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Obituaries appearing in the Jan. 28, 2003, issue of the Tomahawk Leader include:
- Roger W. Kell, 75, Irma, project estimator for Murray Machinery. (1/24/03; funeral 1/29/03).
- Yvonne C. Coushman, 64, Wausau, was a school teacher; a son lives in Tomahawk (1/17/03; memorial fund being established).
Obituaries appearing in the Feb. 18, 2003, issue of the Tomahawk Leader include:
- Richard "Rick" Pietschmann, 47, apparent heart attack, 1973 graduate of Tomahawk High School, owned The Carpet Store for seven years, installer in telecommunications field (2/10/03).
- William (Tim) Worley Gillett Jr., 70, Liberty, Mo., moved to Tomahawk in 1970, owned Silver Birch Resort and Tomahawk Motor Hotel, executive producer of three movies with two filmed in area (2/3/03).
Obituaries appearing in the April 15, 2003, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Alfred R. Wendland, 82, Irma, part owner of former Park City Motors in Merrill, chair of Town of Rock Falls and Lincoln County Towns Association, former member of Lincoln County Board and Merrill City Council. (4/9/03)
- Albert Dirkx, 79, Harrison, had been employed by Milwaukee Transit Service and Milwaukee County Parks Division, moved to Harrison in 1961, farmed and employed by Sacred Heart Hospital in maintenance, retiring 1986 (4/11/03).
- Diane Connolly Brady, 47, Oak Lawn, Ill., and Tomahawk, (4/8/03).
- Virginia Dziura, 75, Tripoli, moved from Chicago area in 1971 (4/8/03; memorial service at later date).
- Beatrice E. Bradford, 93, Delavan, born in Tomahawk (4/11/03).
Obituaries appearing in the April 18, 2003, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Michael H. Myre, 58, Tomahawk, U.S. Navy veteran, industrial painter with Reliable Painting of Green Bay. (4/3/03).
- David J. Hufschmid, 61, died in New London following 26-year battle with multiple sclerosis, born in Tomahawk, U.S. Air Force veteran, worked as Tomahawk police officer several years and for Wisconsin State Patrol for 17 years. (3/31/03; memorial fund established).
- Evelyn J. Pieper, 77, Tomahawk, served in U.S. Army in World War II, came to Tomahawk in 2001 (4/4/03; funeral 4/9/03 in Milwaukee).
- John Merrill Torke, 63, Savanna, Ill., died in Clinton, Iowa, owned property in Tomahawk area, construction operator and supervisor 37 years, retiring in 2002, employed by other construction companies, 3/29/03.
- Rita F. Lembezeder, 78, Tomahawk, U.S. Coast Guard veteran during World War II, (4/6/03; memorials to Ministry Home Care Hospice Services).
- Gertrude E. VanRyen, 79, Tomahawk, lived most of life in Harrison area (4/6/03; funeral 4/10/03).
- Albert Bernard "Bernie" Van Harpen, 93, Kamiah, Idaho, worked in lumber business since age 12 (3/28/03; memorial service 5/24/03; memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, c/o Sally Thompson, 9504 E. Wellesley Rd., Spokane, WA 99206.
- Fern V. Kruse, 86, Tomahawk, lived most of life in Merrill, retired teacher (4/6/03).
- Frank G. Stevens, 52, Rhinelander, born in Tomahawk (4/4/03; funeral 4/9/03).
- Dorothy M. Anderson, 77, Tomahawk, spent most of life in Racine area, moved to Tomahawk in 1999 (4/5/03).
- James D. "Jamie" Gerber, 40, Beaver Dam, 1980 graduate of Tomahawk High School, worked for Shopko for 20 years in Marshfield, Stevens Point, Utah, Montana and Beaver Dam (4/4/03).
Obituaries appearing in the April 22, 2003, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Ruby Haring, 79, Tomahawk, worked for former Hanson Glove Co., Merrill, also farmed in Harrison (4/17/03).
- John W. Fehr, 74, Tomahawk, lived most of life in Tomahawk and Tripoli areas (4/20/03; funeral 4/24/03).
Obituaries appearing in the July 15, 2003, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Dorothy M. Adamczyk, 75, Tomahawk, area resident 32 years, owned Pour Haus bar 1971-92 (7/13/03).
- Sylvia O. Kangas, 77, Tomahawk, (7/9/03; memorial service 7/25/03).
- Alice M. Garlow, 88, Tomahawk, farmed in Spirit area until 1963, moved to Tomahawk, (7/7/03).
- Leon "Bubby" Mott, 73, Tucson, Ariz., born in Tomahawk, semi-retired from Air Force in 1977 after 26 years, employed by aviation/air centers in Arizona until 1992, vacationed in Tomahawk area (7/9/03).
- Walter E. "Jibo" Wittman, 78, Bradenton, Fla., originally from Merrill, taught and coached basketball in Waupaca and Green Bay East, quadriplegic for 25 years following automobile accident (11/1/02; memorial 7/20/03).
- Jeffrey R. Puerling, 35, (7/9/03).
- Bobby L Street, 67, Hatley, born in Tomahawk (7/10/03).
- Arriving too late for publication: Eunice R. Horth, 84, Brantwood, area resident since 1992 (7/13/03; memorial service planned 8/17/03).
Obituaries appearing in the July 29, 2003, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Mae Amanda Leger, 97, Tomahawk, worked at dry cleaners in Madison and Denver (7/20/03; memorial service 8/9/03).
