Obituaries

Aug 6, 2019

Robert (Bob) Langenecker, age 77 of Minocqua, WI slipped away to be with his Lord on August 6th, 2019. Robert was born April 4th, 1942 in the town of Hartford, WI to Peter and Myra (nee Klein) Langenecker. He graduated from Slinger High School in 1960. On August 10th, 1968, Robert married Helen (nee Holl) at St Mary’s Catholic church...

Aug 6, 2019

Aug 6, 2019

WILMER AHRENHOLZ Wilmer Ludwig Ahrenholz, 93, Kennan, died in the Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford, Wisconsin, while under the care of Hope Hospice on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. He was born in Kennan on August 4, 1926, the son of John and Louise (Kamp) Ahrenholz. He served his country in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater...

Aug 5, 2019

Beatrice “Bea” Laura Otto, age 92 of Minocqua, WI died on Monday, August 5th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. Bea was born on September 18, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Charles and Ida (nee Wishow) Krause. Bea worked as the manager at Gimbels in Milwaukee, WI and was a co-founder of the 4 H Club...

Aug 3, 2019

Lillian Bellow (92), passed away on August 2, 2019 in Woodruff, WI. She was born October 13, 1926 in Bellwood, IL to Albert & Helena Batko, as the youngest of nine siblings (Stella, Tony, Blanche, Frank, Mary, John, Rose, Joseph). After graduating from Proviso East High School in Maywood IL, she worked for the Air Force during WWII, followed by...

Aug 3, 2019

Gail Diane Marion, age 71 of Minocqua, WI died on Saturday, August 3rd at her residence. Gail was born on April 22, 1948 the daughter of Melvin and Evelyn Ott. She is survived by her daughter Jeri (Gene Hedstrom) of Minocqua, WI and her special friend Dennis Howard of Woodruff, WI Gail was preceded in death by her husband John,...

Aug 1, 2019

Patricia L. Tilton, 86, of 8530 Rogers Drive, Minocqua, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Tomahawk Health Services under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care.

Patty was born October 8, 1932 in Wausau, Wisconsin to William and Adeline (Erps) Mohr. She was married for 68 years to John E. Tilton. She lived most of her life in the Minocqua area. ...

Jul 29, 2019

Robert H. Morris, age 81, of Tomahawk, passed away on July 29, 2019 at Riverview Health Services under the care of Ministry Hospice.

Bob was born on November 3, 1937 in Waukesha to Harold & Ruth (Cook) Morris. Bob was a member of the Army Reserves for 22 years. He was married to Laurel “Laurie” Worby on August 16, 1972. Bob...

Jul 28, 2019

RALPH LUCHT Ralph H. Lucht, 88, Ogema, died in the Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was born in Mauston, Wisconsin, on December 6, 1930, the son of Conrad and Ester Lucht. He was a 1948 graduate of the Wonewoc High School. He served his country in the United States Army in Germany from...

Jul 26, 2019

Scott D. Turkiewicz, 42, of Gentle Ben Road, Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2019.

Scott was born February 15, 1977 in Waukesha County to David and Carol (Jacobs) Turkiewicz. He married Jennifer Otto on May 8, 1999 in Princeton, Wisconsin. Jen and Scott moved to the Tomahawk area in 2002. Scott was employed for the last 3 years...

Jul 26, 2019

MARY OSTLING Mary E. Ostling, 88, Prentice, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice on Friday, July 26, 2019. She was born Mary Sander in the town of Hill, Ogema, on October 10, 1930, the daughter of Sven and Anna (Pearson) Sander. She attended the Ring School...

Jul 26, 2019

EVELYN HEISE Kennan resident Evelyn Helen Heise died at Saint Mary's Care Center on July 26th 2019 at the age of 92. Born May 20 1927, in Kennan to Steffen Carl Tegen and Helen Caroline (Arndt) Tegen. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1945. She moved and worked in Rhinelander area until her marriage to Frantz R. Heise on...

Jul 24, 2019

Donald F Pestka, 78, of Wausau passed away July 24, 2019, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. He was born, July 26, 1940, in Stevens Point, the son of the late Edward and Bernice (Zelewski) Pestka. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by the love of his life, Marie. They were married November 25, 1965. Donald...

Jul 23, 2019

David W. Dettmering, age 77, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at his home on July 23, 2019.

Dave was born on September 8, 1941 in Waukesha, WI. He was employed with Husco Company for a longtime. He was formerly married to Norma Jean Fehrman and together, they have three children. In 1995, Dave moved to Tomahawk from Waukesha. In 1996, Dave...

Jul 23, 2019

Nelda E. Holmes, age 74 of Rhinelander, WI died on Tuesday, July 23rd at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander, WI. Traditional Native American services will be held on Friday, July 26th starting at 4:00 pm at the Multi-Purpose Building in Lac du Flambeau, WI with Services on Saturday, July 27th starting at 10 AM. Online condolences may be shared...

Jul 22, 2019

Kyle M. Callahan, 17, of Tomahawk, passed away Monday, July 22, in Round Rock, Texas from a tragic accident while cleaning a firearm.

Kyle was born September 30, 2001 in Rhinelander. He graduated early in Round Rock, Texas and was enlisted in the United States Army. While in school in Tomahawk, Kyle had worked at Shopko and also for the family...

Jul 21, 2019

Shirley Maxine Adams, 73, Phillips, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was born on April 12, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Lillie (Tromp) Adams. She spent her early childhood in Norridge, IL and attended James Giles Grammar School. Her family then moved to Hawkins, WI where she attended Hawkins Grade School and High School...

Jul 21, 2019

Daniel Mark Check, 56, Hawkins, made his final exit on Sunday July 21st, 2019, at Rib Lake Health Services under the loving care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 17th, 1963, the son of John J. and Counsualla Check. He moved to Kennan, WI in his teens, where he later married Laurie...

Jul 18, 2019

KAREN LIND Karen Jennie Lind, 74, Prentice, died in the Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau on Thursday, July 18, 2019. She was born Karen Asp to Otto and Pearl (Klep) Asp in Chicago, Illinois, on October 12, 1944. She was married to Francis Oliver Lind in Chicago, Illinois, on February 13, 1964. She was a member of Saint John Lutheran...

Jul 17, 2019

Ellen Katherine Dunham, age 86, passed away peacefully at Avanti Health and Rehabilitation Center in Minocqua, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was born on July 9, 1933 in Richmond, VA to Norman and Sallie Wells. Ellen worked for many years as an airline stewardess for Eastern Airlines. It was during that time she met and later married Howard...