Janette Joan Kurth, 92, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 at Milestone Assisted Living. Janette was born Jan. 24, 1933 in the Town of Schley in Merrill, the daughter of William F. and Hattie (Plamann) Krueger. She was united in marriage to Daniel Kurth on Oct. 10, 1953 in Irma, Wis. Janette moved to Tomahawk in 1976 from Wausau. She worked at the Glove Factory in Merrill, the Winklman’s Department store in Wausau, and was the head cook at Schultz’s Country Inn in Merrill.
Surviving are her daughters, Lynn (George) Derleth, Tomahawk; Bonnie (Scott) Meyer, Wausau; son, Mark (Mary) Kurth, Tomahawk; grandchildren, Jeff (Mary Haegerl) Kurth, Adam (Lindsay Buettner); Alie Meyer (Clint Brawner), Alicia (Tadd) Wegener, Tony (Dawn) Derleth, Melissa (Justin) Cerney; great-grandchildren, Kaleb (Natalie Hagenow), Jordyn (Bryce Booyea), Jake Kaminski, Kate, Jack Derleth, Ben, Will, Luke, Kailey Cerney. Also, many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Daniel, brothers, Clarence, Lawrence, Earl, Will Krueger; sisters, Rose Dotter, LuEllen Teschner, Grace Crass, and infant Margaret Krueger.
Memorial Service was held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at Krueger-Nimsgern Funeral Home, Tomahawk, with Pastor Julie Sinkula officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to time of service.
Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.nimsgernfuneral.com.
