Obituaries
Terry Lynn Szarmack
Jul 28, 2015
Terry Lynn Szarmack, 67, of Palatine, IL passed away peacefully on July 28, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 6, 1948 in Chicago to Frank C. and Opal E. (Hainy) Szarmack. He graduated from Hubbard High School in Chicago and was of the Catholic faith. Terry was a proud Vietnam-era veteran of the United States Army,...
Randall V. Johnson
Jul 25, 2015
Randall V. Johnson, age 64 was called home to the Lord, on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Randy was born on March 26, 1951 in Rhinelander to Melvin & Donna (Smith) Johnson. On July 21, 1995 he married the love of his life, Pamela Bohl. Randy was a hardworking man who in earlier years did logging and construction work with his...
Robert E. Sutor
Jul 22, 2015
Robert E. Sutor, age 90 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Wednesday, July 22nd at his residence. He was born on March 25, 1925 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI the son of Raymond and Frances (nee Babcock) Sutor. Bob is survived by Wife, Mary of Arbor Vitae, WI and 2 Sons: Paul Sutor of Juneau, WI and Mark (Donna) Sutor of...
Jean Ellen Abraham
Jul 19, 2015
Jean Ellen Abraham Jean Ellen Abraham, 68, died on Sunday, July 19,2015, at her home in the Township of Worcester. She was born on November 8, 1946, in Phillips, the daughter of Walter and Edna (Tank) Abraham. She spent her early life and schooling in Phillips. She attended and graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1964 Following high school...
Mary "Moe" L. Martin
Jul 18, 2015
Mary "Moe" L. Martin, age 65 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Saturday, July 18th at her residence. Mary was born on September 18, 1949 in Hayward, WI the daughter of George L. and Blanche A. (nee Snow) Peterson. She is survived by her Son, Robert J. Martin and by 3 Brothers: Edward J. Peterson, David J. (Sandra) Peterson...
Robert J. Michaelson Sr.
Jul 17, 2015
Robert Joseph Michaelson Sr., age 85 formerly of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Friday, July 17th at Friendly Village Nursing Home in Rhinelander, WI. Robert was born on March 30, 1930 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife, Jean Michaelson of Rhinelander, WI and Children: Mary (Rick) Gessler of Richmond, IL; Robert (Jeannie) Michaelson Jr. of Arbor...
Charlotte Nelson
Jul 16, 2015
Charlotte "Lottie" Nelson, 100 years of age, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Golden Living - Golden Age Nursing Home in Tomahawk. Charlotte was born on October 13, 1914 in Kellnersville, the seventh of eight children, to Wencel & Anna (Malezeva) Zeman. She married John Nelson on June 30, 1934 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville, WI;...
Marcus Wydeven
Jul 14, 2015
Marcus "Marc" Wydeven, age 50, passed away tragically on July 14, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Merrill. Marc was born on February 22, 1965 to his parents Julius & Barbara Wydeven in Merrill. He married Mary Mattson on June 17, 2005, in Tomahawk. Marc was the hardest worker you'll ever meet. He was employed for the Lincoln County Highway...
Marie Holmes
Jul 11, 2015
Marie Holmes, age 95, passed away on July 11, 2015 at Ministry St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander. Marie was born on April 26, 1920 in Czechoslovakia, she was one of nine children born to Andrew and Malana (Popovich) Schemaline. She was married to Edwin "Bud" Holmes, he preceded her in death. Marie moved to the United States at the age...
David Allan Meritt
Jul 9, 2015
DAVID ALLAN MERITT David A. Meritt, 59, Phillips, died on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at his home. He was born on October 21, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Walter and Muriel (Morarie) Meritt. He spent his early life and schooling in Iowa and then made his home in Wisconsin In his youth, he served his country in...
Jacob "Jake" D. Krembs
Jul 9, 2015
Jacob D. "Jake" Krembs, age 36 of Wausau, formerly of Manitowish Waters, died July 9th at University Hospital in Madison. He passed from this life in the arms of his loving family. Jake was born October 27, 1978, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. He attended North Lakeland Elementary School, Lakeland Union High School, and Stout University. Jake is...
Lyle O. Morgan
Jul 8, 2015
Lyle O. Morgan, age 79 of Minocqua, WI died on Wednesday, July 8th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Lyle was born on January 10, 1936 in Minocqua, WI the son of Lyle and Margaret (nee Strasburg) Morgan. Lyle was a big time Musky Fisherman and enjoyed hunting, especially deer season and spending time with his...
Laddie F. Zellinger
Jul 2, 2015
LADDIE F. ZELLINGER Laddie F. Zellinger, 77, died peacefully at his home in the Township of Harmony on Thursday, July 2, 2015, while under the care of his family and Flambeau Home Health Care and Hospice. He was born on October 3, 1937 to Fred, Jr. and Mildred (Hendrych) Zellinger, with the delivery by Dr. MacKinnon of Prentice in the...
Donald A. Mead
Jul 1, 2015
Donald A. Mead, age 75, of W4679 State Highway 86, Ogema, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield. Don was born on April 19, 1940 in Ashland, Wisconsin to Joseph and Hattie Jane Mead. He was married to Kate Lemke on July 31, 1982 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Don served in the United...
Mary E. Brostowitz
Jul 1, 2015
Mary E. Brostowitz, age 87, of 5785 Daoust Road, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by her family. Mary was born on January 15, 1928 in Wisconsin Rapids to the late Alfred and Ellen (Herron) Firth. She was formerly married to Donald Brostowitz, he passed away in 1994. Mary has been the companion...
William E. Kuckkahn
Jul 1, 2015
William Earl Kuckkahn was born in Watertown WI, attended AVW school, and wed Dolores (Carufel) Kuckkahn on October 21st, 1950. Retired from the Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company, Bill served as fire chief for 17 out of 50 years of volunteer service. A recipient of Lake Tomahawk's “Citizen of the Year” award, Bill enjoyed motorcycles, hunting and outdoor activities. He is...
Marvel D. Heikkinen
Jun 30, 2015
Marvel D. Heikkinen, age 90, a longtime Brantwood resident, passed away on June 30, 2015 at Cumberland Heights, Rhinelander. Marvel was born on July 12, 1924 in Chicago. Her parents were Harry & Eleanor Kramer. She married William W. Heikkinen on September 8, 1942 in Milwaukee. They moved to the Brantwood area 70 years ago. Marvel and her husband joined...
Karen A. Arnott
Jun 28, 2015
Karen Arnott, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday June 28, 2015 at Aspirus - Wausau Hospital. Karen was born on March 8, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Erwin and Marian Yockey. On June 13, 1959, she married Dale Arnott; together they had 4 children. Karen was a personal banker at Bradley Bank for 25 years before she retired in 2000....
John W. Anderson
Jun 28, 2015
John Anderson, age 85, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at his home on Roosevelt Street under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. John was born on June 28, 1930 in Tomahawk to Sever & Clara Anderson. He was born with cerebral palsy and didn't walk until the age of 5. From the time he was born, the odds...
Wilma Steigerwaldt
Jun 28, 2015
Wilma Steigerwaldt, age 91, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital on June 28, 2015 under the care of Ministry Hospice. Wilma was born on June 3rd, 1924 in Johnsonville, TN the eleventh child of Marcus and Lurittie Reed. She was a 1942 graduate from Central High School in Knoxville, TN. While working as a clerk during World War II in...
