OBITUARIES
Barbara Ann Steinhardt
Barbara Ann Steinhardt, 83, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at Seasons of Life, with family by her side. She was born on March 9, 1943 in Laona, the daughter of William and Laura (Lepscier) Yeater. She was a lifelong resident of Rhinelander. She graduated from Rhinelander …
Jill Marie Schrum
Jill Marie Schrum, 51, of Rhinelander, passed away on Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.
James F. Gorczyca
James F. Gorczyca, 66, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. James was born on April 26, 1959, in Detroit. In 1976, he joined the U.S. Military, proudly serving his country. Following his service, James spent most of his …
Timothy “T. Jay” Gerhardt
Timothy “T. Jay” Gerhardt, 72 of Rhinelander, died on July 17, 2025, in Rhinelander. He passed into eternal paradise with Jesus while holding his wife's hand. It was beautiful and peaceful. He was born on April 16, 1953, in Madison, the son of Lee and Dorothy (Black) Gerhardt.
James “Jim” R. Bixby
James “Jim” R. Bixby, 69, of Gleason, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Jim was born on April 28, 1956, in Rhinelander, to the late Richard and Geraldine (Clapper) Bixby. He graduated from Rhinelander High School and went on to enter the workforce shortly after. Jim …
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Beverly Jean Johnson
Bev peacefully left this life Sunday March 22, 2026 surrounded by family, after a long courageous fight against Parkinsons disease. She is now reunited with Nils Peter, her one and only love, Paul Newman excluded.
Kathleen Frances Thom
Kathleen Frances Thom of Pine Lake passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2026, at the ripe old age of 103. Born on July 16, 1922, to Catherine Mary Jung Frey and George Michael Frey in Burlington, “Kathy” was the third child of eight children. She attended high school …
Ronald John Kampstra
Ronald John Kampstra, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Waunakee Valley Senior Living in Waunakee, surrounded by his family. A lifelong Wisconsinite, Ron was born on February 20, 1940, in Randolph, to Raymond and Irene (Bartol) Kampstra. He graduated from Randolph High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in …
Candace “Candy” Amelia Day
Candace “Candy” Amelia Day, 76, of the town of Pine Lake, passed away December 27, 2025, at Seasons of Life, in Woodruff. She was born in Rhinelander, on August 18, 1949, to Charles and Stella (Bratton) Day. Candy was raised in Rhinelander and was a 1967 graduate of Rhinelander Union …
Ronald Richard Young
Ronald Richard Young, 79, passed away March 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in Anderson, South Carolina. He was born August 13, 1946, in Rhinelander, to Robert and Gladys Worden Young. The oldest of 17 siblings, he lived in Wisconsin and Alaska in his younger years growing up.
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Kimberly Lynn Maly
Kimberly Lynn Maly, 56 of the town of Pine Lake, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Kim was born in Rhinelander, on April 13, 1969, to Dewey and Candace (Day) Alsteen. She was raised in Rhinelander and was a 1987 graduate of Rhinelander High School.
Richard A. Farrenkopf
On Monday morning, March 16, 2026 our father Richard A. Farrenkopf, 90, joined his “kittens” and our mother, Catherine, in eternity.
Robert "Bob" Kolstad
Robert "Bob" Kolstad, 75, of Wasilla, Alaska, passed away peacefully in his beautiful home, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Rhinelander, and attended Rhinelander High School. Bob enlisted in the Army in April 1970. He wanted and was ready to go to …
Walter L. Baker, Sr.
Walter L. Baker, Sr., 92, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2026. Born on April 3, 1933, in Pittsville, Walter lived a full and meaningful life as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Kay Marie Johnson
Kay Marie Johnson, 85, of Rhinelander, died on March 13, 2026, at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. She was born on June 8, 1940, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Norman and Ruth (Jape) Johnson. Kay attended Headwaters well over 20 years. She had to retire at the age of 60 because …
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