Obituaries

Apr 4, 2024

Apr 4, 2024

Dr. Larry Hagen OD, 83, longtime Tomahawk resident, passed away Thursday, April 4, in Merrill, WI with his family by his side.

 

Larry was born April 2, 1941, to Alvin and Edith Hagen (Abell) in Ambrose, ND.  He married the love of his life and best friend, Janet Fredenburg on June 23, 1963, in Crosby, ND.  

 

Larry attended Crosby High School,...

Apr 3, 2024

Betty Jean Smith, age 53 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on April 3rd at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI.  Betty was born on June 30, 1970 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Eli and Margaret (nee Thompson) Smith.Visitation will start on Saturday, April 6th at 4:00 PM at the Multi-Purpose Building and conclude on Sunday, April 7th...

Apr 3, 2024

Richard William Giese, age 82 has gone to his Savior’s arms on April 3, 2024. He died at home surrounded by his loving family.

 

He was born at Wausau Hospital on March 29, 1942 to Alfred and Le Elda (Lemke) Giese. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church and attended Trinity’s school for 8 years. He married the love...

Apr 1, 2024

JoAnn Patricia Joost, age 80 of Eagle River, WI and formerly of Woodruff, WI passed away on April 1st at Legacy of the Northwoods in Eagle River, WI.  JoAnn was born on November 22, 1943 in Berwyn, IL the daughter of Frank and Irene (nee Baum) Wolfinger.  She attended Maine West High School and attended Mundelein College.  JoAnn married William...

Apr 1, 2024

Janille “Jan” Donna Stofflet, age 89, a resident of Minocqua, WI, died Monday, April 1, 2024, under the care of Hospice at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander, WI. She was born November 10, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI.

Jan loved to volunteer and help others. She helped her church, the HYMC Auxiliary, and the Lakeland Food Pantry. She loved to spend...

Apr 1, 2024

Henry DON Christian Jr. died Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home with his wife Susan and his Kitty Lucy by his side.  Don had been sick for one month and was under the care of Hospice.  Don was the oldest son of Henry Christian Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Weaver.  He was born January 23, 1942, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Don...

Mar 30, 2024

Donald “Don” George Barber, age 97, a resident of Presque Isle, WI, died on March 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 19, 1926, in Amherst, WI to parents Ora and Bessie Barber.

Don served as an Army Sergeant during WWII - Pacific Theater Signal Corp, and as aGreat Lakes Merchant Marine. He worked as...

Mar 29, 2024

Jeanne Yvonne (Grundy) Van Order, 94, of Minocqua passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, March 29th, 2024. She was born on November 27th, 1929, the second of seven children to Gerald and Marion (Lumbar) Grundy. 

Jeanne grew up on Birch Lake (Mid Lake) and later moved to Lake Minocqua. She attended Minocqua Grade School and High...

Mar 27, 2024

Lucille Marie "Lucy" Korab, 75, of Park Falls, WI, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 27, 2024. She was born September 19, 1948, to Frank and Mary (Rotar) Korab. She grew up in Lugerville, WI, with her 11 siblings on the family farm. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1966. She was a long-time employee at Phillips...

Mar 27, 2024

Clarence W Towle, 93, Tomahawk, passed away on March 27. Clarence was born September 21, 1930 in Wausau, WI. He was son of Clarence G and Irma (Volkman) Towle. He was married to Marie Kasten on July 11, 1953. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2017. Surviving are his 5 children: Ann (Wayne) Koskey, North Aurora, IL; Dan...

Mar 25, 2024

Melissa Jean Rau, 54, of Harshaw passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  Melissa was born November 12, 1969 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of James and Judith (Welnetz) Rau.

Surviving are her brother, Timothy Rau; nephews, Jimmy and Ryan; aunt and uncle Art (Lillian) Rau.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Judith...

Mar 25, 2024

James Edward Rau, 83, Harshaw passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at his home.  James was born June 12, 1940 in Winamac, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Thelma Rau.   He was united in marriage on September 8, 1962 to Judith Welnetz and she preceded her in death April 29, 2022.

Surviving are son, Timothy Rau, Tomahawk; two grandsons, Jimmy...

Mar 24, 2024

Jacquelyn G. Jossart, age 74 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI.  Jacquelyn was born on January 9, 1950 in La Crosse, WI the daughter of Richard and Carol Marshall.  

 

She is survived by her son Arthur “Buck” (Shilo) Jossart Jr., and daughter Jennifer (Stephan) Borak and by 3 grandchildren and...

Mar 24, 2024

Roger H. Westphal of Boulder Junction passed away March 24, 2024.   Born in Milwaukee, April 9, 1952, he was the son of Henry and Audrey (Schoenke) Westphal.

Roger was a graduate of John Marshall High School, Milwaukee, and a student at Milwaukee Area Technical College where he studied electronics and appliance repairs.  He moved to Boulder Junction with his mother...

Mar 20, 2024

Priscilla June Pophal, of Tomahawk , passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of her Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She had been at Renaissance Assisted Living in Westin. Priscilla was born in Merrill on May 3, 1929, only daughter of William and Elsie (Kleinschmidt) Krueger. She was united in marriage on June 11,1949 to Ralph Pophal....

Mar 20, 2024

Karen J. Olthoff, age 62 of Woodruff, WI passed away on Wednesday, March 20th at Minocqua Health and Rehab.  Karen was born on October 29, 1961 in Duluth, MN the daughter of Lester and Jean Olthoff.

 

Karen graduated from Lakeland Union High School and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years.  She loved arts and crafts, particularly sewing, painting,...

Mar 18, 2024

Robert “Bob” L. Shucha, age 81, died quietly at home after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  He was born in Rockford, IL to parents Lawrence and Helen Shucha. Bob attended Sayner Graded School and Winnebago High School. He married Elizabeth Taylor in 1965. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked at Chrysler Corp in Belvidere, IL before...

Mar 16, 2024

Jordes Annette (Branham) Dudley age 91, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on March 16th, 2024. She was born on September 26th, 1932 in Laona, Wisconsin.  Jordes married Loyal (Tiny) Ray Dudley on June 24th, 1950 and they were married for 70 years. Together, they raised 5 children: Helen (Gary) Rettmann of Stewart, Minnesota; Jack (Annie Henricksen-French) Dudley of Hazelhurst,...

Mar 13, 2024

Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Krueger-Nimsgern Funeral Home, Tomahawk with Military Honors.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to time of service.