Obituaries
Alan John Nyberg
Aug 19, 2016
Alan John Nyberg passed away on August 19th 2016 at Howard Young Medical Center after a year and a half long battle with cancer. Although it ended much too soon, he lived a full life. Al managed two local propane businesses and after retiring from that, went on to manage the lawn and garden department at Ace Hardware. "Big Al"...
Jack L. Stengel
Aug 17, 2016
Jack Leonard Stengel, age 69 of Minocqua, WI died on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Jack was born on December 28, 1946 in Springfield, IL the son of Lynn and Mary (nee Leonard) Stengel. Jack married Pamela Wurtz on June 15, 1968 in Springfield, IL. Jack attended Southern Illinois University and worked for Kraft Foods for many...
Thomas Shockley
Aug 14, 2016
Thomas “Tim” Shockley, 69, of N6905 County Highway H, Irma, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Tim was born on August 10, 1947 in Appleton to William H. Shockley, Jr. and the late Mildred Largent Shockley. He had worked as a counselor and therapist in the mental health field in Virginia and New York before...
James Robert Eckert
Aug 13, 2016
JAMES ROBERT ECKERT James R. Eckert, 67, Town of Worcester, died peacefully of natural causes on Saturday August 13, 2016, at his home in the Town of Worcester He was born on June 21, 1949, in Milwaukee the son of Robert and Bernice (Stein) Eckert. He spent his early life and schooling in Milwaukee where he attended and graduated from...
Ronney "Ron" W. Beets
Aug 12, 2016
Ronney William Beets, age 75, resident of Hazlehurst, WI, died late on Thursday, August 11th , at home with his family. Ron was born on December 29th, 1940 to Tony William Beets and Margaret (Adams) Beets in Baxter Springs, Kansas and is survived by his sister, Violet (Beets) Fager, of Waukesha, Wisconsin and joins his parents and sister, Kay (Beets)...
Larry Edward Hettler
Aug 12, 2016
LARRY EDWARD HETTLER Larry E. Hettler, 80, Town of Prentice died on Friday, August 12, 2016 in Prentice. He was born on January 6, 1936, in Catawba, the son of Frank and Weeta (Conner) Hettler .He attended school in Prentice. He then worked on the family farm until he entered military service. He served his country in the U.S. Army...
Gladys M. Taves
Aug 11, 2016
Gladys M. Taves, 98, of W3970 County Highway D, Tomahawk, entered into her Lord’s welcoming arms Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Golden Living-Riverview where she had been a resident for a short time. Gladys was born on May 20, 1918 in Tomahawk to Edward and Ruth (Sawdy) Kaphaem. She was married to Harold A. Taves, Sr. on May 3, 1949...
Thomas Sparbel
Aug 11, 2016
Thomas A. Sparbel, age 52, of 523 S. Main Street, Waupaca, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his home. Tom was born on October 13, 1963 in Wausau to James and Rita (Riedel) Sparbel. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1986 to 1990. Tom was currently working as a CNA at the Bethany...
Julie Marie Wood
Aug 11, 2016
Julie Marie Wood, age 71 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Thursday, August 11 at Ministry St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander, WI. Julie was born on April 2, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Frederick and Ruth (nee Manthei) Haller. She graduated from Pius High School and worked at Neighborhood House in Milwaukee, WI for many years. She married...
Gary Lee Williams
Aug 7, 2016
GARY WILLIAMS Gary Lee Williams, 70, Phillips, died in the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was born in Orange, California, on April 14, 1946, the son of Robert and Elinor Williams. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was married to Sharon Wheeler on June 29,...
Robert Jacob Gradinjan
Aug 6, 2016
ROBERT GRADINJAN Robert Jacob Gradinjan, 75, Town of Worcester, Phillips, died at his home on Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was born in the Town of Worcester on December 11, 1940, the son of Matt and Rose (Sand) Gradinjan Sr.. He was a 1958 graduate of the Phillips High School. Following high school, he attended Northcentral Technical Institute in Wausau...
Robert Edgar Scott
Aug 5, 2016
ROBERT EDGAR SCOTT Robert E. Scott, 58, Phillips, died on Friday, August 5, 2016, at the Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls. He was born on November 18, 1957, in Durand, WI. the son of Fred E. and Betty June (Joyner) Scott He spent his early life and schooling in Alma, WI., Following his education he was employed at various occupations including,...
Alice H. Kincheloe
Aug 5, 2016
Alice Kincheloe, 93, of Minocqua, Wisconsin, passed away at Milestone Senior Living, on Friday, August 5, 2016. Better known as “Kit” to her friends and family, she was born on October 3, 1922, in Baltimore, Maryland. She spent her school years there, and she fondly remembered the many months she spent at Camp Montrose in the Maryland countryside. She later...
Dennis R. Trapp
Aug 5, 2016
Dennis R. Trapp, age 72, lifelong resident of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Friday, August 5th at his home with his family by his side. Dennis was born on September 21, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Raymond and Mae (nee Harding) Trapp. Dennis attended AV-W Grade School, Lakeland Union High School and Houghton Tech for Sawyer school....
Dean Joseph Fritsche
Aug 5, 2016
Dean Joseph Fritsche, age 56 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Friday, August 5th at Clark County Rehab and Living Center in Owen, WI. Dean was born on September 5, 1959 in Nekoosa, WI the son of Joseph and Irene (nee Beckis) Fritsche. Dean graduated for UW-Stevens Point and married Sue Zimmerman on August 23, 1997. Dean was employed at...
Forrest G. Robinson
Aug 4, 2016
Forrest G. Robinson, PE, RLS, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on Trout Lake, WI on August 4, 2016 after his courageous battle with MDS and leukemia. He was born on July 19, 1927 in Edwardsville, IL to Marie Clayton and Robert Henry Robinson. Wonderful, precious husband and best friend of Mary, beloved father of Gary (Patty),...
Kenneth Mathew Holoubek
Aug 3, 2016
KENNETH HOLOUBEK Kenneth Mathew Holoubek, 61, Town of Hackett, Phillips, died at his home on Wednesday, August 3. He was born in Phillips on November 27, 1954. He was a 1973 graduate of the Phillips High School, and then attended and received an Associates Degree from North Central Technical Institute. He was employed by Peabody Testing as a Welding, Silo,...
William E. Korrer Sr.
Aug 2, 2016
William “Bill” Korrer, Sr., age 93, formerly of Minocqua, passed away unexpectedly August 2, 2016 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Bill was born on September 15, 1922, son of Grover and Grace (McDermott) Korrer of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Bill is survived by his sister, Ann Silber of Del Mar, California. Bill is also survived by seven children;...
Lorna Ann Nelson
Jul 31, 2016
LORNA ANN NELSON Lorna Ann ( Erickson) Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at the Deerview Meadows Assisted Living in Medford. She was lovingly cared for by Audrey and her staff, Hope Hospice of Medford, and her family. She was born on November 24, 1933, to George and Hannah (Johnson) Ericksonin Kennan, WI,and was a 1951 Salutatorian...
Ken L. Kenworthy
Jul 30, 2016
Ken Kenworthy, age 79, of Tomahawk, passed away on July 30, 2016 at Golden Living – Riverview Nursing Home under the care of Asera Care Hospice. Ken was born on March 8, 1937 in Battle Creek, MI to Kenard & Joyce (Craig) Kenworthy. Ken served in the US Army from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1963. He married Linda...
