Obituaries
Howard Hetzel
May 3, 2023
Howard Hetzel, age 103, of Tomahawk, passed away on May 3, 2023 at Tomahawk Health Services.
Howard was born on February 16, 1920 in Almond, WI to Albert “AJ” & Hazel (Stewart) Hetzel. Howard entered into the US Army in 1941. He served during World War II as a Staff Sargent and forward observer in northern Africa and Italy. He was...
Jeanne R. Kirchmeyer
Apr 30, 2023
Jeanne R. Kirchmeyer, 89, of Phillips, WI, died peacefully on April 30, 2023, under the care of Home Health & Hospice MMC - Park Falls, at the Aspirus Regency House. Jeanne was born on April 8, 1934, in Phillips, WI, to Levi and Minnie (Frisk) Cummings.
She graduated from Prentice High School. Jeanne married Russell Kirchmeyer on September 8, 1952,...
Jerrold P Flynn
Apr 29, 2023
Jerry P. Flynn, 87, Belliveau Road, Tomahawk passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was born October 26, 1935 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Leon and Gladys (Olinger) Flynn. Jerry fell in love with Mitzi Kopelke and they were married on May 7, 1960. He served his country in the US Army and...
Ryan C Sandquist
Apr 28, 2023
Ryan C Sandquist, 47, of Prentice, WI, passed away after a long illness on April 28, 2023, at the Aspirus Medford Hospital. Ryan was born on July 19, 1975, in Wausau, WI, to Ronald ane Karen (Heikkinen) Sandquist.
He grew up in Wausau and graduated from Wausau West High School. He worked driving delivery trucks and remained in Wausau until...
Rebecca A Gall
Apr 28, 2023
Rebecca A. Gall, 79, Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28th and now joins her husband Don, her parents, brother Allan, three stepchildren; Sue, Kevin & Liz with son-in-law Bob, along with other loved ones, leaving her family with a lifetime of joyful memories.
Becky was born in Dawson, MN and grew up in Benson MN (Class of ’61) with...
Tanner DuWayne Wayman
Apr 26, 2023
Tanner DuWayne Wayman, age 46 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 26th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Traditional Native American Services will be held on Friday, April 28th at the Bingo Hall in Lac du Flambeau, WI starting at 4:00 pm with Services on Saturday, April 29th followed by burial at Memorial Cemetery.
Robert "Bobbo" J. Zimmerman
Apr 23, 2023
Robert "Bobbo" J. Zimmerman, age 69, of Lake Tomahawk, WI, died Sunday, April 23, 2023. Bob was born on October 7, 1953 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Chicago, Ill, the son of Robert and Dolores (Hamilton) Zimmerman. After graduating from HL Richards High School in Oak Lawn, IL, Bob enlisted in the Navy. He then worked as a truck...
Carl Westbrook
Apr 23, 2023
Carl A. Westbrook, 94, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk passed away on April 23, 2023 at Country Terrace Assisted Living.
Carl was born November 12, 1928, to Gordon and Clara (Hoffman) Westbrook at the family farm a few miles from Heafford Junction (north of Tomahawk). He worked on the farm for many years prior to employment at Solar Queen, Tomahawk, as...
Kenneth D Danielson
Apr 21, 2023
Kenneth D. Danielson, 82, of Prentice, WI, died on April 21, 2023, at Riverview Health Service, in Tomahawk, WI.He was born on June 16, 1940, the son of Carroll and Edna (Kroon) Danielson on the families homestead in Ogema. Kenny attended Prentice High School and pursued his career in tool and die in St. Paul, Minnesota. He married Delores E. Anderson on...
Joyce M. Bacholl
Apr 18, 2023
Joyce M. Bacholl, 86, of Prentice, WI, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord with her family by her side, on April 18, 2023. She was born in the family cabin in Westboro, WI, to Joseph and Viola (Kirchmeier) Guzinski, on August 27, 1936.
