Obituaries
James H. Peterson
Jun 8, 2021
James H. Peterson, 81, of Phillips, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his wife and family. Jim was born on September 25, 1939, to Jacob and Florence (Kohler) Peterson, in Phillips, WI. Jim played all sports, but loved baseball and played as a catcher. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and just being outdoors. He was an over the road...
Wayne "Cliff" Clifford Eitel, Sr.
Jun 8, 2021
Wayne Clifford Eitel Sr., “Cliff” was called home on June 8, 2021 after fighting a long courageous battle with Parkinson Disease surrounded by his family. He was born June 25, 1950 on the family farm in Emery, WI to John and Annabelle (nee Tillet) Eitel. Cliff’s parents owned Big Elk Resort in Phillips, WI for many years and he enjoyed...
Patricia Heikkinen
Jun 7, 2021
Patricia F Heikkinen, age 91, of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Tomahawk Health Services. Pat was born on May 1, 1930 in Rockford, IL to Carl & Ethel (Clure) Boote. Pat graduated from Rhinelander High School and then attended normal school where she earned her certification to be a teacher. She was married to Eino Heikkinen...
Charles William Warner
Jun 7, 2021
Charles William Warner, age 78 of Mercer passed away on Monday, June 7th with his family by his side. Cremation took place and please check back for complete obituary.
Ruth E. Whiteside
Jun 7, 2021
Ruth E. “Ruthie” Whiteside, age 76 of Little Rice, WI passed away on Monday, June 7th at Minocqua Health and Rehab. Ruthie was born on February 14, 1945 in Antigo, WI the daughter of George and Hester (nee Zirkle) Wildman. She married Robert “Skip” Whiteside on December 26, 1965. Ruthie was employed in the restaurant and hospitality business for the...
Michael Wiesman
Jun 5, 2021
Michael “Mikey” Edwin Wiesman, age 40, of Hazelhurst, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 5, 2021. Michael was born on December 27, 1980 to Merlin & Veronica (Kroening) Wiesman. Mike was a graduate of Stratford High School. After high school he worked as a beer delivery driver where he earned the nickname “Beer Man.” He followed in his...
Donald A Chamberlain
Jun 5, 2021
Donald Chamberlain, 85, of Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary Hospital in Rhinelander. Don was born on January 13, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Roy and Joyce Chamberlain. He was married to Jeanette “Jan” Chamberlain. A private family graveside service for Don will be held. Krueger Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Dora Jean Walker
Jun 5, 2021
Dora Jean (Upson) Cebery/Walker, 91, entered eternal life on June 5, 2021. She passed away at the Remington House in Pardeeville, WI, while on Heartland Hospice. The staff from Heartland Hospice and Remington House had tremendous support for her during her journey that the family is, and will be, eternally grateful for and thanks them so very much. Dora’s spirit...
Susan H. Wardzala
Jun 5, 2021
Susan H. Wardzala, age 62 of Wheeling, IL passed away on Saturday, June 5th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Susan was born on January 26, 1959 in Lincoln, NE the daughter of Donald W. and Barbara A. (Restorick) Schmidt. She married Joseph Wardzala on March 4, 1995. Susan was a Librarian with Loyola University and she enjoyed...
Helene E Beiler-Warner
May 31, 2021
Helene Beiler-Warner, 68, of Wagonmaker Lane, Tomahawk, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Tomahawk Health Service under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. Helene was born February 1, 1953 in Milwaukee to John and Helen (Rosche) Beiler. Helene had worked at the Crescent School in Oneida County for many years as a Library aid. She was devoted...
Douglas A. Kuhn
May 30, 2021
Douglas A. Kuhn, 69, of Kennan, passed away on May 30, 2021, at his home. Doug was born on July 31, 1951, to Milton and Dorothy (Thiele) Kuhn in Milwaukee, WI. Doug loved riding his Harley, spending time with his family, and his dog, Emma. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathleen Kuhn; children, Jennifer (Erick) Stieber,...
Tony "Archie" Keelin
May 29, 2021
Anton “Tony” “Archie” Keelin, age 36 of Hazelhurst, WI passed away due to an ATV accident on May 29th at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Tony was born on December 8, 1984 in Bemidji, MN the son of T. William and Janell (nee Lutringer) Keelin. Tony graduated from Lakeland Union High School and NATC. He worked for various police departments before working...
Ted Ingman
May 28, 2021
Theodore H. Ingman, 86, a longtime Nokomis area resident, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at Milestone Assisted Living in Tomahawk. Ted was born on May 22, 1935 in Cudahy, Wisconsin to Einar and Emma (Wendt) Ingman, Sr. He was first married to Vera Arnott, she passed away in 2000. On August 2, 2003 Ted married Doris (Kroll) Crofoot at...
Frances M. Palmer
May 27, 2021
Frances M. Palmer, 85, of Phillips, passed away on May 27, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home. Frances was born on June 2, 1935, to Marion and Nelda (Ziemer) Fox, in the township of Elk, Wisconsin. She attended the Arbutus Hill Grade School and graduated from Phillips High School with the Class of 1953. She married Richard Palmer on...
Madelyn M. Rowe
May 25, 2021
Madelyn Mae (Hoeft) Rowe, age 97 of Wausau, and formerly of Minocqua, beloved wife of Albert Rowe, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Madelyn was born in Wausau on July 12, 1923. She married Albert C. Rowe on June 25, 1949…71 years of marriage! Their marriage was blessed with the birth of two children: Richard...
Jordan B. Grebe
May 23, 2021
Jordan Blair “Little Man” Grebe, age 20 passed away on Sunday, May 23rd at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Jordan was born on May 28, 2000. He graduated from Lakeland Union High School and enjoyed camping, boating, traveling, loved music, laughter and family dancing and rocking him. Jordan is survived by his mother Tina M. Grebe and step...
Dale T. Muth
May 23, 2021
Dale T. Muth, age 67, currently of Sayner, WI, passed away May 23, 2021. Dale was born in Milwaukee, WI, to Richard and Dolores Muth. The Muth family moved to Minocqua, WI, in 1969. A member of the LUHS Class of 1972, Dale went on to graduate from UW-Madison. He and his wife, Nancy (Dick), met in high school and...
Linda L. Witter
May 23, 2021
Linda Lorraine (Hampton) Witter, 79 years old of Presque Isle, beloved wife of Fredrick Witter, passed away on 23 May 2021 in Rhinelander. Linda was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A few days after her 16th birthday, she immigrated to the United States with her parents, Frederick & Lillian (Riley) Hampton. She married Fredrick G. Witter in Glenview, Illinois on...
Virginia E Santarius
May 21, 2021
Virginia Ellen “Ginny” Heine Santarius, age 95 of Hazelhurst, WI passed away Friday, May 21st at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk, WI. Ginny was born on June 3, 1925 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Frank and Ella (nee Bonk) Heine. She graduated from South Milwaukee High School. Ginny married Rudy A. Santarius on June 22, 1946. Ginny taught...
Bernard B. Zalewski
May 20, 2021
Bernard B. (Bernie) Zalewski, 80, of Lac du Flambeau, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 20th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 18, 1940 in Stevens Point, WI, son of Benedict and Bernice (Skrzypkowski) Zalewski. Bernie is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Patricia A. Krush (“My Bride”), and would...
