Obituaries

James Kevin Silkworth
Dec 14, 2012
James “Jim” Silkworth, age 71 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. Jim was born in Ironwood, MI on April 1, 1941 the son of Vern and Mary Ann (nee Trudeau) Silkworth. He is survived by his wife, Betty and 2 Daughters: Renee (Phil) McElwee and Rhonda (Mike) Slechta and by 10 Grandchildren and 3...
Marvin E. Larsen
Dec 14, 2012
Marvin E. Larsen of St. Germain passed away peacefully with his children at his side at Seasons of Life Hospice Home in Woodruff on Dec. 14, 2012. He was born August 14th in 1929 in Chicago, Il. He married Jennie Lascari on October 14th 1950 the love of his entire life. Marvin was a graduate of DePaul University and received...
Charles Renn
Dec 13, 2012
Charles J. Renn, age 85, N10826 Cty. Rd. A, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk, under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. Charles was born November 15, 1927 in Harrison, the son of Henry and Wilhelmina (Schoone) Renn. Charles grew up in Harrison, and later moved to Kaukauna, where he met his...
Helen Irene Schmidt
Dec 12, 2012
Helen Irene Schmidt, 100, of Winchester, Wisconsin died Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at Country Terrace in Minocqua. Helen was born in Winchester March 5, 1912, the daughter of the Pearl (Duranso) and Robert McGlinn. She went to elementary school in Winchester (the present Winchester library). Helen married Roy Schmidt on December 9, 1932 in Butternut, Wisconsin. Helen with her husband...
Glenn Timm
Dec 11, 2012
Glenn Timm, age 82, Tomahawk, passed away December 11, 2012 at Golden Living Center - Riverview under hospice care. Glenn was born May 24, 1930 in Tomahawk, the son of Fred and Meta (Brumm) Timm. He married Virginia Dennis on May 24, 1991 in Tomahawk. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served in Korea. Glenn was employed...
Donald P. Walker
Dec 8, 2012
Donald Peter Walker, 77, passed away at his home Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, with his family by his side. Don was born in Crosby, Minn., to Robert and Stella Walker on Jan. 21, 1935. He was the oldest of three children having two younger sisters. Don grew up in Crosby – his father worked in area iron mines – and...
Ben Hoganson
Dec 6, 2012
Ben Hoganson, age 89, Tomahawk, passed away December 6, 2012 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Ben was born July 5, 1923 in Greenwood, the son of Louis and Ella (Gonshorek) Hoganson. He married Ann Menebroeker on March 16, 1946 in Wausau; she passed away February 5, 2012. Ben was employed as a plant foreman with 3M...
Tina White
Dec 5, 2012
Tina White, age 50, 2570 Cty. Rd. L, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Tina was born February 22, 1962 in Tomahawk, the daughter of John and Rosella 'Babe' (Townsend) White. She worked as a clerk at Stoxen Pharmacy in Tomahawk for 30 years, and most recently was employed with McDonald's in Tomahawk....
Ron Boykins
Dec 4, 2012
Ronald Boykins, age 62, 211 S. 3rd Street, Tomahawk, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born February 27, 1950 in Tomahawk, the son of Philip and Dorothy (Weber) Boykins. He married Donna Pryne on August 6, 1988 in Tomahawk. Ron was employed with PCA Tomahawk...
Lempi Sarenpa
Dec 3, 2012
Lempi 'Lee' Sarenpa, age 91, of Minnesota, formerly of Brantwood, passed away December 3, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lempi was born August 2, 1921 in Brantwood, the daughter of Konsta and Siina (Saari) Lammi. She was married to Ernest Sarenpa; he passed away in 1983. Lempi was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, and fishing. Lempi is survived...
Elaine Miller
Dec 3, 2012
Elaine Miller, age 76, Tripoli, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Elaine was born May 30, 1936, the daughter of Waino and Impi (Salo) Eskola. She married Lawrence Miller on May 17, 1958 in Phillips; he passed away in 2001. Following graduation from Tripoli High School, she moved to Chicago and lived there...
Elsie Bartz
Nov 29, 2012
Elsie Bartz, age 78, W6479 West Kraft Road, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 at her residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Elsie was born November 5, 1934 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Albert and Evelyn (Bebeau) Kahle. She married Irvin Bartz, Jr. on December 12, 1953 in Tomahawk; he...
David Lehnherr
Nov 29, 2012
David E. Lehnherr, age 73, N11598 Woodland Drive, Tomahawk, (mailing address P. O. Box 81, Heafford Junction, WI 54532), passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Dave was born December 9, 1938 in Marshfield, the son of Herman and Bernice (Bartell) Lehnherr. He married Marleen Lessmann on May 25, 1962 in Ephrata, Washington. Following...
Anita Oosterhout
Nov 26, 2012
Anita Van Oosterhout, age 81, 927 E. Somo Ave., Tomahawk, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Anita was born September 14, 1931 In Celle, Germany, the daughter of Ernst and Elsie (Muller) Bartels. She married Adrian Van Oosterhaut on April 17, 1960 in Chicago; he passed away in 1986. She later met Peter...
Janeene Molley
Nov 25, 2012
Janeene Molley, age 48, N11398 Schmidtbauer Road, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Tomahawk. Janeene was born September 7, 1964 in Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Judith (Knipfer) Molley. She was employed with Lincoln Industries in Tomahawk and also with AmericInn in Merrill. Janeene was an avid Packers fan, enjoyed playing games, and had a special love...
Nancy Wall
Nov 24, 2012
Nancy J. Wall, age 81, of 2407 Smokey Drive in Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 24, 2012. Nancy was born to Alfred and Helen (Filabeck) Becker on September 22, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI. She married Richard Wall on June 27, 1953 in Marinette, WI. Richard and Nancy resided in New Berlin until 1990 when they...
Robert McAllister
Nov 24, 2012
Robert W. "Bob" McAllister, Sr., age 73, of 20 E. Prospect Avenue, Tomahawk, died at his home on Saturday, November 24, 2012. Bob was born on December 4, 1938 in Chicago, IL to William and Beulah (Berlin) McAllister. He worked for Johnson & Johnson in Illinois before he moved to Tomahawk in 1973. After moving to Tomahawk, Bob worked for...

Josephine "Josie" Danowski
Nov 24, 2012
Josephine “Josie” Danowski (Coconate) has passed away November 24, 2012. She is survived by her 3 Children, Grandchildren, Sisters, Family Friends, and her best Friend/Brother Gabe. She has graced us all with her life and wonderful cooking. God must have needed a good cook. A Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November...
Don Lintereur
Nov 22, 2012
Donald John Lintereur, age 85, 617 Charles Ave., Tomahawk, died peacefully at home on November 22, 2012, surrounded by his family and under the care of Ministry Hospice. Don was born on September 13, 1927, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to Marie and Fred Lintereur. He joined the Navy at age 17 and traveled the world during World War II. At...
Jeanne Eisenman
Nov 21, 2012
Jeanne R. Eisenman, 63, of N10822 Red Pine Road, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 at her home. Jeanne was born on February 13, 1949 in Tomahawk to Winand and Ruth (Balck) Eisenman. She had been a LPN for 25 years at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, she also had worked both at Riverview Nursing Home in Tomahawk...