Obituaries
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.
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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...
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...
