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(From old editions of the Tomahawk Leader, Tomahawk, Wisconsin.
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Tomahawk Leader, PO Box 345, Tomahawk, WI 54487.)

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Obituaries appearing in the Aug. 24, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- Duane E. Tessmer, 78, Tomahawk, ran Standard Oil in Tomahawk 1948-66, employed by Tomahawk Power and Pulp 1966-88 (8/22/04; funeral 8/25/04).
- Darel W. Bellile, 62, Tomahawk, graduated from Merrill High School, employed by Tomahawk paper mill, retiring in 1995 for health reasons (8/19/04; memorials to Multiple Sclerosis Society.
- LaVerne Ball, 84, Tomahawk, she and husband owned Maple Birch Golf Course 25 years, retiring in 1980 (8/17/04; memorials to American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association).
- Leila Mae Anderson, 83, Brookfield, Tripoli High School graduate, lived in Chicago, Milwaukee area (8/15/04).
- Francis J. "Joe" Schoettler, 74, Tomahawk, worked for Rhinelander Paper Co. 38 years, owned Schoettler Tree Farm 30 years (8/16/04).

Obituaries appearing in the Aug. 31, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- Denis M. Brietzke, 55, Brantwood, 1966 graduate of Tripoli High School, worked at Blount in Prentice 38 years, town of Knox supervisor 20 years (8/26/04 issue).
- Beatrice M. Copiskey, 77, Tomahawk, lifelong resident, CNA at Sacred Heart Hospital 25 years (8/24/04 issue).
- Gary J. Drake, 48, Irma, worked at Packaging Corporation of America (8/24/04).
- Diane L. Verage, 53, formerly of Tomahawk, 8/22/04 issue).

Obituaries appearing in the Sept. 7, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- Thelma L. Buchanan, 80, Tomahawk, involved with social work as was a caregiver (9/3/04).
- Jennifer Marie Gladis, 16, Tyler, Minn., died of bone cancer, entering 11th grade at Lincoln High in Ivanhoe, Minn., local survivors (8/13/04).
- James A. Schulz, 66, Edgar, roofer, worked at Wausau Papers (9/2/04).
- Lawrence (Larry) VanRyen, 41, Tomahawk, formerly employed with Tomahawk Power and Pulp, and Northland Stainless, currently employed with Pete's Pump. (9/8/04; funeral 11 a.m. 9/10/04, St. Paul's Ev. Church, visitation Sept. 9, 4-8 p.m. and Sept. 10, beginning at 10 a.m.)

Obituaries appearing in the Sept. 28, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- Mark A. Bohnert, 43, Tomahawk, supervisor for Quad Graphics 23 years (9/24/04).
- Nick D. Nardi, 61, Tomahawk, former business manager at Terry Ness Chevrolet and Ron Jensen Chevrolet (9/21/04; memorials to Tomahawk Hatchet golf program).
- Mabel M. Cole, Marshfield, formerly of Tomahawk area, had owned Cole's Music Store (9/22/04 issue)
- Charles W. Winter, 86, Tomahawk, employed by Oconomowoc School District as custodian many years, formerly owned Charlie's Tap in Rib Lake (9/22/04).
- Jody Michael Jaeger, 59, Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Tomahawk, webmaster for Arizona Department of Revenue (9/19/04).
- Arthur F. Perrodin, 64, Tripoli, owned Wilderness Inn in Tripoli, active in Tripoli Fire Department (9/19/04).
- Donna M. Gustafson, 60, Brantwood, employed at Harley-Davidson in Tomahawk 35 years (9/27/04; funeral 9/30/04, memorials to American Cancer Society).

Obituaries appearing in the Oct. 5, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- Donna M. Gustafson, 60, Brantwood, employed by Harley-Davidson 35 years (9/27/04).
- Dr. Robert J. Bugarin, 45, Kenosha, formerly of Tomahawk (10/2/04; memorial services 10/7/04, memorials to Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation, Bugarin Family Scholarship or Grace Lutheran Building Fund).
- Bernice V. Lange, 79, Tomahawk, drove school bus before retiring (9/2/04; memorial service 10/19/04).
- William "Little Bill" Klawikowski, 88, formerly of Tomahawk, employed at Consolidated Papers in Biron, in construction, Marion Zak, formed Z&K Construction (10/4/04; Mass of Christian Burial 10/9/04).

Obituaries appearing in the Oct. 12, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- James Busterud, 27, Merrill, 1995 Merrill High School graduate, self-employed mechanic (10/8/04).
- Dr. Robert J. Bugarin, 45, Kenosha, formerly of Tomahawk, 1977 graduate of Tomahawk High School, earned medical degree from UW-Madison in 1985 (10/2/04), memorials to Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation, Bugarin Family Scholarship or Grace Lutheran Building Fund).
- Bernice V. Lange, 79, Tomahawk, drove school bus before retiring (9/2/04; memorial service 10/19/04, 5:30 p.m., St. Mary's Church).
- John Robert Milligan, 58, former Tomahawk resident, licensed marine chief engineer, worked with son's business, Gulf Water Marine, after retiring in 2002 became campground host in Florida (10/1/04; cell phone (850-428-1035) remains active through November to receive messages from friends who want to be contacted when celebration of life details finalized, Irish wake planned in spring of 2005.)
- Edna Louise Wetterling, 95, Ogema (10/7/04).
- Carol Ann Krull, 52, Hazelhurst, moved to Willow area 15 years ago from Hales Corner, employed at Willow Haven Restaurant several years (10/9/04).
- Robert K. Johnson, 90, Florence, born in Tomahawk and THS graduate, logger for many years (10/8/04).
- William "Little Bill" Klawikowski, 88, formerly of Tomahawk, employed at Consolidated Papers in Biron, in construction, Marion Zak, formed Z&K Construction (10/4/04).
- George C. Haring Jr. 60, Tomahawk (10/13/04; memorial service 10/15/04, monetary donations to Krueger and Sons Funeral Home, 101 N. Second St., Tomahawk, WI 54487)

