Obituaries
George Blomberg
Dec 21, 2022
George Francis Blomberg, 82, of Ogema, WI, completed his earthly journey on December 21, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital of Wausau, WI.
George “Stub” was born April 16, 1940, in Ogema, WI, to the late George and Lillian Blomberg. He was the youngest of 14 children. George completed his high school education at Rib Lake High School in 1958. He spent two...
Barbara Lynn Sawle
Dec 20, 2022
Barbara Lynn Sawle, age 66 of Rhinelander and formerly of Hazelhurst, WI passed away on Tuesday, December 20th at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Barb was born on March 17, 1956 in Madison, WI the daughter of Charles and Peggy (nee Rydberg) Sawle. She graduated from Stoughton High School and worked in customer service majority of her life, most recently at Trig’s...
Cathy Kurth
Dec 19, 2022
Catherine Kurth, age 65, of Tomahawk, passed away on December 19, 2022 at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk. She was born March 11, 1957 in Hawkins, Wisconsin to Gerald and Dorothy Kurth, Sr. Cathy had worked as a CNA for many years at Riverview Terrace Nursing Home. She loved feeding and watching birds. Her most joy came from her grandchildren...
Brian D Copiskey
Dec 18, 2022
Brian D. Copiskey, age 64, of Tomahawk, passed away on December 18, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Iron Mountain, MI. Brian was born on August 18, 1958 in Tomahawk to Roland “Rollie” & Irene (Reich) Copiskey. He was a graduate of Tomahawk High School and served our country in the US Air Force. Brian is survived by his daughter...
Arthur G. Jossart Sr.
Dec 18, 2022
Arthur Jossart Sr., age 77 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away quietly at his home on Sunday, December 18th. He was born August 9, 1945 the son of Stewart and Myrtle Jossart. Arthur was a hardworking man who loved hunting. He was a good friend to many and will be missed.
He leaves behind his loving wife Jacquelyn Jossart and his...
Mary Schlegel
Dec 16, 2022
Mary Schlegel was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, community volunteer and loving friend. She left this world on December 16 at the age of 77. She was born to Harry and Margaret Dalheimer on December 15, 1945, in Eau Claire, WI. She graduated from Regis High School in 1964. She married the love of her life, Roger Schlegel, on January...
Babiiwizidekaawe "He Leaves Tiny Foot Tracks" Dyami Braven Graveen-Wayman
Dec 16, 2022
Babiiwizidekaawe “He leaves tiny foot tracks” Dyami Braven Graveen-Wayman was born December 16, 2022 at 1:24pm and returned to the Great Creator at 1:33pm.
Dyami gave a lifetime of love during his short time on earth. He was in his mother’s arms for a moment but he will be in our hearts forever.
Dyami is survived by his parents Diana Graveen and...
Robert John Biermann
Dec 15, 2022
Robert John Biermann, 71, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022, at his home in Ogema surrounded by his family. He was born to Donald (Wayne) and Sara "Sally" (Bruner) Biermann on March 6, 1951, in Phillips, WI.
John grew up in Ogema, WI and was a 1970 graduate of Prentice High School. Following graduation, he explored a few work options...
Amy "Aj" Jo Nicholson
Dec 15, 2022
Amy “AJ” Jo Nicholson, age 61, passed away on December 15, 2022, after an 18-month battle with ovarian cancer. She was born January 23, 1961, in Rochester, MN to parents Jeannette and Roger Walker.
AJ attended Winona State University in MN for Recreational Therapy. She worked as a social worker for a bit of time. Her main job though was raising...
Effie Edwards
Dec 11, 2022
Effie M. Edwards, age 89, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away on December 11, 2022 at Country Terrace in Stanley. Effie was born on September 30, 1933 in Tomahawk to Ernest & Faithe (Richmyre) Hodge. She was married to Orville Edwards on June 23, 1956 in Zion, IL. In 1969, after the death of her husband, Effie came back to live...
