Obituaries
Heidi Marie Rich
Mar 4, 2021
After a difficult battle with cancer over the last year, Heidi Marie (Dinkelman) Rich passed away peacefully on March 4 at her home, in her husband’s arms and surrounded by loved ones, including her mother, Gretchen, and her four kids, Max, Lizzie, Bridget and Jack. Heidi was born on February 18, 1970 to Bill and Gretchen (Kolberg) Dinkelman in Racine,...
Ramona M Bushor
Mar 3, 2021
Ramona M. Bushor, 84, a lifelong Tomahawk area resident passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Tomahawk Health Services. Mona was born May 28, 1936 to George and Alta (Shrofe) Bushor. She worked as an LPN in Tomahawk, Dr. Kate’s in Minocqua, and worked as a private duty nurse in Chicago and Minocqua. Mona was the oldest girl in a...
Nate "Dominic" O'Connor
Mar 1, 2021
Nate “Dominic” O’Connor found peace on March 1st at the age of 41. Born in Dubuque, IA on June 12, 1979, Nate moved to Milwaukee at the age of 3 and spent most of his life there until he moved to Portland, OR to seek a fresh start and new opportunities. Nate found peace on March 1st after succumbing to...
Henry L. Bauers
Feb 28, 2021
Henry L. Bauers, age 74 of Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin died on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Henry was born October 6, 1946 in West Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Louis and Agnes (Harris) Bauers. He grew up in Prestonsburg, Kentucky and Northern Wisconsin graduating in 1964 from Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua, Wisconsin....
Calvin Lukasavitz
Feb 27, 2021
Calvin Edward “Cal” Lukasavitz, age 92 of Woodruff, WI died on Saturday, February 27th at Milestone Living Center in Woodruff, WI. Cal was born on February 16, 1929 in Custer, WI the son of Felix and Josephine (nee Lepinski). In the 1940’s his family moved to Milwaukee. Cal proudly served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. He married...
William Skees
Feb 26, 2021
William “Bill” Skees, age 85, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander. Bill was born on April 12, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to William Sr & Agnes (Jurasko) Skees. He was married to Anita Eileen Canan on June 25, 1966. Together, in 1971, Bill & Eileen moved to Tomahawk from the Chicago...
Florence B. Simpson
Feb 24, 2021
Florence Bertine Simpson, 92, of Phillips, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2021. Born on April 9, 1928, daughter to Edwin and Anna (Nelson) Norlin, in the Town of Hill, WI. Her mother, Anna, passed away shortly after the birth and Florence was raised by Warren and Agnes Stevens, of Ogema, WI. While in High School, Florence was adopted by...
Michael Jon Deppe
Feb 24, 2021
Michael J. “Deps” Deppe, age 59 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Wednesday, February 24th at his residence. Michael was born on September 13, 1961 in Columbus, WI the son of Victor and Deanna (nee Grunewald) Deppe. He graduated from Waterloo High School and worked as a machinist. He loved and excelled in shooting pool. He is survived by his...
Bev F Fish
Feb 23, 2021
Bev F. Fish, 83, a lifelong Tomahawk resident, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Tomahawk Health Service. Bev was born July 11, 1937 in Tomahawk to Cleo and Rubie (Shores) Fish. She cleaned houses in the Tomahawk area for many years. She enjoyed listening to the running water of waterfalls and she could always be found on the streets...
Deacon Darrell P Smerz
Feb 22, 2021
Deacon Darrell P. Smerz, 89, of Tomahawk, was born to Eternal Life Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Darrell was born to Peter and Harriet (Orlick) Smerz in Milwaukee on March 17, 1931. He was united in marriage to his best friend, Donna Larson on January 13, 1951 also in Milwaukee. Darrell spent his elementary...
Gary E Bogenschneider
Feb 19, 2021
Gary E. Bogenschneider of Mercer, WI passed on to his heavenly home on February 19, 2021, from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Fond du Lac, WI on July 1, 1944, the son of Elmer and Agnes (Benter) Bogenschneider and grew up in Mayville, WI. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Engineering...
Irving "Buck" Klemm
Feb 18, 2021
Irving “Buck” Klemm of the Willow Region, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 18, 2021 joining the love of his life, Lillian in heaven. Buck was born February 18, 1929 in Rib Lake to Ernest and Margaret Klemm. In June of 1950 Buck married Lillian Tilch in Greenwood, Wisconsin. After raising their four children in Menomonee Falls...
Patricia Clemens
Feb 17, 2021
Patricia Clemens, age 86, of Rhinelander passed away at Country Terrace on February 17, 2021 under the care of Ascension Home Hospice. Patti was born on September 23, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Patrick & Bernice (Clemens) O’Brien. She was married to William J. Clemens on August 3, 1953 in Chicago. Patti was a Registered Nurse and worked on the...
John Don Drobilek
Feb 17, 2021
John Don Drobilek, 72, passed away February 17, 2021. Born in Phillips, Wisconsin, on June 16, 1948, to Joseph and Francis Zack Drobilek, town of Emery. He graduated from Phillips High School in 1966, and moved to Milwaukee. Went to work for a Milwaukee spring company, a manufacturer of springs, wire forms, and automotive controls for numerous companies, including General...
Jody Lynn (Moser) May
Feb 17, 2021
Jody (Moser) May, 49, beloved wife of Joseph, and mother to Cabot and James, passed peacefully from this earth on February 17, 2021, following a long-fought battle with Huntington’s Disease. Jody came into this world, the fifth child of Jacqueline and Lawrence Moser, on August 13, 1971 in Guttenberg, IA, where she spent most of her childhood. When her mother’s...
June Elizabeth Duranso
Feb 17, 2021
June Elizabeth Duranso, age 91 of Winchester, WI died on Wednesday, February 17th at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander, WI with family at her side. June was born on June 2, 1929 in Winegar (Presque Isle) WI, the daughter of Harry and Jennie (nee Seymour) Carlsen. She married Earl Duranso Jr. on October 28, 1950. June was a homemaker...
Terry Lee Doud Jr.
Feb 16, 2021
Terry Lee Doud Jr., age 34 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Tuesday, February 16th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Terry was born on January 13, 1987 in Rhinelander, WI the son of Terry L. and Phyllis (nee Diver) Doud Sr. Traditional Native American Services will be held on Thursday, February 18th starting at the Multi-Purpose Building and continue Friday,...
Andrew Beiler
Feb 13, 2021
Andrew Beiler, age 72, of Tomahawk, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. Andy was born on October 20, 1948 to John F. & Helen E. (Rosche) Beiler. He served during Vietnam with the US Army in the 27th Infantry. Andy was an automobile mechanic and worked out of his home for many years....
Hazel I. Schleife
Feb 13, 2021
Hazel I. Schleife, 97, of Phillips, died on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips. She was born on April 5, 1923, in Albion, WI, the daughter of Chris & Carrie Lund. At age 3, her mother died leaving her father to care for his 9 children. Chris, a farmer, decided it would be best to...
June Thiesen
Feb 13, 2021
June Thiesen, 82, passed away peacefully at Angel’s Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI on February 13, 2021. For 13 months, she courageously battled pancreatic cancer. Her family and friends take comfort knowing that she is now in the loving arms of God in Heaven, thanks to her Savior Jesus Christ. June spent her school years on the Island of Minocqua....
