Obituaries

Clarice  Krueger

Clarice Krueger

Nov 24, 2020

Clarice J. (DuChaine) Krueger, 88, a life-long Town of Skanawan resident, passed away peacefully at Tomahawk Health Services on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Clarice was born on June 18, 1932 in Roscoe, Illinois to Hazel and Floyd DuChaine. A licensed practical nurse, Clarice worked in healthcare for most of her life, first for Dr. R. J. Henderson, at his hospital,...

Ronald E. Ganiere

Ronald E. Ganiere

Nov 24, 2020

Ronald E. Ganiere, age 80 of Sayner, WI died on Tuesday, November 24th at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI. Upon his wishes, cremation took place and no services will be held.

Norma  Jean Lauritsen

Norma Jean Lauritsen

Nov 24, 2020

Norma Jean Christensen Lauritsen, age 88, died November 24, 2020 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. She was born July 4, 1932 to Meddie and Martenus Christensen of Moorhead, Iowa. In 1951, Norma Jean married Marvin Lauritsen, son of Jens and Mary Lauritsen, also of Moorhead, Iowa. They had 3 children: Terry, Susan and Tammy. Raising 3...

Marshall  Murphy

Marshall Murphy

Nov 23, 2020

Marshall W. Murphy, age 81, formerly of Rhinelander, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Tomahawk Health Services. Marshall was born on June 20, 1939 in Michigan to James & Anne Murphy. He worked for the Federal Government as an FSA Loan agent. Marshall is survived by his daughter – Kathleen Murphy of Carlsbad, CA and his son –...

Daniel  Clough

Daniel Clough

Nov 22, 2020

Daniel Clough, age 83, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Tomahawk Health Services. Daniel was born on June 16, 1937 in Ladysmith, WI to Ora & Alice (Doud) Clough. Hw worked as a house painter and light construction in the Ladysmith area, then moved to Rhinelander in the 1970s with his family. There, he worked in...

Fred P.  Hairrell

Fred P. Hairrell

Nov 22, 2020

Fred P. Hairrell, age 67 of Minocqua, WI died on Sunday, November 22nd at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Fred was born on September 26, 1953 in Oak Park, IL the son of Richard and Carol (nee Cummins) Hairrell. Fred married Eva Maria Krause on June 21, 1975. Fred retired as a mortgage banker and also worked in...

Ruth "Rosie" Reid

Ruth "Rosie" Reid

Nov 21, 2020

A legend of the Northwoods, our warrior queen, and woman of utmost class, Ruth “Rosie” Reid was welcomed into the spiritual world on Novmeber 21, 2020 at the age of 91 after a brief battle with COVID-19. She was a mother, grandmother and great grandmother biologically to many and considered a surrogate mother to countless others. Those who knew her...

Dr. Richard  J. Reilly, Dds

Dr. Richard J. Reilly, Dds

Nov 21, 2020

We sadly had to say an early “we’ll talk soon” to Dr. Richard J. Reilly, age 64, loving husband to Eva Reilly, beloved father, longtime resident of Phillips, WI, and well-respected Dentist of Prentice, WI. After spending one last special night grilling pizza and drinking wine with his son, Ryan and son-in-law, Erik, he passed away peacefully in his sleep...

Joyce  Brunner

Joyce Brunner

Nov 20, 2020

Joyce C. Brunner, age 78, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 20, 2020. Joyce was born on February 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Anthony & Julia (Rupinski) Niedzialkowski. She was married to Allen Brunner on November 28, 1959 in West Allis. Joyce worked as a film developer. Joyce and Allen did everything together. Joyce...

Wanda L. Jens

Wanda L. Jens

Nov 20, 2020

Wanda L. Jens, 97, Phillips, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020, with her family beside her. Wanda was born to George Thomas and Cynthia Lavina (Neal) Sullins in Madison County, Arkansas, on May 1, 1923. Wanda became a photographer’s assistant, seamstress, was a dedicated mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her passing is the loss of a loved family matriarch,...

Carm  Bainbridge

Carm Bainbridge

Nov 19, 2020

Carmella “Carm” E. Bainbridge, age 85, of Tomahawk passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Carm was born on July 14, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Joseph & Helen Thomas. She was married to George Bainbridge on September 5, 1953 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Chicago. In 1986 George and Carm moved to Tomahawk permanently. She was a faithful...

Elaine D. Bless

Elaine D. Bless

Nov 19, 2020

Elaine D. Bless, age 98, of Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Ascension Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Elaine was born on February 1, 1922 in the town of Spirit to Robert & Anita (Scheller) Smith. She was married to Fredrick Bless on January 31, 1942 in St. Louis, MO. Elaine was a machine operator at a...

Betty  Hulce

Betty Hulce

Nov 18, 2020

Betty Hulce, age 86, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Emerald Shores Assisted Living in Kewaunee. Betty was born on February 14, 1934 in Tomahawk to Gordon & Clara (Hoffman) Westbrook. She married Darwin Hulce on July 3, 1951 in Tomahawk. Betty had cooked at restaurants around the Tomahawk area, was the housekeeper at Bootleggers for...

Lance B. Bishop

Lance B. Bishop

Nov 18, 2020

Lance B. Bishop, 73, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on November 18, 2020. He was born to Louise (Smith) and Milton Bishop on October 24, 1947 in Tomahawk WI. He graduated from Lakeland Union High School in 1965. Lance went to the Naval Station Great Lakes training base in 1966 for basic training and hospital corps school....

Charles Wayne Eternicka

Charles Wayne Eternicka

Nov 17, 2020

Charles W. Eternicka, age 74, passed-away peacefully on November 17, 2020 at Woodland Court in Merrill, WI. Charlie was a long-time resident of Woodruff; WI having worked at various oil companies and the Lake of the Torches Casino as a bus driver. Charlie also served in the US Air Force. His great loves were his dogs, family, and hunting trips...

Susan L. Person

Susan L. Person

Nov 17, 2020

Susan L. Person, 43, of Phillips, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, under the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Susan was born on August 6, 1977, to Robert and Helen (Holoubek) Person. Susan loved helping people and was very sympathetic towards others. She always showed a lot of compassion and was a source of strength. She...

Paul  M. Steiner

Paul M. Steiner

Nov 16, 2020

Paul M. Steiner, age 74 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Monday, November 16th at Marshfield Medical Center due to Covid-19. Paul was born on September 19, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Wilber and Elda (nee Sette) Steiner. Paul graduated from Lomira High School and proudly served in the US Navy. He married Cathy Deitte on November 21,...

Ariel L. Peterson

Ariel L. Peterson

Nov 15, 2020

Ariel Loretta (Lofquist) Peterson, age 101, died peacefully November 15, 2020, at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford where she was a resident for nearly 7 years. Ariel was born in Ogema to Oscar and Emma (Carlson) Lofquist on July 26, 1919. She was the third child of the couple, having an older brother, Loren, and an infant first child...

Edward J. Wojtal

Edward J. Wojtal

Nov 14, 2020

Edward J. Wojtal, age 85 of Minocqua, WI died on November 14th at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI Upon his wishes, cremation took place and no services will be held.

Barbara Ann Jurries

Barbara Ann Jurries

Nov 14, 2020

Barbara Ann (Shipe) Jurries, born June 6, 1939, was peacefully taken into her heavenly garden on November 14, 2020. Barbara enjoyed 81 years in her earthly home and 52 of those years with her “everything” James Jurries. Barbara attended Thornton High School in Harvey Illinois and worked many years for TWA Airlines before moving to the northwoods and starting up...

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