Obituaries

Paul A. Kaliska

Paul A. Kaliska

Aug 11, 2020

Paul A. Kaliska, 88, of Phillips, died peacefully in the presence of family members on August 11, 2020, at Marshfield Clinic Hospital, in Marshfield, WI. Paul was born on November 24, 1931, on the family farm in Phillips, a son to Andrew and Zuzzana (Bartosikova) Kaliska. Paul attended Hartman Grade School and graduated from Phillips High School in 1950. While...

Dusty  Carstensen

Dusty Carstensen

Aug 8, 2020

Dusty R. Carstensen, age 70, of Tomahawk, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home. Dusty was born on October 8, 1949 to his parents Lawrence Sr. & Estell “Molly” (Vaughan) Carstensen. He married Mary Haring on May 17th, 1975. They were married for 45 years. He graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1967. Dusty worked for Georgia...

John A. Gallus

John A. Gallus

Aug 6, 2020

John Alexander Gallus, 81, passed away on August 6th, 2020, at his home in Phillips, WI. John was born in Ashland, WI, to Alexander and Lillian Elizabeth (McLarney) Gallus on June 21, 1939. He married Lynne K Eddingsaas on June 25, 1960, in Milwaukee, WI. John was a father to Mark and Kevin and a brother to Anna Mae, Thomas...

Steve E. Hlavacka

Steve E. Hlavacka

Aug 5, 2020

Steve Emil Hlavacka, 62, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by family after a year-long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His family, friends, and colleagues grieve the loss of Steve’s presence in their lives; yet are so thankful for the time that they shared with this kind, sincere and generous man. Born in Phillips, WI...

Marilyn W. Walters

Marilyn W. Walters

Aug 5, 2020

Marilyn was a renaissance woman: a missionary, an educator, a musician, a generous philanthropist, a caring community activist, a tireless volunteer and also a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born in 1931 to Mabel and Walter Welsch in Joliet, Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Walters, in 1953 after they both graduated from the University...

Paul  Karth

Paul Karth

Aug 4, 2020

Paul E. Karth, fondly known as “Hillbilly”, age 58, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Hillbilly was born on February 16, 1962 in Milwaukee to Ernest & Helen (Smolinski) Karth. He was a hard-working man that would do anything for anybody. Hillbilly was a free spirit and a gentle and kind soul. He loved working on...

Charles W. Savage, Jr.

Charles W. Savage, Jr.

Aug 4, 2020

Charles W. Savage, Jr., age 75 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, August 4th. Chuck was born on September 25, 1944 in Peoria, IL the son of Charles W. and Helen (nee Fragel) Savage Sr. Bowling was Chuck's life, he owned and operated Woodruff Country Lanes from 1985 to 2005. He was a professional bowler...

Robert  Hoppe

Robert Hoppe

Aug 3, 2020

Robert H. Hoppe, age 88, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully in Sacramento, California on August 3, 2020. Bob was born on November 20, 1931 in Ashland, Wisconsin to Ervin & Inez (Davis) Hoppe. He graduated from Tomahawk High School. After graduation, Bob entered into the US Navy. He served our country for four years. When Bob was honorably discharged...

Harold   Gorecki

Harold Gorecki

Aug 1, 2020

Harold Andrew Gorecki, age 83, passed away at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Tomahawk, WI after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Harold was born on 11/7/1936, along with his twin brother, Gerald, to the parents of Anna and Frank Gorecki. He grew up in Sauk Rapids and graduated from Sauk...

Joe Ugolini

Joe Ugolini

Aug 1, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Ugolini, age 58, of Tomahawk, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Joe was born on January 5, 1962 in Highland Park, IL to Dominic & Maureen (Zahnle) Ugolini. In 1990, Joe moved to Tomahawk. He was married to Lori Juhlke on November 21, 1998 in Merrill. Joe was working for Wil-Kil pest control. He loved baseball, skeet...