Joyce graduated from Prentice High School in 1954, stayed home, and helped with...
Joanne Rupel
Apr 17, 2023
Joanne K. Rupel, 64, of Merrill, formerly of Tomahawk passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Joanne was born May 15, 1958 in Madison to Donald and Dorothy Joan (Nelson) Knudson. She was married to Bill Rupel on June 3, 1995 in Middleton, Wisconsin.
Joanne lived much of her life in Middleton and Tomahawk. She...
Virginia Sweek
Apr 17, 2023
Virginia “Fran” Sweek, age 97, of Tomahawk, passed away on April 17, 2023 at Riverview Health Services is Tomahawk, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Fran was born on March 21, 1926 in Rhinelander to Milion & Kathryn (Messer) Evers. She was first married to David Whalen and was later married to Adolph Sweek, both preceded her in death. Fran enjoyed...
Delbert and Lois Moyer
Apr 11, 2023
Delbert Moyer age 90 and Lois Moyer age 87 of Crivitz, WI, together they found eternal rest on April 11, 2023. The loving couple were about to celebrate 67 years of marriage on April 29.
Delbert was born in Stevens Point, WI and served in the Korean War. Following a long career Delbert retired from Simplicity Manufacturing in Port...
Harold Tesch
Apr 11, 2023
Harold Tesch, age 83, of Tomahawk, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Harold Tesch was born on January 17, 1940 in Gleason to William and Alvina (Hintze) Tesch. He was married to Phyllis Miller on February 20, 1960 in Gleason. She preceded him in death in 2019. Harold and Phyllis lived and worked in Aurora,...
Nancy Lynne Neff
Apr 10, 2023
Nancy L. Neff of St. Germain died April 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 7, 1938 in Bedford, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald and Marion Cameron.
Nancy loved her Holy Family Catholic Church community and was an avid volunteer there. She loved to travel and spend time with her boys and grandkids. Nancy...
Charles Edward Templin
Apr 9, 2023
Charles E. "Chuck" Templin, age 77 of Presque Isle, WI passed away on Sunday, April 9th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House with his family by his side. Chuck was born on June 19, 1945 in Harvey, Illinois the son of Vernon and Leah Rose Templin.
Chuck married Susan G. (Johnson) Lytle on May 29, 2004. He graduated...
Gregory John Berken
Apr 9, 2023
Gregory "Greg" J. Berken, age 38 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Sunday, April 9th. Greg was born on September 22, 1984 in Woodruff, WI the son of Robert and Tammy (nee Lobermeier) Berken. He graduated from Lakeland Union High School.
Greg was employed with Island City Tree Service.
Greg enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting antiques, electronics, working on...
Donald J Foytik
Apr 8, 2023
On Holy Saturday, April 8th, 2023, the lord took Donald Joseph Foytik home to the holy kingdom. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 19, 1942, to his parents Vincent William Foytik and Helen Marie (Smuha) Foytik. Donald was raised in Phillips, Wisconsin.
Donald was the happiest of men, “always smiling”. His passion, along with his family, was...
Rosa "Rosie" Caro-Hoppe
Apr 6, 2023
Rosa "Rosie" A. Caro-Hoppe, age 85 of Boulder Junction, WI passed away on April 6th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Rosa was born on July 27, 1937 in Rincon, Puerto Rico the daughter of Gaspar and Delia Caro.
Rosa earned her Master's Degree in Bilingual-Bicultural Education from Loyola University in Chicago, IL. She retired from the...
Barbara Ann Kauffman
Apr 6, 2023
Barbara Ann Satterfield was born in Madison, Wisconsin on September 22, 1938, the daughter of Al and Marge (Seifert) Satterfield. She died April 6, 2023.
Barbara grew up south of McFarland on Lake Kegonsa with her sister Mary. She attended West High in Madison, graduating in 1956. After two years at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL she transferred...
