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Obituaries in the Oct. 17, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Thomas G. Kinney, 61, Tomahawk, formerly of Hazelhurst, served as police officer in Bayfield, Washburn, Ashland, deputy sheriff for Bayfield County, vocational rehabilitation counselor for state of Wisconsin many years (9-25-06).
- Doris M. Hudson, 84, Delavan, born in Tomahawk, secretary for U.S. Navy (10-10-06; funeral at later date).
- LeRoy Charles Folz, 74, Floresville, Texas, born in Tomahawk, Korean War veteran (10-13-06).
- Ruth M. Hegger, 74, Hazelhurst, member of St. Mary's Church, Tomahawk (10-11-06).
- Margaret "Muggs" Krueger, 84, Tomahawk, born in Tomahawk (9-19-06).
- Merton S. Marston, 87, Tomahawk, lived most of life in Beloit where he owned State Farm Insurance Agency for 25 years, lived in Ventura, Calif., 20 years following retirement, relocated to Tomahawk in 2000 (10-16-06; funeral 10-20-06).
- Randy S. Schmidt, 56, Merrill, formerly of Tomahawk, employed at Willie's Tire Center (10-15-06; funeral 10-19-06).
- Roland "Rollie" Erickson, 70, Tomahawk, born in Tomahawk, maintenance department at Tomahawk High School 32 years, retiring in 2001, owned Erickson Lock Shop for many years (10-16-06; funeral 10-20-06).
- James Gilbertson, 84, formerly of Tomahawk died in Bigfork, Minn., moved to Tomahawk in 1952, formerly employed with Prentice Hydraulics, was an Army Ranger during World War II (10-14-06; funeral 10-21-06).
- Leon J. Sailer, 72, Delafield, former truck mechanic for Barry, Inc., Milwaukee, Air Force veteran (10-16-06; funeral 10-21-06, burial in town of Nokomis).
- Gerald R. "Jerry" Pankow, 80, formerly of the Town of Rock Falls, born in Merrill, former owner of Pankow's Bar in Town of Rock Falls, also worked in commercial construction, served in U.S. Navy durin World War II (10-17-06; funeral 10-20-06).
Obituaries in the Oct. 24, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- John E. Dotter, 84, born in Tomahawk, employed at Owens-Illinois many years, retiring 1984, Army Air Corps World War II veteran (10-15-06).
- Merton Marston, 87, Tomahawk, lived most life in Beloit where owned State Farm Insurance agency for 25 years, relocated to Tomahawk in 2000 (10-16-06).
- Wayne Allen Plum, 50, Tomahawk, born in Tomahawk, attended school in Merrill and Sister Bay, former employee of Bay Ship in Sturgeon Bay, union construction worker 20 years (10-16-06).
- Funeral arrangements pending for Mabel Hoegger, 90, who died at Golden Age Nursing and Rehab Center, Tomahawk (10-23-06).
- Roland "Rollie" Erickson, 70, Tomahawk, born in Tomahawk, maintenance department at Tomahawk High School 32 years, retiring in 2001, owned Erickson Lock Shop for many years (10-16-06).
- James Gilbertson, 84, formerly of Tomahawk died in Bigfork, Minn., moved to Tomahawk in 1952, formerly employed with Prentice Hydraulics, was an Army Ranger during World War II (10-14-06).
- Leon J. Sailer, 72, Delafield, former truck mechanic for Barry, Inc., Milwaukee, Air Force veteran (10-16-06).
- Gerald R. "Jerry" Pankow, 80, formerly of the Town of Rock Falls, born in Merrill, former owner of Pankow's Bar in Town of Rock Falls, also worked in commercial construction, served in U.S. Navy during World War II (10-17-06).
Obituaries in the Oct. 31, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Jamie L. Rumsey, 19, Tomahawk, daughter of Buddy and Kim Rumsey, 2006 Tomahawk High School graduate, CNA at Golden Age Nursing and Rehab Center, with plans to become a nurse, member Northland Bible Church (10-29-06; memorial service 11-2-06 at Grace Lutheran Church due to space limitations; in lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to family).
- William Hautala, 92, formerly of Brantwood, born in Brantwood, also lived in Forest Center, Minn., the Bahamas and Ely, Minn., moved back to Tomahawk area in 2004, worked in pulp industry as heavy equipment operator many years (10-23-06; private graveside service at later date).
- Mabel Hoegger, 90, died at Golden Age Nursing and Rehab Center, Tomahawk, born in Tomahawk, was cook for Carl and Joe Theiler Construction Co. for 20 years, cook at former Fulsher School 17 years (10-23-06).
