Obituaries

Forrest "Forrie" Johnson

Forrest "Forrie" Johnson

Jan 17, 2024

FORREST JOHNSON OBITUARY

 Forrest (Forrie) Johnson, age 98, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on January 17, 2024, following a brief illness. Forrie lived life to the fullest, right up until his final days. In the hours before he passed, he said, “I’ve had a great life.” In almost 99 years of living, he left an extraordinary amount of...

Byron "Van" Edward VanMeter

Byron "Van" Edward VanMeter

Jan 16, 2024

Byron ”Van” Edward VanMeter, age 89, joined his loving wife Nan on January 16, 2024, after only being separated for two weeks.  He was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma to parents Vearl and Edna VanMeter.

Byron and Nan were married in 1973.  He worked as an electronics technician for WMAQ in Illinois for a number of years.  Then when they relocated to...

Jeffrey J. Hueckman

Jeffrey J. Hueckman

Jan 16, 2024

Jeffrey J. Hueckman, 72, of Prentice, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, WI. Jeff was born on December 9, 1951, in Phillips, to Stan and Helen (Bagley) Hueckman. 

Jeff grew up in Prentice and graduated from Prentice High School in 1969. He then served in the military with the United States Army, with time...

Elizabeth Anna Creasap

Elizabeth Anna Creasap

Jan 16, 2024

 

Elizabeth Anna Creasap (nee: Lehmann); age 91 of Chicago, Illinois, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 16th. Born on August 1, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, Elizabeth graduated from Harry S. Truman College of Chicago with honors in 1981; she was Assistant Buyer of Bed Linens at Wieboldt's Department Store on State Street in Chicago before they closed permanently in...

Donald P. Schultz

Donald P. Schultz

Jan 15, 2024

Donald Schultz, 95, Phillips, died on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Rivers Edge Rehabilitation facility at Park Manor, Park Falls, WI. He was born on January 9, 1929, in Janesville, WI, to Paul and Frances (Liesenfelder) Schultz. 

Donald was married to Maureen Fletcher on August 16, 1952, in England. They made their home in the United States and Germany while he...

Laura Jane Tomaszewski

Laura Jane Tomaszewski

Jan 14, 2024

Heindl-Nimsgern Funeral Home is NOT assisting the family, we are posting this as a courtesy to the community. 

Laura J. Tomaszewski, 61, of Phillips, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Thomas H. Suit

Thomas H. Suit

Jan 14, 2024

 

Thomas H. Suit III, age 86, a resident of Arbor Vitae, WI, passed away with his wife by his side on January 14, 2024 at home.  He was born November 15, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI to parents Thomas and Nina Suit.

Thomas served his country for twenty-seven years.  He retired with the rank of Sergeant Major from the United...

Gerald Edward Roberts

Gerald Edward Roberts

Jan 14, 2024

Gerald E. Roberts, 97, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Tomahawk Health Services.  Gerald was born August 18, 1926 in Milwaukee the son of Leroy and Anna (Gough) Roberts.  He was united in marriage to Wilhelmina (Renn) Basel on September 26, 1987 and she preceded him in death on February 18, 2019.  Gerald served in the...

Marcia I Hall

Marcia I Hall

Jan 13, 2024

 

We extend our heartfelt prayers and support to the family and friends of Marcia (Marti) Hall. Marcia I. Hall passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 84. “Marti” as she preferred to be called, had been a resident of Bell Tower since January 2019.

Marti was born on March 31, 1939, in the city of Milwaukee. Marti graduated...

Donald "Deke" R Flietner

Donald "Deke" R Flietner

Jan 12, 2024

Donald "Deke" Flietner, 90, of Phillips, WI, passed away on January 12, 2024. Deke was born on July 17, 1933, in Phillips, to August and Mary (Schmidt) Flietner. 

After graduating Phillips High School with the class of 1952, he worked in Milwaukee at Briggs & Straton for 3 years. He was drafted into the United States Army and served time...

