Obituaries

Bernice M.  Halmstad

Bernice M. Halmstad

May 19, 2020

Bernice M. (Baker) Halmstad, 94, of Catawba, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Rib Lake Health Services, where she resided for the last 8 months. She was born in Kennan, WI, on March, 31, 1926, to Bertram and Florence (Fiebig) Baker, the oldest of 13 siblings, known as the “Baker’s dozen”. Bernice married Maurice Halmstad on August 24,...

James Michael Fleming

James Michael Fleming

May 17, 2020

James Michael Fleming, age 87, of Minocqua, WI died on Sunday, May 17th at his residence with his loving family by his side. Jim was born on May 20, 1932 in Chicago, IL, the son of Peter and Della (nee Prendergast) Fleming. He graduated from St. Rita High School in 1949 then attended Indiana University where he graduated in 1955....

Charles A Belliveau

Charles A Belliveau

May 17, 2020

Charles “Chuck” A. Belliveau of Eagle River, Wisconsin died on Sunday, May 17th at Ascension Eagle River Hospital. Charles was born November 7, 1959 in Rhinelander, WI to Stuart and Joan Belliveau of Eagle River, WI. He was previously employed by Northwoods Tree Service and enjoyed working in the outdoors. Charles enjoyed fishing, biking and camping, with emphasis on the...

Bruce G.  Blaskowski

Bruce G. Blaskowski

May 15, 2020

Bruce G. Blaskowski, 66, of Hawkins, passed on Friday, May 15, 2020, at his daughter Michelle’s residence in Phillips after his fight with stomach cancer of almost 2 years. Bruce was born on December 1st, 1953 to Jacob and Clara (Fuchs). He served his county in the US Air Force from 1973 to 1981. Bruce married Karen (Schaeuffler) and together...

Margaret J Chyko

Margaret J Chyko

May 13, 2020

Margaret J. Chyko, age 86 of St. Germain, WI died on Wednesday, May 13th at her residence. Margaret was born on June 26, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Elmer and Esther (nee Hensch) Neitzke. She married Richard Chyko on June 14, 1958, he survives. Margaret was employed at Indian Hill School as a health aide. She enjoyed cooking,...

Gordon Lee Borchardt

Gordon Lee Borchardt

May 12, 2020

Gordon L. Borchardt, age 89 of Hazelhurst, WI died on Tuesday, May 12th at his residence with his family by his side. Gordon was born on August 30, 1930 in the town of Wien, WI the son of Otto and Emma (nee Trierweiler) Borchardt. Gordon proudly served in the US Navy from 1950 to 1954. He married Lois A. Barthels...

Curtis J.  Mendel

Curtis J. Mendel

May 12, 2020

Curtis Joseph Mendel, 55, of Phillips, Wisconsin, was called home March 12, 2020. Curtis was born August 30, 1964 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Richard and Judith Ana (Zradi) Mendel. At an early age, Curtis moved with his family to southeast Michigan where he graduated from Clinton High School. Curtis settled in Phillips, Wisconsin, where he spent the last 25 years...

Joseph J. Szot

Joseph J. Szot

May 9, 2020

Joseph J. Szot, age 74 of Winchester, WI died on Saturday, May 9th at his residence. Joe was born on February 15, 1946 in Chicago, IL the son of Joseph and Mary Szot. He graduated from Morton East High School and attended Morton Junior College before enlisting in the US Marine Corps and was wounded in action while serving in...

Rosalie Mary Fashingbauer

Rosalie Mary Fashingbauer

May 6, 2020

“Jesus said… ‘Today salvation has come to this house… For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.’” -- Luke 19:9-10 It was with unfailing faith, fortitude, and courage that Rosalie Mary Fashingbauer transcended earthly life and found her eternal home on the crisp, sunny morning of May 6, 2020. Born the sixth of seven daughters...

