Obituaries
Susan Gipp
Jan 3, 2024
Susan “Sue” K. Gipp (Justman), age 73, of Tripoli, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Nimsgern Funeral Home in Woodruff. Family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 5 to 7 PM at the Nimsgern Funeral Home in Woodruff and on...
Nancy Gail VanMeter
Jan 1, 2024
Nancy “Nan” Gail VanMeter, age 76, passed away on January 1, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua, WI. She was born August 14, 1947 in Niles, IL, to parents Vern and Petrana Fountaine.
Nan married the love of her life, Byron, in 1973. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service for a number of years. She and her...
Helene Annette Hoglund
Jan 1, 2024
Helene A. Hoglund, 88, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Riverview Health Services. Helene was born October 19, 1935 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Thomas and Helene (Strassman) Nash. Helene was united in marriage on January 15, 1954 to Wayne Hoglund and he preceded her in death in 1976. She then married David Dettmering in...
Charlotte M. Kiey
Dec 31, 2023
Charlotte Mary (Mulholland) Kiey was born July 21, 1928 in Philadelphia PA.
She graduated from Germantown Highschool and the University of Philadelphia.
When her husband enlistment in the Marines ended, they moved back to Wausau.
In her younger years Charlotte was involved at her church teaching Sunday School and other church
activities. She was a girl scout leader, attended...
Ron J. Doak
Dec 30, 2023
Ron J. Doak, age 66, passed away on December 30, 2023, at his residence on Two Sisters Lake in Newbold, WI. He was born on August 23, 1957, in Wisconsin, to his late parents, Alexander and Jennie Doak. Ron was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of 45 years, Jayne Doak. Together, they built a life full of love,...
Michael Herman Manske
Dec 29, 2023
Michael Herman Manske, age 76, passed away on December 29, 2023 in Marshfield, WI.
Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.
Robert H. Samec
Dec 29, 2023
Robert H. Samec, 78, of Phillips, WI, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023, with his wife, Rosemary, at his side. Bob was born on May 25, 1945, in Berwyn, IL, to Henry and Stella (Janosvky) Samec.
Bob joined the military after high school. He served with the United States Army for two years. He went on to serve as...
Janice Hollinger
Dec 28, 2023
Janice E. Hollinger, 73, formerly of Phillips passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, under palliative care surrounded by her loving family at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield, WI. She was born on March 19, 1950, in Phillips to Joseph and Laura (Johnston) Kozak.
Janice attended Phillips High School and graduated with the class of 1968. Following high school, Janice would...
Ramona R Schloskey
Dec 26, 2023
Ramona "Mona" Schloskey, 93, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023.She and her husband, Lyle (Bud), owned and operated Schloskey's Machinery Hill for 35 years. She was the bookkeeper, secretary, treasurer, patience keeper, and problem-solver as needed including helping to get a tractor started the bitter-cold December day their youngest child was born.
Mona was the navigator...
Sheri Southard
Dec 25, 2023
Sheri Lynn Southard, 58, passed away on December 25, 2023 at her home in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin. She was born March 18, 1965 in Miami, Florida. She grew up in Hahira, Georgia and attended Lowndes High School, class of 1983.
Sheri loved photography, astrology, gardening, genealogy, music, dirt roads, and anything where she could be crafty and creative. She...
Everett W. Lange
Dec 21, 2023
Everett W. Lange, 89, a lifelong area resident, and unforgettable character, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.
Everett was born January 27, 1934 in the town of Skanawan, to Jenny(Peterson) and Herbert Lange. He married the love of his life, Helen Klade Haeger in 1958. She passed away in 2021. Everett served in the Army,...
Fran Otto von Schrader
Dec 21, 2023
Francis O. von Schrader, 86, a longtime Tomahawk resident, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital surrounded by his family.
Fran was born April 5, 1937 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Freeman and Verna (Whelihan) von Schrader. He married Vera Bunkelman on May 5, 1962 also in Eau Claire, She passed away in 2008. In...
Ronald John Suske
Dec 19, 2023
Ronald John Suske, 83, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 with his wife of 61 years, Karen, by his side. Ron grew up in Rothschild and was smitten by Karen in high school when he first saw her at the ice skating rink. They were united in marriage on December 15, 1962 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran...
Terry J. Hilt
Dec 19, 2023
Terry J. Hilt, 70, of Valley Road, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at home onTuesday, December 19, 2023.Terry was born on July 24, 1953 in Tomahawk to Hugh and Anita (Naschke)Gaedtke. She married her high school sweetheart, Gary Hilt on June 10, 1972 alsoin Tomahawk. Terry graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1971. She laterwould be employed at the Tomahawk School...
Robert "Bob" Sieg
Dec 18, 2023
Robert “Bob” Sieg was born into this world in Chicago, IL April 6, 1953. Bob passed away peacefully in his home in Woodruff, WI on Monday December 18, 2023. Bob was raised in Chicago and spent much of his time on the rail yards with his father. His family vacationed in the Northwoods often, and after he started a...
Willard "Biidwe'we" Mahner
Dec 16, 2023
Willard "Biidwe'we" Mahner, age 34 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Saturday, December 16th.
Traditional Native American Services will be held on Wednesday, December 20th starting at 4:00 pm at the Multi-Purpose Building and continue on Thursday, December 21st at 10:30 am at the Multi-Purpose Building.
Richard Donald Wagendorf
Dec 15, 2023
Richard Donald Wagendorf, 69, of Boulder Junction, passed away at his home on December 15, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Born May 12, 1954, in Chicago, Il to Eugene (Sr) and Carol (Larson) Wagendorf. He graduated from Carl Schurz High School in Chicago in 1972 and Studied Data Processing at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago from 1974-76.
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James Kenneth Likwarz
Dec 14, 2023
James K. Likwarz, 93, of Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
Jim was born January 17, 1930 in Tomahawk to Stanley and Margaret(Tafelski) Likwarz. He was married to Darlene Tully on August 20, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church here in Tomahawk. A lifetime of gratitude to our amazing mom for...
Joanne Louise Trapp
Dec 12, 2023
Joanne Louise Trapp, JoJo, who was born and raised in Arbor Vitae, WI passed
away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Joanne was born and blessed
by the hands of Dr. Kate’s Hospital on April 9, 1957 in Woodruff, Wisconsin. She
was the daughter of Raymond and Mae (Harding) Trapp. Joanne attended AVW
Grade School, Lakeland Union High School...
Linda Loula
Dec 8, 2023
Linda Loula passed away on December 8, 2023, at the Park Manor Nursing Home in hospice care after a yearlong battle with cancer at age 88. Ruth Linda Loula was born to Elmer Owen and Ruth Anne (Hummitzsch) Thomas on June 9,1935 on a small farm in the Town of Fifield. In 1941, the family moved to the town of...