- Melvin Alfred Rutz, 81, Evansville, formerly of Tomahawk, born in Milwaukee, served in U.S. Army Cavalry, salesman for several Cadillac dealers for more than 40 years, moved to Tomahawk after retirement where seved with Tomahawk Housing Authority for many years (10-27-06).
Obituaries in the Nov. 7, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Michael R Huhn, 52, Thiensville, grew up in Harrison, Tomahawk High School graduate, died following battle with brain cancer (10-23-06).
- George Maby, 93, born in Indiana, served in U.S. Army during World War II, butter and cheese maker with Armour foods, took over family dairy farm, retired to Tomahawk in 1974, lived on Lake Alice until moving to Stoughton in 2003 (11-4-06; memorial service 12-2-06 in Rhinelander).
- Melvin Alfred Rutz, 81, Evansville, formerly of Tomahawk, born in Milwaukee, served in U.S. Army Cavalry, salesman for several Cadillac dealers for more than 40 years, moved to Tomahawk after retirement where he served with Tomahawk Housing Authority for many years (10-27-06).
Obituaries in the Nov. 14, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Gloria L. Olsen, 75, Tomahawk, born in Milwaukee where she owned beauty shop for eight years, moved to Tomahawk area in 1971, hairdresser for Riverview Rehab and Care Center and Golden Age Nursing and Rehab Center for 17 years, owned Olsen's School Bus Service for 13 years (11-8-06).
- John Martin Pemper, 77, Brantwood, born Nov. 11, 1928, in Mellen, served in Army during World War II with the 752nd Tank Battalion "Trust Tankers" in Italy, recalled to North Korea, received Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars, owned John's Appliance and Refrigeration in Brantwood until retirement (11-10-06; funeral 11-14-06)
Obituaries in the Nov. 21, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Nathaniel "Nano" David McCarthy, 14, Weston, after long battle with cancer, freshman at Northland Lutheran High School, enjoyed time spent on Lake Nokomis with grandparents (11-8-06; memorials to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1351 S. Grand Ave., Schofield, WI 54476, St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 115 Eau Claire, Schofield, WI 54476 or Northland Lutheran High School, 2107 Tower Rd., Mosinee, WI 54455.
- Dorothy Haring, 73, Town of Nokomis, an 18-year breast cancer survivor, lived in Tomahawk area in 1950s and returned in 1992 to retire (11-18-06; funeral 11-25-06).
- Anton "Tony" Palmquist, 56, Tripoli, born in Tomahawk, valedictorian of his class at Tripoli High School, served in U.S. Marine Corps as F4 Phantom fighter jet navigator, then continued in U.S. Air Force, retired as major and returned to Ted Palmquist family farm. (11-15-06).
- Betty Christian Foster, 83, Lynchburg, Va., born in Wausau (11-17-06; memorial service in Lynchburg 11-22-06, with another at a later date in Tomahawk).
Obituaries in the Nov. 28, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Alphonse W. Tudesco, 96, Eau Claire, former band director at Tomahawk High School, had owned Tomahawk Real Estate Agency, served in Army 1941-45 (11-23-06).
- Daniel Louis Stillings, 59, born in Tomahawk, lived in Green Bay since 1973, with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture for 29-plus years, retiring in 2002 (11-24-06).
- Mary Ann Jokela, 71, Appleton, born in Brantwood, lived in Appleton 40 years, worked for Bank One Trust in Appleton many years, retired 1995, avid bicyclist who put on an estimated 10,000 miles over 10 years throughout U.S. and Canada (11/24/06; memorial fund established with "Creating Hope" Lung Cancer Campaign at University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center.)
- Helvi I. Savola, 91, Wausau, co-manager of Clifford Co-op for 21 years, managed bookstore in Minneapolis 25 years, moved to Wausau in 2000 (11-20-06; spring memorial service planned; memorials may be made to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice, 333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI 54401 or therapy wing at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 1010 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau, WI 54403.)
- Laura M. Winchell, 93, Rhinelander, also had lived in Tomahawk (11-22-06).
- Caroline L. Pesek, 86, formerly of Cicero, Ill., died in Merrill (11-22-06).
- Mildred M. Piech, 84, Tomahawk (11/18/06).
Obituaries in the Dec. 5, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Marjorie Peterman, 94, Tomahawk, was secretary at Kraft Paper Mill and Owens-Illinois, retiring after 20 years (11-27-06).