Victor Charles Pignatari

Victor Charles Pignatari

May 5, 2020

VICTOR PIGNATARI Victor Charles Pignatari, 89, of Phillips, formerly of Highwood, IL, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 5, 2020. He was born on April 18, 1931 to Victor and Louisa in Highland Park, IL. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Married Ruth Krell on September 11, 1953, at Elmendorf AFB...

Donald  Starr

Donald Starr

May 1, 2020

Donald J. Starr, age 76, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 in West Bend. Don was born on October 25, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to Enard & Elizabeth (Loch) Starr. He was married to Rita Boyd in April of 1982 in Tomahawk. She preceded him in death in 2007. Don served our country with the US...

Olive "Ollie" Johnson

Olive "Ollie" Johnson

May 1, 2020

Olive Elizabeth LaFave Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully at Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on May 1, 2020. She was born in Bessemer, Michigan, to John and Saima LaFave of Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. Olive attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan, where she met her husband-to-be, Forrest Johnson. Upon graduation from college, Ollie and Forrie moved...

Gerald E. Adams

Gerald E. Adams

Apr 30, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Adams, passed during the early morning hours of April 30th, 2020 in Minocqua, WI at 87 years of age. He was born on the 5th of September1932 in Athens, WI to Frank and Agnes (Fink) Adams. He managed a Midland garage and service station and worked multiple other jobs before working with the Wisconsin DNR. On the 2nd...

Patricia Ann Indermuehle

Patricia Ann Indermuehle

Apr 30, 2020

Patricia Ann Speas Indermuehle was born to Lucille and George Speas December 11, 1933 in Mauston, WI. She lived in Necedah, WI where she went to grade school and high school, graduating May 25, 1951 as salutatorian. Attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, graduating January 15, 1956. Married Richard H. Indermuehle August 13, 1955 in the Methodist Church...

August L Swenson

August L Swenson

Apr 29, 2020

August “Louie” Swenson, age 92, of Tomahawk, passed away on April 29, 2020 at Howard Young Medical Center in Minocqua. Louie was born on March 13, 1928 to August & Helen (Bloehm) Swenson. Louie worked for Tomahawk Tissue & Georgia Pacific for many years. All the while Louie was working, he also ran a dairy farm at his home. He...

David Lee Doolittle

David Lee Doolittle

Apr 29, 2020

David Lee Doolittle, age 83 of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 29th at his residence with his family by his side. Dave was born on December 28, 1936 the son of Elmer and Irene (nee Foegen) Doolittle. Dave graduated from Kaukauna High School and proudly served in the US Army. He married Donna Bowers on August 1,...

Timothy Patrick Mcauliffe

Timothy Patrick Mcauliffe

Apr 29, 2020

Timothy “Mac” McAuliffe, born November 19, 1949, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Mac was most notably known from his 30ish years owning and operating North Coast Arms & Ammo in the Lakeland Area. Mac and his family want to thank all of his customers, many of whom became close friends over the...

Carole Louise Schmidt

Carole Louise Schmidt

Apr 29, 2020

CAROLE SCHMIDT Carole Louise (Hlavacka) Schmidt died peacefully in her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 29, at the age of 77, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Carole was born in Phillips, and was a Phillips High School, Class of 1961, graduate. Carole was the loving mother of her three children: Michael (Kim) Schmidt; Craig Schmidt; and Jennifer (Matt)...

Robert J LaNou

Robert J LaNou

Apr 28, 2020

Robert LaNou, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Riverview Nursing Home in Tomahawk. Bob was born on March 16, 1924 to Joseph & Gunda (Hagen) LaNou. Bob proudly served our country with the US Navy during WWII. He was married to Dorothy “Dottie” Bentley on February 20, 1944 in Idaho; she preceded him in death in...

Eric J Lane

Eric J Lane

Apr 25, 2020

Eric J. Lane, 46, formerly of Harshaw, passed away unexpectedly of an aneurysm Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his home in Arbor Vitae. Eric was born November 3, 1973 in Tomahawk to John and Jill (Westcott) Lane. He had attended Rhinelander Schools and was formerly married to Keri Larsen. Eric was a graduate of the Nicolet College Automotive program and...

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