Obituaries
Joanne Louise (Daylor) Kirby
Jun 17, 2023
Joanne ”Joni” Louise Kirby, age 66, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away June 17, 2023, at Howard Young Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 15, 1956, in Brockton, MA. When Joni was young, she enjoyed life to the fullest, always singing and dancing. She took dance lessons which she used in her living...
Lawrence Bishop
Jun 15, 2023
Lawrence “Bish” Bishop, Jr, age 80, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly at home in Tomahawk on June 15, 2023.
Bish was born on October 18, 1942 in Tomahawk to Lawrence, Sr & Agnes (Extrom) Bishop. He was married to Barbara Buchanan on September 8, 1963 in Menomonie, WI. Bish worked for Drott MFG & JI Case as a business executive for...
Larry O. Fricke
Jun 15, 2023
Larry O. Fricke, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away June 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born to Omer and Eleonore (Debalske) Fricke on August 23, 1947, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
He attended St. Anne’s Catholic Elementary School, Newman High School, and graduated from North Central Technical College.
On January 31, 1970, he married his...
John Cechvala
Jun 14, 2023
John S. Cechvala of Colgate, formerly of Phillips, WI. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the age of 92 years. Beloved father of Charlene and James Cechvala. Loving grandfather of Alec. John is also loved and will be missed by his faithful furry companions, Big Boy and Little Boy.
John was...
Ray Payne
Jun 12, 2023
Raymond G. Payne, Jr., 81, a longtime Nokomis area resident, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
Ray was born May 25, 1942 in Neillsville, Wisconsin to Raymond and Grace (Vanderhoff) Payne, Sr. Together with Jean Payne, Ray had two children – Al & Cindy. He was later married to Bernadine Pearl Bordzinski on November...
Roberta L Meyer
Jun 12, 2023
Roberta L. Meyer, 86, a lifelong Tomahawk area resident, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Friendly Village in Rhinelander.
“Berta” was born on October 21, 1936 in Tomahawk to Edward and Muriel (L’Abbe) Hildebrand. She was married to Wilbert “Spike” Meyer on September 25, 1965 in Tomahawk. Spike passed away in 2007. Berta had worked at Seroogy and Theiler Law...
Valentine Kinas
Jun 11, 2023
Valentine Kinas, 88, of Prentice died suddenly on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home. She was born to Eman and Hellen (Yarish) Smetak on February 14, 1935, in Lugerville, WI.
She enjoyed being outdoors, going fishing, and spending time with her family and friends. Her faith was very important to her, she loved reading the word of God. Her...
Lois Jean Hoogland
Jun 10, 2023
Lois Jean Hoogland, 88, of Catawba, WI, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Lois was born on January 5, 1935, to John and Selma (Ohrstron) Morison, in Deerwood, Minnesota.
She attended Riverton Grade School and Crosby-Ironton High School, graduating in 1952. She worked at Northrup King from August 1952 to August 1956. She married Jerome "Jerry" Hoogland on...
Sharon Thomas
Jun 9, 2023
Sharon Thomas, age 81, of Phillips, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon was proud of having contributed to the science around GBM’s by beating the odds to become an “outlier.”
She was an amazing wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, friend, church member, caregiver, homemaker, poet,...
Debra S. Hupf
Jun 8, 2023
Debra Sue Hupf, age 70 of Hazelhurst, WI passed away on Thursday, June 8th at Minocqua Health and Rehab. Debra was born on September 20, 1952 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Ralph and Jacqueline Haase.
Upon her wishes, cremation took place and private family services will be held.
Kenneth A. Heizler
Jun 8, 2023
Kenneth A. Heizler, 83, of Phillips, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 8, 2023, at The Waterford, Park Falls, under the care of the Compassus Home Health Care & Hospice. He was born January 31, 1940, to Rudolph and Kathryn (Zubcack) Heizler, in Lugerville, WI. Ken grew up a lifelong resident of Lugerville, attending the Lugerville schoolhouse and graduating...
Jerry Horton
Jun 5, 2023
D. Jerry Horton, age 70, passed away on June 5, 2023 at his home.
Jerry was born on March 15, 1953 in Portage to Emery & Cornell (Schepp) Horton. He was married to Barbara Clifton on July 31, 1982. Jerry was a service technician at the auto maintenance department of Rhinelander Walmart. He enjoyed being outdoors – hunting and fishing.
Jerry is...
Dale Strassman
Jun 4, 2023
Dale Strassman, age 90, of Tomahawk, passed away on June 4, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
Dale was born on November 6, 1932 in Tomahawk to Julius & Dorothy (Ament) Strassman. He was married to Marie A. Verbist on May 29, 1954 in Harrison. Dale worked at the County Highway Department for nearly 25 years until he started...
Carol A. Milz
Jun 3, 2023
Carol A. Milz, 86, of Phillips, WI, passed away on June 3, 2023, at Park Manor, Park Falls, WI. Carol was born on June 1, 1937, to John and Sophie (Kociara) Hovan, in Chicago, IL.
She is survived by her children, Joe (Diane) Bouse, Christine (John) Viers, and Catherine Bouse.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents.
An...
Roberta Jean Kernler
Jun 3, 2023
Roberta (Berta) set sail for her greatest adventure yet on June 3, 2023, when she left her earthly body, peacefully, with loved ones around her bidding wishes of safe travels. In her last year of life at Country Terrace Assisted Living, she charmed (and surprised) everyone she met with her unabashed sassiness, wit and humor, just as she did with...
Paulette "Polly" A. Anderson
May 24, 2023
Paulette "Polly" (Kersten) Anderson, 83, of Phillips, WI, passed away on May 24, 2023, at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI. Polly was born on January 19, 1940, in Marshfield, WI, to Paul and Violet (Jens) Kersten. She married Vernon Anderson on August 10, 1963.Polly attended and graduated from Mother of Sorrows High School in Blue Island, IL. She worked...
Louis Robert Bubenic
May 21, 2023
Louis Bubenic, 87, of Phillips passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Park Manor in Park Falls, WI. He was born on May 22, 1935, to Louis SR. and Marie (Dusek) Bubenic in the Town of Emery, WI.
He married the love of his life, Dorothy Ernst, on May 31, 1958. He was a logger, farmer, and worked for...
Richard C Pickett
May 17, 2023
Richard C. Pickett passed away held by his family incased with love and peace on May 17, 2023. Peace was an ongoing theme in the days leading up to his death. The precious calm that eluded him since the passing of his beloved wife shortly over a year ago.
Dick, or “Tex” as his old friends knew him by, was...
Carol A Gruening
May 17, 2023
Carol A. Gruening, 88, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Carol was born July 28, 1934 in Wausau to Emil and Agnes Baltz. She was married for 25 years to Melvin Gruening, who eventually became her brother-in-law. Carol will be best remembered as a modern day Mother Teresa – her life goal was to help...
Elaine Pierce
May 15, 2023
Elaine M. Pierce, age 94, of Tomahawk, passed away on May 15, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Elaine was born on June 5, 1928 in Woodboro to Martin & Marjorie (Schrofe) Charbarneau. She was married to Donald E. Pierce. Elaine was a hard worker. She had worked at Nick & Sons Casket Factory, was a CNA at the hospital and was...
