Obituaries
Elmer G. Dorava
Apr 22, 2016
Elmer George Dorava, age 84 of Irma, WI passed away on Friday April 22, 2016 at his home in Skanawan Township. Elmer was born February 4, 1932 to Fred “Fritz” and Julia (Redwine) Dorava in Perkinstown. Elmer attended the one-room Roosevelt (North) School in Perkinstown. He graduated from Hannibal High School in 1950. He enlisted in the US Navy right...
Michael Evan Redemann
Apr 22, 2016
Michael Evan Redemann Michael E. Redemann 71, Town of Winter, died on Friday, April 22, 2016, at his home. He was born on February 3, 1945, in New London, Wi., the son of Evan and Maxine (Swift) Redemann. He attended and graduated from Weyauwega/Fremont High School, Class of 1963. He married Joyce Kent on August 26, 1966, in Weyauwega, Wi....
Carol J. Carstensen
Apr 21, 2016
Carol J. Carstensen, 77, of Memory Lane, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Carol was born September 5, 1938 in Oak Park, Illinois to Robert and Edna (Johnson) Reid. She was married to Lawrence “Chick” Carstensen on November 20, 1954 in Tomahawk. Carol had worked for the Federal Reserve as a system analyst and designer,...
Edward Ray Schmidt
Apr 20, 2016
EDWARD R. SCHMIDT Edward Ray Schmidt, 72, Medford, died on Wednesday, April 20, in the Aspirus Medford Hospital in Medford, WI. He was born in Phillips, WI, on November 29, 1943. For a short time he lived in Iowa, returning to Phillips at the age of 7. He attended Phillips area country schools and the Phillips High School. He was...
Jane F. Newman
Apr 15, 2016
Jane F. “Frankie” Newman, age 84 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, April 15th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. Jane was born on July 9, 1931 in Ireland the daughter of Patrick and Mary (nee O’Neill) Brennan. She married George H. Newman and they celebrated over 50 years of marriage, George preceded her in death on December...
Don L. Otto
Apr 15, 2016
Donal L. “Don” Otto, age 91 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, April 15th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. Don was born February 23, 1925 in Pontiac, MI the son of Orvis and Janet (nee Bentley) Otto. Don was a Navy Veteran of WWII, serving as a medic on the USS West Point. Don was a founding...
Elizabeth M. Helman
Apr 14, 2016
Elizabeth M. “Liz” Helman, age 81 of Minocqua, WI died on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at her residence. Liz was born on February 22, 1935 in Waunakee, WI the daughter of Anton and Theresa (Ripp) Kalscheur. Liz graduated from Waunakee High School and later married Robert D. Helman on June 13, 1957. She loved gardening and spending time with her...
Joy M Erickson
Apr 13, 2016
Joy M. Erickson, age 52, of 204 N. Tomahawk Ave., Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Joy was born on March 31, 1964 in Tomahawk to Harold and Donna (Zoellner) Neumeyer. She married Ricky A. Erickson on August 6, 1982 in Irma. Joy had worked at LaNou’s restaurant and most recently was...
Joyce V Osness
Apr 13, 2016
Joyce Osness, age 91, of Tomahawk, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 surrounded by her family at Golden Living – Riverview Nursing Home. Joyce was born on April 2, 1925 in Merrill to Olaf and Wilhelmina (Welk) Skare. She was married to Donald K Osness on July6, 1946 in Wausau, Wisconsin. Don passed away in 2013. Joyce had worked...
Martin Arthur Ortmann
Apr 12, 2016
MARTIN ARTHUR ORTMANN Martin A. Ortmann, 82, Phillips, died on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. He was born on January 24, 1934, in Milwaukee, the son of Herman and Theresa (Bozdech) Ortmann. He spent his early life and schooling in Milwaukee. He attended and graduated from Custer High School, Class of 1953. He was married...
