Obituaries
Robert Michael Baratka
Dec 14, 2015
ROBERT MICHAEL BARATKA Robert M. “Bob” Baratka, 71, died on Monday, December 14, 2015, at the U.W. Madison Hospital, Madison, Wis. He was born on September 5, 1944, in Milwaukee, the son of Adam and Leona (Fitzgerald) Baratka.. He attended and graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1962. Bob married his loving wife of 52 years Betty Lou Cress...
Emily Alvina Garrow
Dec 14, 2015
EMILY GARROW Emily Alvina Garrow, 89, Ogema, died in the Aspirus Care and Rehabilitation Center in Medford on Monday, December 14, 2015. She was born in Wisconsin on June 13, 1926, the daughter of Dennis and Grace (Johnson) Brown. She was married to William Curtis in Minnesota on July 31, 1945, and they later divorced. She was married to Marvin...
Robert E. Kiesgen
Dec 13, 2015
Robert Earl Kiesgen Sr., age 83 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Sunday, December 13th in the comfort of his home. Bob was born on July 29, 1932 in Highland Park, IL the son of Earl and Mildred (nee Braun) Kiesgen. Bob attended Highland Park High School and served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955. He married Darleen...
Judith Ann Wester
Dec 12, 2015
JUDITH “Judy” WESTER Judith “Judy” Ann Wester, 66, Wausau, died on Saturday, December 12, 2015. She was born in Phillips, on August 6, 1949, the daughter of Louis and Mary (Pass) Stark Sr. She was a 1967 graduate of the Phillips High School. She was married to Frederic Charles Wester in Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Phillips on August 3,...
Colin J. Dougan
Dec 12, 2015
Colin J. Dougan, age 72 of Minocqua, WI died on Saturday, December 12th at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls, WI. Colin was born June 4, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Robert and Katherine (nee Klein) Dougan. He is survived by his Sister: Judith (Donald) Hurley of Milwaukee, WI and Sister-in-law: Joann McPhail of Minocqua, WI and...
Michael James Gelina
Dec 11, 2015
MICHAEL GELINA Michael James Gelina, 69, Glidden, Town of Gordon, died on Friday, December 11, 2015, in Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born in Park Falls, Wisconsin, on November 3, 1946, the son of Harry and Eunice Gelina. He was a graduate of the Lincoln High School of Park Falls. He served his country in the...
Mary Jane Hirtz
Dec 9, 2015
.Mary Jane Hirtz, age 70 of Woodruff, WI died on Wednesday, December 9th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, WI. Mary Jane was born on December 16, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of William J. and Estelle Marie (nee Driessen) Schuh. Mary Jane married Dennis D. Hirtz on May 4, 1968. She received her Bachelors of Science Degree in...
P.J. Fryar
Dec 6, 2015
P.J. Fryar, age 59, of Stratford, WI, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. P.J. was born in Tomahawk on September 3, 1956 to his parents, Patrick J. Fryar Sr & Geraldine (Christensen) Fryar. He was a Tomahawk High School graduate. P.J. worked at PCA for 25 years. He loved riding...
Marilyn Cole
Dec 2, 2015
Marilyn Cole, age 89, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday December 2, in Lovell, Wyoming. Marilyn was born June 28, 1926 in Milwaukee to Alfred and Evelyn (Gifford) Wagner. She was formerly married to Arthur Cole. Survivors include: Son, Robert (Amy) Cole Appleton, WI Brothers, Dale (Judy) Wagner Tomahawk Glenn (Karen) Wagner Tomahawk Dennis (Betty) Wagner Clark, Wyoming Marilyn is...
Tammy Lee Adams
Dec 2, 2015
TAMMY LEE ADAMS Tammy L., Adams, 58, Prentice, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Ministry St. Clares Hospital, Weston, Wi. She was born on June 13, 1957, in Phillips, the daughter of Ronald and Deloris (Farkus) Stade. She spent her entire life in the Prentice area. She attended and graduated from Prentice High School, Class of 1975. She was...
Robert Allan Farley Sr.
Dec 2, 2015
ROBERT FARLEY Sr. Robert Allan Farley Sr., Phillips, Town of Elk, died in the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. He was born in DeKalb, Illinois, on June 26, 1942, the son of Bernard and Irene (Oberg) Farley. He was married to Nancy Longston in Evanston, Illinois, on October 19, 1963. He served his country in...
Mark E. Jeske
Dec 1, 2015
Mark Edward Jeske, age 63 of Minocqua, WI died on Tuesday, December 1st in Woodruff, WI. Mark was born on February 28, 1952 in Mayville, WI the son of Edward M. and Esther F. (nee Mueller) Jeske. For 36 years he owned and operated Lakeland Auto Body in Minocqua, WI. Mark was a very hard worker and shared his skills...
Lillian M. Fuhrman
Dec 1, 2015
Lillian Mae Fuhrman, age 79 of Hazelhurst, WI died on Tuesday, December 1st at her residence. Lillian was born on April 26, 1936 in Lugerville, WI the daughter of Leonard and Margaret (nee Knoblock) Haling. Lillian married Paul E. Fuhrman on April 27, 1957. Lillian was a cook for 29 years at MHLT Grade School. She enjoyed needle point, crocheting,...
Gust "Sonny" Kalander
Dec 1, 2015
GUST E. KALANDER Gust E. “Sonny” Kalander, 77, Town of Prentice, died on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at his home after a short illness. He was born on October 29, 1938, the son of Gust and Margaret (Tesch) Kalander. He spent his entire life in the Prentice area. He was married to Shirley Monell on November 6, 1965 in Prentice....
James Bockholt
Nov 30, 2015
James "Jimbo" Bockholt, age 72, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital. Jimbo was born on February 2, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Lucille (Himsel) Bockholt. In 1948 the family moved to the Spirit area where Jim attended Liberty School and Rib Lake High School. Jimbo served his country in the US Army for...
Patricia M. Cowles
Nov 29, 2015
Patricia Cowles of Manitowish Waters passed away 11/29/15 at St Joseph’s hospital in Marshfield, WI due to complications of congestive heart failure. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Ed Cowles; parents, Joe and Erna McClellan; her youngest brother, Bob McClellan; son-in-law Bruce Johnson; and...
Gerald Cook
Nov 26, 2015
Gerald "Jerry" Cook, age 84, of 1559 E. Kings Road, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jerry was born April 5, 1931 in Tomahawk to William and Grace (Schreiber) Cook. He graduated in 1949 from Tomahawk High School. Jerry was a 3 sport athlete at THS and signed with the Chicago White Sox as an...
Harold C. De Simons
Nov 26, 2015
Harold C. De Simons, age 62, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Harold was born on December 20, 1952 in Oxford, England, to his parents Harold G. and Ruth (Marquardt) De Simons. He was married to Lillian Mendoza in September of 1979 in Fort Eustis, Virginia. He was a pilot by the age of 17. Harold enlisted in the...
Lorraine Boehm
Nov 21, 2015
Lorraine Boehm, age 79, of Tomahawk, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Lorraine was born on February 2, 1936 in the town of Hamburg, WI to her parents, Daniel & Alice (Baneck) Bloch. On October 10, 1953, she married Vernon Boehm; together they had 4 children. Vernon preceded her in death on October 1, 2005....
Jeffrey Faufau
Nov 21, 2015
Jeffery Faufau, age 49, of Green Bay and formerly of Tomahawk, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 in Green Bay. Jeff was born on January 5, 1966, the son of Forest & Catherine (Hickey) Faufau. He attended schools in Tomahawk, Green Bay and Manitowoc. Jeff worked in Green Bay at Aspiro for over 25 years, where he had many...
