Obituaries
Gaye O. Erickson
Aug 12, 2022
Gaye Erickson was one of the kindest people on the planet. She was warm, selfless and generous to everyone she knew, and just as importantly - to those she did not. Her blue eyes sparkled with magic and she was quick to share her smile with every person who crossed her path. Her silly sense of humor and warm chuckle...
Joyce A Wotruba-Polson
Aug 11, 2022
Joyce Wotruba-Polson, 81, of Plover, passed away on Thursday, August 11 at the Milestone Memory Care Home in Minocqua, Wisconsin with her children by her side. Joyce was born on November 9, 1940 in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gary and Dorothea (nee Panzenhagen) Tostrud. Music was always a central part of Joyce’s life. In high school, she not only...
Ronald B Hoes
Aug 7, 2022
Ronald B. Hoes, 71, of Road Lake Road, Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home. Ron was born June 29, 1951 in Illinois to Gunther and Arlyne (Duerr) Hoes. Ron had been a chef during his younger years and had lived in the Tomahawk area for many years. Ron is survived by his sister, Janet Schneider...
Aldo Zanona
Aug 6, 2022
Aldo Zanona, age 95 of Manitowish Waters, WI passed away on Saturday, August 6th at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua, WI. Funeral arrangements are pending, please check back for complete obituary.
Jacob "Jake" Paul Kozey
Aug 6, 2022
Jacob “Jake” Paul Kozey, age 34 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 6th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jake was born on November 28, 1987 in Marshfield, WI the son of Gerry and Connie Kozey. Jake graduated from Lakeland Union High School and attended Nicolet Technical College and was a Journeyman Plumber before becoming the proud and dedicated owner of Kozey...
Dennis Hinterleitner
Aug 5, 2022
Dennis Hinterleitner, (Hinty) age 77 of Tomahawk passed away following complications from an aneurysm on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Denny was born on May 3, 1945, in Tomahawk to Louis and Grace(Gallagher) Hinterleitner. Denny graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1964. While he was in high school, he enjoyed all sports but especially football and basketball....
Dennis John Lane
Aug 5, 2022
Dennis “Ben (Milwaukee)”, “Who (Merrill)” John Lane, passed away August 5, 2022, at his home. He was 74 years old. Dennis was born December 26, 1947, in Wakefield, MI to William and Beverly (Nee Sundell) Lane. He graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee, WI. His summers from age 5 to 18 were spent with his Aunt Shirley and Uncle...
Donna M Neumeyer
Aug 3, 2022
Donna M. Neumeyer, 80, of 204 N. Tomahawk Avenue, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, August 3 in Tomahawk. Donna was born February 18, 1942 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Clarence and Julia (Basel) Zoellner. She had been a resident of Tomahawk for many years and had worked as a CNA at Sacred Heart Hospital and later worked at SEMCO Windows in Merrill...
Donald Lau
Aug 1, 2022
Donald E. Lau, age 69, of Tomahawk, passed away at his home on August 1, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care. Don was born on April 20, 1953 in Milwaukee to Ernest & Elizabeth (Hein) Lau. He was married on March 20, 1976 in South Milwaukee to Darlene Thomas. Don worked at Kyle McGraw Edison Corporation in South...
Gary Janak
Aug 1, 2022
Gary Janak, 67, of Phillips passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI, from complications associated with multiple myeloma. Gary was born to the late Kathryn (Palko) Janak and Steve Janak on November 11, 1954. Gary grew up in Phillips, WI, and was a graduate of Phillips High School Class of 1972. Following high...
Martha Ann Deavers
Jul 30, 2022
Martha Ann Deavers, age 62, formerly of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Aurora BayCare Hospital in Green Bay. Martha was born in Milwaukee on March 24, 1960 to Francis & Bette (Kane) Deavers. She worked as a CNA at a nursing home. Martha was very crafty and will be remembered for her big, kind heart. Martha...
John Wayne Bellmer
Jul 28, 2022
John Wayne Bellmer, 72, of Manitowish Waters, passed peacefully on July 28, 2022, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife, Linda, at his side. John was born to Dean John and Mary Lorraine (Dodd) Bellmer in Malden, Massachusetts, and graduated from Malden High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1972 to 1974 as a...
James E. Seiter
Jul 28, 2022
James E. “Jim” Seiter, age 95 of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away on Thursday, July 29th at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk, WI. Jim was born on November 1, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Herbert and Marie Seiter. He received his Master’s degree from St. Thomas College and married his wife Trudy on May 5, 1951. He was...
Rod W Flohr
Jul 27, 2022
Rod W. Flohr, 67, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at his home. Rod was born April 28, 1955 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Larry and Florence (Stoker) Flohr. Rod was a carpenter and general contractor in the Tomahawk area for many years. He had been employed at Johnson Brothers, Tomahawk Log and Country Homes, and was currently the owner...
Cindy Mey-Kosbab
Jul 24, 2022
Cindy Mey-Kosbab was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Cindy at the age of 65 passed away in Minocqua, WI Sunday July 24, 2022 surrounded by family. Cindy was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 29, 1956 to Arthur and Beatrice Posselt. After graduating with a bachelor's degree from UW-Stout she was employed for over 20 years by...
Elaine Thiel
Jul 24, 2022
Elaine Thiel, age 65 of Woodruff, WI passed away on Sunday, July 24th at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Elaine was born on October 22, 1956 in Racine, WI the daughter of Tony and Minnie Gomez. She is survived by her husband Alex of Woodruff, WI and son Justin Thiel of Madison and by 3 sisters Sylvia,...
Jack J. Marinich, Sr.
Jul 21, 2022
Jack J. Marinich, Sr., 95, Town of Elk, died Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born November 30, 1926, in Chicago, IL, the son of Jacob and Mary (Lukanich) Marinich. Jack married Helen Plucinski on September 17, 1949, and were married 60 years before her passing. Jack served with the U.S. Army Air Corps as an Airplane Mechanic. He was...
James Michael Hesse
Jul 20, 2022
James Michael Hesse, 80, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 20th, 2022. Jim was born in Racine, WI on March 22, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis Lawrence Hesse and Alma (nee Baumgart). The Hesse family had a cottage on Booth Lake in East Troy, WI where he met Barb, the...
Julie J. Voda
Jul 20, 2022
Julie J. Voda, 62, of Phillips, passed away suddenly on July 20, 2022, at the Aspirus Medford Hospital. Julie was born on July 1, 1960, in Iron Mountain, MI, to Fernley and Gertrude (Osieczonek) Gray. Julie attended Phillips High School, NTC (when it was NITC), Superior/Duluth School of Fashion (a few semesters), and Fox Valley Tech School for truck driving....
Mary "Missy" Klopatek
Jul 18, 2022
Mary Irene “Missy” Klopatek (Slazas) of Mercer, WI passed away July 18, 2022 after a 17-year battle with cancer. Her final days were spent at home enjoying her deck and beautiful view, surrounded by family and visiting with friends. Missy was born May 20, 1962 in Champaign Urbana, IL to Stanley and Judith Slazas. She married the love of her...
