OBITUARIES
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.
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.
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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 …
Jeff Englert
Jeff Englert, Born March 5, 1967. Passed peacefully with family at his side on March 10, 2026. Jeff leaves behind two sons, Jeff Wolfe and Justin Kalmbach-Englert, along with other family and friends.
Beth Ann Vandervest
Beth Ann Vandervest, 58, was born on June 21, 1967, in Rhinelander. Her childhood hobbies included waterskiing, alpine skiing, synchronized swimming, illustration, and painting.
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Douglas H. Rathbun
Douglas H. Rathbun, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, left this world on March 10, 2026, in Merrill, at the age of 91. Born on August 24, 1934, in Genoa City, Douglas lived a life rich with love, work, and cherished memories.
Thomas Peter
Thomas Peter, 86, of Rhinelander passed away February 27, 2026 at Riverview Health in Tomahawk. He was born on January 6, 1940 in Rhinelander, the son of Frank and Signey (Eide) Peter. He attended schools in Rhinelander graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1958 and marrying his high school sweetheart, …
Ann P. Wahlers
Ann P. Wahlers, age 89, of Rhinelander, died on February 21, 2026, at the Friendly Village in Rhinelander. She was born on December 7, 1936 in Neenah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Irwin and Beatrice (Darling) Pearson.
Thomas Peter
Thomas Peter, 86, of Rhinelander passed away February 27, 2026 at Riverview Health in Tomahawk. He was born on January 6, 1949 in Rhinelander, the son of Frank and Signey (Eide) Peter. He attended schools in Rhinelander graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1958 and marrying his high school sweetheart, …
Lois M. Pence
Lois M. Pence, 86, of Colonial Heights, Va., died February 24, 2026. Born and raised in Rhinelander, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Joseph Dumpprope and Mary Helen Westbrook. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She devoted many hours volunteering in her community.
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