Obituaries
Patricia Stevenson
Oct 3, 2017
Patricia “Pat” Stevenson, age 88, of Tomahawk passed away on October 3, 2017 at Milestone Assisted Living under the care of Asera Care Hospice.
Pat was born on October 2, 1929 in Merrill to Arnold and Lucy Wyland. She was married to Scott Stevenson on July 9, 1949 also in Merrill. Together, Pat and Scott owned and operated Scott’s Television and...
Lillian Charlotte Pesko
Oct 2, 2017
LILLIAN C. PESKO Lillian C. Pesko, 94, llifelong resident of the Phillips area, died on Monday, October 2, 2017, at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, while under the care of Flambeau Home Health Care and Hospice and her family She was born on September 2, 1923, in the Town of Emery, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Petr)...
Joyce Eileen Sheley
Oct 1, 2017
Joyce Sheley, aged 85, of Woodruff, WI, formerly of Elmwood, IL, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2017 in Minocqua, WI. Joyce was born in Galesburg, IL on April 4, 1932 to Florinda and William Montgomery. She married Jim Sheley of Elmwood, IL on June 20, 1953. They were happily married for 30 years before his passing. Joyce was a...
Sharon A Schneider
Sep 29, 2017
Sharon A. Schneider, age 73, of Tomahawk passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital in Weston.
Sharon was born on July 11, 1944 in Eau Claire to Glen & Lauana (Dickenson) Lewallen. When Sharon was very young, her mother passed away. Margaret was the mother that Sharon grew up knowing. Sharon grew up in Stanley but later...
Elmer "Toby" Edwin Schweikert
Sep 29, 2017
ELMER EDWIN SCHWEIKERT Elmer E. “Toby” Schweikert, 85, died on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips. He was born on August 17, 1932, in the Town of Emery, the son of Elmer and Clara (Schilling) Schweikert. He attended school in the Town of Emery. Following his education he served his country in the U.S. Army....
Carole L. Oster
Sep 27, 2017
Carole Anderson Oster, 85 of Hazelhurst, WI died on September 27, 2017. Carole is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jim, and by their children, Tom (Linda) Oster, Randy (Kathy) Oster, Jack (Carol) Oster, 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is further survived by her siblings, Henry Anderson, Margie Palleon, one nephew and one niece. Upon Carole’s wishes...
Cal Jackson Cleveland
Sep 26, 2017
Cal Jackson Cleveland “Each new life, no matter how brief, changes the world.” Unknown The light of our lives, Cal Jackson Cleveland, made his way into the world on May 30th, 2017, and has left us heartbroken but richer for having loved him. His happiness, contentment, and joy are his eternal gifts to his family. He will be forever adored...
James Pretasky
Sep 24, 2017
James T. Pretasky, 97, Tripoli, WI, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.
Jim was born on October 13, 1919 in Lacrosse WI. He was the son of Thomas and Salome Pretasky. Jim joined the Army and was a member of the 209th (anti-aircraft artillery) automatic weapons battalion. He fought on WWII’s Pacific front between 1942-1945. He...
Donald Robert Johnson
Sep 24, 2017
Donald R. Johnson, age 48 of Minocqua, WI died on Sunday, September 24th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Don was born on January 7, 1969 in Elgin, IL the son of Thomas and Nita (nee Carney) Johnson. Don worked as a painter and enjoyed boating, motorcycles, working on cars and especially loved spending time with kids and...
Carol Ann Hipple
Sep 19, 2017
CAROL ANN HIPPLE Carol A. Hipple, 85, Phillips died on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield. She was born on December 31, 1931, in Elgin, Ill., the daughter of Harold and Mabel (Hintt) Hansen. She spent most of her life in the Elgin, Ill. area. She attended and graduated from Elgin High School, Class of 1950...
Mary Ann Rita Schuettpelz
Sep 14, 2017
Mary Ann Rita Schuettpelz, age 75 of Minocqua, WI died on Thursday, September 14th at her residence. Mary Ann was born on April 26, 1942 in South Milwaukee, WI the daughter of John and Mary (nee Tuchek) Yurkus. Mary Ann married David Schuettpelz on September 19, 1964 in Milwaukee, WI. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, camping, fishing and music. Mary Ann...
Magdalyn Marie Gluza
Sep 11, 2017
MAGDALYN GLUZA Magdalyn Marie Gluza, 78, Kennan, died on Monday, September 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 Catawba, Wisconsin, on May 29, 1939, the daughter of Bernard and Theresa (Timmers) Kempen. She attended the Phillips High School. She was married...
Melvin Ray Hultman
Sep 11, 2017
MELVIN HULTMAN Melvin Ray Hultman, 91, Town of Hill, Ogema, died on Monday, September 11, at the family homestead, while under the care of his family and Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born on the family homestead in the Town of Hill on July 22, 1926, the son of Fritiof and Julia (Olson) Hultman. He worked as a...
Julia Christine Ploof
Sep 9, 2017
JULIA CHRISTINE PLOOF Julia C. Ploof, 91, Phillips, died on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, with her family at her side. She was born on June 30, 1926, in Harlan, Iowa, the daughter of Carl L. and Eva (Tague) Wear. She attended school in Prentice, Eau Claire and St. Louis, Missouri. She was...
James Andrew Jordan
Sep 8, 2017
James Andrew Jordan peacefully passed away at home on September 8th, 2017 at the age of 99 years. James was born April 28, 1918 in Ashland, Wisconsin but home was Mellen, Wisconsin where he grew up and graduated from Mellen High School in 1936. He moved to Wausau to attend Wausau Business College and graduated with a degree in accounting....
Joyce E VanStrydonk
Sep 7, 2017
Joyce VanStrydonk, age 91, passed away Thursday, September 07, 2017 at Riverview Rehab and Care Center.
Joyce was born January 27, 1926 in Tomahawk to Paul and Edna (Barker) Larson. She was married to Roger F. VanStrydonk on September 4, 1942 in Harrison. He preceded her in death in 2015. Joyce was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her 7 children. She...
Mary Ann Protivinsky
Sep 3, 2017
MARY ANN PROTIVINSKY Mary Ann Protivinsky, 84, Kennan, and most recently of Prentice, died on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at the Clark County Living Center in Owen, Wisconsin. She was born on December 12, 1932, in Kennan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Martha (Weyers) Kurth. She attended school in Catawba, and spent her entire life in Price County. She...
Emil Haring
Sep 2, 2017
Emil H. Haring Jr, age 61, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, September 2, 2017.
Emil was born on June 28, 1956 to Emil H. Sr & Audrey (Bushar) Haring. He was previously married to Lorrie Novotny; together they had two daughters. Emil was also formerly married to Pam Timm. Emil was a lifelong Tomahawk resident. He...
Stanford Ritchie Armstrong
Sep 1, 2017
Stanford Ritchie Armstrong, age 2 months and 24 days died on Friday, September 1st at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Stan was born on June 8, 2017 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI the son of Michael Armstrong Jr. and Elissa Schuman. He is survived by his Parents; Michael Jr. and Elissa and by his Brother, Michael...
Helen Bickett
Aug 27, 2017
Helen E. Bickett, age 91, of Tomahawk, passed away at her home on August 27, 2017 surrounded by her family.
Helen was born on July 12, 1926 in Tomahawk to Robert & Alice (Wright) Fish. She was married to William Chester Bickett, Sr. on October 14, 1945 in Indiana. He passed away in 1975. Helen loved camping, baking and knitting. She...
