Obituaries
Joan F. Craine
Aug 25, 2014
Joan F. “Joni” Cowan Craine, age 67, of Arbor Vitae, WI passed on to her heavenly Father on August 25, 2014. Joan was born on August 26, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Nee Breise) Cowan. Joan graduated in 1964 from Pius High School in Milwaukee. She worked for several car dealerships and doctor offices prior...
Dawn Gessler
Aug 20, 2014
Dawn A. Gessler, age 75, W5950 Greenwood Road, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Wausau Manor in Wausau. Dawn was born July 20, 1939, the daughter of Evert and Rosetta (Krueger) Erickson. She married Thomas Gessler on August 28, 1972 in Random Lake, Wisconsin. After living in Manitowish Waters for many years, Dawn moved back to Tomahawk following...
Philip "Mike" Lile
Aug 18, 2014
PHILIP MICHAEL LILE Philip “Mike” Lile, 70, Phillips, died on Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home with his family under the care of Flambeau Home Health Care and Hospice. He was born on October 10, 1943, in Phillips, the son of Philip and Virginia Lile. He attended and graduated from Philips High School. He was married to Shirley Kadlecek...
Mary Ann Kramer
Aug 18, 2014
Mary Ann Kramer, age 79 of Springstead, WI was called by the Lord to Eternal Life on Monday, August 18, 2014. Mary Ann was born on March 25, 1935 in Park Falls, WI the daughter of Alois and Delia (nee Boyer) Fenzl. She attended St. Anthony’s School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953. She received her Teaching Degree...
Robert J. White
Aug 17, 2014
Robert J. White died and went to be with the Lord Jesus on August 17, 2014 in Woodruff, WI at 87 years of age. Robert, known as “Bob”, was born on June 12, 1927 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Clifford and Myrna White. He grew up in Western Springs, Illinois along with his sister Eleanore. From the time he was one...
Keith Wallace Smith
Aug 16, 2014
Keith W. Smith December 27, 1924 – August 16, 2014 Keith Warren Smith passed away at Aspirus Regency House in Phillips on August 16, 2014. He was born on December 27, 1924, to Isabel and Arthur Smith of Minong. He attended School in Minong through the 10th grade before joining the U.S. Navy after Pearl Harbor. He married Doris Jane...
Mary Stevenson
Aug 15, 2014
Mary Stevenson, age 85, N8640 Grundy Road, Irma, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Mary was born July 7, 1929 in Harrison, the daughter of Richard and Agnes (Bartels) Amelse. She married Theodore "Ted" Stevenson on January 20, 1949 in Harrison. Mary enjoyed ballroom dancing with her husband, working in her flower...
Geraldine "Gerry" Gravlin
Aug 9, 2014
Geraldine Rosalie Marie Gravlin, age 94 of Woodruff, WI and formerly of Gibson City, Illinois died on Saturday, August 9th at Friendly Village Nursing and Rehab in Rhinelander, WI. Gerry was born on January 10, 1920 in Chebanse, IL the daughter of Ezra and Lillian (nee Cailteux) Savoie. She is survived by her Daughters: Cheryl Allen of Moberly, MO; Carla...
Harriet LeClair
Aug 8, 2014
Harriet LeClair, age 96, Tomahawk, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk. Harriet was born July 4, 1918 in Whitehall, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gilbert and Agnes (Hanson) Baalrud. She was married to Merwin LeClair; he passed away in 1980. Harriet was raised in Tomahawk, and moved to Chicago after graduating from high...
Janice Moore
Aug 8, 2014
Zelma “Janice” Moore, 73, a long-time Abilene resident, passed away on August 8, 2014, after an 8 month battle with cancer. Janice was born in Sweetwater, TX, on February 19, 1941, to the late Minnie Hill Stuard and Romie William (R.W.) Stuard, both formerly of Abilene. Janice graduated from Abilene High School in 1958 and married her high school sweetheart,...
Susan Marie Dvorak
Aug 6, 2014
SUSAN DVORAK Susan Marie Dvorak, 69, Brantwood, died at her home on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, while under the care of her family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. She was born on March 31, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gilbert and Mildred Hafer. She was married to Kenneth Dvorak in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the couple later divorced....
Rose Ann Fuys
Aug 5, 2014
Rose Ann Fuys, age 71 of Manitowish Waters, WI died on Tuesday, August 5th at Country Terrace in Minocqua, WI. Rose Ann was born on October 29, 1942 the daughter of Harry and Alice (nee Grabowski) Kaczmarek Sr. Rose Ann was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, where she taught CCD and the Manitowish Waters Lioness...
Julius "Harry" Schehl
Aug 3, 2014
Julius H. “Harry” Schehl, age 82 of St. Germain, WI died on Sunday, August 3rd at his residence with his family by his side. Harry was born on February 1, 1932 in Chicago, IL the son of Julius and Alma Schehl. He married Joanne L. Hamilton on September 2, 1950. Harry attended Tilden Tech high school and Bogan Junior College...
Walter Bartz
Aug 2, 2014
Walter "Bud" Bartz, age 84, of N9251 W. Kraft Road, Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Health and Hospice. Bud was born June 30, 1930 in Tomahawk to the late Irvin and Laura (Bishop) Bartz. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Wisconsin during the...
Louis John Koffler Sr
Jul 31, 2014
LOUIS KOFFLER Sr Louis John Koffler Sr., 94, Ogema, died in the Aspirus Medford Hospital in Medford on Thursday, July 31, 2014. He was born in Illinois on September 22, 1919, the son of Frank and Frances Koffler. He served his country in the U.S. military during WWII. He was married to Laura Boushon in Chili, Wisconsin, on June 4,...
Edward Bauman
Jul 30, 2014
Edward Carl Bauman, 52, passed away under hospice care in Guthrie, Oklahoma on July 30, 2014. He was born in Marshfield, Wis., Jan 2, 1962, to Alan J and Patricia (Connaughty) Bauman. Ed graduated from Marshfield senior high school in 1981. A welder/fabricator by trade he loved family, friends, fishing, snowmobiling and living life. Ed is survived by his son,...
Gerald Steinbach
Jul 29, 2014
Gerald "Jerry" Steinbach, Sr., age 73, W916 US Hwy. 8, Brantwood, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at his residence under the care of his family and home hospice care. Jerry was born August 4, 1940 in Tomahawk, the son of Emil and Emma (Webie) Steinbach. He was first married to Carol Heikkinen on April 25, 1959 in Tomahawk; she...
Andy Piekarski
Jul 28, 2014
Andrew "Andy" Piekarski, age 68, 27 W. Spirit Ave., Tomahawk, died unexpectedly on July 28, 2014 in Lake Tomahawk. Andy was born June 10, 1946 in Necedah, the son of Ronald and Helen (Walanski) Piekarski. He married Lisa Zamzow on July 24, 1982 in Barron. Andy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and served in Vietnam. He attended UW-Stevens...
Billy Charles Wahlgren
Jul 27, 2014
Billy C. Wahlgren, age 87 of Arbor Vitae, WI; died on Sunday, July 27th at his residence. Memorial Service on Tuesday, August 5th at 11:00 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Arbor Vitae, WI with a reception to follow at Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to the Special Olympics. Online condolences...
Helen Ida Kozey
Jul 26, 2014
HELEN KOZEY Helen Ida Kozey, 89, Phillips, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips on Saturday, July 26, 2014. She was born in Phillips on November 5, 1924, the daughter of Andrew and Zuzanna (Bartosik) Kaliska. She was a lifelong resident of Phillips. She attended the Hartmann School in the Town of Worcester and the Phillips High...
