Obituaries
Gretchen W. Podhora
Jul 18, 2020
Gretchen W. Podhora, 93, of Phillips, passed away on July 18, 2020, at Flambeau Hospital, Park Falls, WI. Gretchen was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on August 6/1926, a daughter to Lewis G. and Thelma (Mauthe) Widell. She was a high school graduate of Fond du Lac High School Class of 1944, attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL, Marion...
Tom Whalen
Jul 17, 2020
Thomas L. “Tom” Whalen passed away in the comfort of his home on July 17, 2020, surrounded by his family. Tom was born June 1, 1953 and attended Saint Mary Catholic Grade School in Tomahawk, and graduated from Tomahawk High School. Tom was an avid outdoors-man who fished and hunted every chance he could. His favorite fishing spots were in...
Anna A. Cechvala
Jul 17, 2020
Anna A. Cechvala, 94, of Phillips, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 17, 2020, at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips. Anna was born on April 28, 1926, in Phillips, daughter of Stephan and Maria (Filkas) Cechvala. Anna attended schools in Phillips and after graduation in 1944 she left for Sturgeon Bay, WI, to work in the shipyards....
Sheila J Musch-Marquardt
Jul 14, 2020
Sheila Musch-Marquardt, 56, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on her birthday, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Wausau. Sheila was born July 14, 1964 in Tomahawk to Albert and Lorraine (Halverson) Musch. She attended Tomahawk schools and graduated in 1982 from Tomahawk High School. Sheila received an accounting degree from Nicolet College and later a business health care degree from...
Jane LeMay
Jul 13, 2020
L. Jane LeMay, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home under the care of Ministry Hospice. Jane was born on March 23, 1933 in Hayward, WI to Neil & Ruby (Hanson) LeMay. After graduating from Tomahawk High School, she moved to Minneapolis, MN. She worked for the Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. Jane belonged...
Richard W Kurszewski
Jul 9, 2020
Richard Kurszewski, 74, of Hazelhurst passed away Thursday July 9 2020 at home under the care of Ascension Home Hospice. Rich was born in Wausau to the late Nick and Regina (Modrzewski) Kurszewski on November 14, 1945. He graduated from DC Everest High School in 1963. On December 26, 1964 he married Marlene Buss at St. Marks Catholic Church in...
Susan E Strougal
Jul 8, 2020
Susan Strougal (née Schaack) died on July 8, 2020 following a protracted battle with cancer. She passed away at her home on Squirrel Lake in Minocqua, WI, beneath the towering pines, and surrounded by members of her family and one of her compassionate caregivers. Susan is survived by her husband, John, her sisters, children, and grandchildren. Visitation for Susan will...
Marilyn Joan Fiddyment
Jul 7, 2020
Marilyn J. Fiddyment, 85, of Lac du Flambeau, passed away of natural causes at her residence on July 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Carl & Emma (Ricard) Hartmann. After graduating high school, she worked in the secretarial field, with her favorite position being at the Great Lakes Naval Base where she...
Jane Ann Anderson
Jul 6, 2020
Jane Ann Anderson (nee Nelson) passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2020 at the age of 94. Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband, David, and is survived by her daughters Beth and Mary, her sister Rosemarie True, and several nieces and nephews. Jane was a talented book author and editor, cook, gardner and needle pointer,...
Jack M Brooker, Jr.
Jul 6, 2020
Jack M. Brooker, Jr., 55, of Catawba, WI, passed away on July 6, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jack was born on October 6, 1964, to Jack Sr. and Carol (Smith) Brooker in Milwaukee, WI. He owned and operated J R's Automotive & Customs LLC, in Catawba, WI. Jack is survived by his parents and two sisters, Sherry and Debra....
John "Jack" Mccormick
Jul 6, 2020
John "Jack" McCormick, age 67 of Minocqua, WI died on Monday, July 6th at his residence. Funeral arrangements for Jack are pending, please check back for complete obituary.
Norma M Pierce
Jul 5, 2020
Norma Pierce passed away on Jul 5, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
George D Armstrong Sr.
Jul 5, 2020
George Armstrong Sr. of Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin passed away on Jul 5, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Rosalie Jane Haigh
Jul 3, 2020
Rosalie Jane Haigh, age 73 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Friday, July 3rd at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Rosalie was born on July 5, 1946 the daughter of Robert and Lotus Crawford. She married James R Haigh on July 17, 1987, he survives. Rosalie retired in 2001 from Lucent Technologies and was a member of the...
Joshua Michael Cirilli
Jul 1, 2020
Josh Cirilli peacefully passed to eternal life on July 1, 2020, at the age of 39. Josh was born to this world on June 9, 1981 in Woodruff, Wisconsin, the first child of Michael Cirilli and Kathleen (Ewan) Skinner. He was covered in prayer and song by his siblings and parents at the time of his passing. Josh will be...
Peggy Wurl
Jun 30, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Wurl, age 94, of Tomahawk, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Riverview Health Services. Peg was born in Tomahawk on April 30, 1926 to Edgar & Esther (Andersen) Wurl. Peg lived in the Chicago area for many years. She worked as an office administrator at a law firm in Chicago. After retirement, Peg moved back home...
Carol E. Berigan
Jun 28, 2020
Carol (Christian) Berigan went home to the Lord on Sunday June 28 2020 after 81 fruitful years here on Earth. She was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, graduating from West High and the University of Minnesota with a degree in Physical Education and Health. In 1961 she married the love of her life, Charles (Chuck) Berigan, and moved to...
Mary Rita Miceli
Jun 27, 2020
Mary Rita Cerceo Miceli, age 77, a longtime resident of the Minocqua area, was called to eternal life onSaturday, June 27, 2020, at Seasons of Life Hospice after a long and heroic battle with breast cancer. Mary was born in Franklin Park, Ill., on February 15, 1943, to Alfred and Rita Cerceo. After graduating from East Leyden High School, she...
Robert "Bob" H. Shoeder
Jun 25, 2020
Robert “Bob” Shoeder, 91, died Thursday, June 25, at his home in Minocqua. He was a lifetime resident of the Rhinelander and Minocqua area. He was born in Chicago, Ill., to Henry and Esther Shoeder, moving to Big Sand Lake Club in Phelps, Wisconsin, where he attended school. In later years, he moved back to Phelps where he operated a...
Jane Wright
Jun 23, 2020
Jane Wright, age 101, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at Riverview Nursing Home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Jane was born on March 11, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois to Mathew & Hattie (Maier) Wilson. She was later married to Ed Wright in Chicago Heights. During her life, she wore many hats. She did attend beauty school and had worked at...
