Obituaries
Betty Jane Johnson
Dec 16, 2016
BETTY JANE JOHNSON Betty Jane Johnson, 91, Prentice, died on December 16, 2016, at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, Wi. Betty was born on November 11, 1925, in Hayden, Indiana, the daughter of Eugene and Luella Galyen. She moved to Prentice, Wi., after her marriage to Elroy Risberg in 1944. Betty later married John H. (Hank) Johnson in...
John "Jack" Hallock Jr.
Dec 12, 2016
John “Jack” G. Hallock Jr. age 74 of Hazelhurst, WI died on Monday, December 12th at his residence. Jack was born on September 14, 1942 in Oak Park, IL the son of John G. and Catharine (nee Roberts) Hallock Sr. Jack attended Hinsdale High School, Ripon College and Tarkio College. He married Barbara Healy on July 14, 1973. He worked...
Laurel J. Koff
Dec 11, 2016
Laurel Jean Koff, 85, of Woodruff went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2016, while at home surrounded by her loving family. Laurel was born July 3,1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She Graduated from Washington High School in 1950. Laurel worked as a secretary for the President/Vice President at Wisco 99. Laurel married Gerald (Jerry) Maechtle in October 1950...
Alan John Rockafield
Dec 8, 2016
Alan John Rockafield, age 87 of St. Germain, WI died on December 8th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Alan was born on April 13, 1929 in Pennsylvania the son of Roscoe and Norma (nee Acheson) Rockafield. He was an active member of St. Germain United Church of Christ and the St. Germain Lions Club and Bo-Boen Snowmobile...
Florence M. Weizenicker
Dec 7, 2016
Florence Mae Weizenicker, age 99, passed from her earthly life into eternal life on December 7, 2016 at Golden Living – Golden Age Nursing Home in Tomahawk. Florence was born on May 2, 1917 in Tomahawk, to Henri & Louisa (Faerber) Gleisner. Florence proudly graduated from St. Mary’s School. She married Leon D. Weizenicker on July 3, 1937 at a...
Robert S. Patula
Dec 7, 2016
Robert S. Patula, age 84 formerly of Boulder Junction, WI died on December 7th at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls, WI. Bob was born on January 16, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Frank and Bridget (nee Sharkowski) Patula. He married Pauline Kasch and they enjoyed 62 years together. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army as...
Marilyn Nell Zydzik
Dec 5, 2016
MARILYN NELL ZYDZIK Marilyn N. Zdyzik, 92, lifetime Phillips resident died on Monday, December 5, 2016, at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, under the care of Flambeau Home Health Care and Hospice and her family. She was born on June 13, 1924, in Phillips the daughter of Isaac and Therese (Everson) Brazelton. She spent her entire life in...
DuWayne "Duke" Wilke
Dec 4, 2016
DuWayne “Duke” Wilke, age 77, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Aspirus – Wausau Hospital. Duke was born on April 17, 1939 in Watertown, WI to Benjamin & Estelle (Dawson) Wilke. He was married to Mary Williams in Delafield on September 26, 1959. Duke was a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers Local 139. In the...
Glory Ann Allen
Dec 4, 2016
Glory Ann Allen "Mino Manido Equay" Good Spirit Woman, age 58 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Sunday, December 4th at her residence. Glory was born on December 10, 1957 in Woodruff, WI the daughter of Roswell G. and Gaye Ann (nee Williams) Allen Sr. Glory Ann attended Flandreau Indian High School and Mt. Scenario and U.W. Stevens Point....
Joseph "Joe" M. Nimsgern Jr.
Dec 1, 2016
Joseph M. Nimsgern Jr., age 84 of Minocqua, WI died on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Joe was born on September 22, 1932 the son of Joseph and Pauline (nee Kennebeck) Nimsgern Sr. He is survived by his Sister-in-law: Joyce Nimsgern and by 8 Nephews and 1 Niece and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Arthur William Zertler, Sr.
Nov 30, 2016
ARTHUR WILLIAM ZERTLER, SR. Arthur W. Zertler Sr., 87, Township of Worcester, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff. He was born on July 7, 1929, in Marshfield, Wi., the son of Arthur Adolph and Genevieve (Bisenius) Zertler. He spent his early life and schooling in Marshfield. Following his education he was a co-...
Richard "Dick" H. Freeman
Nov 29, 2016
Richard "Dick" Freeman, age 75 of Woodruff, WI died on Tuesday, November 29th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. Upon his wishes, cremation took place and no services will be held. Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com NIMSGERN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES IS SERVING THE FAMILY.
Norris N. Oxley
Nov 28, 2016
Norris N. Oxley, age 86 of Woodruff, WI died on Monday, November 28th at Howard Young Medical Center. Norrie was born on March 27, 1930 in Woodruff, WI the son of Philip John and Anietta (nee Ross) Oxley. Norrie married Janice Carlson on May 29, 1949. He attended and graduated from AV-W High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, antique phonographs...
Daniel W. Baus
Nov 24, 2016
Daniel Wayne Baus, age 63, passed away quietly on Thursday, November 24th, 2016 in his hunting cabin after a morning walk in the snow. Dan was born September 11, 1953 to Lambert and Garlyn (Winchell) Baus. He married Dawn LaNou in Tomahawk on September 8, 1973. He owned and operated Dan Baus Construction in Tomahawk for many years. Dan was...
Eleanor Marcella Peterson
Nov 23, 2016
Eleanor Marcella “Dolly” Peterson, age 85, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Milestone Senior Living under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born on Nov. 28, 1930, in Deerfield, the daughter of Christ and Anna Arndt. She married Lyle Peterson on Sept. 9, 1950. Dolly loved being surrounded by family and friends....
Marjorie Petaja
Nov 21, 2016
Marjorie A Petaja, age 89, of Tomahawk, passed away at her home on Monday, November 21, 2016. Marjorie was born on February 25, 1927 in the town of Spirit, to Henry & Iola (Swenson) Larson. She was married to Melvin Petaja on July 16, 1944 in Waukegan, IL. He passed away in 1992. Marge had been employed at JC Penneys...
Bruce Elliott Reynolds
Nov 21, 2016
Bruce Elliott Reynolds, age 66 of Rhinelander, WI died on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander, WI. Bruce was born on March 31, 1950 the son of Aloysius and Lois (nee Elliott) Reynolds. He is survived by his wife, Louise Perreault and other family and friends. Upon his wishes, cremation took place and private family...
Raymond Warren Bolton
Nov 21, 2016
RAYMOND WARREN BOLTON Raymond Warren Bolton passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Aspirus Hospice with the love of his family and faithful dog, Gus, by his side. Ray was born August 24, 1931, to Frank and Anna (Hedbavny) Bolton in Ashland, Wisconsin. Ray spent his childhood in the city of...
John Swarmer
Nov 20, 2016
John C. Swarmer, age 66, of Tomahawk, passed away on November 20, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. John was born on January 24, 1950 in Rome, New York to Earl & Ida Swarmer. John started off working for Bell City Amusements, where he met his wife, Betty Brown; they married in 1969. John started working for the Lincoln...
Vernon T Kaminski
Nov 19, 2016
Vernon T. Kaminski, age 78 of Mercer, WI died on Saturday, November 19th at his home with his family by his side. Vern was born on August 11, 1938 in Manitowoc, WI the son of Theodore and Marjorie (nee Schisel) Kaminski. Vern proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He married Judith Lallensack on September 23, 1967 in Manitowoc...
