Obituaries

Feb 18, 2020

Tommy J. Thompson, age 67, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2020 as a result of an unfortunate accident. Tommy “Gov” Thompson was born on December 23, 1952 in Merrill, WI to his parents Theodore & Kathleen (McDonald) Thompson. He went to Merrill High School and was a state wrestler. After high school, Tommy joined the US Air...

Feb 18, 2020

JASON CRAIG Jason David Craig, 45, Phillips, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was born in Rockford, Illinois, on August 5, 1974, the son of David and Margaret (McKuen) Craig. He was married to Becky Kelnhofer on April 22, 2002, in Hennepin County, MN. He was employed as Paint Supervisor by Ritalka Inc/SpecSys of Prentice. In his free time...

Feb 16, 2020

Jill M. Thompson, 64, Rothschild, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jill was born in Milwaukee on January 8, 1956 to Harold and Lois (Mott) Thompson. Jill grew up in the Milwaukee area and later spent time in Chicago, Missouri, Tomahawk, and Rothschild. She was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed quilting in...

Feb 16, 2020

Al Overhaug, age 71, of Tomahawk passed away at his home on February 16, 2020 surrounded by his family and under the care of Ministry-Ascension Home Hospice. Al was born on March 5, 1948 in DeKalb, IL. He was born to Henry & Alta (Minnie) Overhaug. Al was first married to Janice (Jim) Cleary, later married to Deb Pettit and...

Feb 15, 2020

NANCY DRAGOVICH Nancy M. Dragovich, 79, Fifield, died on February 15, 2020, at the Waterford in Park Falls under the care of Flambeau Hospice. She was born on July 18, 1940, in Prentice, to Clarence and Bertha (Ringersma) Schilling. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1958. She was married to Robert “Bob” Dragovich on May 7, 1966, in Phillips....

Feb 14, 2020

William F. Boh, age 77 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Friday, February 14th with his loving family by his side at Lakeshore Assisted Living Center in Lac du Flambeau, WI. Bill was born April 13, 1942 in Greenwood, Wi to William & Ann (Kokaly) Boh. Bill attended Rocky Run School, and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1960. He...

Feb 9, 2020

THOMAS KLIMOWSKI Thomas John Klimowski, 65, Town of Elk, died at his home on Sunday, February 9. Born in Phillips May 15, 1954, to John and Alice (Heitkemper) Klimowski. 1972 graduate of Phillips High School and Life member of the FFA. Attended UW Madison Farm Short Course. Married to Jean Schuh October 29, 1983, Colby, WI. Served as Chairman, Supervisor...

Feb 8, 2020

ALVIN ZIRNGIBL Alvin Clarence Zirngibl, 97, Phillips died on Saturday, February 8, in Phillips. Born March 11, 1922, Medford, WI, to Alex and Theresa (Rudolph) Zirngibl. Served his Country in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Action during WWII. Married to Marlene Rudolph August 31, 1946, Medford, WI, and they celebrated 71 years of marriage. Employed by the...

Feb 8, 2020

Rudoph E. “Rudy” Tarant III, age 79 of Boulder Junction, WI died on Saturday, February 8th at his residence. Rudy was born on January 17, 1941 in Berwyn, IL the son of Rudolph and Mae (nee Cermak) Tarant II. Rudy attended LaGrange Junior College before entering the US Army. Rudy owned and operated Advance Offset Press in Naperville, IL before...

Feb 7, 2020

Feb 6, 2020

Edna Selma (Steinkusch-Griffin) Wittka, age 91, of Tomahawk passed away peacefully from this life February 6, 2020. Edna was born October 25, 1928 in Milwaukee to German immigrants, Ewald and Elly Steinkusch. Edna was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Herbert K. Wittka. She is the loving and devoted mother of Bonnie (Griffin) and Eugene Danielson, and...

Feb 6, 2020

Rodney Mark Kangas, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 6, 2020 after a brief illness at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. Rodney was born October 16, 1957, to Andrew William Kangas and Florence Miriam (Benson) Kangas. Rodney was born and raised in Bessemer , MI. After graduating from High School Rodney moved in...

Feb 6, 2020

Kenneth A. Baltz Sr., age 76 of Lake Tomahawk, WI died on Thursday, February 6th at his residence. Ken was born on December 2, 1943 in Wausau, WI the son of Emil and Agnes (nee Meyer) Baltz. Ken graduated from Tomahawk High School and married Betty Weber on July 25, 1964, she survives. Ken was a retired Timber Faller and...

Feb 2, 2020

Wayne F. Bruesewitz, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Milestone Senior Living under the care of Ministry Hospice. Wayne was born on August 18, 1932 in Auburndale, WI to his parents – Arthur & Elsa (Wolf) Bruesewitz. He was formerly married to Linda Taylor. Together, they had two children. Wayne was a US Air...

Jan 30, 2020

Wayne C. Mueller, age 82 of Minocqua, WI passed away on Thursday, January 30th at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Wayne was born on July 5, 1937 in Wausau, WI the son of Carl and Dorothy (nee Raymond) Mueller. Wayne attended a country school as a youth and Wausau East High School before joining the Army...

Jan 29, 2020

Marie F. Betka, age 75, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2020 at her home. Marie was born on April 20, 1944 in Tomahawk to her parents Hans & Helen (Rzeszutek) Vander Voort. Marie went to elementary school in the town of Harrison & was a graduate of Tomahawk High School. After graduation, Marie went to UW Stevens...

Jan 28, 2020

Beverly Stenberg, age 86 of Minocqua, WI died on Tuesday, January 28th at Country Terrace in Minocqua, WI. Funeral arrangements are pending, please check back for complete obituary.

Jan 28, 2020

Holly Floyd Smith was born to Pearl (Henthorn) Smith and Holly Floyd Smith, Sr. on May 18, 1925, in the village of La Farge, Vernon County, Wisconsin. He died at home January 28, 2020. In February 1943 – as soon as his La Farge High School graduation requirements were met – he left for the Great Lakes Naval Training Center...

Jan 28, 2020

EDWARD LEROY GUSTAFSON Edward Leroy Gustafson, 85, Ogema, went to be with his Lord on January 28, 2020, at the Rib Lake nursing home. He was born on May 4, 1934, in Ogema, WI, to Eddie and Alice Gustafson. He grew up on a farm in the township of Ogema and attended Pinewood, the one room schoolhouse a short walk...

Jan 27, 2020

Mary Catherine Nienaber, age 96 of Arbor Vitae, WI died on Monday, January 27th at her residence. Mary was born on February 6, 1923 in Lisbon, North Dakota the daughter of Ortho and Jeanette (nee Granger) Watts. She graduated from the University of Minnesota and married Robert Nienaber Sr. on June 7, 1945. She was a piano teacher, loved choir...