Wanda F Orcutt
Apr 8, 2016
Wanda Orcutt, age 94, a longtime resident of Tomahawk, passed away on April 8, 2016 at Stone Crest Assisted Living Facility in Wausau. Wanda was born on August 3, 1921 in Mingo, Iowa to William & Floy Hays. She was married to Robert D. Orcutt on October 29,1943 in Tomahawk, he passed away in 2001. While her husband served during...
Harold A. Birkholz
Apr 5, 2016
Harold A. Birkholz, age 85, of 10399 Forest Road, Tomahawk, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Ministry St. Mary Hospital in Rhinelander. Harold was born on January 17, 1931 in Strum, Wisconsin to Harold and Della (Click) Birkholz. He was married to Reta Cassingam, she passed away in 1995. Harold was a Korean War veteran serving in the United...
Dorothy Oesterreich
Apr 5, 2016
Dorothy Oesterreich August 15, 1931 - April 5, 2016 Dorothy Oesterreich of Phillips WI. passed away on Tuesday April 5th at St Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, WI. At her side were her daughter Kathleen, nephew Ronald Jr., and long time friend Michael Kralj. In 1986, after many years of vacationing in the Fifield area, Dorothy found her special place on...
George Charles Sorensen
Apr 4, 2016
GEORGE SORENSEN George Charles Sorensen, 62, Town of Spirit, Ogema, died in the Saint Joseph Hospital in Marshfield on Monday, April 4, 2016. He was born on August 11, 1953, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, the son of Allen and Marie Sorensen. He was married to Laura Polansky in Markham, Illinois, on April 26, 1991. He worked as an over-the-road truck...
Frances Mary 'Susie" Schwarzenberger
Apr 4, 2016
FRANCES “Susie” SCHWARZENBERGER Frances Marie “Susie” Schwarzenberger, 80, Menomonee Falls, WI, died on April 4, 2016. Born April 20, 1935, Milwaukee, WI. 45 year employee of Master Lock of Milwaukee. Survived by one brother, Robert (Dorothy) Schwarzenberger, Milwaukee, and by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred Jr. and Karl. Her laughter and sense...
John C. Allen Jr.
Apr 3, 2016
John Clifford Allen Jr., age 81 of Woodruff, WI died on Sunday, April 3rd at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. John was born on December 12, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John Sr. and Kathleen (nee Edwards) Allen. Before moving to the Northwoods 27 years ago, John had been an influential and active member of the...
Francis Thomas Bushman
Apr 3, 2016
FRANCIS THOMAS BUSHMAN Fran was born on Friday, May 30, 1958, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the son of Harvey and Julia (Walcisak) Bushman. He was raised on his family’s dairy farm in Kennan and was a 1976 graduate of Phillips High School. After graduation, he moved to Milwaukee where he worked for Kempen Brothers Construction. After 2 years, he moved back...
James Walter Goff Sr.
Apr 3, 2016
James "Jim" Walter Goff Sr., age 81 In the early morning hours of April 3, Jim Goff left this earth from the hospice bed in his home and, absent from the body, he was present with the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born on July 16, 1934 in the home of his parents, Herbert and Grace Goff, on Highway 40...
Gerald L. Brahm
Mar 29, 2016
Gerald L. “Gerry” Brahm, age 78 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Tuesday, March 29th at his residence. Gerry was born on May 25, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Leonard and Elizabeth (nee Henningfield) Brahm. Gerry attended St. Leo Grade School and Messmer High School in Milwaukee. Gerry married Barbara Ann Miller on September 16, 1961. He owned...
Myron Lane Hrad
Mar 28, 2016
MYRON HRAD Myron Lane Hrad, 52, Phillips, Town of Elk, died on Monday, March 28, 2016. He was born in Park Falls, Wisconsin, on September 17, 1963, the son of Edith and James Hrad Jr. He was a 1981 graduate of the Phillips High School. He was married to Kathleen “Kathy” Palmer in the United Methodist Church in Phillips on...
