Obituaries
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...
Diane Mary Biwan
Dec 8, 2023
Diane Biwan Obituary
Diane (Di) Mary Biwan, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 8th, 2023 at Milestone in Woodruff, WI.
Di was born to Martin and Bernice (Trossen) DeBack on December 19, 1935, in Sheboygan, WI. She graduated from Sheboygan North High School. Di married Joseph Biwan on August 8, 1959. She worked at...
Debra Lee Albrecht
Dec 7, 2023
Debra Lee Albrecht, 66, of Merrill, WI passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at St. Claire’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Debra was born December 19, 1956 the daughter of Vernon and Barabra (Robinson) Albrecht.
Deb was the family genealogist who enjoyed researching and tracing family ancestry. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and canning. Mostly, Deb loved taking...
Thomas Franklin Lindeman
Dec 5, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Lindeman, age 88 of Clintonville, WI and formerly of Minocqua, WI passed away
peacefully at the Veterans Home in King, WI on December 5th with his family by his side.
He was born on March 17, 1935, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Predeceased by his first wife Joan (Hartman) Lindeman, parents Franklin and Viola (Yetter)
Lindeman,...
Malcolm Ware
Dec 4, 2023
Malcolm (Vincent) Ware, 29, of Phillips passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Park Falls, WI. He was born to Tonya Ware and Roberto King on November 30, 1994, in Washington D.C.
After graduating from Anacostia High School, he attended school at Alabama A&M University. He attended Job Corps then moved to Wisconsin. He married...
Susan M. Klein
Dec 2, 2023
Susan M. “Sue” Klein, 80, of Boulder Junction, passed away on Saturday, December 2. Services are pending through Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services in Woodruff.
Sue was born on May 28, 1943, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Henry and Doris Hauboldt. She graduated from Bay View High School in 1961, then went to UW-Madison to study art. She received...
Phillip J. Bushar
Nov 30, 2023
Phillip “Porky” Bushar, 94, of Merrill, formally of Tomahawk, WI passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Phillip was born April 24, 1929 in Irma, WI the son of Phillip and Celia (Willet) Bushar. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Steinbach on September 6, 1952 in Milwaukee and she preceded him in...
George J. Niemuth
Nov 28, 2023
George K. Niemuth, age 76 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 28th at his residence. George was born on October 25, 1947 the son of Ruben and Martha Niemuth.
He is survived by his children Carrie (Don) Luusua, Fredrick (Ashley) Niemuth and Ryan Niemuth and by his sisters Nancy (Joe), Barb and Marsha (Jim) and brother-in-law Gary...
Iona M. Arnon
Nov 26, 2023
Iona M. Arnon daughter of Frank and Alma Konieska passed away on November 26th 2023 at her home in Hazelhurst, Wi. She was 86.
She is survived by 4 sisters Lenora (Joe) Newago, of Ashland, Wi, Violet (Skip)* Neil of Burlington, Wi, Eunice (Don) Shilts of Eau Claire, Wi, Laurel (Ray)* Castellanos of Wesley Chapel, Fl, 1 brother Frank...
Melissa Beth Zagar
Nov 26, 2023
Melissa Beth Zagar, age 44, passed away at her home on November 26, 2023. She was born February 18, 1979 to parents Leila Greenwald and Steve Zagar.
Melissa was extremely creative and passionate about living life to the fullest, often bringing her ‘bag-of-fun’ and well known for sharing her glitter and lights- She really could light up a room....
Paul "PJ" John Pericles
Nov 25, 2023
Paul John "PJ" Pericles, 75, passed away November 25, 2023, at his home. It has been a year, and he is deeply missed by many. PJ was an avid golfer, who got to live his dream by playing professionally. He is survived by his 2 brothers Johnny and Michael and nephews. No services will be held.
Dean Brian Zastrow
Nov 25, 2023
Dean “Deano” or “Sr. Squirrel” Brian Zastrow, age 53 of Presque Isle, WI passed away on Saturday, November 25th at his residence. Dean was born on January 23, 1970, in Watertown, WI the son of Dale and Linda (Lee) Zastrow. Dean graduated from Watertown High School and UW-Platteville. He married Lynn Marie Simons on November 6, 1993.
Dean...
Shirley Mae Lemke
Nov 23, 2023
Shirley Lemke, 99, of Woodruff, Wisconsin, died in the early morning hours on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, at Milestone Senior Living in Woodruff, WI.
Shirley was born at home in Long Lake, Illinois, on October 4, 1924, to Edward and Charlotte Krepel (Schumacher). She graduated from Grant High School,...
Howard "Butch" Hoff
Nov 20, 2023
Howard (Butch) William Hoff, 77, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff. Howard was born June 23, 1946 in Tomahawk the son of Howard and Marion (VanNorman) Hoff. Howard graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1964. He worked in the construction industry and retired in 2007 from Tomahawk Log Homes. He was...
Jean B Dolde
Nov 19, 2023
Jean Dolde, 95, of Phillips, WI, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023. She was born and raised in Mishawaka, Indiana. Jean was born on August 16, 1928, to George and Sophia (Barth) Roggemann. She met the love of her life, Frank Daniel (better known as Dan) Dolde and they married don February 6, 1954. They moved from South Bend,...
Janis Marie Baude
Nov 19, 2023
Janis Marie Baude, age 76, passed away peacefully at Tomahawk Health Services on Sunday, November
19, 2023. She had previously been a longtime resident of the Eagle River/Land O’Lakes area.
Janis was born on December 31, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana.
Janis worked in a variety of positions from waitressing, office work, floral and ultimately retired from
General Electric in...
