Obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Michael L. Piazza, age 68 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Thursday, February 27th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Mike was born on August 22, 1951 in Ironwood, MI the son of Efro and Lynn (nee Cerioni) Piazza and was raised in Hurley, WI; where his parents owned the City Hotel and Bar. Mike graduated from JE Murphy High School and...

Feb 26, 2020

Izzi Wakkinen, age 93, closed her eyes briefly on February 26, 2020 and woke up in Heaven with a fully renewed body. Prior to that journey, she was surrounded by loved ones, under home hospice care, who cherished her in every conceivable way. Isabelle Frances Shores was born on April 13, 1926 to Fred & Frances (Nibler) Shores at their...

Feb 25, 2020

Mertice H. Felser, age 87, of Tomahawk passed away on February 25, 2020 at Country Terrace Assisted Living Facility under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. Mert was born on October 26, 1932 in Tomahawk to Anslem & Eva (Schgdloski) Bushor. She was married to Carl R. Felser on December 2, 1950 in Tomahawk – he preceded her in death...

Feb 24, 2020

Leonard G. Weston, Jr., age 85, of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. Leonard was born on December 11, 1934 in Caro, Michigan to his parents – Leonard Sr. & Helen (LaRoche) Weston. He was married to Margaret Evans on February 28, 1953. She preceded him in death...

Feb 24, 2020

Arthur A. Winter, 82 of Kennan Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 24th, 2020. He was born on April 11, 1937 to Hubert and Ella (Ostby) Winter, in a small one room house on a farm, south of Kennan on Riley Road, the forth of six children Art may have been born into poverty, but he lived a...

Feb 22, 2020

Richard J. “Rick” Heltsley, 38 of Maple Park, IL died February 22, 2020 in St. Germain, WI result of a snowmobile accident. Rick was born February 17, 1982. He worked for Glen Ellyn Storage Corp. Rick loved to fish and lived to love his family and always showed it. Rick is survived by his wife Leah Heltsley and children Summer,...

Feb 18, 2020

Tommy J. Thompson, age 67, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2020 as a result of an unfortunate accident. Tommy “Gov” Thompson was born on December 23, 1952 in Merrill, WI to his parents Theodore & Kathleen (McDonald) Thompson. He went to Merrill High School and was a state wrestler. After high school, Tommy joined the US Air...

Feb 18, 2020

JASON CRAIG Jason David Craig, 45, Phillips, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was born in Rockford, Illinois, on August 5, 1974, the son of David and Margaret (McKuen) Craig. He was married to Becky Kelnhofer on April 22, 2002, in Hennepin County, MN. He was employed as Paint Supervisor by Ritalka Inc/SpecSys of Prentice. In his free time...

Feb 16, 2020

Jill M. Thompson, 64, Rothschild, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jill was born in Milwaukee on January 8, 1956 to Harold and Lois (Mott) Thompson. Jill grew up in the Milwaukee area and later spent time in Chicago, Missouri, Tomahawk, and Rothschild. She was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed quilting in...

Feb 16, 2020

Al Overhaug, age 71, of Tomahawk passed away at his home on February 16, 2020 surrounded by his family and under the care of Ministry-Ascension Home Hospice. Al was born on March 5, 1948 in DeKalb, IL. He was born to Henry & Alta (Minnie) Overhaug. Al was first married to Janice (Jim) Cleary, later married to Deb Pettit and...

Feb 15, 2020

NANCY DRAGOVICH Nancy M. Dragovich, 79, Fifield, died on February 15, 2020, at the Waterford in Park Falls under the care of Flambeau Hospice. She was born on July 18, 1940, in Prentice, to Clarence and Bertha (Ringersma) Schilling. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1958. She was married to Robert “Bob” Dragovich on May 7, 1966, in Phillips....

Feb 14, 2020

William F. Boh, age 77 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Friday, February 14th with his loving family by his side at Lakeshore Assisted Living Center in Lac du Flambeau, WI. Bill was born April 13, 1942 in Greenwood, Wi to William & Ann (Kokaly) Boh. Bill attended Rocky Run School, and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1960. He...

Feb 9, 2020

THOMAS KLIMOWSKI Thomas John Klimowski, 65, Town of Elk, died at his home on Sunday, February 9. Born in Phillips May 15, 1954, to John and Alice (Heitkemper) Klimowski. 1972 graduate of Phillips High School and Life member of the FFA. Attended UW Madison Farm Short Course. Married to Jean Schuh October 29, 1983, Colby, WI. Served as Chairman, Supervisor...

Feb 8, 2020

ALVIN ZIRNGIBL Alvin Clarence Zirngibl, 97, Phillips died on Saturday, February 8, in Phillips. Born March 11, 1922, Medford, WI, to Alex and Theresa (Rudolph) Zirngibl. Served his Country in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Action during WWII. Married to Marlene Rudolph August 31, 1946, Medford, WI, and they celebrated 71 years of marriage. Employed by the...

Feb 8, 2020

Rudoph E. “Rudy” Tarant III, age 79 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Saturday, February 8th at his residence. Rudy was born on January 17, 1941 in Berwyn, IL the son of Rudolph and Mae (nee Cermak) Tarant II. Rudy attended LaGrange Junior College before entering the US Army. Rudy owned and operated Advance Offset Press in Naperville, IL before...

Feb 7, 2020

Feb 6, 2020

Edna Selma (Steinkusch-Griffin) Wittka, age 91, of Tomahawk passed away peacefully from this life February 6, 2020. Edna was born October 25, 1928 in Milwaukee to German immigrants, Ewald and Elly Steinkusch. Edna was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Herbert K. Wittka. She is the loving and devoted mother of Bonnie (Griffin) and Eugene Danielson, and...

Feb 6, 2020

Rodney Mark Kangas, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 6, 2020 after a brief illness at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. Rodney was born October 16, 1957, to Andrew William Kangas and Florence Miriam (Benson) Kangas. Rodney was born and raised in Bessemer , MI. After graduating from High School Rodney moved in...

Feb 6, 2020

Kenneth A. Baltz Sr., age 76 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Thursday, February 6th at his residence. Ken was born on December 2, 1943 in Wausau, WI the son of Emil and Agnes (nee Meyer) Baltz. Ken graduated from Tomahawk High School and married Betty Weber on July 25, 1964, she survives. Ken was a retired Timber Faller and...

Feb 2, 2020

Wayne F. Bruesewitz, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Milestone Senior Living under the care of Ministry Hospice. Wayne was born on August 18, 1932 in Auburndale, WI to his parents – Arthur & Elsa (Wolf) Bruesewitz. He was formerly married to Linda Taylor. Together, they had two children. Wayne was a US Air...