Obituaries
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...
Steven Keller
May 15, 2023
Steven Keller, 56, of Phillips died peacefully at his home on May 15, 2023, after an extended illness. He is now at home with the Lord in Heaven visiting with family and enjoying open water fishing forever.
He is survived by his loving wife, Angie; children, Danielle (Eric), Lisa, Tyler (Lizzie), and Dakota; five grandkids, Chloe, Xander, Luke, Maven, and...
John Russo
May 14, 2023
John Russo passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born August 8, 1942 to Phillip and Grace (Vitale) Russo in Palermo, Sicily, both whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane (Hrovat), and her parents Frank and Dolores (Strey) Hrovat.
John’s family immigrated to the United...
Gilbert "Gil" Kettner
May 13, 2023
Gilbert Kettner Jr., 77 of Hazelhurst, WI passed away suddenly on Saturday May 13, 2023. Gilbert was born July 21, 1945, to Laura and Gilbert Kettner in Tomahawk, WI. Gilbert attended Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua, Wi where he graduated in 1963.
In high school Gilbert participated in wrestling and football. In addition, he was a...
Ben Garfield
May 12, 2023
Benjamin Gerard Garfield, 58 of Trevor, WI unexpectedly passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Ben was born in Waukegan, IL on July 11, 1964, to Russell and Rosalie (nee Obenauf) Garfield. The youngest of 12, he spent his formative years in Lake Zurich, IL and Tomahawk, WI before living his adult life in northern Illinois. Ben will be remembered...
Michael Alfred DeWald
May 12, 2023
Michael Alfred DeWald, age 74, of Minocqua and New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on February 16, 1949 to the late Alfred and Hazel DeWald of Round Lake, Illinois. In 1967, it was love at first sight when Mike met Charlene Mussa, whom he married on August 21,...
Sue Jean Maurice
May 11, 2023
Sue J. (Munson) Maurice, age 61, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. She was born October 22, 1961, to parents Kenneth and Jean (Andrews) Munson in Fond du Lac, WI. She graduated in 1979 from Goodrich High School. Sue loved spending time with her family and...
Neal William Morris
May 11, 2023
Neal William Morris, 73, of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, passed away on May 11, 2023. He was born on October 26, 1949, in Evanston, Illinois. Neal was a 25-year veteran of the United States Army as a Combat Engineer. He proudly served his country and was dedicated to his military associations.Neal was also a 20-year retired member of the Arbor...
Nancy A Koci
May 11, 2023
Nancy A. Koci, 47, of Phillips, WI, passed away on May 11, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, after complications from asthma. Nancy was born on December 28, 1975, to Pennie Marmitt and David Pascucci, in Elgin, IL.
Nancy attended and graduated from Phillips High School. She married Howard Borchert and they had a beautiful daughter together. She...
Robert "Bob" L. Johnson
May 10, 2023
Robert “Bob” L. Johnson, age 77, a resident of Arbor Vitae, WI, passed away on May 10, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI, surrounded by his family. He was born July 31, 1945, in Beloit, WI to parents Walter and Genevieve Johnson. He married the love of his life Carol Ruth Grenawalt on June 6, 1963, in...
Connie Farness
May 7, 2023
Constance "Connie" Farness, age 98 of Shawano, WI passed away on Sunday, May 7th at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Connie was born on April 19, 1925 the daughter of LeRoy and Frieda Stammer. She married LeRoy Farness on April 19, 1947.
Connie loved music and enjoyed playing the piano and organ. She was actively involved in...
Louise Mott
May 5, 2023
Louise “Honey” (Herman) Mott devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away May 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Louise was born January 16, 1933 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to Louise (Reese) and Harry Herman. She married Leon “Bubby” Mott on August 9, 1952. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 50 + years who...
Wayne Kaphaem
May 5, 2023
Wayne Kaphaem, age 71, of Tomahawk passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2023.
Wayne was born in Tomahawk on June 2, 1951 to Frederick “Fritz” & Muriel (Bergeson) Kaphaem. He was married to Lynda Miller on May 5, 1973 in Chippewa Falls. Wayne was a barber for a few years in Wausau before moving to Tomahawk in 1975. He previously had...
Laurel "Laurie" J. Henrichs
May 3, 2023
Laurel “Laurie” J. Henrichs, age 68, a resident of Minocqua, WI, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. She was born January 21, 1955, in Wausau, WI to parents Edward and Patsy Genrich. Laurie earned her nursing degree from North Central Technical College. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 36 years....
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.
