Obituaries

Aug 22, 2020

Truman A. Snyder, 86, of W6325 W. Kraft Road, Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home. Truman was born January 3, 1934 in Edgerton, Wisconsin to Arthur and Agnes (Wentler) Snyder. He married the love of his life Marline A Karls on December 19, 1953 in Madison. She passed away in 2016. Truman was a...

Aug 22, 2020

Rose E. (Betty) Johnson, 89, died August 22, 2020, under Hospice care at her long-term care residence in Bedford, Texas. Rose was born November 22, 1930, in Middletown, Ohio to Albert and Grace Hartman. Several years later, her parents moved to Woodruff, WI where she attended High School. She married Fred S. Johnson, Jr. on January 23, 1954. She had...

Aug 22, 2020

Mary Jean DeMuth (Heffernan) (aka. Little George) of Lake Tomahawk Wisconsin went home to be with family and friends on Saturday August 22nd, 2020. Born December 23, 1942 Mary was a Christmas baby. This may explain her terrific enthusiasm for the holiday and her extraordinary ability to host elaborate celebrations with family, friends, acquaintances, and anyone who might benefit from...

Aug 20, 2020

Lila A. Lasee, 84, of Catawba, passed away at the House of the Dove under Hospice Care in Marshfield, WI. Lila was born in Kennan, WI, on May 12, 1936, a daughter to Joseph and Frances (Huven) Gehring. She married Edward Lasee on November 6, 1954, and together they raised ten children on the family farm. Lila was a Home...

Aug 18, 2020

Frank “Frankie” Lorenz Jr., age 98 of Lake Tomahawk, WI passed away on Tuesday, August 18th at his home surrounded by his wife of 71 years and his family. Frank was born on July 14, 1922 in Kenosha, WI the son of Frank and Julia (nee Straszewski) Lorenz Sr. He married Lorial Pritchard on March 19, 1949. Frankie was an...

Aug 17, 2020

William (Bill) T. Waffle of Greeley, Colorado and Manitowish Waters Wisconsin, age 97, passed away on August 17, 2020. He is survived by his son Shawn Waffle and his wife Nanci both of Goshen, Indiana and Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin; his daughter Susan Mock and husband Orest Dubynsky of Greeley, Colorado and Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin; Granddaughter Brenna Koenig and her husband...

Aug 16, 2020

Michael P. Swan, age 56, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. Mike was born on April 8, 1964 in Tomahawk to Joseph & Loretta (VanHarpen) Swan. He was married to Nancy VanStrydonk on September 10, 1988 in Harrison. Mike worked for Schoone Construction for a short time, and later with VanStrydonk Construction. For...

Aug 13, 2020

Aug 11, 2020

Paul A. Kaliska, 88, of Phillips, died peacefully in the presence of family members on August 11, 2020, at Marshfield Clinic Hospital, in Marshfield, WI. Paul was born on November 24, 1931, on the family farm in Phillips, a son to Andrew and Zuzzana (Bartosikova) Kaliska. Paul attended Hartman Grade School and graduated from Phillips High School in 1950. While...

Aug 8, 2020

Dusty R. Carstensen, age 70, of Tomahawk, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home. Dusty was born on October 8, 1949 to his parents Lawrence Sr. & Estell “Molly” (Vaughan) Carstensen. He married Mary Haring on May 17th, 1975. They were married for 45 years. He graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1967. Dusty worked for Georgia...

Aug 6, 2020

John Alexander Gallus, 81, passed away on August 6th, 2020, at his home in Phillips, WI. John was born in Ashland, WI, to Alexander and Lillian Elizabeth (McLarney) Gallus on June 21, 1939. He married Lynne K Eddingsaas on June 25, 1960, in Milwaukee, WI. John was a father to Mark and Kevin and a brother to Anna Mae, Thomas...

Aug 5, 2020

Steve Emil Hlavacka, 62, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by family after a year-long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His family, friends, and colleagues grieve the loss of Steve’s presence in their lives; yet are so thankful for the time that they shared with this kind, sincere and generous man. Born in Phillips, WI...

Aug 5, 2020

Marilyn was a renaissance woman: a missionary, an educator, a musician, a generous philanthropist, a caring community activist, a tireless volunteer and also a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born in 1931 to Mabel and Walter Welsch in Joliet, Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Walters, in 1953 after they both graduated from the University...

Aug 4, 2020

Paul E. Karth, fondly known as “Hillbilly”, age 58, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Hillbilly was born on February 16, 1962 in Milwaukee to Ernest & Helen (Smolinski) Karth. He was a hard-working man that would do anything for anybody. Hillbilly was a free spirit and a gentle and kind soul. He loved working on...

Aug 4, 2020

Charles W. Savage, Jr., age 75 of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, August 4th. Chuck was born on September 25, 1944 in Peoria, IL the son of Charles W. and Helen (nee Fragel) Savage Sr. Bowling was Chuck's life, he owned and operated Woodruff Country Lanes from 1985 to 2005. He was a professional bowler...

Aug 3, 2020

Robert H. Hoppe, age 88, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully in Sacramento, California on August 3, 2020. Bob was born on November 20, 1931 in Ashland, Wisconsin to Ervin & Inez (Davis) Hoppe. He graduated from Tomahawk High School. After graduation, Bob entered into the US Navy. He served our country for four years. When Bob was honorably discharged...

Aug 1, 2020

Harold Andrew Gorecki, age 83, passed away at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Tomahawk, WI after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Harold was born on 11/7/1936, along with his twin brother, Gerald, to the parents of Anna and Frank Gorecki. He grew up in Sauk Rapids and graduated from Sauk...

Aug 1, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Ugolini, age 58, of Tomahawk, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Joe was born on January 5, 1962 in Highland Park, IL to Dominic & Maureen (Zahnle) Ugolini. In 1990, Joe moved to Tomahawk. He was married to Lori Juhlke on November 21, 1998 in Merrill. Joe was working for Wil-Kil pest control. He loved baseball, skeet...

Aug 1, 2020

John (Jack) C. Thiesen, age 86, passed away on August 1, 2020. He is now in the place prepared for him by his Savior, Jesus Christ. Jack was born on January 24, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI and lived in Wauwatosa, Brookfield, and settled in Hazelhurst, WI. After graduating from Wauwatosa High School and UW-Madison, he proudly served his country in...

Jul 31, 2020

Marie H. Vintika, age 83 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Friday, July 31st at Country Terrace in Minocqua, WI. Marie was born on February 14, 1937 in Hetzlos, Germany the daughter of Josef and Rita (Knuttel) Albert. She married Emil Vintika, he preceded her in death. Marie worked for Beaver Oil Company for many years and enjoyed antiquing, painting,...