- James J. Groveau, 68, Nokomis, (7/22/03; memorial service 8/2/03; memorials to James J. Groveau Memorial Fund at River Valley State Bank). Arriving too late for publication:
- LeRoy "Spike" Warner, 92, Elkhorn, formerly of Tomahawk (7/5/03)
- Margaret "Marge" Hilt, 79, Tomahawk, farmed in Town of Tomahawk many years (7/29/03; funeral 8/1/03; memorials appreciated in lieu of flowers). Obituaries in the July 22, 2003, issue included:
- Harold "Hal" Gaedtke Jr., 55, Tomahawk, motorcycle accident, 1965 graduate of Tomahawk High School, had worked at Zimpro Inc., Rothschild, family business, Tomahawk Sheet Metal, and recently with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (7/15/03).
- Mary J. Gustafson, 41, Medford, 1980 graduate of Prentice High School, eight years in U.S. Air Force, computer programmer for Lockheed Corp.(7/17/03).
- Eunice R. Horth, 84, Brantwood, area resident since 1992. (7/13/03; memorial service planned 8/17/03).
Obituaries appearing in the Aug. 12, 2003, Tomahawk Leader include:
- Richard B. Baacke Sr., 68, Tomahawk, known for burning barrels, skilled cabinet maker and handyman (8/9/03; funeral 8/13/03).
- Max J. Felser, 71, Tripoli, electrician at Solar Electric in Tomahawk, later worked Packaging Corporation of America for 25 years, retiring in 1992, former Somo town chairman (8/4/03).
- Robert F. Fechtner, 73, Merrill, worked Miller Home Furnishings, Merrill, retiring in 1993 as co-owner (8/7/03; memorials to St. John Lutheran School Gym Fund).
- Alice M. Schroeder, life-long summer visitor to Tomahawk area (8/3/03).
Obituaries appearing in the Sept. 30, 2003, Tomahawk Leader:
- Paul A. Snyder, 44, Tomahawk, died in a car accident, Tomahawk High School graduate, worked for Stoughton Trailer in Edgerton six years and U.S. Stick in Rhinelander, employed Harley-Davidson five years (9/23/03).
- Paul Klimke, 81, Tomahawk, firefighter in Chicago 23 years, retiring in 1972 and moved to Tomahawk (9/23/03).
Obituaries appearing in the Dec. 2, 2003, Tomahawk Leader:
- Miranda L. (Langer) Reichert, 26, Cara J., 3, and William "A.J." 2, raised in Hales Corners, moved to Tomahawk in 1995 (recently hired as security guard at Harley-Davidson) (11/25/03; funerals 12/1/03).
- William "Freddie" Reichert, 27, Tomahawk, had worked at Truck Country in Oak Creek and Wausau, three years at Packaging Corporation of America Tomahawk mill, eight years in National Guard (11/25/03; funeral 12/1/03).
- Edward L. Marheine, 68, Brantwood, well driller for Layne Northwest for 39 years, retiring in 1997 (11/24/03; memorial services planned 5/1/04).
- Earl L. Oelhafen, 75, Rockford, Ill., born Tomahawk, printers' apprentice and printer here, Madison and Rockford, worked Rockford Chamber and Sam's Club (11/26/03).
- Harvey Falk, 78, Tomahawk, (11/30/03).
Obituaries appearing in the Dec. 9, 2003, Tomahawk Leader:
- Daniel M. L'Abbe, 87, Tomahawk, (12/5/03; no formal services).
- Michael A. "Mike" Gauthier, 39, Rhinelander, attended schools in Rhinelander and Tomahawk (12/3/03; no services).
- Michael E. Bergemann, 56, Little Rice, worked town of Little Rice in maintenance, roads and highway department (12/6/03; celebration of life 12/13/03 1-4 p.m., TNT's Willow Haven Resort and Supper Club).
- Bert Buchanan, 79, Tomahawk, employed by Owens-Illinois 40 years, retiring in 1986, also an electrician (12/4/03).
- Lawrence "Lover" Lovsletten, 75, Tomahawk, superintendent of city of Tomahawk waste treatment plant for 20 years, retiring in 1990; formerly employed by Drott Manufacturing, Koth Hardware, Yungfer's Ornamental Shop (12/8/03; memorial services 11 a.m. 12/11/03 at Grace Lutheran Church).
- Elaine E. Neumann, 81, formerly of Merrill, born in Tomahawk, secretary-bookkeeper for late husband's business Tubby's Floor Covering, secretary for Lincoln County Veterans Service Office for 16 years, retiring in 1986 (12/6/03; private services at later date).
Obituaries appearing in the Dec. 16, 2003, Tomahawk Leader:
- Mary Rempert, 84, former 23-year resident of Tomahawk, died in Downers Grove, Ill., (12/13/03).
- William R. Haas, 68, Tomahawk, truck driver for various firms (12/12/03).
- Delia Margrette McCumber, 93, Tomahawk, formerly of township of Spirit (12/12/03).
- Dorothy Fandre-Gordon, 86, formerly of Tomahawk, Merrill and Rhinelander, worked at Sacred Heart Hospital and Backer Eye Clinic in Wausau (12/13/03; funeral 12/17/03).
- Lawrence "Lover" Lovsletten, 75, Tomahawk, superintendent of city of Tomahawk waste treatment plant for 20 years, retiring in 1990; formerly employed by Drott Manufacturing, Koth Hardware, Yungfer's Ornamental Shop (12/8/03).
- Elaine D. Neumann, 81, Merrill, born in Tomahawk, was secretary and bookkeeper for husband's business, Tubby's Floor Covering, secretary for Lincoln County Veterans Service Office 16 years (12/6/03).
