Obituaries
Todd A Kahle
Nov 17, 2021
God’s faithful servant, Todd A. Kahle, age 65, of Hartford and Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend with his family by his side. Todd was born on April 24, 1956 to Joseph & Dorothy (Hilgendorf) Kahle in Tomahawk, WI. He graduated from Tomahawk High School, class of 1974, where he met the...
Joseph Patrick Cunningham
Nov 16, 2021
Joseph P. Cunningham, age 59 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 16th at his residence with his family by his side. Memorial Service for Joe will be held on Friday, November 26th at 1:00 pm at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Woodruff, WI. Complete obituary will appear in next edition. Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com NIMSGERN...
Lillian Louise Chase
Nov 15, 2021
Lillian Louise Chase, 97, peacefully departed this earth in the hand of Jesus, on November 15, 2021, at the Meeker Manor in Litchfield, MN. Lillian Louise Chase, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Hlavacka) Kropac, was born on June 8, 1924, in Phillips, Wisconsin. She graduated Phillips High School and married James Leroy Chase on June 18, 1942. Together they...
John Ken Lipka
Nov 15, 2021
John Ken Lipka, age 71 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Monday, November 15th at his residence. Cremation took place and private family services will be held at a later date.
Joann M. Richardson
Nov 13, 2021
Joann M. Richardson, 75, of Woodruff passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was born on April 11, 1946 in Merrill, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Rosella Gryskiewicz. Joann grew up in the Lakeland area and was involved in many organizations and activities over the years. She was a member of Holy Family Church. Joann enjoyed both flower...
Barbara L Augustine
Nov 11, 2021
Barbara Augustine age 88 of Tomahawk, passed away Nov. 11th 2021 at Tomahawk Health Service in Tomahawk. Barb was born Dec. 17th 1932 in Marathon County to Lee and Bessie (Swope) Gordon. She married Walter Augustine on June 30th 1951 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Wausau. He passed away in 2016. Walter and Barb lived for many years in...
Edward John Haynes
Nov 11, 2021
Edward John Haynes, 74, was taken from our lives too soon as a result of COVID-19 complications on November 11, 2021. Born on February 13, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the middle child of five and only son to Curlee and Rose (Cavaleri) Haynes. Edward married his beloved wife, Linda Fay (Kolnik) Haynes on December 27, 1969 in Chicago, IL. Linda’s...
Randy G. Lukes
Nov 10, 2021
Randy "Bubba" Lukes, 60, of Medford, WI, passed away at his home on November 10, 2021. He was born on January 21, 1961, to Gerald and Esther (Wroblewski) Lukes in Phillips, WI. Bub was a jokester with a passion for old cars, particularly old MOPAR muscle. He knew what classic cars were sitting in which fields in a 100-mile radius!...
Roman Lane
Nov 9, 2021
Roman Lane, age 78, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after having pneumonia followed by several complications and eventually kidney failure. Roman “Romie” was born on January 9, 1943 in Merrill to Elbridge & Barbara (Lapinski) Lane. He was married to Cynthia “Cindy” Linn on December 11, 1980...
Edwin Simpson
Nov 8, 2021
Edwin "Pat" Simpson JR, 85, of Phillips, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips. He was born on March 17, 1936, to Edwin and Frances (Salek) Simpson in Phillips, WI. He served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1974 and was a long-time member of the local VFW, AMVETS,...
Kurth F. Prochnow
Nov 7, 2021
Kurth F Prochnow, 94, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips. He was born May 18, 1927, in Oakdale Wisconsin, the son of Fred and Florence (Helmuth) Prochnow. Kurth moved with his family to Phillips in 1931. He attended Phillips High School joining the United States Navy serving in...
Donna Erickson
Nov 6, 2021
Donna Mae Erickson, age 79, of Irma, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family & friends at her home on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Donna was born on July 28, 1942 in Rhinelander to George & Alice (Kolberg) Engle. She was married to Donald M. Erickson on August 28, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Together, they had 5 children. Donna...
Frank Pospisil
Nov 6, 2021
Frank Pospisil, age 92, Palatine, IL, passed away on November 6, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Pearl and the late Theresa. Dear father of Linda Gruner, Cheryl (Mark) Novak, and the late Jacqueline (Charles) Vergan. Dear grandfather of Krista Knaus, Kelsie Knaus, Kayli Rivera, Brandy Doolittle, C.J., Eternity, and Rosie Novak and other grandchildren. Adored great-grandfather of Haleigh, McKenzie,...
Deanne Ruesch
Nov 6, 2021
Deanne Ruesch, age 84 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away on Saturday, November 6th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI, she was born on June 6, 1937 in Wausau, WI. Upon her wished cremation took place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com NIMSGERN FUNERAL &...
Diann E. Raczykowski
Nov 5, 2021
Diann E. (Williams) Raczykowski, 85, of Phillips, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on November 5, 2021. She was born on December 20, 1935, to Edgar and Elenora Williams in Marshfield, WI. She married Walter Raczykowski on June 26, 1954, in Colby, WI. Diann was employed by rural Insurance for 30+ years as a secretary and was currently working...
Dede Amelse
Nov 4, 2021
Phyllis “Dede” Amelse, age 87, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021 at Lake Shore Home in Lake Tomahawk. Dede was born on August 27, 1934 to Luke & Viola (Ungerer) Hufschmid in Tomahawk. She graduated from St. Mary’s and Tomahawk High School. On June 25th, 1955, she married Albert Amelse at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. After...
Louis "Bud" Salsbury
Nov 4, 2021
Louis J. Salsbury "Bud", 69, of Phillips, WI, died due to complications of COVID-19 on November 4, 2021. He was well liked in the community and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie and sons, David, and Mike Helander. There are no services planned at this time. Heindl-Nimsgern Funeral Home is...
James "Jimmy" L. Niebauer
Nov 3, 2021
James L. Niebauer, 87, of Park Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2021, at The Waterford in Park Falls, WI. Jimmy was born on March 18, 1934, to George and Catherine (Mahny) Niebauer in Park Falls, WI. Jimmy spent most of his life in Park Falls except for his time in the service. He enjoyed traveling and visiting...
Helen S. Person
Nov 1, 2021
Helen S. (Holoubek) Person, 83, of Phillips, passed away on November 1, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. Helen was born May 30, 1938, to Charles and Helen (Mindock) Holoubek in Phillips. She attended school in Phillips. Helen married Robert Person on May 9, 1965, and they raised 10 children together. They enjoyed traveling. Helen loved...
Diane M. Lontcoski
Oct 31, 2021
Diane M. (Stangl) Lontcoski, 70, of Phillips, WI passed peacefully on October 31, 2021, at Lakeside Villa under the care of Home Health and Hospice MMC, Park Falls. Diane was born on August 2, 1951, to George and Marjorie (Peterson) Stangl in Minneapolis, MN. Diane married Chuck Lontcoski on November 18, 1998. Diane enjoyed traveling, dirt track racing, and gambling....
