Obituaries
Annabelle Pugesek
Mar 30, 2009
Annabelle (Marheine) Pugesek, age 95, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away March 30, 2009 in Medford. Annabelle was born March 26, 1914 in Spirit, the daughter of Richard and Annie Marheine. She married Theodore Pugesek on November 25, 1936 in Spirit; he passed away September 22, 1991. She enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, and crafts. Survivors include: Son Lowell Pugesek Medford Daughter...
Lorraine Clevenger
Mar 22, 2009
Lorraine Clevenger, age 87, 215 W. Mohawk Drive, Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Lorraine was born August 15, 1921 in Sheboygan, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Miller) Bolgard. Lorraine lived in Sheboygan until 1961 when she moved to New Jersey. She was formerly employed with Federal-Pacific Electric, creating...
Edith Martin
Mar 20, 2009
Edith A. Martin, age 98, 2194 Martin Drive, Tomahawk, passed away Friday, March 20, 2009 at Hospice of Volusia, Orange City, Florida. Edith was born November 22, 1910 in McGregor, Iowa, the daughter of George and Mabel St. Claire. She married William B. Martin, Sr.; he passed away in 1973. Edith moved from Milwaukee to Tomahawk in 1948. She and...
Lillian Durkes
Mar 17, 2009
Lillian Grace Durkes, 13 months, Tomahawk, passed away March 17, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield following an automobile accident in Marathon County. Lilly was born February 19, 2008 in Janesville. Survivors include: Parents Dr. Shane & Tara Durkes Tomahawk Sister Sophia Durkes at home Maternal grandparents Tony & Cathy Vicknair Scott, Louisiana Paternal grandparents Ronald & Cheryl Durkes...
Dale Crass
Mar 13, 2009
Dale L. Crass, age 54, of 205 E. Wisconsin Ave., Tomahawk passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 13, 2009 at his home. Dale was born on April 16, 1954 in Tomahawk to Kermit and Nellie (Olson) Crass. He graduated in 1973 from Tomahawk High School and served his country in the US Navy for 6 years following his graduation. Dale had...
Robert Anderson
Mar 13, 2009
Robert S. Anderson, age 80, of 611 Forest Place, Tomahawk passed away Friday, March 13, 2009 at the Golden Living-Golden Age Center in Tomahawk, following a battle with Alzheimer's. Bob was born on August 11, 1928 in Tomahawk to the late Sever and Clara (nee Reimer) Anderson. He was united in marriage on March 19, 1949 to Frances Hanson also...
Mary Lanser
Mar 7, 2009
Mary M. Lanser, age 50, of Ogema, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. She was born March 13, 1958 in Port Washington, WI. Mary was a lifelong resident of the Ogema area. She was an active volunteer with the MDA Harley-Davidson drive in Tomahawk. She was a longtime member of the Spirit Baptist...
Evan Podeweltz
Mar 5, 2009
Evan Phillip Podeweltz, 7 months, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly March 5, 2009 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Evan was born July 23, 2008, the son of Tricia Radtke and Brad Podeweltz. Survivors include: Parents Tricia Radtke and Brad Podeweltz Tomahawk Brother Ethan Podeweltz at home Maternal Grandparents Pamela (Rick) Potaczek-Haase Tomahawk Paternal Grandparents Crystal & Phil Podeweltz Tomahawk Maternal Great...
Artie Benedict
Mar 5, 2009
Adolph "Artie" Benedict, age 78, 116 Deer Park Road, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly March 5, 2009 at his residence. Artie was born July 10, 1930 in Chicago, the son of Adolph and Theresa (Fecher) Benedict. Artie moved from Chicago to Tomahawk in 1942. He was formerly employed with Owens-Illinois in Tomahawk for many years, and dispatched for the Tomahawk Police Department...
Frederick Uebele
Mar 4, 2009
Frederick C. Uebele, age 70, N10216 S. Pine Road, Tomahawk, passed away March 4, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Fred was born November 1, 1938 in Hartford, the son of Frederick S. and Irma (Mittelstadt) Uebele. He married Gail Michel on December 28, 1963 in West Allis. Fred was a Physical Education teacher with the Greendale School District...
