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Obituaries in the May 8, 2007, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Barbara A. Marwick, 77, Crystal Falls, Mich., grew up in Chicago, worked at Wold Book Encyclopedia Co. in Chicago, married Marty Marwick of Tomahawk, moved to Crystal Falls in September 1957, worked 23 years at Crystal Manor as nurse's aide and medical records secretary, retiring in 1986 (5-3-07).
- Edward L. Ellner Jr., 81, town of Harrison, longtime Harrison resident, owned Eddie and Marie's Bar in Harrison, retiring 1980 (5-4-07).
- Paul Isvolt Jr., 75, Brantwood, lived in Cincinnati, moved to Brantwood in 1991, former electric repair technician, U.S. Army veteran during Korean War (5-4-07; memorial service 5-11-07).
- Rita R. Starr, 62, Tomahawk, born in Merrill, worked in food service at Lincoln Hills many years, retiring 2002 (5-6-07; memorial service 5-19-07).
Obituaries in the June 5, 2007, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Letetia King, 76, Tomahawk, retired from W.C.A. Manufacturing Co., Merrill (6-2-07; funeral 6-6-07 Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill.
- Susan "Susie" Steiner, 68, Tomahawk, employed as accountant in Wausau, retiring 2004, moved to Tomahawk area in 1983 (5-31-07).
- Raymond W. Zimbal, 85, Brownwood, Texas, born in Merrill, 1940 Merrill High School graduate, Army veteran of World War II, served in Army until 2005 (5-26-07).
- Dorothy Turner memorial service 6-10-07 at Prairie Rapids Cemetery at 1:30 p.m., with home open afterwards (information 453-4197) (died 2-4-07).
- Esther R. Mucha, 82, Tomahawk, moved to Tomahawk area in 1979 (5-31-07; memorial Mass 6-15-07 at St. Mary's Church, Krueger & Sons Funeral Home assisting).
- Robert (Bob) W. Spalda, 64, died at Veterans Home at King after battling ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Navy veteran, retired from Klement's Sausage Co., moved to Tomahawk (6-3-07; memorial service 6-8-07 in King; memorials to Wisconsin Veterans Home (Hospice), N2665 County Road QQ, King, WI 54946).
Obituaries in the June 12, 2007, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Edward J. Skubal, 82, Rhinelander, 1943 graduate of Rhinelander High School, World War II Army veteran, worked for Del Stingles Grocery and Meyers Construction in Rhinelander, served on Rhinelander Police Department 1946-85, mail routes to Harshaw, McNaughton, Lake Tomahawk and Hazelhurst (6-8-07; Mass of Christian Burial 6-13-07, noon, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rhinelander.
- Esther R. Mucha, 82, Tomahawk, moved to Tomahawk area in 1979 (5-31-07; memorial Mass 6-15-07, 11 a.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church).
- Roy Shores, 85, Madison, born in Tomahawk, World War II veteran, worked for Findorff for 30 years as carpenter (6-9-07; memorials to HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Pkway., Madison, WI 53711).
- Robert "Bob" W. Spalda, 64, U.S. Navy veteran, retired from Klement's Sausage Co., moved to Tomahawk, (6-3-07; memorials Wisconsin Veterans Home (Hospice), N2665 County Road QQ, King, WI 54946).
- Ellen Kalk, 49, Tomahawk, grew up in Illinois, lived in Tomahawk 12 years (6-9-07; funeral 6-13-07, 11 a.m., Krueger & Sons Funeral Home).
Obituaries in the June 19, 2007, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Edward Behling, 83, Irma, born in Tomahawk, 1942 THS graduate, owned Behling Insurance 42 years, retiring 1988, also owned Tomahawk Tree Farms 50 years, former School Board member (6-16-07; funeral 6-20-07, 11 a.m., St. Mary's Church; memorials to St. Mary's Catholic Church).
- Nelson "Fletch" Fletcher, 69, Tomahawk, U.S. Marines veteran, worked for Illinois-Bell Telephone Co, moved to Tomahawk, formerly owned River's Edge, Fletch's Tap, McCarthy's and Fletch & Sons Logging Company (6-15-07; funeral 6-19-07).
- William "Barney" D. Westergren, Tripoli, born to Finnish immigrants who settled in Tripoli, 1935 high school graduate, bookkeeper at Clifford Co-op Store, managed Cheese Factory at Clifford, farmed, bookkeeper at Palmquist Logging and Brantwood Co-op, store manager in Matowa, Minn., and Iron River, Mich., returned to Tripoli in 1985, treasurer for Town of Somo 1993-2004 (6-12-07).
- Myrt (Spittel) Schwarze, 79, Irma, 1945 Juneau High School graduate, moved to Tomahawk in 1996, formerly employed by Gardner Manufacturing, Horicon, owned Time Out Bar in Stratford (6-14-07).
- Mary J. Rogn, 81, formerly of Wausau, died at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, local survivors (6-13-07).
- Ellen Kalk, 49, Tomahawk, grew up in Illinois, lived in Tomahawk 12 years (6-9-07).
