Obituaries
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...
Marsha Jane Rosenberg
Dec 3, 2022
Marsha Jane Rosenberg was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on February 8th, 1941 the daughter of Marshall and Marion Paasch. She worked at Kissler’s bakery while in high school, graduated from West Division High School and went to work at Northwestern Life until she married Paul Rosenberg in 1960. She was a fulltime mother and homemaker until she joined Paul working...
Audrey J Kammer
Dec 2, 2022
Audrey J. Kammer, 89, of Tomahawk, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on December 2nd, 2022. She was born and raised in Kenosha, WI where she met the Love of Her Life, Allan Kammer. They were married September 3rd,1955 in Kenosha, WI. Audrey was a homemaker raising their 3 loving sons. In 1990, they moved to...
Eileen Weber
Dec 2, 2022
Eileen Weber, age 81, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2022. She was born May 12, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wi to parents Otto and Ida Bucher.
She met the love of her life Russell D. Weber, and they married March 27, 1965, in Milwaukee. Eileen worked as a medical secretary for many years before she and Russell...
Virginia Evelyn Karr
Dec 2, 2022
Virginia (Sally) Evelyn Karr, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022. Virginia is survived by her brother James M. Broman, daughters, Carolyn Hinytzke, Ann Rapp, son-in-law Thomas Rapp, and granddaughter Kristen Hinytzke. Virginia was born May12, 1928 to Martha McKeehan and A. Franklin Broman. Virginia attended North Park High School and Wheaton College in Illinois. Virginia married her first husband,...
Barbara L Freeman
Dec 1, 2022
Barbara L. Freeman, 90, of Brantwood, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Rib Lake Health Services. Barb was born May 29, 1932 in Spirit, Wisconsin to Frank and Blanche (Ott) Krombholz. She was married to Alonzo A. Freeman on June 8, 1950. He passed away in 1999. She was an active member of the Spirit Baptist Church. Barb...
Jane M Anderson
Nov 25, 2022
Jane Anderson, age 79, of Tomahawk, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Jane and her twin sister – Jean were born on March 6, 1943 in Tomahawk to William & Hazel (Lampi) Hautala. She was married to Glenn Anderson on June 1961 in Forest Center, MN. He passed away in 1990. Jane worked...
Rita Warren
Nov 24, 2022
Rita Warren, 94, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips, WI. She was born to John and Barbara (Stajduhar) Rynar in Park Falls, WI on April 12, 1928.
She was raised in Lugerville and graduated from the Lugerville School. She also attended Phillips High School and Lindblom High School in...
Thomas Ellingson
Nov 24, 2022
Thomas Duane (Tom) Ellingson, 87, of Kennan, formerly of Sullivan, passed away under the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at his home in Kennan surrounded by his family. He was born to Marvin and Dorothy (Clemans) Ellingson on February 13, 1935, in Waukesha County, WI.
After graduation, he...
James S Genelin
Nov 23, 2022
James S. Genelin, age 88, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 23, 2022. Jim was born on February 8, 1934 in Cleveland, MN to Aloysius & Gertrude (Blaschko) Genelin. He was married to Patricia Kopp on August 23, 1954 in Marysburg, MN. Jim & Pat made their home in Tomahawk. Jim managed Lampert...
Kathy Kato
Nov 23, 2022
Kathleen “Kathy” Kato, age 63, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 at Pinecrest Nursing Home. Kathy was born on August 23, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona to Wesley Kato and Betty Friedl. She loved sketching and coloring. Kathy lived in Milwaukee for many years where she loved watching hockey and shopping. She enjoyed all animals, especially her cats....
Wendy J Drew
Nov 22, 2022
Wendy J. Drew, 81, a longtime Tomahawk resident, passed away November 22nd at HeatherWood Assisted Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Wendy was born March 31, 1941 in Tomahawk to Harold and Jean (Crapeau) Drew. She attended Tomahawk schools and received her teaching degree from UW-Oshkosh. She furthered her education with a Masters in Special Education. She worked in the Wausau...
Mike Gillette
Nov 21, 2022
Michael J. Gillette, Sr., age 85, of Tomahawk, passed away at his home on November 21, 2022. Mike was born on January 14, 1937 in Madison, WI to Donald & Jane Gillette. He was a 1955 graduate of Tomahawk High School. Mike was married to Barbara Ifland on January 14, 1956; she passed away in 1999. Mike was the manager...
Louise A. Erdmann
Nov 20, 2022
Louise A. Erdmann, 89, of Phillips, WI, passed away on November 20, 2022. Louise was born on February 1, 1933, to Henry and Rose (Schedler) Moede in Marshfield, WI.
She is survived by her children, Sharon Kuehn, Larry (Helen), David; grandchildren, Lori, Jeff, and Eric; five great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis Retzer.
Louise is preceded in death by her husband,...
