Obituaries

Darwin Frank Kluball

Darwin Frank Kluball

Mar 8, 2024

Darwin “Duds” Kluball, age 86, of Tomahawk, passed away Friday, March 8 2024, at

Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Darwin was born April 25, 1937, in Tomahawk to the late Rudolph and Margaret (Steger)

Kluball. He married Judith Arneson on December 21, 1957. Judith passed away in 1994.

He then married Virginia Bednorski in 1996. Virginia passed away in 2010.

Darwin attended Tomahawk Public Schools...

James Patrick Gedig

James Patrick Gedig

Mar 11, 2024

James Patrick Gedig, “Jamie” of Sayner, WI found eternal peace on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the age of 54.Beloved husband to Terri (nee Courtney); son of Marilyn and the late Patrick Gedig; brother of Genna; brother-in-law of Sherrie (Gregg) Dorff and Russ (Sally) Courtney; proud uncle of Becky, Alex (Missy), AJ, Joe & Julia Dorff and Alana & Ashlyn...

David Phillip Swearingen

David Phillip Swearingen

Feb 21, 2024

David Phillip Swearingen, age 77 of Mercer, WI passed away on Wednesday, February 21st at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital.  Dave was born on June 15, 1946 at Grandview Hospital in Ironwood, MI the son of Paul and Phyllis Swearingen.  He graduated from Mercer High School and was a bartender in the Milwaukee area for many years.

Dave loved sports and excelled in...

Jordes Annette Dudley

Jordes Annette Dudley

Mar 16, 2024

Jordes Annette Dudley, age 91 passed away on Saturday, March 16th with her family by her side at Country Terrace in Minocqua, WI.  Jordes was born on September 26, 1932 in Laona, WI the daughter of Hiram and Lydabelle (nee Hoenig) Branham.Memorial Service for Jordes will be held on June 22nd at Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel in Woodruff, WI please...

Richard Dale Miesner

Richard Dale Miesner

Mar 13, 2024

Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Marjorie Jean Herman

Marjorie Jean Herman

Mar 9, 2024

Marjorie Jean Herman, 90, of Tomahawk passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Country Terrace, Tomahawk.  Marjorie was born October 31, 1933 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Michael Kochanski and Erna Salewske.  She was united in marriage on December 4, 1954 to James Herman and he preceded her in death August 21, 2013.

Surviving are her daughters, Sandra Theis, Tomahawk;...

Dena Sleck

Dena Sleck

Mar 4, 2024

Dena Marie Sleck (Barber) of Phillips, WI, was born into Eternal Life on March 4, 2024, at the age of 61. She is survived by her husband, Anthony W. Sleck of Phillips, WI. She is also survived by her children, Robin & (Paul) Loeffler of Corydon, IN, Madeline & (Gabe) Bryant of Cayuga, IN, Daniel Poindexter & Candy of Clarksville,...

Dr. Thomas Edward Butler

Dr. Thomas Edward Butler

Mar 1, 2024

Dr. Thomas Edward Butler of Hazelhurst, passed away at Howard Young Medical Center in Minocqua, WI on March 01, 2024 after a brief illness.

Tom was born on July 31,1941, in Wausau, WI to Edward Francis and Catherine Nicks Butler of Hazelhurst.

After graduating from Lakeland Union High School, Tom attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and graduated with a Bachelor of...

Alta Elaine Lee

Alta Elaine Lee

Mar 1, 2024

Alta "Elaine" Lee, age 88 passed away peacefully at home of her daughter and son in lawin Weston, WI. Elaine was born on July 16, 1935 in Herrin, IL the daughter of William and Melissa Reese.  She was married 60 years to John "Jack" Lee.Elaine loved traveling and fishing.She is survived by her daughter Leslie (Doug) Fuit and by 2...

Craig Andrew Foster

Craig Andrew Foster

Feb 25, 2024

Craig Foster, 56, of Lac du Flambeau passed away on Sunday, February 25th. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle.

Craig was born on April 30th, 1967 in Cleveland, OH to Ron and Sharlene Foster. As a young boy, Craig loved playing outdoors with friends and causing mischief, and as he got older would...

