Obituaries

Feb 10, 2022

Carl J. Hocher, 74, of Park Falls, WI, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2022, at his home with his wife by side. Carl was born on November 7, 1947, to Andrew and Adeline (Tank) Hocher, in Park Falls, WI. Carl attended and graduated from school in Butternut. He met Patricia Kotke at Cozy Town Cafe. They began dating before...

Feb 9, 2022

Joseph P Rasmussen, 50, of Cedarburg, WI, passed away on February 9, 2022, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and friends. Joe was born in Kewaunee, on June 1, 1971, the son of Douglas Rasmussen and Barbara Schmidt. After graduating from Phillips High School in 1989, Joe was employed at...

Feb 6, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Pouba, 76, of Park Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls, WI. He was born on January 22, 1946, to Charles and Idella (Kadlecek) Pouba, in Phillips. He was married to Alice Schilling on June 24, 1967, in Phillips. Chuck and Alice enjoyed almost 50 years of marriage before...

Feb 6, 2022

Daniel T. Banavige, of Phillips, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 15, 1940, to Joseph and Sarah (Zelonis) Banavige in Peckville, PA. While a very sad day for us left behind, it brings great joy to our hearts to know Dan, Patti, Tamara, and Ronan are united as a family in...

Feb 6, 2022

Edwin Roger Blomberg of Ogema, Wisconsin was surrounded by his loving family at the home of son Victor Blomberg of Lampasas, Texas as he was welcomed into heaven on February 6, 2022. Edwin “Ed” was born to the late George and Lillian Blomberg on December 22, 1920, in Ogema, Wisconsin and was the third oldest of 14 children. Ed completed...

Feb 5, 2022

John O. Becker, age 93 of Presque Isle, passed away on February 5th, 2022. John was born on October 22, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Ormonde and Marie (nee Adams) Becker. He married Mary (nee Enders) Becker on February 5th 1955. John earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from Beloit College and worked for People’s Gas Co. in Chicago, IL...

Feb 4, 2022

Phyllis G. Ouimette, 93, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at Milestone Assisted Living under the care of Compassus Hospice. Phyllis was born September 25,1928 in Tomahawk to Henry and Agnes (Paszek) Feind. She was married to Jean P. Ouimette on June 4, 1947, he passed away in 2006. Phyllis worked as an LPN for many years in White Bear...

Feb 3, 2022

Rosalie Marie (Arnold) Placek, 75 years of age, 253 Theiler Drive, Tomahawk, gently went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family. Rosalie was born June 4, 1946, in Arcola, Indiana, to Raymond and Bernadine (Wilhelm) Arnold. She was united in marriage to Robert Placek on October 26, 1968, at St. Patrick...

Feb 2, 2022

Michael John Rielly, age 59 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2022 at his residence. Mike was born on May 4, 1962 in Oskaloosa, IA the son of James Patrick and Mary Eleanor (nee McGinty) Rielly. Mike completed law school at the University of Iowa; receiving his Juris Doctorate Degree. Mike began his legal career in 1989...

Feb 2, 2022

Feb 1, 2022

Kenneth Paul Mauk, age 92, of Tomahawk, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 under the care of Compassus Hospice. Kenneth was born on August 21, 1929 in Claysburg, PA to Samuel P. Mauk and Lucy (Lingerfelter) Dibert-Mauk. He was a 1947 graduate of Greenfield Township High School in Claysburg, Pennsylvania. He met Florence Jane Guyer and...

Feb 1, 2022

Walter P. Miller, age 88 of Arbor Vitae, WI; also known as Wally or Uncle Wally passed away early Tuesday morning. Wally married Audrey D. Miller on Christmas day in 1986. He was a retired master mechanic, Korean War Veteran, and amazing country-western artist/musician in his band, “Thunder Road.” Born in Los Angeles, Ca on May 12, 1933, Wally enjoyed...

Feb 1, 2022

Duane Henry Ringersma, 70, of Phillips, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on February 1, 2022, surrounded by his family while under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born on May 8, 1951, to Henry and Beaulah (Stenlund) Ringersma in Phillips, WI. Duane graduated from Phillips High School and spent most of his working career...

Feb 1, 2022

Julie Ann Minor (Granberg), 54, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with lymphoma on Tuesday, the 1st of February, 2022, under the diligent care of the Mayo Clinic Hospital staff in Rochester, MN. Julie was born on November 26, 1967, to Don Ackerman and Karen Granberg in Medford, WI. Julie’s path in life provided her with many opportunities to...

Jan 31, 2022

Ronald G. Crass, age 82, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Marshfield Hospital. Ron was born on July 20, 1939 in Tomahawk to Arthur and Veronica (Young) Crass. He was married on February 20, 1965 to Jeanie Beutner in Tomahawk. In 1965, the family moved to Schofield. Ron worked at Haupt Contract Carriers. They purchased...

Jan 31, 2022

Harlow James Scherf, age 83, was born to eternal life on January 31, 2022. As a first generation American, Harlow was born at home in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on December 22, 1938, to Ora Galoff and Henry Scherf. He attended Mt. Calvary, a one-room grade school, where he met longtime friends who became affectionately known as the “West Town Gang” and...

Jan 31, 2022

Norma E. Hayman Norma E. Hayman, 96 of Minocqua, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022 at Minocqua Health and Rehab. She was born in Toronto, Canada, to George and Margaret Kaake Norma earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree from Cornell University where she met her husband Eugene Hayman of 60+ years. They...

Jan 29, 2022

Henry Steliga, 94, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022, at Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services in Medford, WI. Henry was born to Stanley and Tillie (Rachel) Steliga in Milwaukee, WI on November 18, 1927. Henry proudly served in the US Marine Corp during WWII. He married Mary Ann Blanton on May 4, 1949, in San Francisco, CA. They...

Jan 26, 2022

Ardiss Irene Nelson, 80 passed away peacefully at the Lutheran Home January 26, 2022 in Wauwatosa, WI. Ardiss was born July 23, 1941 in the town of Spirit to Arvid and Eileen (Dahl) Nelson. Ardiss graduated 7th in her class of 1959, the first graduating class of Tomahawk High School. Known by “Ardi”, she worked in the Fabric department at...

Jan 21, 2022

Edith Louise (Kopydlowski) Koporetz, 80, of Phillips, WI, was taken home to be with our Lord after a brief battle with an illness on January 21, 2022, at her home, surrounded by family. Edith was born on March 30, 1941, to Roman and Johanna (Klose) Kopydlowski in Milwaukee, WI. She attended St Paul's Catholic school and married Edward John Koporetz...