Obituaries

Jan 16, 2019

Bonnielee Pope, 75, passed away January 16, 2019.

Bonnielee was born April 16,1943, in Tomahawk, WI, and raised her family in Butternut.  She worked for many years in Mellen, where she later met and married Gale Pope.  She spent her retirement years at their home in Mellen, where she enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family & friends, and exploring the...

Jan 16, 2019

Arlene Elsie Caudle (nee Maike), peacefully passed away at her home in Springstead, WI on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Arlene was born on January 28, 1942 to Herman and Elsie Maike in Oak Park, IL. Arlene worked at the Lac du Flambeau grade school for more than 30 years. She loved the kids and people she worked with. She enjoyed...

Jan 13, 2019

CHANNING JAMES “Dude” BERWALD Channing James “Dude” Berwald, age four, Town of Ogema, Wisconsin, died at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on November 30, 2014, the son of Calvin and Sara Berwald. Channing possessed an infectious smile and laugh. Mom’s little helper and Dad’s tractor buddy, “Little Dudimus” was very...

Jan 12, 2019

Devon Matthew Sweeney “Super D”, Born June 28, 2007 in Hartford, Wisconsin added Angel Wings to his Super Hero Cape on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Devon was a hero to all he touched in his life. He lived with many medical challenges through which he persevered and accomplished more than expected like talking, walking, reading, riding a bike, swimming and...

Jan 11, 2019

Jeanne Rae Paulson, age 82, a lifelong Tomahawk resident, passed away on January 11, 2019.

Jeanne Rae was born on October 25, 1936 to Everett & Erna (Rehwinkel) Plautz. Jeanne Rae married Donald Paulson on April 28, 1956. She was a school bus driver for Tomahawk for 45 years. Jeanne Rae was a Girl Scout leader, a Junior Luther League leader...

Jan 7, 2019

MYRON MATUSZEWSKI Myron R. “Mike” Matuszewski, 79, of Phillips, passed away peacefully at Lakeside Villa on January 7, 2019, while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. He was born in Green Bay, WI, on February 17, 1939, to Theodore and Rose (Rosik) Matuszewski. He married Norma Lindsley on July 7, 1960. They were married for47 years. Myron...

Jan 7, 2019

Lois M. Brodd, age 88 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Monday, January 7th at her residence. Lois was born on April 1, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Torey and Harriet (nee Doede) Brodd. Upon her wishes cremation took place and no services will be held. Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com NIMSGERN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES...

Jan 3, 2019

William “Billy” Paulson, age 67, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 3rd, 2019

Billy was born on May 6, 1951 in Tomahawk to Roger and Ila Mae (Doucette) Paulson.  He was a 1969 graduate of Tomahawk High School and graduated from UWSP with 2 bachelor of science degrees.

He was an extremely accomplished commercial photographer for many businesses including – Sentry Insurance –...

Jan 3, 2019

ROBERT WOLFE Robert James Wolfe, 75, Park Falls, former Phillips Resident, died in the Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was born on Columbia City, Indiana, on April 9, 1943, the son of Charles and Helen (Gebert) Wolfe. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps in Viet Nam during the...

Jan 2, 2019

Douglas W. Slavin, age 62 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Wednesday, January 2nd at his residence. He was born on June 6, 1956 the son of William and June Slavin. He is survived by his children: Chris (Meagan) Slavin, Maureen (Joe) Slavin and Katie (Jonah) Slavin and by his father, William Slavin and by his brother, Scott (Sylvia)...

Jan 2, 2019

DELMAR FISCHER Delmar Norman Fischer, 84, Town of elk, died in the Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. He was born in Colby, Wisconsin, on November 27, 1934, the son of Walter and Martha (Morrison) Fischer. He was married to Edith Mick on August 18, 1956, in Zion, Illinois. He was employed by Bell City Malleable Iron...

Dec 29, 2018

Jean D. Olthoff, age 87 of Minocqua, WI died on Saturday, December 29th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI with her family by her side. Jean was born on October 9, 1931 in Braham, Minnesota the daughter of Theodore and Elvera (nee Westin) Mart. Jean married Lester Olthoff on June 30, 1951. For over 20 years Jean did...

Dec 26, 2018

Nancy Brunner, age 80, passed away on December 26, 2018 at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff.

Nancy was born on November 5, 1938 in Tomahawk to Eli & Gertrude (Stewart) Morren. She was married to Darryl H. Brunner on July 6, 1957 in Tomahawk. Together, they had five children. Once the children were grown, Nancy worked at Riverview as a...

Dec 26, 2018

Dec 26, 2018

Joette Susan Studt, age 56 of Minocqua, WI died on Wednesday, December 26th at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Joette was born on August 4, 1962 in Madison, WI the daughter of Lyle and Ruth (nee Vaughan) Kamrath. Cremation took place and family memorial service will take place at a later date. Please check back for complete...

Dec 25, 2018

Eleanor Marie Peterson, age 58 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Tuesday, December 25th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Eleanor was born on October 31, 1960 in Woodruff, WI the daughter of George Luke and Blanche Ann (nee Snow) Peterson. She is survived by her son, Edward Stone and by her loving companion; Eugene Poupart Jr....

Dec 23, 2018

Mary Lou “Missey” Dowdle, age 87, of N10600 Norway Pine Trail, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home under hospice care.

Missey was born in Wausau on December 31, 1930 to Henry and Viola Peters. She grew up in Tomahawk and moved to the Chicago area later in life. She was married to Richard Sabielny on August 29,...

Dec 23, 2018

DOLORES M. HOLOUBEK Dolores Mary (Breit) Holoubek, 87, was born January 7, 1931, in St. John, Wisconsin. She died on Sunday, December 23, in the aspires Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. She spent her early life in St. John, and later the family made their home in Chilton, Wisconsin....

Dec 20, 2018

Nell Anne Virgil, 87, Lake Mills passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 surrounded by family at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center, Johnson Creek, WI.

Nell was born on December 8, 1931 in Tomahawk, WI to Carl Frances and Nell (Winker) Theiler.  She graduated from Tomahawk High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI.  Nell married...

Dec 20, 2018

Donavon Joseph Diver, age 82 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Thursday, December 20th at Avanti Health & Rehab Center in Minocqua, WI. Visitation for Donavon will be held on Wednesday, December 26th at the Lac du Flambeau Multi-Purpose Building starting at 4:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, December 27th at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic...