Obituaries

Oct 4, 2020

James “Jim” William Whipple, age 82, of Tomahawk passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at North Central Health Care in Wausau, Wisconsin. Jim was born on August 6, 1938 in Buffalo, New York to Leon Vincent and Carolyn Ida (Garner) Whipple. Most of Jim’s growing up years were spent in Michigan. In 1956, Jim graduated from Three Oaks High...

Oct 4, 2020

Harvey Arnott, a lifelong resident of the Nokomis area in Tomahawk, Wisconsin passed away peacefully October 4, 2020. Harvey was a very hard working, dedicated and successful local entrepreneur, business owner and family man. He was the founder of Arnott Trucking & Excavating, an outstanding citizen of his community and church but he will be remembered most as a wonderful...

Oct 4, 2020

Phyllis K. Johnson - Heikkinen, age 94, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at Tomahawk Health Services on October 4, 2020. Phyllis was born on March 10, 1926 in Tomahawk to August & Arvilla (Brown) Kropla. She was married to Swede Johnson on July 6, 1946. Together, they had two children. Swede preceded her in death in 1983. Later, Phyllis was...

Oct 4, 2020

Eldeen G. Naumann, age 81 of Minocqua, WI died on Sunday, October 4th at Avanti Health and Rehab. Funeral arrangements are pending, please check back for complete obituary.

Oct 3, 2020

Calvin R. Sawyer, age 87 of Lake Tomahawk, WI and Cape Coral, FL died on Saturday, October 3rd at his residence in Lake Tomahawk, WI. Visitation for Cal will be held on Friday, October 9th at Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel from 4:00 to 7:00 pm with a Funeral Service on Saturday, October 10th at 11:00 am at Lake Tomahawk Bible...

Oct 3, 2020

Cynthia Lucille (Boer) Skotzke, 63, Phillips, died at her home on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Cindi was born on April 5, 1957, to William and Joan (Kamka) Boer. She graduated from Kelvyn Park High School in Chicago before relocating to Adams-Friendship, WI, where she met her husband and love of her life, Steven Skotzke. They married September 17, 1983, and...

Oct 1, 2020

Carol A. Kartz, 84, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice in Wausau. Carol was born on September 10, 1936 in Milwaukee to Louis and Cecelia (Dimmick) Rick. She married Norbert E. Kartz on May 5, 1956 also in Milwaukee. Norb passed away in 2009. Norb and Carol moved to Tomahawk in 1986 from Milwaukee....

Sep 30, 2020

Virgil “Skip” W. Lord, 89, of Prentice, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, of cancer while under the care of his family and Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. Virgil was born February 14th, 1931, on the family farm in Medford, WI, to Edward and Stella (Hilton) Lord. He graduated from Prentice High School in 1949. He started college at UW-Eau...

Sep 30, 2020

George “Chuck” Lontcoski, 66, of Phillips, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2020, at Aspirus Medford Hospital surrounded by his family. Chuck was born on October 17, 1953, in Phillips, WI, to Stanley and Thelma (Collins) Lontcoski. He married Diane McGuire on November 18, 1998. Chuck served his community on the Phillips Fire Department for 37 years and with the...

Sep 29, 2020

David Ervin “Big Horse” Luzinski passed away peacefully at the age of 80. He was born October 24, 1939, in Stanley, WI, to Alex and Victoria (Witkus) Luzinski. David worked at Marquip for 32 years. He was a staple in his local community and loved by many. His smiling face and sarcastic wit will be deeply missed by all. He...

Sep 29, 2020

Bernice A. Fink, age 85 of Woodruff, WI died on Tuesday, September 29th at Howard Young Medical Center. Bernice was born on August 14, 1935 the daughter of Gerhardt and Pauline (nee Greenburg) Hahn. Bernice married Raymond O. Fink on August 6, 1955. Bernice was active with the Ladies VFW auxiliary and the Catholic Women’s Club for many years. She...

Sep 28, 2020

Sep 28, 2020

Mable May (Stevens) Hershey, 91, passed away peacefully September 28, 2020, at Pleasant View nursing home in Phillips WI. She was born April 24, 1929, in Van Nuys CA, to Henry and Florence Stevens. She was the 6th. of 12 children. Mable married Leo Hershey in Paradise CA, in 1947 and moved to Aurora IL. They resided there until 2000,...

Sep 26, 2020

Maria Poulos, age 81 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Saturday, September 26th at her residence with her loving family by her side. Funeral arrangements for Maria are pending, please check back for complete obituary.

Sep 26, 2020

Kenneth “Kenny” G. Mazat, age 81 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Saturday, September 26th at his residence. Ken was born on April 18, 1939 in Chicago, IL the son of Gus and Loretta (nee Minko) Mazat. He graduated from Harrison Technical High School and was a Electrician with IBEW 134 local. Kenneth married Joan Pindak on September 7,...

Sep 26, 2020

Doris J. DeTrempe, age 95 of Minocqua, WI died on September 26th at Country Terrace in Minocqua,WI. Doris was born July 24, 1925 in Paterson, NJ the daughter of Amadeo and Angeline (nee Belfie) Venturini. Doris was a devoted mother and grandmother. Whenever the grandchildren would come by she would turn her home into a playground for them. She loved...

Sep 25, 2020

Sep 24, 2020

Brant Anton Loichinger, age 81 died Thursday, September 24, after a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Chicago on December 15, 1938 to Henry and Ida Mae Loichinger. Drafted into the Army in 1962, he married Karen Drefhall, who joined him stationed in Georgia. Brant leaves his wife; Karen and two sons; Brant Allen (Jeannie) and David...

Sep 23, 2020

James E. Luedtke, age 82 died on Wednesday, September 23rd at Lakeshore Assisted Living Center in Lac du Flambeau, WI. Jim was born on August 25, 1938 in Janesville, WI the son of Erwin and Marie Luedtke. He graduated from Janesville Craig High School and proudly served the United States Marine Corps. Jim worked for Wisconsin Power and Light for...

Sep 23, 2020

James E. Rehm, 79 of Minocqua, WI and a lifelong resident of the Lakeland area died on Wednesday, September 23rd at his residence. Jim was born on June 18, 1941 in Rhinelander, WI the son of Thomas and Evelyn (nee Elliott) Rehm. He graduated from Lakeland Union High School in 1959 and worked for Wisconsin Public Service for many years....