Obituaries
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...
Chase Nicholas Vetterneck
Sep 19, 2021
Chase Nicholas Vetterneck, age 24 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Sunday, September 19th. Chase was born on November 11, 1996 in Woodruff, WI the son of Charles "Nick" Vetterneck and Melissa Christensen. Traditional Native American Services will be held on Tuesday, September 21st starting at 4 pm at the Multi Purpose Building in Lac du Flambeau, WI and...
Judith Ann Hoover
Sep 18, 2021
Judith Ann “Judy" Hoover, 65 of Lac du Flambeau passed away at her home on Friday, September 17th, 2021. Judy was born in Chicago, IL on December 20th, 1955 to Bill and Barb Halthen. She was raised in Cary, IL and graduated from Cary Grove High School in 1974. While in High School, Judy was an exchange student to Mexico...
Mark Taylor
Sep 17, 2021
Mark Taylor, age 70, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away on the morning of September 17, 2021 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Mark was born on May 2, 1951 to Kenneth and Virginia Taylor in Waupaca, Wisconsin. He spent his grade school and high school years in Tomahawk, where the Boy Scouts and playing basketball were important parts of his...
Dennis A. Leith
Sep 17, 2021
Dennis (Denny, aka Butch) A. Leith, age 72, passed away on Sept. 17 due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. A loving son, husband, and father, Denny lived for most of his life in the Minocqua area. He was born in Antigo WI to Patricia (Gustafson) and Leslie Leith, and he married Virginia (Ginny) Shaker in 1979. A graduate of Rhinelander...
Kitty Reich
Sep 16, 2021
Catherine Reich, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. “Kitty” was born on January 9, 1937 in Merrill to John and Irma (VanderVloedt) Dirkx. She was united in marriage to William E. Reich on October 27, 1956 in Harrison. Bill passed away in 2019. Kitty was a beloved teacher’s aide and...
Harold R. Miller
Sep 14, 2021
Harold Miller, age 87 of Mercer, WI passed away on Tuesday, September 14th at his residence with his family by his side. Harold was born on June 22, 1934 in Logan, West Virginia the son of Joseph and Marie Miller. He married Billie Kleinsmith on June 25, 1955, she survives. He is survived by his wife, Billie and by his...
Ricky R Bartz
Sep 11, 2021
Ricky R. Bartz, age 57, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2021 as the result of a car accident. Ricky was born on April 5, 1964 in Tomahawk to Irvin & Elsie (Kahle) Bartz. He was married to Tracy Grigg on February 18, 1995. Together, they have three children. Ricky was a machinist at PCA Paper Mill in...
Matthew Manka
Sep 11, 2021
Matthew Manka, age 41, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Matt was born in Waukesha on November 20, 1979 to James Manka & Michelle (Dybedahl) Manka. He was a graduate of Whitewater High School. Matt was a true outdoorsman and loved to fish to hunt. Matt is survived by his father – James Manka of South...
Floyd H. Nelson
Sep 10, 2021
Floyd Herman Nelson, 91, of Ogema, WI, passed away on September 10, 2021. Floyd was born on September 7, 1930, in Ogema to Herman and Ebba (Levine) Nelson. A lifelong member of Ogema, WI, Floyd enjoyed the Northwoods life of hunting and fishing in his younger years. He worked for the Price County Highway Department for 40 years and he...
Travis James Erickson
Sep 10, 2021
Travis James Erickson, 43, of Arbor Vitae, WI was welcomed into the arms of the Lord unexpectedly on the morning of Friday, September 10, 2021, at his residence. Travis was born on May 20, 1978, to Dennis and Mary (Roth) Erickson of Campbellsport. The family relocated to Arbor Vitae several years later. Travis was a 1996 Lakeland Union High School...
Harvey P. Diede
Sep 8, 2021
Harvey Paul Diede, 86, of Phillips, passed away on September 8, 2021, at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls, WI. Harvey was born January 19, 1935, to Albert and Alta Diede, in Lesterville, South Dakota. Harvey grew up and graduated from High School in Scotland, SD. He entered the military in 1954, and was stationed in Germany. He was...
James T. Bauman
Sep 8, 2021
James T Bauman, age 93, of Lac Du Flambeau, WI died September 8, 2021. A Mass will be held on September 27, 2021 at 11am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Lac du Flambeau with military honors following the church service. The Rev. Maria Joseph Kodiganti will officiate. A visitation will be held from 10am -11 am prior to services....
Donald J. Meyer
Sep 7, 2021
Donald J. Meyer, 85, of Phillips, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Don was born on August 31, 1936, to Lester and Pearl (Jens) Meyer, in Owen, WI. Don was a lifelong employee of Foremost Farms USA in Appleton, WI, before relocating to Stevens Point, WI. He met the love of his life...
James Arthur Rosenberg
Sep 6, 2021
James “Jim”, “Rosie” Arthur Rosenberg, 71 of Newbold, WI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 6th. Jim was born on March 17, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Ralph and Joyce Rosenberg. He graduated from Homestead High School in Mequon, WI in 1968 and received his bachelors degree in History and Political Science from UW-Milwaukee and also had numerous...
Sally J Mott
Sep 5, 2021
Sally J. Mott, 83, a lifelong Tomahawk resident, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Riverview Health Service. Sally was born November 22, 1937 in Tomahawk to Kenneth “Red” and Helen (Manthey) Hines. She married Jerry “Cappy” Mott on June 16th, 1956 also in Tomahawk. Cappy passed away in 1989. In her younger years Sally worked for the Telephone Company...
