Obituaries

Gilbert "Gil" Kettner

Gilbert "Gil" Kettner

May 13, 2023

 



Gilbert Kettner Jr., 77 of Hazelhurst, WI passed away suddenly on Saturday May 13, 2023.  Gilbert was born July 21, 1945, to Laura and Gilbert Kettner in Tomahawk, WI. Gilbert attended Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua, Wi where he graduated in 1963. 

In high school Gilbert participated in wrestling and football. In addition, he was a...

Ben Garfield

Ben Garfield

May 12, 2023

Benjamin Gerard Garfield, 58 of Trevor, WI unexpectedly passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Ben was born in Waukegan, IL on July 11, 1964, to Russell and Rosalie (nee Obenauf) Garfield. The youngest of 12, he spent his formative years in Lake Zurich, IL and Tomahawk, WI before living his adult life in northern Illinois. Ben will be remembered...

Michael Alfred DeWald

Michael Alfred DeWald

May 12, 2023

 

Michael Alfred DeWald, age 74, of Minocqua and New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on February 16, 1949 to the late Alfred and Hazel DeWald of Round Lake, Illinois. In 1967, it was love at first sight when Mike met Charlene Mussa, whom he married on August 21,...

Sue Jean Maurice

Sue Jean Maurice

May 11, 2023

 

Sue J. (Munson) Maurice, age 61, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. She was born October 22, 1961, to parents Kenneth and Jean (Andrews) Munson in Fond du Lac, WI. She graduated in 1979 from Goodrich High School. Sue loved spending time with her family and...

Neal William Morris

Neal William Morris

May 11, 2023

 

Neal William Morris, 73, of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, passed away on May 11, 2023. He was born on October 26, 1949, in Evanston, Illinois. Neal was a 25-year veteran of the United States Army as a Combat Engineer. He proudly served his country and was dedicated to his military associations.Neal was also a 20-year retired member of the Arbor...

Nancy A Koci

Nancy A Koci

May 11, 2023

 

Nancy A. Koci, 47, of Phillips, WI, passed away on May 11, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, after complications from asthma. Nancy was born on December 28, 1975, to Pennie Marmitt and David Pascucci, in Elgin, IL. 

Nancy attended and graduated from Phillips High School. She married Howard Borchert and they had a beautiful daughter together.  She...

Robert "Bob" L. Johnson

Robert "Bob" L. Johnson

May 10, 2023

 

Robert “Bob”  L. Johnson, age 77, a resident of Arbor Vitae, WI, passed away on May 10, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI, surrounded by his family. He was born July 31, 1945, in Beloit, WI to parents Walter and Genevieve Johnson.  He married the love of his life Carol Ruth Grenawalt on June 6, 1963, in...

Connie Farness

Connie Farness

May 7, 2023

Constance "Connie" Farness, age 98 of Shawano, WI passed away on Sunday, May 7th at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI.  Connie was born on April 19, 1925 the daughter of LeRoy and Frieda Stammer.  She married LeRoy Farness on April 19, 1947.

Connie loved music and enjoyed playing the piano and organ.  She was actively involved in...

Louise Mott

Louise Mott

May 5, 2023

Louise “Honey” (Herman) Mott devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away May 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Louise was born January 16, 1933 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to Louise (Reese) and Harry Herman. She married Leon “Bubby” Mott on August 9, 1952. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 50 + years who...

Wayne Kaphaem

Wayne Kaphaem

May 5, 2023

Wayne Kaphaem, age 71, of Tomahawk passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2023.

Wayne was born in Tomahawk on June 2, 1951 to Frederick “Fritz” & Muriel (Bergeson) Kaphaem. He was married to Lynda Miller on May 5, 1973 in Chippewa Falls. Wayne was a barber for a few years in Wausau before moving to Tomahawk in 1975. He previously had...

Laurel "Laurie" J. Henrichs

Laurel "Laurie" J. Henrichs

May 3, 2023

 

Laurel “Laurie” J. Henrichs, age 68, a resident of Minocqua, WI, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. She was born January 21, 1955, in Wausau, WI to parents Edward and Patsy Genrich. Laurie earned her nursing degree from North Central Technical College. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 36 years....