- Edward H. Dombrowski, 89, Nokomis, was steamfitter with General Electric/Hotpoint in Milwaukee 30 years, retiring in 1980, moved to Tomahawk, active with Lake Nokomis Concerned Citizens, World War II Army veteran (6-18-07; funeral 6-23-07, 11 a.m., St. Mary's Church with www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.)
Obituaries in the July 10, 2007, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Kenneth "Ken" L. Crass, 64, Irma, logging for Owens-Illinois for 20 years then farmed (7-8-07; funeral 7-11-07 at St. Paul's Church, Irma).
- Graveside memorial service for Kathryn M. Wilkins, 84 (4-16-07).
Obituaries in the July 31, 2007, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Jean R. Theiler, 84, Tomahawk, raised in Newport News, Va., moved to Tomahawk area in 1949 (7-29-07; services 8-2-07, 11 a.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church).
- Bernice Hernikl, 79, Tomahawk-obit to follow (7-26-07; memorial service 8-17-07, 2 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church. )
- Iris Rosalin (Springer) Marth, 85, Merrill, worked dietary department at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, in her early 50s until retiring at age 75 (7-22-07).
- Carol J. Marcott, 70, Tomahawk, born in Milwaukee area, moved to Tomahawk area in 1976, former director of Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce, director of Our Way Group Home, worked at Cover to Cover Book Store, former treasurer of Town of King (7-23-07);
- Elizabeth "Betty" J. Albrecht, 75, Tomahawk, lived much of life in Milwaukee area, moved to Tomahawk in 1992 (7-25-07).
- Marie A. Cox, 83, Tomahawk, born in Chicago, retired to Tomahawk from Elgin, Ill. (7-29-07; no services).
Obituaries in the Aug. 14, 2007, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Bernice Frances Hernikl, 79, Tomahawk, died in car accident, born in Milwaukee, lived in West Bend, previously worked for Montgomery Ward and West Bend Co. until retirement, she and husband, Andy, bought Mistletoe Inn in Tomahawk in 1980, moved here permanently in 1990 (7-26-07; memorial Mass 8-17-07, 2 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church).
- Virginia "Ginny" Louise Bober, married 59 years, she and husband, Raymond, operated antique store, restaurant and pancake house in Millburn, Ill., toured U.S. with antique popcorn wagon, settled in Granton, died at Golden Living Center-Golden Age (8-6-07).
- Roswell P. "Buck" Nelson, 85, Tomahawk, born in Lignite, N.D., graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1941, served in U.S. Army and Merchant Marines during World War II, founder of Nelson's County Market, very active in local government and organizations (8-13-07; Mass of Christian Burial 8-16-07, 1 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church, visitation begins 9 a.m., in lieu of flowers, memorial to St. Mary's School, SARA Park ice arena, Tomahawk Food Pantry or charity of one's choice).
- Toinie Palmquist, 84, Brantwood, born in Brantwood, valedictorian of Tripoli High School Class of 1940, operated dairy farm with husband, Arthur, in Brantwood, opened farm to guests in 1949 which continues today at Palmquist's "The Farm" (8-11-07; funeral 8-15-07, 11 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Prentice; visitation begins at 10 a.m.)
Obituaries in the Aug. 21, 2007, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Roswell P. "Buck" Nelson, 85, Tomahawk, born in Lignite, N.D., graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1941, served in U.S. Army and Merchant Marines during World War II, founder of Nelson's County Market, very active in local government and organizations (8-13-07; memorials to St. Mary's School, SARA Park ice arena, Tomahawk Food Pantry or charity of one's choice).
- Toinie Mariam Sylvia Palmquist, 84, Brantwood, born in Brantwood, valedictorian of Tripoli High School Class of 1940, operated dairy farm with husband, Arthur, in Brantwood, opened farm to guests in 1949 which continues today at Palmquist's "The Farm" (8-11-07.)
- Kenneth Joseph Boucher, 88, in Quitman, Texas, attended Tomahawk High School, World War II veteran, retired from Vought Aeronautics in 1981 (8-5-07; memorials to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701 or St. Ann Catholic Church building fund, P.O. Box 733, Winnsboro, Texas, 75494.
- Paul F. Peterson, 40, Bessemer, Ala., born in Ontonagon, Mich., grew up in Medford area, 1985 graduate of Wausau East High School, lived in Birmingham, Ala., 20 years, working in home construction industry (8-13-07; private services, burial in Tomahawk.
- Edith A. Schulz, 92, formerly of Tomahawk, born in Germany, moved to Tomahawk in 1967, lived in Lake Nokomis area until 1992 (8-17-07).
- Victor G. Soyko Jr., 83, born in Milwaukee, moved to Tomahawk in 1973, employed by town of Bradley in maintenance department for 30 years (8-20-07; funeral 8-22-07, 11 a.m., Krueger & Sons Funeral Home.
Obituaries in the Aug. 28, 2007, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Victor G. Soyko Jr., 83, born in Milwaukee, moved to Tomahawk in 1973, employed by town of Bradley in maintenance department for 30 years (8-20-07).
