Obituaries
Lucille Ellen Halmstad
May 1, 2016
LUCILLE HALMSTAD Lucille Ellen Halmstad, 90, Catawba, died in the Golden Living Center in Rib Lake, WI, on Sunday, May 1, 2016. She was born on January 5, 1926, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the daughter of Bernice and Edward Partlow. She was married to Oliver “Sonny” Halmstad in Bethany Lutheran Church in Catawba on June 13, 1944. She was a member...
Frank Lobermeier
Apr 30, 2016
Frank W. Lobermeier Sr., age 61 of Hazelhurst, WI died on Saturday, April 30th at his residence. Frank was born on January 6, 1955 in Woodruff, WI the son of Frank and Dorothy (nee Gilham) Lobermeier. Frank loved Bowling, Fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Frank is survived by his Wife, Gail of Hazelhurst, WI and by 2...
Judith M. Kurth
Apr 29, 2016
Judith Mae Kurth, age 76, passed away on April 29, 2016 in Minocqua, WI after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on January 14, 1940 in Kewaunee, WI to Willis and Gladyce Stone. Her childhood was spent in Kewaunee with her parents and siblings Kenneth, David, and Paulann. She married William Kurth August 2, 1958 and they were...
Mary Ann Crossman
Apr 25, 2016
Mary Ann “Marion” Crossman, age 87, passed away tranquilly on April 25, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care. Mary was born on March 25, 1929 in Chicago, IL to her parents, Steve & Josephine Prelozni. She lived most of her life in Waukesha, WI. She was married to Robert Crossman and together they had three children. Mary lived...
Elizabeth May Sorensen
Apr 24, 2016
Elizabeth May Sorensen, age 79 of Minocqua, WI died on Sunday, April 24th at her residence on Blue Lake with her daughters by her side. Elizabeth, as she was known by her siblings, was the 4th of six children and the oldest girl. She lived in Webster Groves, Mo and until 3 years ago continued to attend all of her...
Arthur John Simon, Jr.
Apr 24, 2016
Arthur John Simon, Jr. Arthur J. Simon, Jr. 83, Township of Hackett, died on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at his home. He was born on March 8, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio. He spent his early life and schooling in Toledo., where he attended and graduated from Toledo High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Navy during the...
Wayne Alfred Morey
Apr 23, 2016
Wayne Alfred Morey Wayne A. Morey, 62, Township of Brantwood, died on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his home. He was born on February 11, 1954, in Phillips, the son of Donald and Alice (Hummitsch) Morey. He attended and graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1972. He was married to Diane Polacek on September 27, 1975. He was employed...
Fred G. Timm
Apr 22, 2016
Fred “Fritz” Timm, age 88, of Irma, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at his home, under the care of Ministry Hospice. Fred was born on February 2, 1928 in Sheply, WI to Fred C. & Meta (Brumm) Timm. He served our country in the US Navy. Fritz graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in agriculture....
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...
