OBITUARIES
Sheryl Marie Cassity
Sheryl Marie Cassity, 78, of Rhinelander, died on February 2, 2026 at the Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff. She was born on March 26, 1947 in Racine, the daughter of Robert and Bernice (Albright) Johnson.
Edward D Kubesh
Edward D Kubesh, age 90, of Rhinelander, died on January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 11, 1935, in Rhinelander, the son of August and Ann (Meyers) Kubesh.
Harold Ray Bell
Harold Ray Bell, 85, of Rhinelander, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Rennes Health & Rehab Center. Harold was born on January 24, 1940, to Vernell and Ina Mae Bell. He was raised in Goreville, Ill., and graduated from Goreville High School in 1958. He lived in Kankakee and …
Patricia Anne “Pat” Simmons
Patricia Anne “Pat” Simmons (formerly Miazga) died on January 29, 2026. Pat was born in Rhinelander just before midnight on December 31, 1952 to Laura (Bixby) Miazga and Henry Luke Miazga. She attended West Side Elementary School, Saint Mary’s School, and was a 1971 graduate of Rhinelander High School.
Russell J. Rocke
Russell J. Rocke, 69, was taken to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born in Antigo, to Leonard and Collette (Early) Rocke and was raised in Neva, a small farming community. Russ began driving truck at a young age for his father’s bulk milk business, …
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Eldri Guldan-Zahn
If you’re reading this, it means I’m gone. Please don’t grieve; the last thing I want is to cause anybody any pain. I have led an almost magical life, full of wonderful people and moments, but my time has come to an end. I passed away in my beautiful home …
Thomas R. Hagen
Thomas R. Hagen, 85, of Rhinelander, passed away surrounded by love on January 22, 2026, in Woodruff. He was born on June 4, 1940, to Vern and Catherine (Alexander) Hagen and grew up next door to his cousins on Hwy. 17 South in Rhinelander where his lifelong connection to the …
Harold Reader
Harold Reader, 87, of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at his residence. Harold was born on November 9, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Harry and Dorothy (Witz) Reader. He grew up in Illinois and attended Mooseheart High School where he was an active student-athlete, playing both …
Donald L. Trotier
Donald L. Trotier passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born in Rhinelander on February 1, 1933 to the late Leon and Harriet (Fry) Trotier. He graduated from high school in 1951. Don then attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating in 1955. After his Junior year, and her …
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Donald L. Trotier
Donald L. Trotier passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born in Rhinelander on February 1, 1933 to the late Leon and Harriet (Fry) Trotier. He graduated from high school in 1951. Don then attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating in 1955. After his Junior year, and her …
Anthony John Seubert
Anthony John Seubert, 74, of Rhinelander, passed away on Saturday, January 17, in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., as the result of a tragic pedestrian-vehicle accident. Tony was born September 4, 1951, in Wausau, to John and Joan (Gassner) Seubert. He grew up in Marathon, enjoying small-town life with his siblings …
Carrie A. Rasmussen
Carrie A. Rasmussen (Steinmetz), 58, of Rhinelander, died at home on January 21, 2026. She was born November 10, 1967, in Rhinelander to Peter and Marion (Cook) Steinmetz. Carrie attended schools in Rhinelander. She was a lifelong resident of Rhinelander who was known and loved by many.
Duane “Dewey” Snyder
Duane “Dewey” Snyder, 90, of the town of Sugar Camp, died on January 15, 2026, in Minocqua. He was born on April 1, 1935, in Rhinelander, the son of Earl and Ruby (Larson) Snyder Sr. He graduated from the Rhinelander High School in 1953.
Jeraldine M. Ohlsson
Jeraldine M Ohlsson, 83, of Rhinelander, died on January 18, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 8, 1942, in Appleton, the daughter of William and Irene (McCoy) Kable.
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