Obituaries
Darrel Zeitelhack
Nov 8, 2022
Darrel Leon Zeitelhack “Stork”, age 81, of W6339 County Road O, Tomahawk, passed away November 8, 2022 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family under the care of Compassus Hospice. Darrel and his twin sister, Carol, were born on March 14, 1941 to the late Leo and Frances Zeitelhack. He was married to Jean Hautala on October 3, 1964...
William "Bill" J. Taylor
Nov 8, 2022
William “Bill” J. Taylor, age 89 of Minocqua, WI, passed away on November 8, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center Minocqua. He was born February 3, 1933, in Dane, WI to parents Edward and Adelaide Taylor.
Bill married the love of his life Kathleen Daleo on May 24, 1958. Bill was involved with Yahara Fisherman’s Club and the Northwoods Carving Club. He...
Jack D Lantta
Nov 7, 2022
Jack D Lantta, 86 of Arbor Vitae passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center -Minocqua . He was born on January 8, 1936 in Ramsey, MI. He was the son of Fred, Sr. and Gertrude Lantta. He married Rose Marie (Trapp) on April 15, 1961 with whom he spent 61 years of marriage. He retired from...
Frances Bechtolt
Nov 7, 2022
Frances Bechtolt of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away on Monday, November 7th, 2022, at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret Cotherman, her husband Naaman Bechtolt, sister Marian, brother John, son-in-law Brian Reed. Dear mother of Kimberly Reed of Franklin, WI. Loving grandmother of Jessica (Mark) Boccia of Mokena, IL. Beloved great-grandmother...
Robert "Bob" Erdmann
Nov 7, 2022
Robert “Bob” Erdmann, 84, of Prentice, WI, went peacefully into the Lord’s hands on November 7, 2022, at Rib Lake Health Services. Robert was born on June 13, 1938, in Catawba, WI, to Otto and Josephine (Vollendorf) Erdmann.
Robert was a graduate of Phillips high school. He enjoyed hunting and fishing early in his life, watching the Packers, Brewers, Nascar and...
Ronald "Ron" Jerry Russell
Nov 7, 2022
Ronald “Ron” Jerry Russell, age 83 of Minocqua, Wi passed away at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk, WI on November 7, 2022. He was born March 17, 1939, in Waukesha, WI to parents Robert and Margaret Russell.
Ron grew up in Waukesha where he graduated from Waukesha High School in 1957. He worked for Mueller Pipeliners in New Berlin, Wi for...
LeRoy Wolf
Nov 3, 2022
LeRoy J. Wolf, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022 with his family by his side. LeRoy was born in Marathon City, WI to George & Marie (Wagner) Wolf. He was married to Mary Schoen on January 25, 1955 in Marathon City. LeRoy was a jack-of-all-trades. He could fix or build just about anything. LeRoy worked...
Donald V. Caudle
Nov 2, 2022
Donald V. Caudle passed away unexpectedly from a heart condition on his way to his nephew’s funeral in Illinois on November 2, 2022. Don was born on June 9th, 1941 to Arlie and Opal Caudle in Chicago, Illinois.
Don married the love of his life, Janice (Peterson) on October 19, 2013. They enjoyed their lives together immensely. They worked together, loved...
Michael J Coan
Nov 1, 2022
Michael J. “Mikey” Coan, age 61, a resident of Manitowish Waters, WI, passed away on November 1, 2022. He was born September 20, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois to Donald and Marion Coan.
Mike attended Lakeland Union High School. He owned and operated Mike Coans Plumbing. Michael was involved with the Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters. He enjoyed classic cars, pontooning, snowmobiling, family and...
JoAnne M Wenke
Oct 31, 2022
JoAnne M. Wenke, age 91, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022 in Milwaukee at Autumn Lake Health Care. JoAnne was born in Milwaukee to Herchel & Gladys (Jacobson) Zophy on December 21, 1930. She worked as a supervisor at the JC Penny distribution center in Milwaukee for over 30 years. JoAnne is survived by her son...
