Obituaries
Russell Steven Kuepper
Feb 2, 2014
Russell Steven Kuepper, 56, of Minocqua, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was born on January 18, 1958 in Kimberly, WI to LaVerne (Menting) and the late Stephen Kuepper, Jr. On August 10, 2012, Russ wed Christine (Richardson) Kuchler in Minocqua, WI. Together, they shared their passion for the outdoors….camping, motorcycling, snowshoeing and fishing. Russ...
Richard "Biff" Trommer
Jan 29, 2014
Richard C. “Biff” Trommer, age 80 of Winchester, WI and formerly of Menomonee Falls, WI died on Wednesday, January 29th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Richard was born on February 17, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Ervin and Josephine (nee Schoenberg) Trommer. He graduated from Spencerian College with BA in business and was an US...
Joan Marie Morrison
Jan 28, 2014
Joan M. Morrison, age 70 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Tuesday, January 28th at Ministry St. Clares Hospital in Weston, WI. Joan was born on December 19, 1943 the daughter of Charles and Mary Weldt. She is survived by her Daughters, Pamela (Marcus) Perkins and Deborah Kellogg both of Statesville, NC and by 2 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren...
Donna A. Wegner
Jan 28, 2014
Donna Wegner, 68, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, January 28,2014 at her home in Woodruff, WI. She was born November 10, 1945 in South Milwaukee, WI to Tony and Agnes Salentine of New Berlin, WI. She graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1963 and married John Wegner on September 19, 1964. They gave birth to...
Genevieve M. Burk
Jan 26, 2014
Genevieve M. Burk, age 90 of Rhinelander, WI died on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Grace Lodge. She was born on October 7, 1923 the daughter of Joseph and Anna (nee Smrz) Bendrick. She is survived by her Children: Dennis Burk of Corpus Christi, TX; Thomas (Donna)Burk of Boulder, CO; Sheila (Bob)Beaurian of Sayner, WI; Patricia Burk of Madison, WI;...
June Hetzel
Jan 23, 2014
June K. Hetzel, age 92, 709 North Ave., Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk, surrounded by her loving family. June was born June 22, 1921 in Rapid River, Michigan, the daughter of Dallas and Mildred (Mornson) Kniskern. She married the love of her life - Howard Hetzel on July 21, 1945 in...
Alfred L Wethern
Jan 16, 2014
Alfred L. Wethern, 76, of the Burrows Lake area near Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at his home. Al was born on November 22, 1937 in St. Mary's, Idaho to the late Clyde and Viola (Powell) Wethern. He had served his country in the US Army Reserve. Al was employed at Marathon Electric for 35 years, following his...
Jeremy J. Ritchie
Jan 14, 2014
Jeremy Joseph Ritchie, 22, Minocqua, passed away Jan. 14, 2014, as a result of a traffic accident. He was born to his loving parents, Joe and Nancy (Whetstone) Ritchie, April 25, 1991. Jeremy married his high school sweetheart, Jamie Smith, Nov. 8, 2011. Jeremy attended AV-W and MHLT grade schools, LUHS and Nicolet College. Jeremy was employed at his family’s...
Marjorie E Newby
Jan 14, 2014
Marjorie E. Newby, age 97 of Tripoli, WI died on Tuesday, January 14th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Marjorie was born on October 18, 1916 the daughter of Walter and Hazel Kasmer. She is survived by her children: Kathy (Pat) Talbot of Yelm, WA; Abbey (David) Lapp of Tripoli, WI and Valerie Layman of Tripoli, WI and...
Leland Huntley
Jan 13, 2014
Leland S. Huntley, age 92 of Tomahawk, WI, died Monday, January 13, 2014 at Riverview Nursing Home in Tomahawk. Leland was born September 20, 1921 in Adams Township, Green County, Wisconsin, the son of Stillmon and Nelly (Pierce) Huntley. He married Margaret A. Hoeft on December 4, 1943 at the Zwingli United Church of Christ, Monticello. He worked as a...
Frank Tushoski
Jan 13, 2014
Frank Tushoski, age 67, Rhinelander, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 at Friendly Village Nursing Home in Rhinelander. Frank was born December 17, 1946 in Milwaukee, the son of Milton and Elaine (Winchell) Tushoski. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, hunting, and fishing. Frank especially loved his dog and companion - Buddy. Survivors include:...
Donna Lynn Sertzel
Jan 8, 2014
Donna Lynn Sertzel, age 60 of Phelps, WI died on January 8th. She was born on July 6, 1953 the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy Sertzel. Cremation took place and family services will be held at a later date. Complete obituary will appear later.
Robert D Nelson
Jan 6, 2014
Robert D. Nelson of Minocqua, WI age 86 was called home by his Lord and Savior on January 6, 2014. He made his final journey in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Stoughton, WI the son of Ellsworth and Emma (nee: Norgaren) Nelson. He proudly served his Country in both the...
George Timmers
Jan 5, 2014
George Timmers, age 80, 310 W. Leather Ave., #46, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff. George was born November 14, 1933 in Catawba, the son of George and Rose (Kempen) Timmers. George worked and lived most of his life in Milwaukee. He has been a Tomahawk resident for the past 20 years....
Elizabeth "Betty" Hilmer
Jan 5, 2014
Elizabeth “Betty” Hilmer Elizabeth “Betty” (Vosen) Hilmer passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Arbor Vitae. Betty was born on December 23, 1925 in LaValle, WI to Joseph and Hilda (Nussbaum) Vosen. She was a fighter from the moment she was born. Born at only 2 lbs, she was placed in a shoe...
Jerry Hagar
Jan 4, 2014
Jerry Hagar, age 83, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at American Lutheran Home in Mondovi. Jerry was born February 5, 1930 in Monroe, the son of C. Guy and Laura V. (Niffeneger) Hagar. He served in the United States Army as an aircraft mechanic from 1954 to 1956. He married Marion Schmid on October 14, 1956;...
Marsha Welch
Jan 4, 2014
Marsha A Welch, age 29, 220 Theiler Drive, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 4, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Marsha was born July 24, 1984 in Wausau, the daughter of David and Carrie (Seever) Welch. She loved animals - especially her cats and dogs. She also enjoyed riding horses and spending time with her family. Even in death,...
Edward J Poupart
Jan 1, 2014
Edward Joseph Poupart, age 82 of Lac du Flambeau, WI was brought to life January 19, 1931 and was taken home January 1, 2014. Edward was a kind hearted man with a gentle and calm nature. Over the years he had many hobbies and interests, he liked baseball, bowling and the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. He was a...
Marcia A Martinson
Dec 31, 2013
Marcia A Martinson, 68, of Eagle River, Wisconsin, went home to be with the Lord, her Savior, and her mother, from whom she was inseparable in life, on Dec 31, 2013, after becoming seriously ill just over a year ago. She worked for many years in the school system, and during the summers, she and her mother, Lorraine, ran the...
David L. Streicher
Dec 30, 2013
David L. Streicher, Sr., age 79, 2108 Hazy Bay Road, Tomahawk, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at his residence. Dave was born June 3, 1934 in Kewanee, Illinois, the son of William and Edyth (Johnson) Streicher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. Dave was a route salesman with Bakerite/Tastee Bakery in Rhinelander for 36...