Obituaries appearing in the Oct. 19, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- Lester H. Magnuson, 71, Ogema, owned Magnuson Mink Ranch, Ogema, 58 years, real estate developer in Spirit Lake/Hultman area, tree farmer (10/14/04).
- Donald H. Theis, 69, Tomahawk, worked for ITT Bell and Gossett, retiring in 1994 after 42 years as foreman (10/8/04)
- William F. Kenney, 87, King, long-time Tomahawk resident, worked as funeral director (10/9/04).
- George C. Haring Jr. 60, Tomahawk (10/13/04; monetary donations to Krueger and Sons Funeral Home, 101 N. Second St., Tomahawk, WI 54487)

Obituaries appearing in the Nov. 23, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- Catherine A. Kaderavek, 54, Tomahawk, 1968 graduate of Richland Center High School, moved to Tomahawk in 2000, active volunteer (11/16/04).
- Genevieve M. Steinhafel, 88, Tomahawk, lifelong resident, employed by Solar Permanent and nurse's aide at Sacred Heart Hospital (11/21/04; memorial Mass 11/24/04, 11 a.m. St. Mary's).
- Gudrun "Goodie" Olson, 1945 Rhinelander High School graduate, drove school bus for Rhinelander School District many years (11/14/04).
- Lavern Harold Hoffmann, 87, Antigo, formerly of town of Spirit, 1934 Rib Lake High School graduate, taught school, operated dairy farm, worked in road construction, former town board member (11/17/04).
- Jack Obety, 80, Ontonagon, Mich., graduate of Tomahawk High School, lived in Midlothian and own Jack's Place, moved to Ontonagon in 1989 (11/20/04; no services at his request).

Obituaries appearing in the Nov. 30, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- Patrick James "Pat" Bennett, 44, Tomahawk, (11/26/04).
- Jack D. Marsh, 83, Woodruff, affiliated with J.D. Marsh & Sons Trucking in Racine area, moved to Tomahawk in 1957, worked for Department of Natural Resources, moved to Woodruff area in 1978 (11/22/04).
- Raymond S. Szmurlo, Harshaw, owned Franklin Chrome Plating Co. with his brother, Jack, for 25 years, was a barber 20 years, lived in Harshaw area 10 years (11/23/04).
- Edward C. Bebeau, 87, Wausau, born in Tomahawk, worked with Western Electric (AT&T) 35 years in Chicago/Milwaukee and San Francisco areas (11/25/04).
- Jack Obey, 80, Ontonagon, Mich., graduate of Tomahawk High School, lived in Midlothian and owned Jack's Place, moved to Ontonagon in 1989 (11/20/04).
- Ellen Nehls, 66, Town of Spirit, Brantwood, (11/27/04; service 12/1/04).
- Jean Rose Harsch, 83, Orlando, Fla., 1939 graduate of Tomahawk High School (11/27/04).

Obituaries appearing in the Dec. 7, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- Eugene H. Maher, 82, Irma, formerly employed at Box Plant in Tomahawk, Solar Permanent, retired from Owens-Illinois in 1984, dairy farmed (12/4/04; funeral 12/8/04).
- Barbara Ann McCoy, 48, Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Tomahawk, died as the result of a car accident, managing principal at Osprey Systems in Charlotte (12/1/04).
- Beatrice M. Herzberg, 80, Tomahawk, formerly of Colubus, worked in Ford dealership in Columbus, as cook for Columbus Middle School, many years at Columbus Water & Light Department (12/5/04).
- Jacqueline B. Smith, 78, Howard, computer date services for Department of Child Support Division, Marathon County (11/26/04).
- Shirley J. Alft, 81, Merrill, moved to Tomahawk soon after born, active in Girl Scouts, church, Meals on Wheels (11/30/04).
- Bertha Burgoyne, 82, Wausau, she and husband, Robert, owned Burgoyne North Start Toilet Rental, cook at Log Cabin in Schofield (10/27/04)
- Ellen Nehls, 66, Town of Spirit, Brantwood, 1955 graduate of Prentice High School (11/27/04).
- Jean Rose Harsch, 83, Orlando, Fla., 1939 graduate of Tomahawk High School (11/27/04).
- Marie E. Flynn, 73, Waukesha, worked for Deluxe Checks Printers for more than 20 years (12/5/04).
- Ethel Marie Dotter, 90, Beloit, 1932 graduate of Rhinelander High School, married in Bradley, one-room school teacher for 12 years (12/6/04; 12/10/04).

Obituaries appearing in the Dec. 14, 2004, Tomahawk Leader:
- Luke W. Baker, 66, Tomahawk, worked at Sea Ray Corp, Volo, Ill., retiring in 2000; moved back to Tomahawk in 2002 (12/9/04).
- John Gerard Owen, 25, Merrill, recent graduate of Nicolet Area Technical College with honors in nursing assistant program (12/5/04).
- Beatrice M. Herzberg, 80, Tomahawk, worked at Ford dealership in Columbus, at St. Mary's Hospital in Columbus, cook at Columbus Middle School, employed by Columbus Journal and Columbus Water & Light Department.
- Marie E. Flynn, 73, Waukesha, worked for Deluxe Checks Printers for more than 20 years (12/5/04).
- Ethel Marie Dotter, 90, Beloit, 1932 graduate of Rhinelander High School, married in Bradley, one-room school teacher for 12 years (12/6/04).

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