Cheryl J Whitaker

Cheryl J Whitaker

Jan 11, 2024

 

Cheryl J. Whitaker, 74, of Spirit Haven Road, Tomahawk, passed away at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk surrounded by her family.

Cheryl was born February 19, 1949 in Tomahawk to Hugh and Anita (Naschke) Gaedtke. She was united in marriage on February 19, 1988 in Tomahawk to Neil Whitaker.

Cheryl had worked for 29 years at Harley Davidson...

Michael James Eichhorn

Michael James Eichhorn

Jan 9, 2024

 

Michael J. Eichhorn, age 70 of Winchester, WI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9th at his residence.  Michael was born on August 22, 1953 in Racine, WI the son of George and Virginia Eichhorn.  He married Sharon Potts on October 27, 1973.  He worked as an upholster for 30 years while owning Hayes Upholstery.   He later received...

Jessie John Tobias

Jessie John Tobias

Jan 7, 2024

 

Jessie John Tobias, 49, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home. Jessie was born July 23, 1974 in Merrill the son of Cornelius Haring and Patsy Tobias. He was united in marriage on August 8, 2009 to his best friend of 27 years, Heather Kronstedt.

Jessie was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in...

Robert C Hora

Robert C Hora

Jan 7, 2024

Robert Charles Hora, 83, of Prentice, WI, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024. Bob was born on July 27, 1940, son to Charles and Lillian (Dusek) Hora, in Phillips, WI. Bob married Beverly Rafko on February 27, 1959, and they spent 63 wonderful years together. 

He attended Phillips High School, graduating in 1958. Bob joined the National Guard previous...

Robert Single Hagge Jr.

Robert Single Hagge Jr.

Jan 6, 2024

 

Robert Single Hagge Jr.

 

With immeasurable sadness we announce the death of Robert Single Hagge Jr., 76 of Hazelhurst, WI on January 6, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer). As he did with most things in life, he faced this final challenge with grace, dignity, strength, and went on this last journey on...

Gage Anderson

Gage Anderson

Jan 6, 2024

Gage Anderson, 25, of Green Bay died unexpectedly on January 6, 2024. He was the son of Richard and Rebecca (Abrams) Anderson. He was born in Marquette, MI on July 6, 1998.

After he graduated from Prentice High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Bethany Borchardt. They moved to Green Bay for Gage to attend NWTC to get his...

Joseph Loula

Joseph Loula

Jan 4, 2024

Joseph Darwin Loula passed away on January 4, 2024, at the Park Manor Nursing Home at age 91, one month after his wife.

Joseph was born on September 15, 1932, to Joseph H. and Marie M. (Koupy) on a farm outside Phillips. He attended Little Elk school and graduated from Phillips High in 1950. 

Joe enlisted in the US Army in May...

Karen Ann Leyrer

Karen Ann Leyrer

Jan 3, 2024

 

Karen A. Leyrer loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend 66 died Wednesday, January 3rd at her home in Woodruff, Wi. She was born July 31, 1957 in Chicago, IL. the daughter of James and Barbara (Zappen) Rodgers. She married Tony Melvin of Woodstock, IL. and later Howie Leyrer of Belvidere, IL.

Karen is survived by a daughter Courtney...

Susan Gipp

Susan Gipp

Jan 3, 2024

Susan “Sue” K.  Gipp (Justman), age 73, of Tripoli, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Nimsgern Funeral Home in Woodruff.  Family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 5 to 7 PM at the Nimsgern Funeral Home in Woodruff and on...

Nancy Gail VanMeter

Nancy Gail VanMeter

Jan 1, 2024

 

Nancy “Nan” Gail VanMeter, age 76, passed away on January 1, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua, WI.  She was born August 14, 1947 in Niles, IL, to parents Vern and Petrana Fountaine.

Nan married the love of her life, Byron, in 1973. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service for a number of years. She and her...

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