Howard Hetzel

Howard Hetzel

May 3, 2023

Howard Hetzel, age 103, of Tomahawk, passed away on May 3, 2023 at Tomahawk Health Services.

Howard was born on February 16, 1920 in Almond, WI to Albert “AJ” & Hazel (Stewart) Hetzel. Howard entered into the US Army in 1941. He served during World War II as a Staff Sargent and forward observer in northern Africa and Italy. He was...

Jeanne R. Kirchmeyer

Jeanne R. Kirchmeyer

Apr 30, 2023

Jeanne R. Kirchmeyer, 89, of Phillips, WI, died peacefully on April 30, 2023, under the care of Home Health & Hospice MMC - Park Falls, at the Aspirus Regency House. Jeanne was born on April 8, 1934, in Phillips, WI, to Levi and Minnie (Frisk) Cummings. 

She graduated from Prentice High School. Jeanne married Russell Kirchmeyer on September 8, 1952,...

Jerrold P Flynn

Jerrold P Flynn

Apr 29, 2023

Jerry P. Flynn, 87, Belliveau Road, Tomahawk passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born October 26, 1935 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Leon and Gladys (Olinger) Flynn. Jerry fell in love with Mitzi Kopelke and they were married on May 7, 1960. He served his country in the US Army and...

Ryan C Sandquist

Ryan C Sandquist

Apr 28, 2023

Ryan C Sandquist, 47, of Prentice, WI, passed away after a long illness on April 28, 2023, at the Aspirus Medford Hospital. Ryan was born on July 19, 1975, in Wausau, WI, to Ronald ane Karen (Heikkinen) Sandquist. 

He grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau West High School. He worked driving delivery trucks and remained in Wausau until...

Rebecca A Gall

Rebecca A Gall

Apr 28, 2023

Rebecca A. Gall, 79, Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28th and now joins her husband Don, her parents, brother Allan, three stepchildren; Sue, Kevin & Liz with son-in-law Bob, along with other loved ones, leaving her family with a lifetime of joyful memories.

Becky was born in Dawson, MN and grew up in Benson MN (Class of ’61) with...

Tanner DuWayne Wayman

Tanner DuWayne Wayman

Apr 26, 2023

Tanner DuWayne Wayman, age 46 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 26th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Traditional Native American Services will be held on Friday, April 28th at the Bingo Hall in Lac du Flambeau, WI starting at 4:00 pm with Services on Saturday, April 29th followed by burial at Memorial Cemetery.

 

 

Robert "Bobbo" J. Zimmerman

Robert "Bobbo" J. Zimmerman

Apr 23, 2023

 

Robert "Bobbo" J. Zimmerman, age 69, of Lake Tomahawk, WI, died Sunday, April 23, 2023.  Bob was born on October 7, 1953 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Chicago, Ill, the son of Robert and Dolores (Hamilton) Zimmerman.  After graduating from HL Richards High School in Oak Lawn, IL, Bob enlisted in the Navy. He then worked as a truck...

Carl Westbrook

Carl Westbrook

Apr 23, 2023

Carl A. Westbrook, 94, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk passed away on April 23, 2023 at Country Terrace Assisted Living.

Carl was born November 12, 1928, to Gordon and Clara (Hoffman) Westbrook at the family farm a few miles from Heafford Junction (north of Tomahawk). He worked on the farm for many years prior to employment at Solar Queen, Tomahawk, as...

Kenneth D Danielson

Kenneth D Danielson

Apr 21, 2023

Kenneth D. Danielson, 82, of Prentice, WI, died on April 21, 2023, at Riverview Health Service, in Tomahawk, WI.He was born on June 16, 1940, the son of Carroll and Edna (Kroon) Danielson on the families homestead in Ogema. Kenny attended Prentice High School and pursued his career in tool and die in St. Paul, Minnesota. He married Delores E. Anderson on...

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