Obituaries
William D. Ostling
Sep 24, 2015
William D. Ostling passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2015 under the care of hospice in the home of his daughter in White Bear Lake, MN. Bill was born on June 4, 1933 in Barron, WI to Clarence and Violet (Nelson) Ostling. They soon moved to Prentice where he graduated from Prentice High School in 1951. Bill joined the...
William J. Beson
Sep 24, 2015
William J. "Buzz” Beson, 70, went to his heavenly home with family at his side on September 24, 2015 after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family, friends and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Buzz was born to the late Henry and Marcella Beson, in...
Jeanette Hoglund
Sep 23, 2015
Jeanette Hoglund, age 88, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Copper Leaf Assisted Living in Marathon under the care of Aspirus Home Hospice. Jeanette was born on March 20, 1927 in Columbus Georgia to Rube & Ioma (DeLoit) Cullifer. She married Werner Richard Hoglund Sr. on July 7, 1944 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He preceded her...
David Thielman
Sep 21, 2015
David Thielman, age 79, of N8952 County Road H, Irma, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home under the care of Ministry Home Hospice on Monday, September 21, 2015. Dave was born on July 16, 1936 in Tomahawk to Archie and Elsie (Moritz) Thielman. Dave served in the National Guard for 7 years, he first owned and operated Green Pines...
Irene E. White
Sep 21, 2015
Irene E. White, age 91, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2015 at Golden Living - Riverview Nursing Home. Irene was born on July 22, 1924 in Brantwood to John & Agnes (Hannula) Kangas. Irene was married to Nathan Fryar; he preceded her in death. Later, she married George White; he also preceded her in death. Irene...
Russell Frederick Sawallish
Sep 21, 2015
RUSSELL FREDERICK SAWALLISH Russell F. Sawallish, 94, Township of Elk, died on Monday, September 21, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 16, 1921, in Poy Sippi, Wi., the son of Frederick and Minnie (Westerman) Sawallish. He attended and graduated from Omro High School, Class of 1939. He was married to Dorothy Krueger on July 29, 1939, in...
Doris M. Schoenke
Sep 21, 2015
Doris M. Schoenke, 93, a long-time resident of Boulder Junction and formerly of Wauwatosa died September 21, 2015. She was born June 1, 1922 to William and Helen Schoenke in Milwaukee. Doris had a deep appreciation for nature and loved spending time with her family and dogs. She was a dedicated member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Woodruff-Minocqua...
Robert E. Hilbert
Sep 19, 2015
Robert E. Hilbert, age 91, of W5894 Theisen Road, Tomahawk passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. Bob was born on May 20, 1924 in Beaver, Wisconsin, Marinette County, to Joseph and Helen (Bucholtz) Hilbert. He was a graduate of Marinette High School in 1941. He married the love of his life, Delphine C....
Elmer W. Dahlquist Jr.
Sep 19, 2015
Elmer William Dahlquist Jr., age 79 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Saturday, September 19th at his residence. Elmer was born on February 23, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Elmer and Ann (nee Popenleur) Dahlquist Sr. Elmer married Carol Meyer on July 23, 1960 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in MIlwaukee, WI. She was the love of his...
Larry James Cops
Sep 19, 2015
LARRY COPS Sr Larry James cops Sr. 71, Prentice, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips on Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was born in Oklahoma city, Oklahoma, on May 22, 1944, the son of James and Ida Cops. He served his country during the Viet Nam War in the United States Navy, stationed aboard the USS...
Robert Berger
Sep 17, 2015
Robert P. Berger, age 75, of St. Francis, Wisconsin died Thursday, September 17, 2015 near Tomahawk as the result of a motorcycle accident. Bob was born on June 28, 1940 in Milwaukee to Gerald and Calista Berger. He was married to Christine Felchner on April 15, 1963 in Waukegan, Illinois. Bob was employed by American Motors/Chrysler for 31 years and...
Charles Kuntz
Sep 16, 2015
Charles Herbert Kuntz, age 80, passed away on September 16, 2015 at Acorn Hill Senior Living Home in Mosinee, WI. Charles, usually called Chuck, was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, on June 14, 1935. He was the son of Harvey and Edna (Behling) Kuntz. He lived at the Badger Home for the Blind in Milwaukee, for many years. Chuck is survived...
Helen C. Cowan
Sep 16, 2015
HELEN COWAN Helen C. Cowan, 93, Town of Harmony, died at her home, the home that she was born in, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. She was born on November 26, 1921, in the Town of Harmony to Anton and Anna (Gura) Lach. She was married to George Cowan in Chicago, Illinois, on February 2, 1963. She and George were...
Darlene Ann Novitzke
Sep 12, 2015
Darlene Straub-Novitzke Obituary .Darlene Straub-Novitzke, age 83 of Minocqua, WI died of a massive heart attack on Saturday, September 12th at her home. Darlene was born on July 3, 1932 to Herbert and Matilda (King) Straub in Chicago, Illinois. Her family moved to Wisconsin when Darlene was 9 years old. Darlene met Joe Novitzke at a dance at Rib River...
Shirley R. Bergman
Sep 11, 2015
Shirley R. Bergman Shirley R. Bergman, 80, Phillips, died on Friday, September 11, 2015, at the Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls. She was born on May 21, 1935, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, the daughter of George Herbert Walter and Virginia Somerville (Horton) Richardson. She spent her early life in New Jersey before making her home in Illinois and Colorado. She was...
Einar H. Ingman
Sep 9, 2015
EINAR H. INGMAN, JR. Medal of Honor Recipient - Korean War 1951 Einar H. Ingman, Jr. of Tomahawk/Irma was one of five Medal of Honor recipients from Wisconsin to receive the nation's highest military honor for service in Korea. The four others, however, were awarded posthumously. Einar passed away on September 9, 2015 surrounded by his family at Sacred Heart...
Julia Agnes Stafford
Sep 9, 2015
JULIA STAFFORD Julia Agnes Stafford, 92, Phillips, Town of Flambeau, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of her family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. She was born the daughter of Paul and Caroline (Kelbus) Kozak at the family farm in the Town of Flambeau on...
Richard Francis Kempen
Sep 9, 2015
RICHARD KEMPEN Richard Francis Kempen, 83, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, died in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. He was born in Catawba, Wisconsin, on January 28, 1932, the son of Wilbert and Anna (Peters) Kempen. He was a graduate of the Park Falls High School. He was married to Elaine Rose Adomaitis in Kennan, Wisconsin, on June 11, 1955. He owned...
Franklin Delano Snodgrass
Sep 8, 2015
FRANKLIN SNODGRASS Franklin Delano Snodgrass, 81, Park Falls, former Town of Worcester resident, died at the home of his daughter and son-in-law while under the care of his family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. He was born on May 7, 1934, in Raymond City, West Virginia, the son of James and Myrtle (Shamlen) Snodgrass....
Larry Richard Plyer
Sep 8, 2015
LARRY RICHARD PLYER Larry R. Plyer, 69, Township of Worcester, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 9, 1946, in Phillips, the son of Frank and Hulda (Stanke) Plyer. He spent his entire life in the Phillips area. He attended and graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1964. He was married to...