Susan "Susie" Jacobs
Dec 11, 2022
Susan “Susie” Stephanie Jacobs, age 83 of Woodruff, WI passed away on Sunday, December 11th at Rennes Health & Rehab in Rhinelander, WI, with her family by her side. Susie was born on March 8th, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Fred and Stephanie (nee Janesch) Haller. Susie attended grade school at St. Florian Church in Milwaukee, where she...
Barbara J. Kinnear
Dec 10, 2022
Barbara Jane Kinnear, 85, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022, with family at her side. Born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Barb lived most of her life in the Phillips area.
A 1955 graduate of Phillips High School, Barb loved being a cheerleader for the Loggers and cruising in her brother's Model T. Barb loved to camp in her younger years and...
Ray Tremblay
Dec 7, 2022
Raymond P. Tremblay, age 85, was united in Heaven with his granddaughter, Samantha and sister, Patricia on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Ray was born on February 18, 1937 in Marinette, WI to Wilfred & Taimi (Lahti) Tremblay. He was married to Joanne Schiltz on May 5, 1962 in Milwaukee. They recently celebrated 60 years together. Ray worked at Tomahawk Tissue...
Peter John Lasier
Dec 7, 2022
Peter John Lasier, 64, passed away in his home Wednesday morning December 7th, 2022. He was born in Princeton, IL to the parents of David W. Lasier and Grace D. Lasier.
He was raised with his siblings Dave, Kathy, and Michael in Princeton, IL where they enjoyed a great childhood playing with cousins and neighbor kids. His family would vacation to...
Katherine Smugala
Dec 7, 2022
Katherine Smugala, 76, of Ogema passed away peacefully December 7, 2022, at her home surrounded by family under the care of Hope Hospice. She was born to Frank and Katherine (Mindock) Budaj on August 5, 1946, in Phillips, WI.
She graduated from Phillips High School then married Michael (Mickey) Smugala on November 14, 1964, at St. Mary’s Church in Phillips. It...
Carol Frances Doede
Dec 7, 2022
Carol F. Doede (Vollmer), age 88 passed away on December 7th at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander, WI. Carol was born on February 16, 1934 in Manitowoc, WI the daughter of Henry and Florence (nee Rehrauer) Vollmer. She married Duane Doede on September 28, 1957, he preceded her in death on June 10th, 2022.
Carol was the co-owner and operator of...
John Rinkle
Dec 5, 2022
John Rinkle age 67 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Monday, December 5th, 2022. He was born December 27, 1954, in Sioux City, IA, the son of Ruth Rinkle.
John grew up in Madison, WI, where he met the love of his life Tammy Egvedt. They married on August 3, 1985 and moved to Minocqua in 1994. John enjoyed classic cars...
Annette Lane
Dec 4, 2022
Annette M. Lane (Manna), 77, of Harshaw, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Annette was born July 3, 1945 in Milwaukee to Ernest and Mildred (Lokken) Westcott. She was married to Richard L. Lane on March 30, 1963 also in Milwaukee. Annette and Richard “Dick” owned and operated Lanes Cottage Inn in Harshaw from 1985 until...
Gloria J Nelson
Dec 4, 2022
Gloria Nelson, age 82, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Aspirus Sacred Heart Hospital. Gloria was born on August 9, 1940 in Washburn, Wisconsin to John and Alice (Daley) Niemisto. She was united in marriage to Wilbert G. Nelson on June 6, 1964, also in Washburn. Wilbert and Gloria moved to Tomahawk shortly after they were...
Sarah Olive Hegeman
Dec 4, 2022
Clear the dance floor! On Dec. 4th, Sarah Olive Hegeman (Curnow) “Mustang Sally” joined her beloved Dance Partner “Walter”, in Heaven.
Born, June 14th, 1927 in Houghton, Mi. The Daughter of Ernest and Ida May Curnow (Hogaboam).
She is survived by Son, Timothy, and Daughters, Barbara Loftus (David), Halle and Molly. And many Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her...
