Obituaries
Gladys L. Sandefur
Feb 7, 2021
Gladys Lovell Sandefur passed away peacefully in Phenix City, Alabama, at the home of her daughter, Sandra & son-in-law Richard Sharbaugh, where Gladys had been living for the past 2-1/2 years. Gladys Lovell Sandefur, the daughter of Emma Gross & Oscar Lovell, was born and raised in Phillips, Wisconsin. She was named for two of her aunts, Gladys Marie Lovell...
Ray Mesecher
Feb 6, 2021
Ray Mesecher, age 95 was born in Webster City, Iowa to parents Ernie and Olive Mesecher. He had 3 sisters and a brother. Two sisters preceded him in death. At age 16 Ray told his dad Uncle Sam needed him, so he joined the Navy where he served 4 years in the South Pacific. He studied radar then immediately volunteered...
Mary J. Volenec
Feb 5, 2021
Mary J. Volenec, age 69 of St. Germain, WI died on Friday, February 5th at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Mary was born on November 21, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Tom and Arvila Madson. She is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Volenec of St. Germain, WI and her sister Gloria (Ralph) Haas of Milwaukee, WI...
Robert Wallis
Feb 4, 2021
Robert “Bob” Wallis Sr, age 79, of Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Bob was born on November 26, 1941 in Tomahawk to Richard B. & Lorraine L. (Ernst) Wallis. Bob was formerly married to Gail E. Wallis. He was a State Farm Insurance Agent in Tomahawk from 1967 until his retirement...
John Kintop
Feb 4, 2021
John Kintop, age 77 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Thursday, February 4th at his residence. John was born on May 29, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI the son of John and Rose (nee Vicker) Kintop. John worked for AO Smith for many years before retiring to the Northwoods. He was a member of the Colin-Schultz American Legion Post 318 and...
Donald H. Richards
Feb 3, 2021
Don Richards, age 84, was called to heaven on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 after a non-covid related extended illness. Don was born in Milwaukee November 16, 1936 to William and Loretta (Laabs) Richards. He married Nola Sue Harnack of Kiel on September 22, 1962. He worked at OMC Evinrude Motors as a machinist for 37 years, driving from their hobby...
John P Schicker
Feb 3, 2021
John P. Schicker, age 83 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Wednesday, February 3rd. John was born on December 2, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Henry and Leona (nee Braun) Schicker. John, in his last days had 2 wishes; he wanted to get home from the hospital & he wanted to live until the 3rd of the month....
Marcella "Marcie" Rehak
Feb 1, 2021
Marcie Rehak, age 97, of Phillips, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center, Park Falls ER. Marcie was born Feb. 16, 1923, in Cadott, WI. She grew up on a large dairy farm, and graduated from Cadott High School. Her grandfather, Vincent Odenbach, and father, Emil Odenbach, helped to build the ZCBJ Lodge in Cadott. Marcie was a...
Betty Jane Young
Jan 30, 2021
Betty Jane Young, age 97, died on Saturday, January 30th at Lakeshore Assisted Living in Lac du Flambeau, WI. Betty was born on July 19, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Victor and Emma (nee Winkleff) Anderson. She married Edward Young on August 14, 1943 and moved to Racine and then to Minocqua in 2010. Betty was a member...
Tiffany Gessler-Schwartz
Jan 28, 2021
Tiffany Gail Gessler-Schwartz, age 40, of Gleason, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Tiffany was born on November 18, 1980 to James & Ellen (Emery) Gessler in Evanston, IL. She attended Tomahawk High School. Tiffany was a cook for most of her life. She worked at various restaurants including – Prime Time, Billy Bobs and...
Mary Ellen Hartzheim
Jan 27, 2021
Mary Ellen Hartzheim (nee Cummings), died on Wednesday, January 27, at her home in Minocqua, Wisconsin at the age of 93. She was born August 20, 1927 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Leo B. Cummings and Helen A. (nee Crosby) Cummings. Her father Leo served in WWI and was a three-year letter winner on the University of Wisconsin varsity...
Charles "Chuck" R. Mallo
Jan 26, 2021
Charles "Chuck" R. Mallo, 81, of Fifield, passed away on January 26, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Park Falls. He was born on November 20, 1939, to Russell and Doris (Burmeister) Mallo. Chuck married Darlene Stever on October 13, 1970, in Kenosha, and they raised 11 children together. He served 6 years in the Marines Corps and then served...
Richard Louis Hanish
Jan 26, 2021
Richard Louis Hanish, age 67, of Nekoosa, WI, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at home, surrounded by family after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born September 17, 1953, in Phillips, WI, to Richard and Ethel (LaRose) Hanish. He graduated from Evansville High School in 1971. Richard married Kay Ruud on February 25, 1977, in Geneva, IL....
Martin D. Helgeson
Jan 26, 2021
Martin D. Helgeson, 42, of Phillips, passed away on January 26, 2021, surrounded by family. Martin was born on April 6, 1978, in Evanston, IL, to James and Jeannette (Croxell) Helgeson. Martin grew up in the Kennan, WI, area and graduated from Phillips High School. He went to UW-Stout where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering. He married...
Jerome "Jerry" L. Schickert
Jan 24, 2021
Jerome “Jerry” L. Schickert, Jr., 79, of Phillips, passed away on January 24, 2021, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, with his daughters by his side. Jerry was born on December 27, 1941, in West Bend, WI, to Jerome and Jeanette (Riesch) Schickert. Jerry graduated in 1960, from West Bend High School, after, he worked at his parent’s tavern, Jerry...
James W. Eiche
Jan 23, 2021
James “Jim” Eiche, 85 of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin has passed into eternal life on January 23, 2021 following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. James was born on March 17, 1935 to Peter and Ruth (Bennett) Eiche in West Allis, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of 7 siblings. After his parents passed away he was raised in his brother Douglas’...
Jean A DeCarlo
Jan 22, 2021
Jean A. DeCarlo, 79, of 1615 E. Somo Avenue, Tomahawk, passed away peacefully Friday, Janaury 22, 2021 at her home. Jean was born June 27, 1941 in Ironwood, Michigan to James and Rose (DeDiana) Gerry. She grew up in the Hurley area and married Charles M DeCarlo on May 23, 1964 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Chuck and Jean spent 31...
Robert Johnson
Jan 20, 2021
Robert “Bob” James Johnson, age 75, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on January 20,2021 after a courageous battle with Parkinson Disease. A 1964 RHS graduate, Bob attended UW Madison obtaining a BS in Psychology. He then was drafted into the Army. Upon his return he completed a Masters in Psychology and a Masters in Labor...
Marie S Olsen
Jan 20, 2021
Marie Selma (Nord) Olsen, age 97, was peacefully taken home to heaven on January 20, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family in Irma, WI. Marie was born on April 2, 1923 in Trade Lake, WI to Gustof and Lillian (Berglund) Nord. Marie graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1941 and went on to attend teacher’s college in St...
Ina Joy Swanson
Jan 20, 2021
Ina Joy Swanson, 93, of Phillips, passed away on January 20, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, WI. Joy was born on October, 21, 1927, in Phillips, to Andrew and Theresa Swanson. Joy loved the Trinity Lutheran Church and her Lord. She was involved in various activities in the Church including playing the organ, as the Church Secretary, and...
