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May 29, 2023


David Forest Forsman
David Forest Forsman, age 91, of Meridian, Idaho, died on May 16, 2023 in Meridian. He was born on Oct. 15, 1931, in Rhinelander, the son of William and Hilma (Johnson) Forsman. He attended schools in Rhinelander, graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1950.
Friday, May 26, 2023

Lillian E. Marckx
Lillian E. Marckx, of Rhinelander, formerly of Summit Lake, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital with her family by her side.

She was 96 years old.

Friday, May 26, 2023

Edward William Olsen
Edward William Olsen, 78, of Rhinelander, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the Iron Mountail V.A. Medical Center.
Friday, May 26, 2023

Marjorie "Marj" Reed Olson
Marjorie "Marj" Reed Olson, a strong, intelligent, modern woman who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 7, 2023, at her home in Sun Prairie.
Friday, May 26, 2023

Cyril "Punk" Kubesh
On Friday, May 19, 2023, Punk joined the love of his life and dance partner Ruth "Big City Miss Ruth Ann" while surrounded by his family in his home.
Friday, May 26, 2023

Selma Sommers
Selma walked through the pearly gates of heaven and into the arms of her husband on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Russell Alban Smith
Russell Alban Smith, age 71 of Arbor Vitae, died on May 10, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1951, in Rhinelander, the son of Elmer and Ruth (Knuth) Smith.
Friday, May 19, 2023

Linda Havel
Linda Havel, age 73, of Rhinelander, died on May 10, 2023, at her home, with her loving husband at her side.
(1 comments)

Friday, May 19, 2023

Donald "Breezy" Reed
On the evening of Friday, May 12, 2023, Donald Jean "Breezy" Reed, 87, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk.
Friday, May 19, 2023

Paul "Greg" Yoder
Paul "Greg" Yoder, age 73, of Rhinelander, died on May 15, 2023, at the Seasons of Life Hospice.
Friday, May 19, 2023

Evelyn L. Henning
Evelyn L. Henning, age 93, of Rhinelander, died on May 11, 2023, peacefully at home while under hospice care.
Friday, May 19, 2023

Anthony Jack Leman
Anthony Jack Leman, 48, of Lake Tomahawk, died on May 13, 2023, at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, following a sudden illness.
Friday, May 19, 2023

Russell Alban Smith
Russell Alban Smith, age 71, of Arbor Vitae, died on May 10, 2023, at his home.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Linda Havel
Linda Havel, age 73, of Rhinelander, died on May 10, 2023, at her home, with her loving family at her side. She was born on Sept. 30, 1949 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Thomas and Alberta (Sparks) Poskie.
Friday, May 12, 2023

Christine "Chrissy" Eva Kasson
Christine Eva (O'Melia) Kasson died peacefully at home in Rhinelander on May 7, 2023, with her family at her side. Christine (Chrissy) was born right in the middle of 10 brothers and sisters to Donald Clark and Margaret (McDonald) O'Melia at St. Mary's hospital in Rhinelander on Oct. 7, 1950.
Friday, May 12, 2023

Richard "Dick" J. Kuczmarski
Richard "Dick" J. Kuczmarski, age 86, of the Town of Stella, died on May 9, 2023, at his home.
Friday, May 12, 2023

Karen Annette Smith
Karen Annette Smith, 70, of Havana, Ill., originally of Eagle River, passed away at Graham Hospital at 8:12 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. She was born on Oct. 18, 1952, in Rhinelander, to Harold and Joan (Thieme) Novack.

She married Craig A. Smith in 1979 in Eagle River.

Friday, May 12, 2023

James Paul Leatherman
On April 24, 2023, Heaven gained a soldier in cowboy boots. James Paul Leatherman left this world and his wife of 59 years, JoAnn (Seiter) Leatherman, after a long battle with cancer at his home in Hancock, Maine.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Jack A. French
Jack A. French (1936- 2023) (87) died on April 18, 2023 in Fairfax, Va. of Lymphoma.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

John "Jack" Nelson
John "Jack" Nelson, age 62, of Rhinelander, died on May 2, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 4, 1961, in Rhinelander, the son of Robert and Arlene (Larson) Nelson.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Larry R. Collins
Larry R. Collins, age 92, of Rhinelander died peacefully at home on Friday, April 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Dec. 16, 1930, in Laona, the son of Jesse and Alice (Young) Collins.
Friday, May 5, 2023

