Obituaries

Feb 22, 2018

Wesley Forrest Hoeft, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 15, 1984 and died on February 22, 2018 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Wesley will be deeply missed by his son, Gianni Hoeft and Gianni’s mama, Amanda Altamore, his parents; Tom and Terri Hoeft, brothers; Shane and Justin Hoeft, niece and nephew; Helana, and Ryan Hoeft. Wesley...

Feb 20, 2018

MICHAEL O'DONNELL Michael Robert O'Donnell, 83, Park Falls, died in the Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was born on September 14, 1934, in Crandon, Wisconsin, the son of Orlan and Verial (Harris) O'Donnell. He was a 1953 graduate of the Park Falls High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was...

Feb 20, 2018

JAYSON REINKE Jayson Walter “Jay” Reinke, 47, Phillips, died in the Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was born in Medford, Wisconsin, on July 19, 1970, the son of Walter (“Bud”) and Marc (Rudolph) Reinke. He was a 1988 graduate of the Phillips High School, and a graduate of Northcentral Technical College-Wausau, where he earned...

Feb 19, 2018

Dr. Nancy Van Prooyen went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2018.

She was born February 24, 1948 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Nicholas and Lorraine (Gutowski) Van Prooyen. She was a graduate of Wausau High School, Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music, Bryan College, West Georgia College and Vanderbilt University where she received her...

Feb 19, 2018

Bette L. Rosenthal, age 87 of Woodruff, WI died on Monday, February 19th at Avanti Health and Rehab Center in Minocqua, WI. Bette was born on February 10, 1931 in Delafield, WI the daughter of Maj. Edison and Betty (nee Smythe) Lerch. Bette attended school in Delafield, Waukesha and also at Frances Shimer College. Bette grew up on the campus...

Feb 19, 2018

OIVA MAKI Oiva Victor Maki, 93, longtime Tomahawk and Brantwood resident, currently of Phillips, died on Monday, February 19, in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. He was born on November 10, 1924, in Brantwood, Wisconsin, the son of Matt and Amanda (Kangas) Maki. He was a 1942...

Feb 18, 2018

Donna L. Pieper, age 73 of Arbor Vitae, WI died Sunday, February 18th at her residence with her daughter and brother at her side. Donna was born on November 9, 1944 in Fond du Lac, WI the daughter of George and Mary (nee Mauer) Odette. Donna graduated from Goodrich High School and married Wayne E. Pieper on September 11, 1965....

Feb 16, 2018

Harold Schreffler, age 94, of Tomahawk, passed away at his home on Friday, February 16, 2018.

Harold was born on December 10, 1923 in the town of Wilson to Benjamin and Elizabeth (Klehn) Schreffler. He lived and worked his entire life in the Tomahawk area. He was a logger and continued to enjoy making his own firewood.  He still enjoyed deer...

Feb 16, 2018

,MILDRED KAISER Mildred Mary “Millie” Kaiser, 101, Phillips, Town of Emery, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of her family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. She was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on May 21, 1916, the daughter of Frank and Mary Jaros. She worked as a mother’s helper and housemaid in...

Feb 16, 2018

GARY STEVENS Gary Steven’s life journey was completed on February 16, 2018. He courageously lived with cancer for the past 3 years. He was born in Woodstock, IL, on June 12, 1952 to the late Ernest and Lillian (Ericksen) Stevens. He graduated from Hebron High School in 1970. Gary was employed as a metal fabricator in Woodstock, IL, before moving...

Feb 14, 2018

Feb 14, 2018

Kenneth L. Glenzer, Sr., 86, of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Tomahawk Health Services Golden Age Nursing Home in Tomahawk.

Ken was born October 4, 1931 in Colby, Wisconsin to Anton and Rose (Schultz) Glenzer. He lived in Rib Lake for many years before coming to Tomahawk 26 years ago. He was employed as a logger and he...

Feb 11, 2018

DONALD BIERMAN Donald H. Bierman, 86, Phillips, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at his residence. He was born on July 29, 1931, in Pittsville, Wisconsin to the late Herman and Caroline (Gachmang) Bierman. He married Elaine M. Lom on April 27, 1957, in Port Edwards, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on June 10, 1991. He served his...

Feb 10, 2018

James T Reichelt, age 31, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on Saturday, February 10, 2018.

James was born on May 23, 1986 in Watertown, WI to his parents Greg Reichelt & Cindy (Endl) Hunter. James moved to Tomahawk in 1989 with his parents. He was a 2004 graduate of Tomahawk High School. After high...

Feb 10, 2018

Donald John “DJ” Craig, age 66 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Saturday, February 10th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. DJ was born on December 1, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI the son of John P. and Pauline C. (nee Doll) Craig. He graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grade School in 1965 and in 1969 from Norte...

Feb 8, 2018

JOSEPH STOTKA Joseph “Joe” Charles Stotka, 93, Phillips, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 26, 1924, the son of Stefan and Bernardine (Cuhak) Stotka. He was married to May Naomi Surprenant in the former Saint Mary’s Catholic Church...

Feb 7, 2018

William “Bill” Potschaider, Jr., 65, of W6985 Loop Road, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at his home under the care of Ascension Ministry Hospice.

Bill was born September 11, 1952 in Oshkosh to William and Lois Potschaider, Sr. He was married to Carrie Seever on July 7, 2000 in Merrill. He was a veteran of the US Army and...

Feb 6, 2018

GERALD PUESCHNER Gerald Ernest Pueschner, 86, Prentice, died in the Aspirus Medford Hospital in Medford on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was born in Medford, Wisconsin, on September 13, 1931, the son of Henry and Anna (Marti) Pueschner. He served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, for six years, serving as a CID Photographer. He was...

Feb 2, 2018

Dorothy M. Slaske, age 85 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Friday, February 2nd at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Dorothy was born on December 23, 1932 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Stanley and Mae Zigmont. Dorothy is survived by her son, Peter Slaske and daughter, Cara (Neil) Pluister both of Arbor Vitae, WI and by grandchildren;...

Feb 1, 2018

PATRICK ANDRUS Sr. Patrick Glenn Andrus Sr., 70, Phillips, died in the Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls on Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was born in Park Falls on March 17, 1947, the son of Walter and Margret (Maske) Andrus. He was married to Barbara Vlach in Butternut, Wisconsin, on November 8, 1969. He served his country in the United...