OBITUARIES
Kathleen Skeway
Kathleen Skeway found peace on June 26, 2026 at age 80. Mother of Chelli (Mike) Gosda and Mike Skeway. Grandmother of Jasmine Gosda. Sister of Richard Eddy. Please visit cressfuneralservice.com for the full obituary.
Mike Wozniczka
A lifelong resident of Rhinelander, Mike Wozniczka, 66, passed away on June 28, 2026. Mike married his wife, Carol, on October 15, 1983 in Green Bay. He started working at Campbell’s Clothing as a young boy and to this day the core group of employees are still friends and meet …
Geraldine Ruth Jordan
Geraldine “Jerry” Jordan, of Rhinelander, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Friendly Village Nursing & Rehab at the age of 97. She was born on August 28, 1928, in Rhinelander to Alvin and Carrie (Dart) Dalson.
Duane Alan Ruffie
Duane Alan Ruffie was born September 1, 1961 to Joanne and Joseph Ruffie and grew up in Rhinelander. Duane graduated from Rhinelander High School. He passed June 11, 2026 at the age of 64.
Alvin J. Bartell
Alvin J. Bartell, 77, of Lake Tomahawk, entered eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.
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David Wesley Skinner
David Wesley Skinner, 60, of Fifield, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1965, in Rhinelander. David spent his career as a heavy equipment operator and had a lifelong appreciation for Chevy trucks, John Deere tractors, and all things mechanical.
Judith A. “Judy” Zagar
Judith A. “Judy” Zagar, 80, of Lac du Flambeau, passed away on Saturday, June 27 at her residence with her family by her side. Judy was born on June 30, 1945 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Eugene and Marie (nee Volesky) Hug.
Jack H. Bartelme Sr.
Jack H. Bartelme Sr., 83, of Rhinelander, died Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital. He was born on October 29, 1942, in Rhinelander, to Earl and Fern Bartelme. He graduated Rhinelander High School, served four years active duty in the United States Navy and was forward deployed for the …
Paul Earl Brendemihl
Paul Earl Brendemihl, age 83, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on June 10, 2026, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Paul was born on July 3, 1942, in Menominee, Mich., to Arthur and Marie Brendemihl. He grew up in Marinette, in a large and loving family …
Mavis Perry
Mavis Perry, a lifelong resident of Rhinelander, died on June 20, 2026, in Ellsworth. She was born on January 4, 1929 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Harold and Maren (Fremstad) Christiansen. Mavis attended schools in Rhinelander, graduating from the Rhinelander High School in 1947. She married Eugene Perry on June …
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Diane M. Statz
Diane M. Statz, 89, of Johnson Creek, formerly of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Diane was born on May 11, 1937, in Rhinelander, daughter of the late Paul and Vina (Plankey) Cook. She married David Statz on March 29, 1985. …
Cecelia “Cis” Ann Baker
Cecelia “Cis" Ann Baker, 81, of Rhinelander, WI peacefully joined her Heavenly Father on June 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, from natural causes related to a progressive lung disease she courageously fought and endured the past six years.
Erwin Kuhn
Erwin Kuhn, born on October 24, 1925, and went to be with Jesus and other loved ones on June 11, 2026, at 100 years old. His legacy includes daughter Marianne Ohman, son Steve (Cindy) Kuhn, nine grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He served in WWII, rising to the rank of technical …
Wynn O. Jones
Wynn O. Jones, 94, passed away on June 10, 2026, at Stonecrest Residence in Wausau.
Dora Colleen (Pfeiffer) James
Dora Colleen (Pfeiffer) James passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, joining Monte in heaven. She leaves behind family and friends who will miss her love, kindness, guidance, and wonderful conversations. She was born on July 24, 1938, to the late Edwin and Nina (Brewer) …
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