Obituaries
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...
Tom Behling
Nov 8, 2020
Thomas Edward Behling, age 58, of Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison. Tom was born in Tomahawk to Edward & June (Roberts) Behling on March 18, 1962. He was married in Tomahawk to Sharon LaFevre on August 28, 1992. Tom owned the Tomahawk Berry Farm which had been passed down through the Roberts family...
Richard P. Beaudoin
Nov 7, 2020
Funeral arrangements are pending for Richard "Rick" Beaudoin, age 62 of Lac du Flambeau, WI. Please check back for complete obituary
Michael H Wolosz
Nov 7, 2020
Michael H. Wolosz, age 88, passed away on Nov. 7, 2020 at the Veterans Home in King. Michael was born Sept. 28, 1932, the son of Andrew and Mary Wolosz. He was the youngest of 10 children. After graduating from Lakeland High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Upon returning home to Minocqua, he was united in marriage...
Melvin P. Arndt
Nov 6, 2020
Melvin “Mel” P. Arndt, 84, of Kennan, passed away on November 6, 2020, at his residence in Kennan. Mel was born in Ladysmith, WI, on May 10, 1936, to Paul and Emma (Kirmsey) Arndt. He attended 4 corners grade school and graduated from Phillips High School. He worked as a milk hauler and road grader and lived his life on...
Ronald L Musselman
Nov 5, 2020
Ronald L. Musselman, age 55, died on Thursday, November 5th at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Cremation took place and private family services will be held at a later date.
Nils "Butch" Pearson
Nov 5, 2020
Nils Alexander “Butch” Silliman Pearson, 78, of Town of Hill, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Homeplace in Dorchester, Wisconsin. He was born February 24, 1942, to Henry and Louise (Lung) Pearson. After graduating from the Naval Academy and marrying Brenda Eklund in December 1964, he finished flight school in Pensacola, flew H3’s (helicopters) and served 2...
Ruth M. Jokinen
Nov 4, 2020
Ruth Mary (Borrebek) Jokinen passed away on November 4, 2020, at the age of 94. She was born June 26, 1926, in La Crosse, WI, to Anton and Grace Borrebek. She married Melvin Jokinen on June 13, 1950, in Madison, WI. They later divorced. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from UW-Madison. She was an excellent homemaker, also...
Charles L. Bryan
Nov 4, 2020
Charles Leslie Bryan, 93, of Phillips, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home. Charles was born to Charles Harold and Alice (Olson) Bryan on July 27, 1927, in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Danville Illinois High School and moved to a farm in Hackett township, WI, in 1945. Charles married his high school...
Ralph Gotfried Swanson
Nov 3, 2020
Ralph G. Swanson, Winchester, WI, died peacefully, going home to his Lord, Nov. 3, 2020. Ralph was 100 years young, celebrating this birthday on May 24, 2020, with friends, family and a car parade. Ralph was born to Esther and Gotfred Swanson, Iron Mountain, MI, on May 24, 1920. He graduated from high school there in 1938, and attended Michigan...
Marion M Westergren
Nov 2, 2020
Marion M. Westergren, age 98, of Iron River, WI, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2020 at Willow Manor. Marion was born on February 27, 1922 in Tripoli to Daniel & Eutha (Wilcott) Shay. She was married to William D. Westergren on March 25, 1949 in Tomahawk. He preceded her in death in 2007. Marion helped her husband at the...
