Obituaries
William "Bill" G. Baratka
Oct 22, 2020
William “Bill” George Baratka, 86, of Phillips, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. William was born on June 19, 1934, to Adam and Leona (Fitzgerald) Baratka in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He graduated from Phillips High School in 1952 and after graduation served in the Air Force from 1952-1956 during the Korean Conflict....
Robert R. Schoenborn
Oct 22, 2020
Robert “Bob” Richard Schoenborn, age 69, of Phillips, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Robert was born in Phillips, Wisconsin to Richard Schoenborn and Marian Delasky on October 2, 1951. He attended Phillips High School and graduated from Nicolet Technical College. Robert married Connie Schoenborn (Bjork) on June 6, 1987. He worked 39 years at Georgia-Pacific-Lionite in Phillips....
Peter V. Cress
Oct 21, 2020
Peter V. Cress, 89, passed away peacefully from natural causes, October 21, 2020, at the Pleasant View Nursing in Phillips, WI. He was born to Victor and Myrtle (Jones) Cress on August 28, 1931 in Phillips. He had many occupations throughout his life, Sheet Metal Fabricator, Delivery Truck Driver, Carpenter/Cabinet Maker and Owner/Operator of Cress Floral and Greenhouses in Phillips...
Laverne E. Poupart
Oct 21, 2020
Laverne E. (nee Smith) “Laburnt” Poupart, age 82 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Wednesday, October 21st at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Laverne was born on May 13, 1938 in Hayward, WI the son of Spencer and Marion (nee Sunn) Smith. She married Thomas Poupart Sr. on May 4, 1953, he survives. Laverne worked at Simpson’s Electric...
Donald E. Rutten
Oct 21, 2020
Donald Rutten, age 91 of St. Germain, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 at Cumberland Heights Assisted Living, Rhinelander, WI. He is survived by his wife Irene, 6 children, 15 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren, 1 sister, numerous other family members, and his best friend, a black lab named Suzy. Donald grew up in Osakis,...
Delores E. Wogsland
Oct 20, 2020
Delores E. Wogsland, age 85, of Tomahawk passed away peacefully at her home on October 20, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Home Hospice. Delores was born on July 21, 1935 in Tomahawk to Walter & Mayme (Crass) Koth. She was married to Robert Wogsland on July 21, 1956 in Tomahawk. Together, they have two children. Delores worked as a...
Lorraine A. Sawallish
Oct 20, 2020
Lorraine (Lori) Alice Sawallish, 76, of Phillips, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Lori was born on December 30, 1943, in Brillion, Wisconsin, to Bernard and Sally Zeamer. She graduated from Brillion High School and then attend the University of Oshkosh where she met her husband, Wayne. Wayne and Lori married on July,...
James W. Schavey
Oct 20, 2020
James W. Schavey, 52, of Phillips, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2020, at Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls, WI, surrounded by his family. James was born on August 9,1968, in Gary, Indiana to Dennis and Susan (Santmyre). He met Sally Gyger in 1994, and married in 1996. Together they had one son, Ian, in addition to a daughter, Crystal....
Debra "Debi" M. Mclaughlin
Oct 20, 2020
Debra “Debi” M. (Marak) McLaughlin, 68, of Kennan, passed away on October 20, 2020, with her loving husband, son, and sister by her side. Debi was born on March 8, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, to Donald and Christine (Peronto) Marak. Survivors include her husband, Michael; son, James (Jessica); sisters, Carole Marak and Suzanne (Ralph) Niedzwiecki; grandchildren, Cody and Jackson; nephews,...
James L. Demuth
Oct 19, 2020
James Lawrence DeMuth (aka. Larry) of Lake Tomahawk Wisconsin went home to be with family and friends on Monday October 19, 2020. Larry was born in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, on November 30, 1935. Larry shared his birthday with author Mark Twain and enjoyed this fact by reminding family; “my birthday is easy to remember, it’s exactly 100 years after...
Diana Baacke
Oct 18, 2020
Diana Dee Baacke of Irma, age 90, died on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Diana was born on April 15, 1930 in Chicago to George and Marion (Taylor) Compton. They preceded her in death in Florida. She married Robert L. Baacke on August 14, 1948 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1995. Bob worked for the DNR...
Beryl Nyberg
Oct 15, 2020
Beryl Nyberg, 84, a lifelong resident of the Spirit/Ogema area, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander. Beryl was born March 16, 1936, in Ogema to Benjamin and Elsie (Nelson) Lofquist. She married Rodger Nyberg on July 26, 1958. The pair spent 50 wonderful years together at their home in Spirit before his passing...
Beulah I. Raleigh
Oct 15, 2020
Beulah Raleigh, 97, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2020. Born June 17, 1923, in Center Point, Iowa, to Karl and Ruby Lewis, Beulah was Valedictorian of Center Point High School Class of 1941. Beulah moved to Wisconsin after marrying Ronald Raleigh on May 8, 1947, where they raised five children; farmed in Brantwood; owned a gas station...
John M. Esterholm
Oct 11, 2020
John M. Esterholm, 79, Prentice, went to his eternal resting place on October 11, 2020. John was born July 23, 1941, in Prentice to Gunnard and Elnora (Wilund) Esterholm. John was as a skilled plumber. He installed, repaired, and maintained furnaces at all times of night or day. In his later years, he began an air duct cleaning business. He...
Milton Ray Goetsch
Oct 10, 2020
Milton R. Goetsch, age 80 of Minocqua, WI died Saturday, October 10th at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Milton was born on March 21, 1940 in Wausau, WI the son of Raymond F. and Violet (nee Brunner) Goetsch. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1958 and proudly served in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Milton married...
Arthur Ungerer
Oct 9, 2020
Arthur J. Ungerer, age 84, of Tomahawk, passed away on October 9, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander. Art was born on May 21, 1936 in Harrison to Anthony & Gertrude (Winker) Ungerer. Art served our country with the US Navy as a signalman from 1954 – 1958. He was married to Elaine Rose on May 2, 1958...
Herbert F. Bower
Oct 9, 2020
Herbert “Herbie” Bower, age 97 of Sayner, WI died on Friday, October 9th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Herbie was born June 16, 1923 in Sturtevant, WI the son of Frank and Agnes (nee Neu) Bower. He married Lydia Brack on April 3, 1948. Herbie worked as an electrician and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, building and...
Marvel J Thomas
Oct 8, 2020
Marvel Joyce Thomas, age 86, passed away on October 8, 2020 at Morrow Home Community in Sparta, WI. Marvel was born on May 20, 1934 in Tomahawk to Martin and Marjorie (Schrofe) Charbarneau. She was a waitress at Pine Hills Country Club in Sheboygan for many years before moving to Colorado Springs where she was employed at the Lettuce Head...
Douglas N. Knowlton
Oct 8, 2020
Douglas N. Knowlton, 90, Prentice, passed away October 8, 2020 at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford, WI. Doug was born September 29, 1930, in Eau Claire, WI to Clarence and Eline (Bean) Knowlton. Doug was raised in Eau Claire, WI, graduating high school there in 1948. In October 1949 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and spent...
Steve Sliwicki
Oct 7, 2020
Steven J. Sliwicki, 62, of Harrison formerly of Wausau, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born September 21, 1958 in Wausau to Ben and Irene (Heisler) Sliwicki. He married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Slaminski on August 25, 1978 in Wausau. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He had a wonderful...
