Obituaries

Apr 16, 2024

Donald Charles Meetz, 87, joined his Lord and Savior Tuesday, the 16th of April 2024.Donald was born the 10th of February 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Charles and Mildred (Snell) Meetz.  The second of three sons, Donald was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Dale.As a youth, Donald often spent time on his grandparents' farms...

Apr 15, 2024

Heide (Faber) Kranz, 76, of Phillips, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Daughter of Adelheid and John Faber. Mother of Eric J. (Tania) Kranz, beloved granddaughter, Angelina; further survived by cousins, Malka (Willy) Micmacher, Joe (Sandi) Faber, and Helen Faber; dear friends, Jeanne, Karyl, Mary, Suzanne, Louise, and Bonnie. Heide loved and was loved by her cats, Molly and...

Apr 11, 2024

Dixie Lee Zastrow, age 90, Tomahawk, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of April 11, 2024. Born December 31, 1933 to William and Alice (Scheller) Garlow in Rib Lake, Wisconsin, she grew up on a farm in Spirit, attended Spirit Falls Grade School, and graduated from Rib Lake High School...

Apr 9, 2024

James Joseph Cee, 77, of Tomahawk, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home at the Waterford of Colby Assisted Living.   James was born May 27, 1946 in Milwaukee, the son of Joseph and Florence (Polzin) Cee.  He was united in marriage on September 24, 2016, to Debra Noziska and she preceded him in death December 10, 2023.

James...

Apr 7, 2024

Beverly Steffen (Smerda), 73, of Ogema passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born to John and Hilder Smerda on March 17, 1951, in Wausau, WI.After graduating from Mosinee High School in 1969, the following year she graduated from the State Beauty College of Culture. She was a cosmetologist for over 30 years...

Apr 5, 2024

Virginia Ann Timm (Ginny) age 94, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on April 5, 2024

 

Ginny was the only beloved child of Charles and Marie Trimble, and grew up in Madison, WI. Ginny met the love of her life, Dale W. Timm, of Tomahawk, while they attended UW Madison.  Together they raised 4 boys in Green Bay....

Apr 4, 2024

Apr 4, 2024

Dr. Larry Hagen OD, 83, longtime Tomahawk resident, passed away Thursday, April 4, in Merrill, WI with his family by his side.

 

Larry was born April 2, 1941, to Alvin and Edith Hagen (Abell) in Ambrose, ND.  He married the love of his life and best friend, Janet Fredenburg on June 23, 1963, in Crosby, ND.  

 

Larry attended Crosby High School,...

Apr 3, 2024

Betty Jean Smith, age 53 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on April 3rd at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI.  Betty was born on June 30, 1970 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Eli and Margaret (nee Thompson) Smith.Visitation will start on Saturday, April 6th at 4:00 PM at the Multi-Purpose Building and conclude on Sunday, April 7th...

Apr 3, 2024

Richard William Giese, age 82 has gone to his Savior’s arms on April 3, 2024. He died at home surrounded by his loving family.

 

He was born at Wausau Hospital on March 29, 1942 to Alfred and Le Elda (Lemke) Giese. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church and attended Trinity’s school for 8 years. He married the love...

Apr 1, 2024

JoAnn Patricia Joost, age 80 of Eagle River, WI and formerly of Woodruff, WI passed away on April 1st at Legacy of the Northwoods in Eagle River, WI.  JoAnn was born on November 22, 1943 in Berwyn, IL the daughter of Frank and Irene (nee Baum) Wolfinger.  She attended Maine West High School and attended Mundelein College.  JoAnn married William...

Apr 1, 2024

Janille “Jan” Donna Stofflet, age 89, a resident of Minocqua, WI, died Monday, April 1, 2024, under the care of Hospice at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander, WI. She was born November 10, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI.

Jan loved to volunteer and help others. She helped her church, the HYMC Auxiliary, and the Lakeland Food Pantry. She loved to spend...

Apr 1, 2024

Henry DON Christian Jr. died Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home with his wife Susan and his Kitty Lucy by his side.  Don had been sick for one month and was under the care of Hospice.  Don was the oldest son of Henry Christian Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Weaver.  He was born January 23, 1942, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Don...

Mar 30, 2024

Donald “Don” George Barber, age 97, a resident of Presque Isle, WI, died on March 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 19, 1926, in Amherst, WI to parents Ora and Bessie Barber.

Don served as an Army Sergeant during WWII - Pacific Theater Signal Corp, and as aGreat Lakes Merchant Marine. He worked as...

Mar 29, 2024

Jeanne Yvonne (Grundy) Van Order, 94, of Minocqua passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, March 29th, 2024. She was born on November 27th, 1929, the second of seven children to Gerald and Marion (Lumbar) Grundy. 

Jeanne grew up on Birch Lake (Mid Lake) and later moved to Lake Minocqua. She attended Minocqua Grade School and High...

Mar 27, 2024

Lucille Marie "Lucy" Korab, 75, of Park Falls, WI, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 27, 2024. She was born September 19, 1948, to Frank and Mary (Rotar) Korab. She grew up in Lugerville, WI, with her 11 siblings on the family farm. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1966. She was a long-time employee at Phillips...

Mar 27, 2024

Clarence W Towle, 93, Tomahawk, passed away on March 27. Clarence was born September 21, 1930 in Wausau, WI. He was son of Clarence G and Irma (Volkman) Towle. He was married to Marie Kasten on July 11, 1953. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2017. Surviving are his 5 children: Ann (Wayne) Koskey, North Aurora, IL; Dan...

Mar 25, 2024

Melissa Jean Rau, 54, of Harshaw passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  Melissa was born November 12, 1969 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of James and Judith (Welnetz) Rau.

Surviving are her brother, Timothy Rau; nephews, Jimmy and Ryan; aunt and uncle Art (Lillian) Rau.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Judith...

Mar 25, 2024

James Edward Rau, 83, Harshaw passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at his home.  James was born June 12, 1940 in Winamac, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Thelma Rau.   He was united in marriage on September 8, 1962 to Judith Welnetz and she preceded her in death April 29, 2022.

Surviving are son, Timothy Rau, Tomahawk; two grandsons, Jimmy...

Mar 24, 2024

Jacquelyn G. Jossart, age 74 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI.  Jacquelyn was born on January 9, 1950 in La Crosse, WI the daughter of Richard and Carol Marshall.  

 

She is survived by her son Arthur “Buck” (Shilo) Jossart Jr., and daughter Jennifer (Stephan) Borak and by 3 grandchildren and...