John (Jack) C. Thiesen

John (Jack) C. Thiesen

Aug 1, 2020

John (Jack) C. Thiesen, age 86, passed away on August 1, 2020. He is now in the place prepared for him by his Savior, Jesus Christ. Jack was born on January 24, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI and lived in Wauwatosa, Brookfield, and settled in Hazelhurst, WI. After graduating from Wauwatosa High School and UW-Madison, he proudly served his country in...

Marie Helga Vintika

Marie Helga Vintika

Jul 31, 2020

Marie H. Vintika, age 83 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Friday, July 31st at Country Terrace in Minocqua, WI. Marie was born on February 14, 1937 in Hetzlos, Germany the daughter of Josef and Rita (Knuttel) Albert. She married Emil Vintika, he preceded her in death. Marie worked for Beaver Oil Company for many years and enjoyed antiquing, painting,...

Joyce Ann Luedtke

Joyce Ann Luedtke

Jul 31, 2020

Joyce Ann Luedtke, age 85 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, July 31st at Avanti Health and Rehab Center in Minocqua, WI. Joyce was born on September 29, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Edward and Helen (nee Kiesling) Luedtke. She liked to travel and did a lot of reading. Joyce is survived by her sister Janet (Ron) Hitz,...

Robert S Law

Robert S Law

Jul 29, 2020

Robert Law, age 77 of St. Germain, WI died on Wednesday, July 29th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Upon his wishes, cremation took place and private family services will be held.

Beth Anne Baus Connaway

Beth Anne Baus Connaway

Jul 28, 2020

Beth Anne Baus Connaway passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28th in Marietta, Georgia. She was 42 years old. Beth is forever loved by her best friend & husband Michael, mother Dawn, brother Jed, sister Gretchen, father-in-law Mike, mother-in-law Linda, brother-in-law Matt, sister-in-law Faith, 4 adored nephews, D.J., Jack, Maxwell & Eli and her beloved dogs Eddy & Olive. Beth...

John Vlach

John Vlach

Jul 28, 2020

John E. Vlach, 80, of Phillips, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 28, 2020, at his daughter’s residence in Park Falls. John was born July 11, 1940, in Phillips, a son to Francis and Jenny (Novak) Vlach. John attended schools in Phillips, and after graduation, he joined the United States Navy. After his service, he traveled with...

Michael C Sweo

Michael C Sweo

Jul 26, 2020

Michael C. Sweo, age 77 of Lac du Flambeau, WI and formerly of Rhinelander, WI died on Sunday, July 26th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. Mike was born on September 21, 1942 in Rhinelander, WI the son of Clayton and Kathleen Sweo. He graduated from Rhinelander High School. He married Geraldine Diver on December 6, 1985. Mike...

May Louise Sir

May Louise Sir

Jul 26, 2020

May L. Sir, 88, of Phillips, passed away on July 26, 2020, at Marshfield Clinic Hospital in Marshfield, WI. May was born in Phillips, WI, a daughter to Bohumel and Lulu (McKibben) Washa. She married Jerry Sir and together they had five children. They ran the dairy farm until Jerry passed away to focus on raising her two young sons....

Glady  Fishbeck

Glady Fishbeck

Jul 25, 2020

Glady H. (Shupp) Fishbeck, 86, passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2020 under the care of Ministry Ascension Hospice at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Glady was one of ten children born to Raymond and Florence (Burgess) Shupp on April 16, 1934 in Osterhout, Pennsylvania. She married Clifford Fishbeck on February 19, 1955 in the Cathedral of St. Paul, Minnesota. She...

Agnes "Tootie" Petersen

Agnes "Tootie" Petersen

Jul 25, 2020

Agnes “Tootie” Petersen, 89, of Phillips, went to join Ross and God on July 25, 2020. Agnes was born on May 7, 1931 in Rib Lake, a daughter to Michael and Rosa Schneider. She married Ross on October 7, 1950 and they celebrated 68 years together. She loved spending time with her family, gardening, sewing, cooking, and watching baseball –...

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