- Bruce Roman, 59, Clinton, formerly of Harrison Hills, born in Merrill, served in U.S. Navy, manager of Shady Park for 18 years (11-22-06).
- Daniel Louis Stillings, 59, born in Tomahawk, lived in Green Bay since 1973, with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture for 29-plus years, retiring in 2002 (11-24-06).
- Mildred M. Piech, 84, Tomahawk (11-18-06). Ronald "Ron" W. LaFave, 66, Wausau, born in Phelps, served in U.S. Navy 33 years, worked for Norlen, Inc., Schofield, until retirement (12-2-06).
Obituaries in the Dec. 12, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Ronald "Ron" W. LaFave, 66, Wausau, born in Phelps, U.S. Navy veteran, worked for Norlen, Inc., Schofield, 33 years (12-2-06).
- Thomas J. Dunn Sr., 91, Naples, Fla., U.S. Navy veteran, began career at Haloid Co., which evolved into Xerox Corp., retired in 1963, father of local insurance company owner John Dunn (12-8-06; funeral 12-16-06).
- Audrey M. Jones, 66, Tripoli, born in Tomahawk (12-9-06).
Obituaries in the Dec. 19, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Mary "Fran" Buedingen, 78, Tomahawk, She and husband, Bill, moved to Tomahawk in 1970, she taught for Tomahawk School District for three years, active volunteer (12-22-06; private memorial service at later date).
- Dennis L. Mork, 53, Iola, formerly of Tomahawk, physical therapist with Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center in Clintonville (12-20-06).
- Leonard Jisa, 73, Pier Willow, U.S. Army Korean War veteran, employed at Cutler-Hammer in Milwaukee 25 years, lived in Pier Willow area since 1995, employed at C&H Packaging in Merrill for five years (12-18-06).
Obituaries in the 12-12-06 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Kenneth B. Dacus, 46, Tripoli, killed in one-vehicle accident on Willow Road just north of U.S. Hwy. 8 in township of Lynne, born in Arkansas, lived in Mississippi, Kewanee, moved to Tripoli in 2003, former supervisor for steel fabricating company, most recently employed with Foster and Smith, Rhinelander (12-12-06).
- Wendy L. Arnott, 49, Tomahawk, she and husband, Brian, owned Portable Paint and Blasting, Tomahawk, instrumental in developing Glass Plus recycling/aggregate business (12-16-06; funeral 12-23-06).
- Conrad "Connie" William Nelson, 73, Ogema, lifelong Ogema resident, semi truck driver for Neundorf, Haupt and S.N.E., retiring in 1999 (12-15-06; funeral 12-20-06).
- Melvin H. Peters, 86, Medford, formerly of Tomahawk, World War II Army veteran, dairy farmer in Byron and Lomira area many years, owned resort near Rhinelander (12-14-06).
- Mae Lorraine Steyer, 80, Paragould, Ark., born in Merrill, telephone operator in Chicago, secretary at Commerce Clearing House, Inc., Manpower, Unites States Steel, Skelly's Restaurant in North Dakota, North Dakota Daily Press, church secretary (12-10-06).
- Rose Ruth Hoffmann, 82, died in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., worked as cook for Ray's Fine Foods and Silver Birch Supper Club, lived in Tomahawk many years (12-15-06).
- Joseph J. Procknow, 81, Tomahawk, World War II Army veteran, part-time resident of Tomahawk since 1961, moved here permanently in 1977, formerly employed with Thomas Industries, part owner of Machine Tool & Die in Fort Atkinson, also employed by Solar Permanent and Northland Stainless, Tomahawk, (12-11-06; memorials to Northwoods Wildlife Center, Minocqua).
- Lyle G. Hansen, 84, lived in Tomahawk during retirement years (12-14-06 issue).
- Audrey M. Jones, 66, Tripoli, born in Tomahawk (12-9-06).
Obituaries in the Dec. 26, 2006 Tomahawk Leader include:
- Mary "Fran" Buedingen, 78, Tomahawk, She and husband, Bill, moved to Tomahawk in 1970, she taught for Tomahawk School District for three years, active volunteer (12-22-06; private memorial service at later date).
- Dennis L. Mork, 53, Iola, formerly of Tomahawk, physical therapist with Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center in Clintonville (12-20-06).
- Leonard Jisa, 73, Pier Willow, U.S. Army Korean War veteran, employed at Cutler-Hammer in Milwaukee 25 years, lived in Pier Willow area since 1995, employed at C&H Packaging in Merrill for five years (12-18-06).
