Obituaries
Robert Louis Kerner
Feb 15, 2016
ROBERT KERNER Robert Louis Kerner, 74, Ogema, died in the Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls on Monday, February 15. He was born in Elmhurst, Illinois, on January 13, 1942, the son of Andrew and Alice (Jirek) Kerner. His family moved to Phillips when he was 4 years old. He attended the Phillips High School. In his working career he was...
Glenn A. Callahan
Feb 11, 2016
Glenn A. Callahan, Sr., age 83, of N11150 Callahan Road, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Big Glenn was born on July 21, 1932 in Tomahawk to Matthew and Erna (Buschke) Callahan. He was raised and lived his entire life on a small farm in the town of Harrison. Big Glenn was drafted into the...
Christopher J. Bartelt
Feb 8, 2016
Christopher J. Bartelt, age 46, of Rhinelander, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Heritage Nursing Home in Port Washington, WI under the care of Heartland Hospice. Christopher was born on November 22, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Richard & the late Diane (Lane) Bartelt. He attended Tomahawk School where he played football and wrestled through...
Donald Leroy Hillestad
Feb 8, 2016
Donald Leroy Hillestad, 87, of Sun City West, AZ and long term resident of The Northwoods, passed away peacefully February 8, 2016. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. He LOVED Football, which began when he played in high school and then became his passion watching it up until the night prior to his death. We...
Thomas Richard Bruner
Feb 7, 2016
THOMAS BRUNER Thomas Richard Bruner, 81, Ogema, died in the Aspirus Care and Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Medford on Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was born in a tool shed on the family farm in Ogema on June 7, 1934, the son of Melvin and Lara L. (Agnew) Bruner. He was married to Ella Birchfield, and she preceded him in...
Donald P Herman
Feb 6, 2016
Donald P. Herman, age 88, of N9149 Tomahawk Road, Tomahawk, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Don was born on May 11, 1927 in Tomahawk to Harry and Louise (Reise) Herman. He was married to Joanne Seslar in September of 1948, she passed away in 1975. On December 23, 1978 Don married Violet Koepke also...
Nancy E Faust-Beachboard
Feb 6, 2016
Nancy Faust-Beachboard, age 56, of 3116 County Road L, Tomahawk, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 6, 2016 surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on November 20, 1959 in McHenry, Illinois to Lawrence and Evelyn (Brandlein) Faust. She had been employed at Gordman's for many years. Nancy loved being outdoors, cooking, fishing, and spending time with her...
Wilmer Kamrath
Feb 4, 2016
Wilmer 'Bill' G. Kamrath, age 89, of Tomahawk, passed away February 4, 2016, at Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation in Rhinelander. Bill was born on August 10, 1926 in a farmhouse near Juneau, WI to Arthur and Mathilda (Gentz) Kamrath. Bill attended school in Juneau and Beaver Dam, graduating from Beaver Dam High School in 1944. He served honorably in...
Mary Joyce Sherman
Feb 3, 2016
Mary Joyce Sherman, age 80, passed away Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital, in Tomahawk. Joyce was born on February 28, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Joseph & Jennett (Micus) Kalafut. She lived most of her life in Chicagoland area. Joyce was married to Walter "Jerry" Sherman on February 28, 1953. Together, they had three children. After Jerry's...
John P. Renn
Feb 1, 2016
John P. Renn, age 86, of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. John was born on April 6, 1929 in Harrison to Henry & Wilhelmina (Schoone) Renn. John was a hard working farmer and woods worker. He married Estelle VanHarpen on June 25, 1953 in Tomahawk. Together, John & Estelle...
Marion C. Faux
Jan 31, 2016
Marion C. Faux, age 90 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Sunday, January 31st at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Marion was born on April 16, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Rudolph and Julia (nee Ritscherle) Schiefen. Marion is survived by her Son, Paul (Judy) Crowell of Indiana and Step Daughter, Renee (Ed) Schwanke of...
John Monahan
Jan 28, 2016
John "Jack" E. Monahan, age 90, of Tomahawk, passed away January 28, 2016 at his home on Lowery Road, surrounded by his family. Jack was born on August 9, 1925 in Lomira, WI to Edward & Gertrude (Flood) Monahan. Jack lived most of his life in Wauwatosa. He served our country during WWII in the Merchant Marine and during Korean...
Murrey Netland
Jan 28, 2016
MURREY NETLAND Murrey Netland, 87, former Catawba resident, died in the Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill on Thursday, January 28, 2016. She was born in Catawba, Wisconsin, on September 22, 1928, the daughter of Martin and Mabel (Mattson) Evenson. She was married to Martin Netland on March 27, 1949, in Cameron, Wisconsin. She was employed as a Baker by...
Kenneth William Zersen
Jan 28, 2016
Kenneth W. Zersen, age 73 of Eagle River, WI died January 28th. Loving husband of Anna Marie Zersen, and brother of Sharon Ketterhagen. Preceded in death by his parents William and Helene Zersen, and his daughter Kimberly Ann Lange. Per his request, cremation has taken place. Online condolences can be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com NIMSGERN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES IS SERVING...
Donald Edward Kronholm
Jan 25, 2016
Donald Edward Kronholm Donald “Chubby” Edward Kronholm, age 92, of Lake Tomahawk passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2016 at his home. Memorial services will be on January 30, 2016 at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 10441 Highway 70 West, Minocqua, Wisconsin. Pastor Paul Devantier will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00 with the memorial service at noon. A...
Patricia M. Olson
Jan 25, 2016
Patricia M. Olson, 76, of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Pat was born in Chicago, IL on February 6, 1939 to Robert and Mary E. Schiele. Pat married Gary M. Olson on September 17, 1960. She is survived by her loving husband Gary, of Arbor Vitae, two daughters: Patti Marocco...
Kathleen Shirley Drossart
Jan 24, 2016
Kathleen Shirley Drossart, 87 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died Sunday, January 24th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Known as “Shirley” her whole life, she was born on September 22, 1928 in Rhinelander, WI the daughter of Frank and Ethel (nee Getchell) Tank. Shirley married Jerry Drossart on October 1, 1946. After retiring from the work...
Raymond C. Gaedtke
Jan 23, 2016
Raymond C. Gaedtke, age 66, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Mount View Care Center in Wausau. Ray was born on October 19, 1949 in Wausau to Almon and Vivian (Berg) Gaedtke. He worked at the Wisconsin Box Factory in Wausau for 26 years. He enjoyed watching baseball, football, and NASCAR. Ray also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors...
Stephan Bremer
Jan 22, 2016
Stephan "Jethro" Bremer, age 57, of 3107 County Hwy. L, Tomahawk passed away at his home Friday, January 22, 2016, surrounded by his family and under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. Jethro was born on June 25, 1958 in Madison to Vaughn and Barbara Bremer, Sr. He married Jackie Galler on June 4, 1988 in Poynette, Wisconsin. He served...
Emil H Krueger
Jan 22, 2016
Emil H. Krueger, age 92, of E. Kings Road and, most recently, of Milestone Senior Living, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 22, 2016 under the care of Ministry Hospice. Emil was born on July 20, 1923 in Merrill to Emil O. & Katherine (Theisen) Krueger. Emil attended Mortuary School at Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science in...