Dr. Dirk Fisher
Dr. Dirk Fisher of Appleton passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was 69 years young.
(2 comments)

Friday, May 5, 2023

Jean Lorraine Nolte Jewell
Jean Lorraine Nolte Jewell, 95, of Hickory, N.C. passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Holiday Pinecrest Retirement Home in Hickory.
Friday, May 5, 2023

Janine D. (Wroblewski) Samz
Janine D. (Wroblewski) Samz, age 72 of Eau Claire, passed away at her home surrounded by her immediate family on Saturday, April 29, 2023, after a fast and furious battle against pancreatic cancer.
Friday, May 5, 2023

John "Jack" Nelson
John "Jack" Nelson, age 62, of Rhinelander, died on May 2, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 4, 1961, in Rhinelander, the son of Robert and Arlene (Larson) Nelson.
Friday, May 5, 2023

Della Lorraine Bacon
Della Lorraine Bacon (née Kalbes), age 92, a resident of Clearwater Lake, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Cumberland Heights in Rhinelander.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Paul Erik Browne
Paul Erik Browne, age 60, sadly passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest at work on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Friday, April 28, 2023

Beverly Ann Frasier
Beverly Ann Frasier, age 86, of Rhinelander, died on April 15, 2023 in Rhinelander.
Friday, April 28, 2023

Mel Davidson
Mel Davidson, age 87, of Rhinelander, died on April 22, 2023, in Rhinelander. He was born on Feb. 28, 1936, in Ulysses, Nebraska, the son of Louis and Mae (Stoddard) Davidson.
(1 comments)

Friday, April 28, 2023

Iris Edith Lundt
Iris Edith Lundt, age 85, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 23, 2023, in Rhinelander. She was born on April 11, 1938, in Monico, the daughter of Patrick and Delia (Behrens) Stevens. She was united in marriage to Omer Theodore Lundt Jr. on April 16, 1955.
Friday, April 28, 2023

Sara Schneider
Sara (Ison) Schneider died peacefully, surrounded by her immediate family after losing her battle with a complicated illness.
Friday, April 28, 2023

Carol Rae Polinski
Carol Rae Polinski, 83, of Eagle River and a former Rhinelander resident, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Legacy of the Northwoods in Eagle River and under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Friday, April 28, 2023

Anna Mae Berndt
Anna Mae Berndt, age 95, of Rhinelander, died on April 24, 2023, at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. She was born on Dec. 2, 1927, in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Margaret (Crowley) Gardner. She married Ronald Berndt on Dec. 31, 1948, in Milwaukee.
Friday, April 28, 2023

Paul William Dalka
Paul William Dalka, 44, of Minneapolis, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after a brief illness at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Mary C. Weir
Mary C. Weir, age 83, of Rhinelander, died on April 20, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 9, 1939, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Henry and Claire (Schilling) van Willigen.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Alan L. Piasecki
Alan L. Piasecki, age 58 of Minocqua passed away on Feb. 21, 2023 at his residence. Alan was born on June 18, 1964 in Rhinelander, the son of Jerome and Janet (nee Day) Piasecki.
Friday, April 21, 2023

Mary Alice Quade
Mary Alice (Mineau) Quade, 82, of Rhinelander, passed away on March 22, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston. She was born on Oct. 21, 1940, to Charles and Frances (Solokar) Mineau at St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander.
Friday, April 21, 2023

Terry J. Bushong
Terry J. Bushong, age 67, of Rhinelander, died on April 17, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau. He was born on Feb. 5, 1956, in Rhinelander, the son of John and Shirley (Henke) Bushong. He was a lifelong resident of Rhinelander.
Friday, April 21, 2023

Elaine Myrtle Emmer
Elaine Myrtle Emmer, age 94, of Rhinelander, died on April 17, 2023, in Rhinelander. She was born on Sept. 1, 1928, in Mercer, the daughter of Ernest and Kathryn (Behrendt) Fondow.
Friday, April 21, 2023

