Obituaries
George Radtke
May 19, 2013
George H. Radtke, age 89, of 6163 Meadow Lane, Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his home under the care of Dr. Kate Hospice. George was born on September 4, 1923 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to Bernard and Gertrude (Wagner) Radtke. He served his country from 1942 to 1945 in the United States Army. He was married to...
Charles Crass
May 18, 2013
Charles E. Crass, age 85, of W7117 Spirit Haven Road, Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Golden Living-Riverview Nursing Home. Chuck was born on January 23, 1928 in Tomahawk to the late August and Arvilla (Callsen) Crass. He had served his country during the Korean War as an Army Medic. He was married to Traudel Taschner on October...
David H. Diver
May 18, 2013
David H. Diver, age 75 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. David was born on March 29, 1938 in Hayward, WI the son of Francis and Marion (nee LaBarge) Diver. David worked over 20 plus years at Peter Christensen and enjoyed the time he spent on the...
Edward Bajorek
May 17, 2013
Edward Bajorek, age 81, Tomahawk, passed away May 17, 2013 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Ed was born April 14, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Mary (Pietros) Bajorek. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 - 1955, and was a veteran of the Korean War. During his time in the Navy, he...
Ronald Linn
May 15, 2013
Ronald Linn, age 82, 15 Marinette St., Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk under the care of Aseracare Hospice. Ron was born May 15, 1931 in Pennsylvania, the son of Raymond and Lucille (Ferrell) Linn. He was formerly married to Mary Ruland in 1951, and later married Carmaine Furhman in 1969...
Frank Malbone
May 14, 2013
Frank Malbone, Jr., age 66, 629 Southgate Drive, Tomahawk, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his residence. Frank was born January 30, 1947 in Virginia, the son of Frank Sr. and Marjorie (Baier) Malbone. He was formerly married to JoAnn Egelkrout. Frank moved to the Tomahawk area in 1982. He formerly owned and operated Frank's Repair Service and Mid Town...
James "Jim" R. Gebert
May 14, 2013
James R. Gebert, 78, of Arbor Vitae, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. James was born January 8, 1935 in the Town of Little Black to Fred and Josephine (Peissig) Gebert. He was married September 25, 1965 to Caroline Capelle at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in the Town of...
Peter Nick Poulos
May 11, 2013
Peter Nick Poulos (né Gianacopoulos), 79, of Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin, Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of Maria, and devoted father to Timothy, Nick and Anna, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2013, surrounded by his loving immediate family and closest friends. Born on September 4, 1933, Peter spent his earliest years on Chicago’s south side. His was one of many...
Paul Charbarneau
May 6, 2013
Paul Charbarneau, Sr., age 60, of Merrill, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 peacefully in his home with his family after a long courageous fight with cancer. He was born on June 24, 1953 to the late Joseph and Dorothy Charbarneau. Paul was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather of 26. His passion in life was his family and close...
Kathleen Marie Heinz
May 6, 2013
Kathleen Marie Heinz, age 61 of Minocqua, WI died on Monday, May 6th at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI with family by her side. Kathy was born on March 14, 1952 in Medford, Wisconsin the daughter of Gerald and Mabel (nee Hartman) Zenner. Kathy, also known as “Mamma,” was a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother, sister...
Robert Hollmann
May 4, 2013
Robert L. Hollmann, 82, W10192 County Road W, Phillips, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Bob was born on March 4, 1931 in Milwaukee the son of Walter and Emily (nee Zache) Hollmann. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Becker on June 1, 1957 in Elm Grove, WI. After high school,...
Virginia Nord
May 2, 2013
Virginia 'Gennie' Nord, 66, W11049 Greene Drive, Tripoli, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital, E.R. Gennie was born October 13, 1946 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Michael and Esther (Greene) Nord. She was a graduate of Univerity of Wisconsin Milwaukee and was a creative writing instructor with the University of Montana at Missoula until...
Dona Petersen
May 2, 2013
Dona Petersen, 79, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Dona was born November 19, 1933 in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Bernice (Horton) Knapp. She married Donald Petersen on September 15, 1951 in Milwaukee. Dona lived in Tomahawk for the past 25 years, was a homemaker, and enjoyed going...
Ruth Margaret Mikich
May 2, 2013
Ruth M. Mikich, age 78 of Wausau, formerly of Minocqua, passed away May 2, 2013 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, WI, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. Ruth was born August, 13, 1934 in Ely, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mari Kivipelto. She married Arden Mikich on December 14, 1957 in Ely. She attended Ely High...
John Burgoyne
May 2, 2013
Johnathon E. “Johnny” Burgoyne, age 38 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Thursday, May 2nd at his residence. Johnny was born on February 18, 1975 in Woodruff, WI. He loved the outdoors, fishing, campfires but most of all spending time with his family was most important to him. He was an avid Green Bay Packer, Boston Red Sox, and Nascar...
Harvey Nelson
Apr 26, 2013
Harvey Nelson, 84, N11910 Nokomis Drive, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 26, 2013, surrounded by his family. Harvey was born January 22, 1929 in Prentice, the son of the late Arthur and Sadie (Hermanson) Nelson. He was a graduate of Prentice High School. From 1951-1954 he served his country as a member of the United States...
Marvin Callahan
Apr 25, 2013
Marvin Callahan, age 59, N9480 Sunset Point Road, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly on April 25, 2013 at his residence. Marv was born September 4, 1953 in Tomahawk, the son of James and Caryl (Bartz) Callahan. He married Sue Egelkrout on November 11, 1972 in Tomahawk. Marv was employed with PCA Tomahawk Mill for over 40 years and was currently serving as...
Tonita A. Hendrickson
Apr 21, 2013
Tonita A. “Toni” Hendrickson, age 78 loving Mother, Grandmother and friend passed peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, April 21st she was surrounded by loving family after she fought a courageous battle with multiple serious health issues. Toni was born on December 4, 1934 in Minocqua, WI the daughter of Anthony and (nee Steinbach) Brickel. Tonita was a lifelong resident...
LeRoy Ewert
Apr 20, 2013
LeRoy 'Roy' Ewert, age 95, Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk under the care of Aseracare Hospice. Roy was born July 9, 1917 in Milwaukee, the son of August and Mathilda (Laabs) Ewert. He married Dorothy Boldt on March 9, 1940 in Milwaukee; she passed away April 5, 2011. Roy worked...
Ronald Lee Scott
Apr 19, 2013
Ronald Lee Scott, age 70 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, April 19th at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Ronald was born on September 30, 1942 in Racine, WI the son of Leroy and Edith (nee Olsen) Scott. Ron worked for 3M for many years and traveled around the world while working for them. He was a former board member...
