Obituaries
Ervin Kaufman
Oct 9, 2021
Ervin “Rusty” Kaufman, 90, a long time Tomahawk area resident passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Our House Senior Living in Wausau. Rusty was an only child born August 2, 1931 in Ripon, Wisconsin to Walter and Laura Schrader. He was first married to Mary Lou, who passed away and later he married Nela “Charlie” Dahl who passed away...
Norbert A. Baeseman
Oct 9, 2021
Norbert A. Baeseman, age 90 of Winchester, WI; our mothers’ husband and our dad was born on June 4, 1931 on the family farm in Winchester, WI. Our Lord took Norb’s hand on October9, 2021, helped him stand and said “your work on earth is finished. Well done, my son. Come home.” Norbert leaves behind Barbara Vaughn, wife of 65...
Eugene C. Kerner
Oct 9, 2021
Eugene Charles Kerner, 78, of Phillips, entered into the arms of his Lord on October 9, 2021, at the Lakeside Villa Assisted Living Facility. Eugene was born to Anthony “Andrew” and Alice (Jirak) Kerner on May 19, 1943, in Elmhurst, Illinois. In 1947, Gene moved to Phillips, WI, with his family. He attended the Phillips Schools and graduated in 1961....
Bryan Elmer Olson
Oct 9, 2021
Bryan Elmer Olson, 78, of Medford, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born to Elmer and Pearl Olson in Ogema, WI on November 4, 1943. He married Patricia Lee-Olson and together they had two sons, Chad and Clyde. Bryan worked as an auto body manager for most of his adult life. He...
Joseph P Piekarski
Oct 8, 2021
Joseph P. Piekarski, 83, of 2043 Elto Road, Tomahawk, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Joe was born February 7, 1938 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Anna Piekarski, Sr. He married Lynette Schuette on June 25, 1960 also in Milwaukee. Joe worked for many years at American Motors Chrysler in Milwaukee. He and Lyn retired to...
Betty Jane Fiala
Oct 8, 2021
Betty Jane Fiala (Kozak), 93, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2021, at Park Manor Nursing Home, Park Falls, WI. Betty was born in Emery, WI, to John and Minnie (Krahl) Hertlein, on December 27, 1927. Betty could usually be found in her garden as an avid gardener of both flowers and vegetables. She was a wonderful cook...
Lucky Woldt
Oct 7, 2021
Ardell “Lucky” Woldt, age 74, of Tomahawk, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Lucky was born on February 9, 1947 in Marshfield to Melvin & LaVerda (Viegut) Woldt. He was married to Dian “Annie” Hahn on July 30, 1971. Lucky worked for twenty years at Marathon County Highway Department before his retirement in 2001. Lucky was...
Nola Sue Richards
Oct 5, 2021
Nola Sue Richards, age 81 of St. Germain, WI; God Our Savior has called Nola age 81 home to be with him and her beloved husband Don who preceded her to heaven on February 3, 2021. Nola was born in Plymouth, WI January 25, 1940 to Roy and Gela Wapp Harnack. She was raised in Kiel with her sister EmmyLou...
Susan Mary Nienow
Oct 5, 2021
On Tuesday October 5th Susan Nienow (nee Winter), 70, passed away peacefully in the sunshine at her home after a long battle with cancer. Susan was born in 1950 in Tomahawk, her parents were Vera and Franklin Winter. She graduated from Tomahawk High in 1968 and was a member of the Kwahamot Water Ski Club. Afterward, she attended the School...
Robert L Firehammer
Oct 4, 2021
Robert L. Firehammer, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home. Bob was born on November 27, 1933 in Oshkosh, WI to Welton & Matilda (Weber) Firehammer. Bob was a 1957 graduate of Monona Grove High School. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Drogsvold on August 31, 1957 in Madison. Bob proudly...
Karen Meyer
Oct 3, 2021
Karen S. Meyer, age 69, of Ogema, WI, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, October 3, 2021, after a courageous battle with ALS, and under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice. Karen was born on June 22, 1952, the daughter of Francis & Dolores (Dessl) Sebold. She graduated from Colby High...
Denise E. Pitzo
Sep 30, 2021
Denise E. Pitzo (68), passed away on Sept. 30, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Denise was born December 6, 1952 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Joseph and Joan Pitzo and grew up in Menomonee Falls, WI. She attended Menomonee Falls H.S. and Mount Mary College where she received a degree in Culinary Arts. She was owner/Chef at Polecat...
Richard Lee Washa
Sep 30, 2021
Richard Washa, 78, of Phillips, WI, passed away on September 30, 2021. Richard was born in 1943. He went to basic training in 1964, and spent 27-31yrs in the Army National Guard, garnering several accolades for honoring code and conduct. He was very proud of his time in the service. Over the years, he was a truck driver, worked in...
Dana Rae Allen
Sep 29, 2021
Dana Rae Allen, age 55 of Lac du Flambeau, WI passed away on Wednesday, September 29th. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 3rd at 3:00 pm at Gordon Allen Residence, 2858 W Pokegama Road and Funeral Services will be on Monday, October 4th at 11:00 am at the Gordon Allen Residence. Please check back for complete obituary.
Dominik Charles Faciano
Sep 28, 2021
Dominik Charles Faciano September 18, 1998 - September 28, 2021 Dominik Charles Faciano, 23, was born and raised in Elk Grove Village, IL and had recently relocated to St. Louis, Missouri to begin his career in Aviation. On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, while working for Surdex Corporation as a survey pilot/aerial sensor operator Dominik passed away in a plane crash...
James Brown
Sep 25, 2021
James J. Brown, age 78, of Tomahawk passed away unexpectedly on September, September 25, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital James was born on July 13, 1943 in Milwaukee. He was married to Carol Brown on June 27, 1964 in Sturgeon Bay. Carol & Jim lived in Mukwonago for many years. Jim worked at Master Lock in Milwaukee. In 1999, Jim...
Jeffrey Bartelt
Sep 21, 2021
Jeffrey Paul Bartelt “Bart” We lost our brother and friend on Tuesday, September 25th from ongoing health issues. His kind heart and unique personality will be greatly missed. Born July 11, 1958 to George and Joanne Bartelt, Jeff was extremely intelligent, and showed an early affinity for art and music that continued throughout his life. A 1976 graduate of Tomahawk...
Margaret M Rabjohns
Sep 21, 2021
Margaret “Maggie” Rabjohns, age 74 of Minocqua, WI and formerly of Naperville, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 21st at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Maggie was born on January 6, 1947 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Michael and Peg Ashe. Maggie attended and graduated from St. Ethelreda Grammar School and Academy of Our Lady High School....
Anthony B. True
Sep 20, 2021
Anthony “Tony” B. True, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home in Minocqua. He was born in Milwaukee, the son of Deane and Harriet True. Tony is the beloved husband of Marilyn, spending 46 memorable years together. He is the dear father of Deane (Cherie), Jerry, and Tad (Karen); cherished grandfather of Jordan, Andre, Rachel,...
Walter H. Kalander
Sep 19, 2021
Walter "Bud" Kalander, 78, of Prentice, WI, passed away peacefully at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff, WI, surrounded by his family. Bud was born to Gust Sr. and Margaret (Tesch) Kalander, in Prentice, WI, on April 7, 1943. Bud graduated from Prentice High School and worked in construction, at Omark-Blount, and short distance truck driving. He married Edith Freeman Worden...