Beverly Ann Frasier
Beverly Ann Frasier, age 86, of Rhinelander, died on April 15, 2023 in Rhinelander. She was born on Nov. 24, 1936, in Rhinelander, the daughter of William and Roselyn (Cook) Frasier.
Friday, April 21, 2023

John Henry "Flash" Worden
John Henry "Flash" Worden, 60, of Rhinelander, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital with his family at his side.
Friday, April 21, 2023

Dennis Herrmann
Dennis Herrmann, 82, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Dec. 20, 2022. Dennis was born Roger Dennis Herrmann on Aug. 23, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Roger and Della Mae (Moehling) Herrmann.
Friday, April 21, 2023

Toby Lee Sorenson
Toby Lee Sorenson, 62, of Rhinelander, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 11, 2023, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Joseph J. Ruffie
Joseph J Ruffie, age 82, of Rhinelander, died on April 8, 2023, at Rennes Health in Rhinelander. He was born on April 25, 1940, in Antigo, the son of Joseph and Florena (Parsons) Ruffie.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

William (Bill) John Barney
William (Bill) John Barney, age 90, of Palmer, Alaska died peacefully on March 19, 2023, at home in Palmer, with his loving family at his side.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Gale Lee Jolin
Gale Lee Jolin of Phelps passed away on April 4, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Gale was born on Aug. 21, 1945, to Ethel (Blakely) and Raymond Jolin, in Rhinelander. Gale was the second of five children and is survived by brother Gary (Judy), sisters Renee (John) Mutter and Bonnie (the late Jim) Blickem. He was predeceased by his grandparents, parents and brother Bill (Janet).
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Gloria Jean Bauman
Gloria Jean Bauman, age 86, of Rhinelander, died peacefully on April 2, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was able to realize her wish of living her last days in her own home thanks to the care of her family.
Friday, April 7, 2023

Teresa Parkkonen
Teresa Marie Parkkonen, 76, of Negaunee, Mich., entered Eternal Life early Saturday morning, April 1, 2023 at Eastwood Nursing Center while in the care of her loving family.
Friday, April 7, 2023

Donald Gale Hankey
Donald Gale Hankey, 76, of Wausau and a former resident of Rhinelander and Eagle River, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 30, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Friday, April 7, 2023

Donald A. Johnson
Donald A. Johnson of McNaughton passed away in late December and his Memorial service will be held at Fort Wilderness, McNaughton on Saturday, April 15.
Friday, April 7, 2023

John "Jack" Allen Pelletier
Oct. 1, 1935 - Dec. 23, 2022

Jack was born in Rhinelander to Omer and Una Faye (Shefstad) Pelletier, the oldest of two children. He graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1955, where he met his future wife, Phyllis Gates.
(2 comments)

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Hope D. Wierzba
Hope D. Wierzba, 51, of Harshaw, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Cynthia A. "Cindy" Pitts
Cynthia A. "Cindy" Pitts, 74, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023, at Tomahawk Health Services Nursing Home.
(1 comments)

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Peter John Hazelquist
Peter John Hazelquist (Pete) passed peacefully away on March 23, 2023, with his children close by.
Friday, March 31, 2023

James Ray Hoha
James Ray Hoha, age 79 of Rhinelander, died on March 25, 2023 at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He was born on Sept. 8, 1943, in Rhinelander, the son of Ray and Catherine (Clark) Hoha. Jim graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1961. He married the former Barbara Ludtke on July 11,1964, in Rhinelander, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 2020.
Friday, March 31, 2023

Robert G. Owens
Robert G. Owens, age 85, of Rhinelander, died on March 24, 2023, in Rhinelander.
Friday, March 31, 2023

Ernest John Schluter
Ernest John Schluter, age 81, of the Town of Newbold, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at his home from cancer and multiple other complications.
Friday, March 31, 2023

Jayce Soliva
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jayce (Kielich) Soliva on Dec. 13, 2022. Jayce was a vibrant and loving soul who touched the lives of all she encountered.
Friday, March 31, 2023

Charles F. Skinner Sr.
Charles F. Skinner Sr. 83, passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 in Fort Myers, Fla.
Thursday, October 26, 2017

Mary T. Shriel
I, Mary T. Shriel passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at the age of 78 due to complications from cancer and COPD.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Michael Allen Vlahakis
Mike Vlahakis lost his battle with cancer on Friday, October 13, 2017.
(7 comments)

