Obituaries
John Perger
Nov 3, 2019
John Perger, 99 John Perger oldest living resident in Harmony WI, passed away at his home on November 3rd, 2019, surrounded by his three daughters. He was 99. He was born February 16th, 1920, on the family farm in Harmony to Anna and Fred Perger. John was a dairy farmer and logger who, along with his brother Rudy, was known...
Carla Rozell
Oct 31, 2019
Carla Rozell, age 69, of Tripoli, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Carla was born May 26, 1950 in Tomahawk to Chuck and Arlotta (Bushor) Dane. She married Terry Rozell on January 10, 1976 also in Tomahawk. Carla had been an administrative assistant at the Tomahawk DNR, Johnson Level, Coldwell Banker Realty, Ace Hardware, and Tomahawk...
Ethel Augusta Johanna Teeters
Oct 31, 2019
ETHEL TEETERS Ethel Augusta Johanna Teeters, 100, died in the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was born the 10th child of William Heinrich and Emilie Ottilie (Schoenborn) Neu at the family home in the Town of Emery on February 24, 1919. She was a 1938 graduate of the Phillips High School, and a graduate...
Allen J. Scharbarth
Oct 30, 2019
Allen J. Scharbarth, age 87 died on Wednesday, October 30th at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua, WI. Allen grew up in Brillion, WI and was the son of Bill and Leona Scharbarth. Allen was nicknamed Ace and was an exceptional three-sport athlete while attending Brillion High School. Upon graduation, Allen enlisted in the US Navy for four years serving...
Michael "Mike" Gabriel Allen
Oct 29, 2019
Michael Gabriel Allen, age 63 of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on Tuesday, October 29th. Mike was born on September 13, 1956 in Woodruff, WI the son of Roswell and Gaye (nee Williams) Allen Jr. He is survived by his significant other, Leanne Valliere, his father Roswell Allen Jr. and his children: Michelle (David) Kmiecik, Michael (Sunshine) Allen, Gaye Ann...
Matt Schoone
Oct 28, 2019
Mathew R. Schoone, 62, of Rhinelander and former Harrison resident, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 28, 2019.
Matt was born July 18, 1957 in Tomahawk to Mathew A. and Phyllis (Oldenburg) Schoone. He grew up in Harrison and graduated from Tomahawk High School. He formerly was employed at Marplex in Rhinelander. Matt enjoyed going for coffee with...
William Reich
Oct 28, 2019
William “Bill” E. Reich, age 84, of Tomahawk passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2019 at his home.
Bill was born on August 28, 1935 to William C. & Genevieve (Gahan) Reich. He was married to Catherine “Kitty” Dirkx on October 27, 1956 in Harrison; together they had seven children. Bill was in the National Guard for 8 years. He worked...
Mark Richard Kralicek
Oct 24, 2019
MARK KRALICEK Mark Richard Kralicek, 55, Ogema, died in the Aspirus Medford Hospital in Medford on Thursday, October 24, 2019. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on March 5, 1964, the son of Richard and Joanne (Anderson) Kralicek. He was a 1982 graduate of the Prentice High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1982...
Joseph "Joe" R. Ruegsegger
Oct 23, 2019
Joseph “Joe” Ruegsegger, age 76 of Minocqua, WI died on Wednesday, October 23rd at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Joe was born on September 15, 1943, the son of Albert and Irma (nee Amacher) Ruegsegger. Joe graduated from Blanchardville High School and was employed with New Glarus Foods then Swiss Colony retiring after 21 years. Joe married Marleen Fjelstad on October 1,...
Joyce Muriel Cress
Oct 22, 2019
JOYCE MURIEL CRESS Joyce Muriel Cress, 95, passed away at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Muriel was born May 23, 1924 to Edna (Madson) Pierrard and Alvin Pierrard in Catawba, WI. Muriel grew up in Catawba. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1942. November 26, 1945, she married her high school sweetheart...
Stuart K. Wexler
Oct 21, 2019
Stuart K. Wexler, age 74 of Hazelhurst, WI died on Monday, October 21st at his residence. Upon his wishes, cremation took place and private family services will be held. NIMSGERN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES IS SERVING THE FAMILY.
Sherrine "Sherry" E. Kampo
Oct 21, 2019
Sherrine “Sherry” Kampo, age 81 of Woodruff, WI died on Monday, October 21st at Bellin Health Oconto Hospital in Oconto, WI. Sherry was born on December 3, 1937. She taught school for many years and worked for attorney John Houlihan for many years before retiring. She is survived by her sisters Rosann Coel of Oconto, WI and Cora Van Donsel...
Rita Sparbel
Oct 20, 2019
Rita C. Sparbel, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Rennes Health Center in Weston.
Rita was born on December 3, 1931 in Tomahawk to George & Ann (Redmond) Riedel. She was a 1950 Tomahawk High School Graduate. On June 21, 1952, Rita was married to James A. Sparbel at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomahawk....
Kenneth Eugene Leindecker
Oct 20, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Leindecker, age 91, Park Falls, WI, died on October 20, 2019 in Tomahawk, WI. He was born on January 16, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI, to Mabel (Klatke) and Eugene H. Leindecker. Ken served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949 as a radarman on the USS Dyess DDR 880. He was a career salesman...
Ralph "Bud" R. May
Oct 18, 2019
Ralph Robert “Bud” May, age 92 of St. Germain, WI passed away with his family at his side on Friday, October 18th at Milestone Senior Living in Woodruff, WI. Bud was born on March 10, 1927 in Barton, WI the son of Peter and Alma May. Bud proudly served in the United States Coast Guard. He married Violet Goehring on...
Sandra Gustafson
Oct 17, 2019
Sandra Rae (Garlow) Gustafson, age 83, went to be with her Lord on October 17, 2019, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer). She passed while at home, under the care of her daughters and Ascension hospice.
Sandy was born July 3, 1936, to the late William and Alice (Scheller) Garlow in Spirit Falls, Wisconsin. She attended Spirit Falls grade...
Irene F Uttech
Oct 16, 2019
Irene F. Uttech, 98, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Tomahawk.
Irene was born June 13, 1921 in Merrill to Hubert and Flora (Fuss) Natzke. She was united in marriage to Martin C. Uttech on January 18, 1942, also in Merrill. He passed away in 2010. Irene had been employed at Sears in Wausau and...
J. Ric Gass
Oct 13, 2019
-- OBITUARY: ATTY. J .RIC GASS Milwaukee Attorney J. Ric Gass, a founding member and partner in the Milwaukee law firm of Gass Weber Mullins LLC, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Sunday, October 13th at his home in Minocqua, Wisconsin. A prominent trial lawyer, Mr. Gass was a leader in his profession both locally and nationally. He practiced nationally...
Ida M. Parpart
Oct 10, 2019
IDA M. PARPART Ida M. Parpart, 88, Phillips, died in the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips while under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice on Thursday, October 10, 2019. She was born Ida Mae Gehring in the Town of Kennan, on May 1, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Huven) Gehring. Ida attended the Riley...
Karen L'Abbe
Oct 9, 2019
Karen L’Abbe, age 72, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
Karen was born on July 1, 1947 in Rhinelander to John & Julia “Judy” (Shimkus) L’Abbe. She was a graduate of Tomahawk High School. After high school she attended Cardinal Stritch University where she earned her degree in Business Administration....
