Obituaries
Harold A. Schaudenecker
Jan 9, 2023
HAROLD ADAM SCHAUDENECKER
Harold Adam Schaudenecker of Woodruff, WI passed away January 9th, 2023, at Howard Young Hospital surrounded by his loving children.
He was born October 21, 1939, in Chicago, IL. On July 24th, 1957, Harold went into the army post-graduation. He was an MP honorably discharged September 30th, 1962. After returning home, he began his highly successful...
Carol Lester
Jan 9, 2023
Carol Lester, age 85, passed away on January 9, 2023, at her home. She was born June 7, 1937, in Chicago, IL to Frances and Edward Brunclik. She married the love of her life James Lester on May 24, 1958. Carol worked at AV-W grade school as a cook for many years. She loved spending time with her family and...
Louise Pintens
Jan 6, 2023
Louise Pintens, age 85, of Harrison, passed away peacefully at her home on January 6, 2023 under the care of Compassus Hospice. Louise was born on December 23, 1937 in Chicago to Louis & Jacoba (VanOosterhaut) Cannon. Louise’s father passed away before she was born. Her mother later married Casey Dirkx and he became the only father Louise ever knew....
Luella Irene Moore
Jan 6, 2023
Luella Irene (Wanish) Moore passed away January 6, 2023, at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk at the age of 89. She was born on February 25, 1933, in Catawba, WI to Thomas and Gertrude (Hansen) Wanish. She was married to Jerome Moore for 52 years; he preceded her in death on January 5, 2002.
Luella was a life-long resident of Catawba....
Esther Smith
Jan 5, 2023
Esther JoAnn Smith, age 86, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 under the care of her family with the assistance of Aspirus Comfort Care. Esther was born in Ohio on September 15, 1936. Above all, Esther loved being a mom. She stayed home while her son was young and didn’t work outside of the home until Bill...
Ronn A. Christensen
Jan 2, 2023
Ronn A. Christensen passed away January 2, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children after a courageous battle with cancer. Ronn was born November 2, 1957, to Lois and Ervin Christensen in Racine, WI. Ronn married Barbara J. Cole March 12, 1976. Married for 46 years together they created a beautiful life, happy home, watched their children grow, welcomed grandchildren...
Krista Caley Hinsa
Dec 31, 2022
Krista Caley Hinsa, age 32, passed away surrounded by her family on December 31, 2022 at her childhood home in Tomahawk. Krista was born on November 10, 1990 to Russ & Wendy (Carlson) Hinsa. She was a 2009 graduate of Tomahawk High School. After high school, she attended UW Marathon and UW Milwaukee. Krista was passionate about her animals –...
Dean Dvorak
Dec 31, 2022
Dean Dvorak, 58, of Brantwood, WI, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2022. Dean was born in Milwaukee, WI, on May 12, 1964, to Kenneth and Susan (Hafer) Dvorak.
He grew up in Brantwood and enjoyed hunting and fishing and passing these pastimes onto his children. He worked 20 years at Daigle Brother's Inc, in Tomahawk.
Dean is survived by his children,...
Mary Ann Lenaas
Dec 29, 2022
Mary A. Lenaas passed away December 29, 2022 at her home in Manitowish Waters, WI. She was born in Janesville, WI, and after graduating from Joseph A. Craig High School earned her x-ray technician degree. She then stayed at home and raised her two children. Mary’s faith in Jesus was central to her life. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Raymond J. Knihtila
Dec 29, 2022
Raymond Knihtila, 66, of Phillips, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born to Reino and Alberta (LeFavor) Knihtila on July 7, 1956 in Duluth, Minnesota.
He graduated from Duluth Central High School and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior where he received his Bachelor's degree in Music Education. He taught music for 34 years...
Steven Reynolds
Dec 28, 2022
Steven Reynolds, 64, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on December 28, 2022, in Medford. He was born to Jerome and Mary-Ann (Schopper) Reynolds on February 24, 1958, in Marshfield, WI.
He graduated from Colby High School then joined the workforce at a young age. He was employed at Hadley Office Supplies for nearly a decade before going...
Donna L. Schultz
Dec 27, 2022
Donna Schultz, age 91, passed away on December 27, 2022, at Marshfield Hospital in Minocqua, WI. She was born on October 15, 1931, to Ken and Selma Lucille Egerton in Algonquin, IL.
Donna attended and graduated from Dundee Community High. She worked at Frey-Hanchette Insurance Agency, retiring after 37 ½ years. Donna married Ronald Schultz in 1961. Together they lived in...
Elizabeth A King
Dec 26, 2022
Elizabeth A. King, 66, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at her residence. Arrangements are pending.
Kay LaMere
Dec 26, 2022
Kathleen “Kay” LaMere, 84, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Kay was born January 11, 1938 in Tomahawk to Woodrow and Genevieve (Gruden) Steinhafel. She was married to David LaMere February 2, 1957 also in Tomahawk. Dave passed away in 2002. Kay attended Tomahawk Schools and then...
John Bant
Dec 25, 2022
On Christmas Day, 2022, John Bant went to his heavenly home to be with the Lord. John was born on February 7, 1941, in Evergreen Park, Illinois to John and Margaret (Pesko) Bant. His family moved to Prentice in 1946, where John grew up. He graduated from Prentice High School in 1959 and immediately joined the United States Army, proudly...
Gene Leroy Fiddyment
Dec 25, 2022
Gene Leroy Fiddyment, age 94, a resident of Lac du Flambeau, passed away on December 25, 2022. Our Dad decided he didn’t want to spend a second Christmas without the love of his life, so he went to join Mom early Christmas morning. Gene was born in Joliet, Illinois to Wilbur and Ann (nee Sebby) Fiddyment, and grew up in...
Mark Charles Goldsworthy
Dec 25, 2022
Mark C Goldsworthy was received into heaven on December 25, 2022, due to cancer. Mark was born to Charles and Elizabeth (Bette) Goldsworthy in July 1960. He was raised in Eagle River, Wisconsin, and raised all his 4 children in Northern Wisconsin. He was a proud United States Marine serving as security at multiple embassies and received the Good Conduct...
Dorothy Copiskey
Dec 24, 2022
Dorothy M. Copiskey, 89, passed away December 24, 2022 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Dorothy was born June 30, 1933 in Maddock, North Dakota to John and Mary (Shidler) Kottke. She was married to Arvin “Obo” Copiskey on August 31, 1957 in Tomahawk. Obo passed away in 2004. Dorothy was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church, where she belonged to...
Thomas Paul Reich
Dec 22, 2022
Thomas Reich, age 56, a resident of Rhinelander, WI, passed away on December 22, 2022 at his home. He was born March 15, 1966 to Eugene and Carole Reich.
A funeral service will be held at a later date.
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Marty Jones
Dec 21, 2022
E. Marty Jones, 67, of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Tomahawk Health Services. Marty was born March 17, 1955 in Tomahawk to Eugene and Harriette (Bergeson) Jones. He married Gail Grossich on August 21, 1990 in Madison. Marty graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1973 and later joined the US Air Force. He retired as a Senior...
