Obituaries
June (Johnson) French
Apr 25, 2020
June (Johnson) French, 89, went to her heavenly home on April 25, 2020 at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home. June was born on June 29, 1930 to Arthur and Ruth Johnson in Phillips, WI. After graduating Phillips High School, she went to California to attend Bible College. She returned to Phillips and worked as the secretary at the high school,...
William P. Smithing
Apr 25, 2020
William “Bill” Smithing (87) passed away of natural causes following a short hospice on Saturday, April 25th at his home in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin surrounded by those he loved. He was a wonderful husband to Patricia McKeown Smithing to whom he was married for 57 years until her passing in April of 2018. Bill is survived by six loving children:...
Catherine M. Potter
Apr 24, 2020
Catherine M. “Cathy” Potter, age 71 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Friday, April 24th at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI after a short battle with cancer. Cathy was born on April 17, 1949 in Stambaugh, MI daughter of Lloyd P. and Claoma C. (nee Egan) Johnson. She attended South Division High School in Milwaukee, WI where she graduated...
Laddie W. Holoubek
Apr 24, 2020
LADDIE W. HOLOUBEK Laddie Wilson Holoubek was born on August 14, 1927, at Phillips, WI. His parents were Joseph and Frances Holoubek. He died on Friday, April 24, in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips. He attended the Phillips Schools. He was also a graduate of Wausau Tech and Eau Claire Tech schools. He served with the 3rd...
Caryl L Scifres
Apr 23, 2020
Caryl L. Clark-Scifres, 73, of Springstead, WI, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving husband and sisters. Caryl was a very special person to all she met! She loved traveling and adventure, gardening and making unique handmade items for her family & friends! She was passionate about family, friends, nature &...
Robert D. Satterfield
Apr 21, 2020
Robert D. Satterfield, age 81 of Hazelhurst, WI and formerly of Ottawa, IL died on Tuesday, April 21st at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Bob was born on October 14, 1938 in Ottawa, IL the son of Cecil and Doris (nee Cramer) Satterfield. Bob worked for Libby Owens Ford and was self employed installing septic systems. He...
Robert F. Balas
Apr 21, 2020
Robert F. Balas, age 84 of Harshaw, WI died on Tuesday, April 21st at his residence. Upon his wishes cremation took place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com NIMSGERN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES IS SERVING THE FAMILY.
Anna M Crowell
Apr 19, 2020
Anna M. Crowell, 84, of 701 S. Roosevelt Street, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, April 19. 2020 surrounded by her family and under the care of Ascension Hospice. Anna was born on April 29, 1935 in Merrill to Oscar and Anna Margaret (Jensen) Larson. She was united in marriage to Leland W. Crowell on September 17, 1955 in Merrill. He passed...
Esther F. Verdev
Apr 18, 2020
Esther F. Verdev, age 66 of Conover, WI died on Saturday, April 18th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI with her family by her side. Esther was born on February 16, 1954 in Green Bay, WI the daughter of Antonio and Clara (nee Rodriguez) Orosco Sr. Esther married Victor Verdev on April 21, 1990. She was...
Sandra L. Gilarski
Apr 16, 2020
Sandra L. “Sandy” Gilarski, age 79 of Woodruff, WI died on Thursday, April 1th at her residence with her family by her side. Sandy was born on December 25, 1940 in St. James, MO the daughter of Leo and Alline (nee Dodd) Callais. She attended Oak Grove School in Cuba, MO; a one room school for the first five years...
John Anderson
Apr 16, 2020
John Anderson, of Prentice, Wisconsin, died peacefully on April 16th, 2020 with family nearby. John was born on October 2, 1947 in Ashland, Wisconsin. Raised on the farm, along the White River, John spent his childhood traversing the family’s expansive land with his best friend and little brother, Bill. John graduated high school in Tomahawk, Wisconsin in 1965. He went...
Elizabeth R. Bartholomew
Apr 16, 2020
Elizabeth R. Bartholomew, age 76 of Rhinelander, WI died on Thursday, April 16th at Seasons of Life of Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Elizabeth was born on April 6, 1944 in Rhinelander, WI Upon her wishes, cremation took place.
Richard Brian Armitage
Apr 15, 2020
Richard Brian Armitage, age 65 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Wednesday, April 15th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Cremation took place and private family services will be held at a later date.
Vickie L Krahn
Apr 14, 2020
Vickie L. Krahn, age 62, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Vickie was born on March 4, 1958 in Chippewa Falls. She was raised in Tomahawk to Al & Bernice (Smalley) Potaczek. She was later married to Howard Krahn. Vickie loved shooting pool and watching Nascar, especially Matt Kenseth. Her...
Susan Anita Pitts
Apr 14, 2020
SUSAN PITTS Susan Anita Pitts, 62, Phillips, died in the Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. She was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, on June 18, 1957, the daughter of Thomas and Betty (Robison) Stricker. Following earning her Bachelor’s Degree she was employed she was employed by Verizon Telecom until the time of her retirement. She...
Marie Rose Sheets
Apr 13, 2020
Marie Rose Sheets, age 95 of Woodruff, WI died on Monday, April 13th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Marie was born on March 31, 1925 in Evanston, IL the daughter of Frank and Mary Doyle. She married Raymond Sheets, he preceded her in death. Upon her wishes, cremation took place and her cremated remains will be buried...
Mark K. Huffman
Apr 12, 2020
Mark K. Huffman, age 56 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Sunday, April 12th at his residence. Mark was born on November 10, 1963 in Chicago, IL the son of Charles D. and Loretta L. (nee Hofer) Huffman. He is survived by his significant other, Yvonne Ordway and by 2 daughters Nichole Ciprian and Tammy Huffman and by his sister...
Harry James Podhora
Apr 12, 2020
Harry James Podhora December 24, 1943 – April 12, 2020 Harry James Podhora, 76, of Phillips, died peacefully in his sleep Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2020, due to complications from cancer. He was born December 24, 1943, in Phillips, the son of Emil and Tina (Newman) Podhora, and was a Phillips High School, Class of 1962, graduate. He was...
Gerald A. Smith Sr.
Apr 10, 2020
Gerald Allen Smith Sr. 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10th. He was born June 8, 1932 in Harvey, Illinois. Jerry graduated from Thornton Township High School in 1950, where he was an outstanding football player. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. On November 22, 1952, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Mudryk...
Reverend Eldon "Jeff" Mcbeth
Apr 9, 2020
Jeff McBeth, of Arbor Vitae, passed away on Thursday, April 9, at Avanti Rehabilitation and Care facility, where he had lived for 3 1/2 years. He received diligent care and kindness there. Jeff was born in Rotan, Texas on Dec 6, 1932. He was the middle son of 8 boys. Jeff had wonderful stories of growing up on a farm,...
