Lac du Flambeau, WI; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her five children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Francis Przlomski and grandson Zachary Hanson. Sylvia loved life and lived it fully. Family was her world. Cooking and entertaining was a passion of hers. There was not a...

Frank Buzzanca

Frank Buzzanca

Jan 13, 2021

Frank Buzzanca, of Woodruff, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2021 at the age of 64. Born in Chicago, Illinois to the parents of Tony and Marie (Stevens), Frank moved to the Northwoods in 1978. As an avid Bears, Blackhawks, and Cubs fan, Frank enjoyed watching sports with friends who were often cheering on opposing teams. His living room was...

Francis Dean Moser

Francis Dean Moser

Jan 12, 2021

Francis Dean Moser, 48, known as “Fran” by his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, after a valiant fight. A lifelong Wisconsin Cheesehead, Fran was born in Guttenberg, Iowa, and raised in Phillips, Wisconsin. He settled in Westfield, New Jersey in 2007, by way of New York City. Fran graduated from Phillips High School, and...

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