Obituaries
Robert E Steinbach
Jan 31, 2023
Robert Edward “Bob” Steinbach of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, passed away on January 31, 2023 at his home, with family by his side. Bob was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Emil and Mary (LaMartin) Steinbach on January 26, 1956. He had just celebrated his 67th birthday.
In his early years, Bob worked at King’s Dam in Tomahawk and Hardee’s, in Minocqua. Bob...
Kelly Jean Crawford
Jan 27, 2023
Kelly Jean Crawford, age 62, of Hazelhurst, WI, passed away suddenly on January 27, 2023 at her home. She was born November 24, 1960 in Sandwich, Illinois. Kelly married John Crawford and they lived in Chicago before moving to Kenosha where they lived until John’s passing in 2019. In 2021 Kelly moved to Hazelhurst with her partner David Howard. Kelly...
Austin M Eastman
Jan 25, 2023
Austin M. Eastman, 17, the very special child of CheyeAnn (Shawn) Carstensen and Brian Michael passed away at his home under the care of Compassus Hospice surrounded by his family.
Austin was born October 8, 2005 in Osceola, Wisconsin. He loved the water, boat rides, music, and his pet birds in his room. Most of all Austin loved to play and...
Dorene Conner
Jan 25, 2023
Dorene Conner, 87, of Prentice, WI, passed away peacefully at Tomahawk Health Services on January 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 28, 1935, to Edgar and Adeline (Woolever) Andrus in Park Falls, WI.
She met and married Lyle Conner Sr. and they raised 7 children together - they celebrated 69 years of marriage. She was an...
Myron J. Hove Jr.
Jan 24, 2023
Myron Hove, Jr., age 74 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on January 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1948 son of Myron and Elizabeth Hove, Sr.
Proud Marine and Vietnam Veteran and member of the American Legion.
Survived by his wife Margo Wewasson, 6 children, thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren and by 8 sisters...
Francis "Frank" J. Linnemanstons
Jan 24, 2023
Francis “Frank” J. Linnemanstons, 81, a resident of Eagle River, WI, passed away on January 24, 2023.
Frank was born 7/31/1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Leo and Anna (Gross) Linnemanstons. Frank attended Custer High School in Milwaukee where he found success playing football. Later Frank began boxing and won the 1961 Wisconsin Golden Gloves.
On June 1, 1968, Frank married the love...
David R. Marach
Jan 23, 2023
David R. Marach, age 84, of Woodruff, Wisconsin, passed away on January 23, 2023 at Howard Young Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1938 to parents, Edwin and Yolanda (Joszwiak) Marach in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Steinmetz High School in 1957. On April 8,1961, Dave married Carol Paulsen at St. Priscilla's church in Chicago.
Dave was a skilled draftsman,...
David Bootz
Jan 22, 2023
David A. Bootz age 70 passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2023.
David was born to the late Albert and Dorothea Bootz on May 1, 1952 in Whitefish, Montana and spent his life also living in Colorado and Wisconsin retiring in Tomahawk, Wisconsin
David married the love and joy of his life Joann (Haring) on June 15, 1974 they spent 39...
Lennie E Calhoun
Jan 22, 2023
Lennie Calhoun, 78, of Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Milestone Living Center in Rhinelander.
Lennie was born April 18, 1944 to Victor and Laura (Neuman) Anderson in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She was married to Gene Calhoun on April 22, 1967 in Unity, Wisconsin. Lennie worked as a beautician in Tomahawk for many years. She owned and operated Lennie’s Beauty...
Janet Doloris Huber
Jan 22, 2023
Janet Doloris Huber (Leftwich, Andrzejewski, Canfield) – Age 84, of Woodruff, WI, passed peacefully Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, at Milestone Senior living surrounded by her family. Born on February 4th, 1938, to Margaret R. Davies and Hiram A. Canfield.
After a brief battle with leukemia, Janet is now at peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We will forever cherish...
Reverend Duwayne Schneider
Jan 21, 2023
Reverend DuWayne R. Schneider, 84 of Phillips, WI, passed away January 21, 2023, at Park Manor in Park Falls WI.
He was born in Sheboygan, WI on July 29, 1938. He was raised on a farm until beginning his ministry education at age 14 at Concordia College in Milwaukee. After graduation he attended Concordia Seminary in Springfield, IL. He was ordained...
Ronald Rohde
Jan 20, 2023
Ronald Rohde, 70, of Phillips passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Park Falls. He was born to Elmer and Irene (Herda) Rohde on September 17, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI.
He was a Phillips high school graduate. After graduation, he worked construction in Milwaukee then moved back to Phillips to start his logging career of 30+...
Jack "Jackie" Duranso
Jan 18, 2023
Jack “Jackie” Duranso, age 70, passed away on January 18, 2023, in Gurnee, IL. He was born June 20, 1952, in Rhinelander, WI to Jack and Phyllis Duranso. He graduated from Lakeland Union High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Before his recent retirement, he worked as a semi-truck driver for Kirschoffer Trucking in Bristol, WI. Jack was a...
Carl Kleinfeldt
Jan 16, 2023
Carl W. Kleinfeldt, age 54, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 16, 2023.
Carl was born on October 24, 1968 in Tomahawk to Phillip Kleinfeldt Janet (Jaecks) Rysdon. He was the youngest of three children. Carl loved deer hunting. He enjoyed trout fishing in his secret spot – a secret he only shared with people close...
David R. Ellis
Jan 15, 2023
David Ray Ellis, 79, of Prentice, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. David was born to Garold and Emily (Sykora) Ellis in Shelton, Washington, on January 9, 1944. He later moved to the Prentice area where he grew up.
David owned and operated A & 13 Enterprises LLC along with his family for several...
Ronald D. Lee
Jan 14, 2023
Ronald D. Lee, age 75 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Saturday, January 14th at North Haven Adult Living Facility in Stevens Point, WI. Ron was born on November 20, 1947 in Tomahawk, WI the son of Loren and Laura (nee Pehlke) Lee. Ron married Shirley Koeppler on September 30, 1967.
He graduated from Stout State University in 1970 and owned...
Delbert C. Gustafson
Jan 13, 2023
Delbert C Gustafson, 84, of Ogema, was called to his heavenly home on January 13, 2023. Delbert was born on January 21, 1938, to Eddie and Alice (Erickson) Gustafson, in Ogema, WI. He went to school through his sophomore year and then helped work on the family farm and worked with his dad and brother Leroy in the woods. On...
Hugo J Suominen
Jan 11, 2023
Hugo Suominen, 97, a former resident of Tomahawk, passed away in Chicago, Illinois.
Hugo was born 3/18/1925 in Trout Creek, Michigan to John and Lempi Suominen. He was married to Joan Urba June 18, 1950. She passed away in 2012. Hugo served his country during World War II in the US Army and rose to the rank of Master Staff...
Kieth Harold Bullion
Jan 11, 2023
Kieth Harold Bullion, age 73 left this beautiful life on Earth January 11th at his home in Hazelhurst, to be with his wife in heaven.
Kieth was born in Milwaukee, WI on the 22nd of January 1949, he grew up on a farm in Dousman, WI where he raised a pet fox named Cagey. Where he also fell in love with...
Phillip John Root
Jan 11, 2023
Phillip John Root, age 71 of Minocqua, WI passed away on January 11th at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander, WI. Phil was born January 20, 1951 in Wauwatosa, WI the son of Virginia B. and Leslie Root.
Graduated from Wauwatosa East High School class of 1969. Went on to University of Steven’s Point and later graduated with a Bachelor of...