Obituaries
Dr. Richard J. Reilly, Dds
Nov 21, 2020
We sadly had to say an early “we’ll talk soon” to Dr. Richard J. Reilly, age 64, loving husband to Eva Reilly, beloved father, longtime resident of Phillips, WI, and well-respected Dentist of Prentice, WI. After spending one last special night grilling pizza and drinking wine with his son, Ryan and son-in-law, Erik, he passed away peacefully in his sleep...
Joyce Brunner
Nov 20, 2020
Joyce C. Brunner, age 78, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 20, 2020. Joyce was born on February 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Anthony & Julia (Rupinski) Niedzialkowski. She was married to Allen Brunner on November 28, 1959 in West Allis. Joyce worked as a film developer. Joyce and Allen did everything together. Joyce...
Wanda L. Jens
Nov 20, 2020
Wanda L. Jens, 97, Phillips, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020, with her family beside her. Wanda was born to George Thomas and Cynthia Lavina (Neal) Sullins in Madison County, Arkansas, on May 1, 1923. Wanda became a photographer’s assistant, seamstress, was a dedicated mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her passing is the loss of a loved family matriarch,...
Carm Bainbridge
Nov 19, 2020
Carmella “Carm” E. Bainbridge, age 85, of Tomahawk passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Carm was born on July 14, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Joseph & Helen Thomas. She was married to George Bainbridge on September 5, 1953 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Chicago. In 1986 George and Carm moved to Tomahawk permanently. She was a faithful...
Elaine D. Bless
Nov 19, 2020
Elaine D. Bless, age 98, of Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Ascension Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Elaine was born on February 1, 1922 in the town of Spirit to Robert & Anita (Scheller) Smith. She was married to Fredrick Bless on January 31, 1942 in St. Louis, MO. Elaine was a machine operator at a...
Betty Hulce
Nov 18, 2020
Betty Hulce, age 86, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Emerald Shores Assisted Living in Kewaunee. Betty was born on February 14, 1934 in Tomahawk to Gordon & Clara (Hoffman) Westbrook. She married Darwin Hulce on July 3, 1951 in Tomahawk. Betty had cooked at restaurants around the Tomahawk area, was the housekeeper at Bootleggers for...
Lance B. Bishop
Nov 18, 2020
Lance B. Bishop, 73, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on November 18, 2020. He was born to Louise (Smith) and Milton Bishop on October 24, 1947 in Tomahawk WI. He graduated from Lakeland Union High School in 1965. Lance went to the Naval Station Great Lakes training base in 1966 for basic training and hospital corps school....
Charles Wayne Eternicka
Nov 17, 2020
Charles W. Eternicka, age 74, passed-away peacefully on November 17, 2020 at Woodland Court in Merrill, WI. Charlie was a long-time resident of Woodruff; WI having worked at various oil companies and the Lake of the Torches Casino as a bus driver. Charlie also served in the US Air Force. His great loves were his dogs, family, and hunting trips...
Susan L. Person
Nov 17, 2020
Susan L. Person, 43, of Phillips, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, under the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Susan was born on August 6, 1977, to Robert and Helen (Holoubek) Person. Susan loved helping people and was very sympathetic towards others. She always showed a lot of compassion and was a source of strength. She...
Paul M. Steiner
Nov 16, 2020
Paul M. Steiner, age 74 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Monday, November 16th at Marshfield Medical Center due to Covid-19. Paul was born on September 19, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Wilber and Elda (nee Sette) Steiner. Paul graduated from Lomira High School and proudly served in the US Navy. He married Cathy Deitte on November 21,...
Ariel L. Peterson
Nov 15, 2020
Ariel Loretta (Lofquist) Peterson, age 101, died peacefully November 15, 2020, at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford where she was a resident for nearly 7 years. Ariel was born in Ogema to Oscar and Emma (Carlson) Lofquist on July 26, 1919. She was the third child of the couple, having an older brother, Loren, and an infant first child...
Edward J. Wojtal
Nov 14, 2020
Edward J. Wojtal, age 85 of Minocqua, WI died on November 14th at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI Upon his wishes, cremation took place and no services will be held.
Barbara Ann Jurries
Nov 14, 2020
Barbara Ann (Shipe) Jurries, born June 6, 1939, was peacefully taken into her heavenly garden on November 14, 2020. Barbara enjoyed 81 years in her earthly home and 52 of those years with her “everything” James Jurries. Barbara attended Thornton High School in Harvey Illinois and worked many years for TWA Airlines before moving to the northwoods and starting up...
Whil Amelse
Nov 13, 2020
Whilemina M. Amelse, age 92, of Tomahawk, passed away on November 13, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Whil was born on February 13, 1928 in Harrison to Lawrence & Cecelia (Zuiker) Schoone. She married Theodore W. Amelse on June 9, 1949 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Harrison. Whil especially enjoyed her family and their “Christmas in July” celebrations at...
Marilyn P Bartolotte
Nov 13, 2020
Marilyn "Meme" P. Bartolotte, age 89 of Minocqua, WI died on Friday, November 13th. Marilyn was born on January 8, 1931 in Chicago, IL She is survived by her niece Judy (Howard) Honig and by great niece Christine (Tony) Vansaghi and great great nephews Anthony, Vinne, and Louie. She was preceded in death by her late husband Fred and daughter...
James A. Mcilnay
Nov 12, 2020
James “Jim” A. McIlnay, age 78 of Minocqua, WI died on Thursday, November 12th at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Jim was born on August 11, 1942 in Chicago, IL the son of Velmer and Gertrude (nee Green) McIlnay. Jim married Constance Czarny on April 1, 1967, she survives. Jim worked for 40 years as a Lithographer before retiring...
Patty Finstrom
Nov 11, 2020
Patricia “Patty” Finstrom, 74, of 1933 County Highway Y, Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home under the care of Aspirus Hospice and her loving husband, Finny. Patty was born August 20, 1946 in Peoria, Illinois to Joseph and Margaret Myers. She had a 30 year relationship with Rich “Finny” Finstrom and were married in 2017. She...
James "Jim" Huempfner
Nov 9, 2020
James Huempfner, age 41 of Minocqua, WI died on Monday, November 9th at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI. Jim was born on January 20, 1979 in Rhinelander, WI. Jim married Ashlee Bornowski on April 15, 2015. Jim lived hard, worked hard & loved harder. He enjoyed his life to the fullest and he collected friends, all along the way. He...
Gloria Sonia Burciaga
Nov 9, 2020
Gloria Sonia Burciaga, 91 years young. Gloria was a loving mother, an amazing grandmother who helped raise most of her grandchildren, and was blessed to be a great grandmother as well. She was a beloved aunt and friend to many people. Gloria prided herself on her love for her family and her door was always open along with her kitchen....
William Virgil
Nov 8, 2020
William “Bill” Louis Virgil, Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Bill was born on February 20, 1932 in Freeport, Illinois to Stephen William Virgil and Mary Ethel (McGowan) Virgil. He graduated from Aquin High School in Freeport and Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. After serving in the Army (Korean War), he returned to marry Nell Anne Theiler...