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Gerald James Van Beynen Jr.
Gerald James Van Beynen, Jr. age 69 of Flat Rock, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 following a five-year battle with cancer.
(4 comments)

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Susan Alice Storma
Sue lost her battle with cancer on Thursday October 19, 2017. She was born in Rhinelander at St. Mary's Hospital to Ray and Audrey Winquist.
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Atwood "Shorty" E. Sherry
Atwood "Shorty" E. Sherry, age 92, of Rhinelander, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at his residence.
(1 comments)

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Mary O'Brien
Mary O'Brien, age 75, a longtime resident of Eagle River, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 in Eagle River.
(1 comments)

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Margaret A. Feger
Margaret A. Feger, age 87, of Rhinelander, a former resident of Crandon, passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 at Friendly Village.
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Marjorie L. Lovestead
Marjorie L. Lovestead, age 98, of Rhinelander, died August 8, 2017, at Friendly Village Nursing Home.
(1 comments)

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Carol J. Feck
Carol J. Feck passed away at home with her grandson by her side on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Donald W. Andersen
Donald W. Andersen, age 63, of the Town of Piehl, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 at his residence.
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Douglas "Buzz" J. Mackett
Douglas "Buzz" J. Mackett, age 85, of Land O' Lakes, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston.
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Nancy J. Newman
Nancy J. Newman, age 77 of Rhinelander, passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.
(1 comments)

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Alice A. Majder
Alice A. Majder, age 94, of Rhinelander, passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at Grace Lodge.
(1 comments)

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Louise Massey
Louise Massey (nee Lockwood) has gone home to see her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Carol Irene (Wilson) Pratz
Carol Irene (Wilson) Pratz, age 74, a resident of Sugar Camp for 43 years, formerly of Winnetka, Ill. for 24 years and Miami, Fla. for 8 years, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 at her home.
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Rose Mary Luce
Rose Mary Luce, age 70 of Tomahawk, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017, at Tomahawk Health Services.
(2 comments)

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

David O. "Pops" Ahles
David O "Pops" Ahles, 95, of 480 Southgate Drive, Tomahawk, went home to Jesus, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at Riverview Care Center in Tomahawk.
Saturday, October 14, 2017

Dean Robert Baehman
Dean Robert Baehman, age 68, of Weaverville, N.C., died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at John F. Keever Solace Center.
(1 comments)

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Gabriel (Gabe) James Klotz
Gabriel (Gabe) James Klotz, 47, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at his home under the care of hospice on Oct. 5, 2017.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

George V. Pienkowski
George V. Pienkowski, 94, of Rhinelander, died Oct. 6, 2017 at his home under the care of hospice with his wife of 71 years and family at his side.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Helen Joan Humphrey Klingen
Helen Joan Humphrey Klingen, age 68, was born Monday, July 11, 1949, in Chicago, to Joseph Andrew and Gertrude Helene Marie (Schroeder) Humphrey.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Nancy J. Newman
Nancy J. Newman, age 77 of Rhinelander, passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Arnold L. Osborne
Arnold L. Osborne, age 84 of Laona, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Neil J. Moore
(July 25, 1938 - Oct. 3, 2017)

Neil Jay Moore of Gleason passed away Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital at the age of 79.

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Raymond D. Petersen
Raymond D. Petersen, 85, of Sycamore died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Ill.
(1 comments)

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Marlene Gail Waalkens
Marlene Gail Waalkens died peacefully at her home in Starks on Friday, Sept.29, 2017 at the age of 83.
Saturday, October 7, 2017

Michael A. Miller
Michael A. Miller, age 68, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017,

at Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk.

Saturday, October 7, 2017

James Mach
A Celebration of Life potluck-type luncheon for James Mach will be held Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pine Lake Town Hall in Rhinelander.
Saturday, October 7, 2017

Neil Moore
Neil Moore, age 79, of Rhinelander passed away Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.
Thursday, October 5, 2017

Daniel F. Reimert
Daniel F. Reimert, age 43, passed away Oct. 3, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield.
Thursday, October 5, 2017

Marlene G. Waalkens
Marlene G. Waalkens, age 83, of Rhinelander, died Sept. 29, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
(1 comments)

Tuesday, October 3, 2017


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