Elizabeth Marie Hiebing

Elizabeth Marie Hiebing

Feb 24, 2024

Elizabeth ”Betty” Hiebing, 87 passed away on February 24, 2024, with her husband Thomas by her side. Betty was born December of 1936 in Sheboygan, WI to Frank Jr. and Genevieve Brunnbauer. Betty and Tom just celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on February 23rd.

 Betty was a loving Mom to seven children. Through the years she worked at different office jobs,...

Douglas William Drossart

Douglas William Drossart

Feb 23, 2024

Douglas "Doug" William Drossart, age 68 of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away on Friday, February 23rd at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. After fighting a 7 year battle with chronic kidney disease. Doug was born on January 30, 1956 in Rhinelander, WI the son of Gerald and Kathleen Drossart.

Doug's favorite past-time was fishing and watching the deer....

Melvin Norton

Melvin Norton

Feb 22, 2024

Melvin Norton, 78, of Phillips, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1945, in Reedsburg, WI.

He is survived by his daughter, Melody (Randy) Niesman; granddaughter, Katrina (Robert) Reuss; great-grandchildren, Vincent, Damion, and Tallon.

He is preceded in death by his mother.

Per Melvins wishes, there will be no formal services at this time....

Margaret "Mugs" E. Schmidt

Margaret "Mugs" E. Schmidt

Feb 21, 2024

Margaret "Mugs" E. Schmidt (nee Baker) passed away at Aspirus Regency Assisted Living Facility, Phillips, WI 54555. 

Margaret was born on August 27, 1925, in Stanley, WI, to parents Warren and Euphemia Baker. She grew up in Stanley, attended St. Mary's Catholic School, and graduated from Stanley High School in 1942. She worked that summer at the Baraboo Defense Plant with...

Rosanne V. Poisson

Rosanne V. Poisson

Feb 20, 2024

Rosanne Poisson, age 70, a resident of Houghton, MI, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Omega House in Houghton, MI. She was born January 26, 1954 in Laurium, MI to parents Francis and Mina Poisson.

Rose received her Bachelor of Science from Northern Michigan University. She worked as a Home Health Care worker for many years. She loved gardening, quilting...

Patricia "Trisha" Bise

Patricia "Trisha" Bise

Feb 20, 2024

Patricia "Trisha" (Stern) Bise, age 42 of Mosinee, WI and formerly of Woodruff, WI passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 20th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  Trisha was born on August 29, 1981 the daughter of Patrick and Monica (nee Jones) Stern.

Trisha graduated from Lakeland Union High School. She married the love of her life Randall...

Nancy L Kassien

Nancy L Kassien

Feb 14, 2024

Nancy Lou Kassien, 78, passed away peacefully on February 14,2024, following a brief illness.  Nancy was born in Janesville, WI, in 1945, to Nester and Betty Brown.

She attended Prairie College in Alberta, Canada and later Nicolet College in Rhinelander. She married Robert (Jim) Kassien on July 14, 1973 in Madison,WI. She worked in home health care and later retired from...

Jake R. Olson

Jake R. Olson

Feb 12, 2024

Jake Richard Olson, age 31 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Monday, February 12th.  

Memorial Service for Jake will be held on Saturday, February 17th at 2:00 PM at Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services in Woodruff, WI followed by a Celebration of Life visitation from 2:30 PM till 6:30 PM at Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Fellowship Hall.  (casual dress)

Jake, the...

Joan Hlavacek

Joan Hlavacek

Feb 10, 2024

Joan Hlavacek, 83, of Phillips passed away on February 10, 2024, at Aspirus Care and Rehab Center in Medford, WI. She was born on November 26, 1940, to Edwin and Edna (Molid) Oesau.

She married Joe Hlavacek on July 11, 1959, in Racine, Wisconsin. She was a homemaker while her sons were young and went to work as a Legal Secretary...

Shirley J. Hughes

Shirley J. Hughes

Feb 8, 2024

Shirley Jean Hughes passed away, at the age of 87, on Thursday February 8, 2024, in Woodville, Wisconsin.

Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a strong woman who raised seven children including three with special needs while working outside the home. She inspired others by demonstrating the best qualities of motherhood. Shirley supported the varying...

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