Gerald Dvorak
Oct 31, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Dvorak, 73, of Selmer Road, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, October 31 with his family by his side. Jerry was born September 30, 1949 in Phillips to Martin and Ellen (LeVasseur) Dvorak. He was married to Rose Thums on August 9, 1969 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church near Rib Lake, Wisconsin. Jerry proudly served his...
Michael P. Clark
Oct 31, 2022
Michael P. Clark, Sr., 48, of Phillips, WI, passed away on October 31, 2022, surrounded by his family, at Froedtert & Medical College-Wi, Milwaukee, WI. Michael was born on January 29, 1974, in Medford, WI, to John and Janet (Ochodnicky) Clark.
Michael attended Prentice High School and moved throughout central Wisconsin until finally settling in Phillips. He worked as a truck...
Florence C. Teeters
Oct 31, 2022
Peacefully at home with family by her side and the Holy Spirit in her heart, Florence Charlotte Teeters passed to eternal glory on October 31, 2022, at 107 years old. She will be remembered for her unwavering Christian faith, sharp wit, quest for adventure, enjoyment of a good dose of chaos, and love of desserts, especially ice cream. We rejoice...
Tom J Dittmer
Oct 29, 2022
Tom J. Dittmer, 67, of 2167 County Road Y, Tomahawk passed away at his home on Saturday, October 29, 2022 following a long battle with cancer. Tom was born February 20, 1955 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Theodore and Angeline (Decker) Dittmer. He was married to Shirley Legan on September 11, 1996 in Tomahawk. Dit spent 40 years working at Owens-Illinois/PCA...
Patricia G Watkins
Oct 29, 2022
Patricia G. Watkins, age 92 of Hurley, WI passed away on Saturday, October 29th at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Hurley, WI. Patricia was born January 6, 1930 in Burlington, WI the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude (nee Schnell) Pfeffer. She married Bobbie Watkins on June 29, 1953.
Patricia is survived by her children Laurie (Don) Farnham, Robert Watkins and Amy...
Judy Swenson
Oct 28, 2022
Judy Swenson, 73, passed away on October 28, 2022, at the Rib Lake Nursing Home in Rib Lake, WI. She was born to Madison and Mildred (Newlin) Sidenbender on September 7, 1949, in Mattoon, IL.
She grew up in Chicago, IL and graduated with Honors in a class of 500 students. She continued her education at a Teachers College in Medford,...
Harold Pedersen
Oct 27, 2022
Harold Pedersen May 18, 1924 – Oct. 27, 2022 MADISON - Harold Pedersen, age 98, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at the Madison VA Hospital. He was born on May 18, 1924, in Allens Grove, Wis., the son of Hans and Dora (Berner) Pedersen. Harold graduated from Racine Park High School in 1943 and served in the U.S....
Rod Pitzke
Oct 27, 2022
Rodney (Rod) Pitzke, 57, of Phillips passed away at Marshfield Hospital on October 27, 2022, in Marshfield, WI. He was born to Rolland and Joyce (Harder) Pitzke on December 30, 1964, in Marshfield, WI.
Rod loved Fords, Budweiser, bourbon and a good steak. His favorite thing was to spend time with his wife and daughter. He was part of the Loyal Mini...
John W Loka
Oct 26, 2022
John W. Loka, age 97 of Tomahawk, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk. John was born on January 29, 1925, in Jefferies, Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Mary (Stefanez) Loka. John attended school in Tomahawk. He was honorably discharged from the Navy after serving during World War II. Upon returning home, John...
Shirley Jean Sickler
Oct 26, 2022
Shirley Sicker (Smith), 75, of Minocqua, passed away on October 26, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston.
Shirley was born on January 6, 1947, to the late Vernon and Louise (Gerhke) Smith. She graduated from Wauwatosa East, Class of 1965. She earned her (LPN) Licensed Practical Nursing from UW-Oshkosh. She worked in the Minocqua area at Dr. Kates, Howard Young Medical Center,...
