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Cathleen “Dee Dee” Tihlarik, 64, Phillips

Cathleen “Dee Dee” Tihlarik, 64, Phillips


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Cathleen “Dee Dee” M. Tihlarik, 64, of Phillips, WI, passed away on August 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. Dee Dee was born on June 14, 1960, to David and Marlene (King) Sommers, in Park Falls, WI.

Dee Dee married Gordon Tihlarik and they spent many wonderful years together, raising their children. She enjoyed building puzzles, watching game shows, gardening, camping, fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Gordy; sons, Charles (Anna) and Jesse (Krystal); stepchildren, Valerie (Gary) Long, Angela (Keith) Garletts, Gordon (Anne), and Lorrie; grandchildren, Matilin, Colton, Connor, Maliyah; step-grandchildren, Cheyenne, Jordan, Jade, Kaden, Kygan, Ava, Josh, and Autumn.

Cathleen is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Robert Sommers.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Heindl-Nimsgern Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Joel Karnick

Having been in radio for 37 years, Joel is just starting to figure it out. From the days of spinning 45 records to modern-day social media, Joel has a slippery grasp on how to entertain his morning show listeners. Born in St. Paul, MN, Alum of Boyceville High School, and well-traveled in radio from Iowa to Minneapolis and many places in-between. Reach Joel at [email protected].

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