Obituaries
Nina Marjory Knowlton
Jul 12, 2016
NINA MARJORY KNOWLTON Nina M. Knowlton, 82, Prentice, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. She was born on April 19, 1934, in Menominee, Mi., the daughter of Gilbert and Marjory (Oakwood) Stewart. She spent her early life and schooling in Peshtigo, Stoughton, Wi., and then graduated from Memorial High School in Beloit. She then...
Jane F. Livingston-Ballou
Jul 11, 2016
Jane Livingston-Ballou, 64, of Merrill, WI passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 suddenly and unexpectedly and without suffering. Jane is survived by her devoted husband Cecil Ballou, daughter Amy Slone (Daniel), son Scott Roberts, grandchildren Bowen and Oyouka Slone and many dear friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Alice Livingston, sister Diane Hanson,...
Lawrence Arthur Van Vleet
Jul 10, 2016
Lawrence “Larry” Van Vleet, age 82 is “seeking a good fishing hole” after passing from this life to his new life in Christ on July 10th. Larry had an avid interest in the wonders of nature which he enjoyed in many fishing and hunting experiences. He always had one more story to tell and would offer suggestions on the “how...
Robert M. Smith
Jul 9, 2016
Robert “Bob” M. Smith, 79, of N11216 Green Acres Road, Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital. Bob was born January 5, 1937 in Milwaukee to Frank and Lillian (Bohmann) Smith. He was married to Mary Olszewski on January 25, 1958 also in Milwaukee. Bob and Mary lived most of their life in the Waukesha...
Charles Paul Peterson
Jul 9, 2016
CHARLES PAUL PETERSON Charles “Chuck” Peterson, 68, Township of Stockbridge, Wi., died peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at his home in Stockbridge, Wi. He was born on May 10, 1948, in Ogema, the son of Harold and Luella (Anderson) Peterson. He spent his early life and schooling in the Ogema area. He attended the Ring School, Township of Hill,...
Frank R. Justin
Jul 6, 2016
Frank Robert Justin, Jr. died peacefully on July 6, 2016 at the Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Frank is survived by his three children, Susan Justin (wife of Allan Holzman), Steven Justin (husband of Elisa Farmilant), and Jeffrey Justin (husband of Micheline Chabana); six grandchildren, Justine and Shayne Holzman, Ashley Karchevsky (wife of Alex Karchevsky), and Ross, Sean...
Nancy L. Pallin
Jul 5, 2016
Nancy Louise Pallin (nee Bacon) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt died peacefully on July 5, 2016 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her son Don Reid Pallin and her parents. Born on August 20, 1936 in Ishpeming, Michigan to the late Violet Bacon Robare and Walter Bacon who died in WWII. Upon her Mother’s...
Vera Marie Kerler
Jul 2, 2016
Vera (Joern) Kerler beloved wife of Ralph Kerler died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday morning July 2, 2016 at the age of 81. She was born Dec 13, 1934 in Chicago to the late Henry and Vera Joern of Park Ridge IL. She married Ralph Kerler on August 25, 1956 at her parents home...
Virginia Fox
Jul 2, 2016
VIRGINIA FOX Virginia Fox, 91, Phillips died on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the Lakeside Villa Assisted Living Center in Phillips. She was born on September 2, 1924, in Chicago, Ill. She moved to Phillips with her family as a child. She graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1942. She was married to Robert Fox on February 3, 1945...
Judy H Sirois
Jun 29, 2016
Judy H. Sirois, age 74, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Judy was born on September 7, 1941 on Half Day, Illinois to Alfred & Suzanne (Metsala) Sirois. Judy was a 1959 graduate of Tripoli High School. She had a strong love for all animals. Judy worked as a dog groomer for many...

Frank Henry Spring
Jun 29, 2016
Frank Henry Spring Frank H. Spring, 82, Township of Worcester, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 while kayaking on the river he loved. He was born on May 3, 1934 in Biel, Switzerland, the son of Herman and Rosa (Schori) Spring. He came to the United States as a child with his parents. He attended and graduated from Stratford High...
Roger John Raichle
Jun 29, 2016
Roger J. “Rog” Raichle, age 75 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Roger was born on May 12, 1941 in Woodruff, WI the son of Elmer and Erna (Heller) Raichle. Rog served in the US Army and then worked for Trout Lake Golf Course for 46 plus years. He enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing, hunting and spending...
Deborah Lynn Tesch
Jun 21, 2016
Deborah L. Tesch, age 60, of Tomahawk, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. Debbie was born in Aurora, Illinois on August 16, 1955 to Thomas & Charlette (Bean) Holt. Debbie was a speed skater in her younger years and she loved bowling. She enjoyed...
Clifford F. Kotlarek
Jun 21, 2016
Clifford F. Kotlarek, age 88 of Woodruff, WI died on Tuesday, June 21st at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Clifford was born on March 8, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Frank and Pearl (nee Zimny) Kotlarek. Cliff worked for the Milwaukee County Transit Service as a bus driver for 40 years; receiving the National...
Joseph V. Gebhardt
Jun 20, 2016
Joseph V. Gebhardt, of Wausau and Arbor Vitae, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the age of 75. He was born in Wausau to Robert & Evelyn (Berens) Gebhardt on June 4, 1941. Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia A. (Bartelt). He is the proud father of Timothy (Pamela) Gebhardt,...
Dana L. Theiler
Jun 19, 2016
Dana L. Theiler, age 51, of 615 Theiler Drive, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Dana was born on May 5, 1965 in Tomahawk to Theodore and Rosalie (Hinz) Swan. She married Lee A. Theiler on September 5, 1987 also in Tomahawk. She had been an insurance agent for many...
Ronald Lee Briggs
Jun 19, 2016
Ronald Lee Briggs, 76, of Sayner, WI passed away at his home Sunday June 19, 2016. Visitation will be at 10am, followed by a memorial service at 11am, Thursday, June 23 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Sayner. Ron was born September 14th, 1939 in Corning, Iowa. He married Carol Ann Nagengast of Varina, Iowa on September 17th, 1960. Ron...
Sally Everhart
Jun 18, 2016
Sally Everhart passed away peacefully at her home in Sun City Center, Fl., surrounded by her loving son and daughters. Sally was a graduate of Phillips High School and attended the University of Wisconsin, majoring in mathematics. She loved writing for the (Phillips, WI) Bee. She continued her writing skills throughout her life, writing wonderful Christmas letters, poems, travel journals...
Raymond John Hanoski
Jun 15, 2016
Raymond John Hanoski Raymond J. Hanoski, 90, Phillips died on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls. He was born on February 9,1926, in Kennan the son of Anton and Francis (Pospeck). He spent his entire life in Price County. He attended and graduated from Phillips High School, with the Class of 1944. He was married to...
Delores Ann Salek
Jun 12, 2016
> DELORES ANN SALEK > Delores A. Salek, 84, Phillips, died on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the > Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, surrounded by her family. > She was born on September 17, 1931, in Phillips, the daughter of Frank and > Mamie (LaRose) Voda. She spent her entire life in the Phillips area. She > attended...