Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rosemary P. Glissendorf
Jan 10, 2021
Rosemary Patricia (Griffin) Glissendorf, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2021, at the age of 89, at Pleasant View Nursing Home. Rosemary was the sixth of eight children, Berkley (Buck), Patricia, Shirley, Charlotte, Martin, James, and George (Benny). She married Howard E. Glissendorf on June 7, 1947. Together they raised two sons, James and Jerry. Jerry lost his...