Frank Buschmann
Mar 3, 2009
Frank "Abe" Buschmann, age 81, 720 E. Kings Road, Tomahawk, passed away March 3, 2009 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Abe was born February 24, 1928 in Tomahawk, the son of George and Daisy (Baker) Buschmann. He was raised in the Tomahawk area. He entered the U.S. Navy at age 18, and served in WWII. He...
Eleanor Sparks
Feb 27, 2009
Eleanor Sparks, age 83, of W5674 Honeymoon Bay Road, Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 27, 2009 at her home. She was born June 8, 1925 in Merrill to the late Andrew and Bena Olsen, and was married to Lloyd J. Sparks on Dec. 29, 1945 in Merrill. Eleanor grew up in Merrill and was a graduate of Merrill High...
Norbert Kartz
Feb 19, 2009
Norbert Kartz, age 73, N10193 Sunny Point Road, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Norb was born September 22, 1935 in Milwaukee, the son of Frank and Bessie (Kozmalski) Kartz. He married Carol Rick on May 5, 1956 in Milwaukee. Norb was a maintenance mechanic with Western Electric in Milwaukee for 35 years. He and...
Robert Sanderson
Feb 11, 2009
Robert "Buzz" Sanderson, age 72, 2092 Rapids Water Drive, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly February 11, 2009 at his residence. Buzz was born January 29, 1937 in Rhinelander, the son of Percy and Margaret (Carpentier) Sanderson. Buzz was raised in the Merrill area. He spent 4 years in the U.S. Navy. He married Louise Boldon on June 9, 1962 in Merrill. They...
Patrick Kenney
Feb 10, 2009
Patrick Kenney, age 52, Marshfield, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away February 10, 2009 at his residence. Pat was born July 5, 1956, the son of William and Helen (Hoffman) Kenney. He was a 1974 graduate of Tomahawk High School, a 1984 graduate of UW-Oshkosh majoring in physics, and received his Masters Degree in Instructional Technology from the University of Houston...
June Kinn
Feb 7, 2009
June Kinn, age 89, N11728 Krebs Road, Tomahawk, passed away February 7, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander. June was born January 21, 1920 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Walter and Claire (Barth) Toll. She married Gilbert Kinn on June 15, 1940 in Milwaukee; he passed away June 14, 1978. June lived most of her life in the Milwaukee...
Harriet Quarfoot
Feb 4, 2009
Harriet Quarfoot, age 76, 643 E. Lincoln Ave., Tomahawk, passed away February 4, 2009 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Harriet was born June 19, 1932 in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of Chester and Mary (Burke) Barrows. She was raised in New York and moved to Wisconsin in 1958. Harriet lived in Lyndon Station for 20 years...
Patrick Samuelson
Jan 24, 2009
Patrick "Pat" Samuelson, age 41, formerly of Tomahawk, died January 24, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Pat was born April 4, 1967 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, the son of Donald and Lois (Saterlee) Samuelson. Pat moved to the Wausau area from Minnesota in 1976. He attended St. Matthew's Catholic School and Wausau West High School. He married Alisa Halone...
Lyman Kerr
Jan 9, 2009
Lyman "Bud" Kerr, age 78, of N11029 Stone Road, Tomahawk passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at his home. Bud was born on February 4, 1930 in Highbridge, Wisconsin to the late Hugh and Agnes Kerr. He attended grade school in North York and Highbridge, and graduated from Ashland High School in 1947. He attended Ashland County Normal earning a...
Wayne Bushor
Jan 7, 2009
Wayne L. Bushor, Sr., age 64, 4909 Timber Hills Drive, Harshaw, passed away January 7, 2009 at his residence. Wayne was born to George and Alta Bushor on March 16, 1944. He married Sallie Jean Hanson on January 28, 1963. Together, they had three children: Wayne (Mary) Bushor, Jr. of Minocqua, Waunita "Peanut" (Brett) Shotwell of Tomahawk, and Wesley (Jonelle)...
