OBITUARIES
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 …
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.
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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) …
Georgia Ann Davis
With hearts full of gratitude, sorrow and respect, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Georgia Ann Davis who took her final bow — unafraid and with an unbelievable fighting spirit surrounded by her loving sons, other family and friends on June 10, 2026, at the age of 73. …
Scott Daniel Wozniarski
Scott Daniel Wozniarski, 66, of Rhinelander, died on June 5, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 1, 1959 in New Berlin, to Daniel and Mary (Sczymanski) Wozniarski. Scott attended schools in New Berlin and graduated from New Berlin High school in 1977. After high school he began …
August “Chip” A. Schoeneck, Jr.
August “Chip” A. Schoeneck, Jr., 76, of Rhinelander, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his winter home in Florida. Chip was born on August 7, 1949, in Antigo, to his loving parents, August and Ione (Starks) Schoeneck. He grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from Rhinelander High School …
Jeanette Florence “Jean” Priebe
Jeanette Florence “Jean” Priebe met Jesus face to face on June 8, 2026, at the age of 85. Jean was born on May 9, 1941, in Parrish to the late Lonzie and Lucy Sparks. Jean married William “Bill” Priebe, on September 17, 1960. He has been waiting for her in …
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Shirley Anne Slesicki
Shirley Anne Slesicki, 92, of Rhinelander, was reunited in heaven with her husband Matthew on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Shirley was born on September 2, 1933, in Chicago, to Richard and Stella (Norvainis) Younger. She was raised in Chicago and spent her summers in the Rhinelander area. Shirley was united …
Merle LaVerne “Bud” Schultz
Merle LaVerne “Bud” Schultz, 94, died on April 1, 2026 in Ketchikan, Alaska. He was born on April 3, 1931, in Wausau. He attended Wausau East High School and Wisconsin Technical School. Mr. Schultz served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954.
Jean Mary Norton
Jean Mary Norton, 75, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Rennes Health & Rehab. A proud lifelong resident of Rhinelander, Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Donald “Red” and Ernestine “Steno” Christiansen; her husband, Jerry Norton; her brother, Peter Christiansen; her sister, Jennifer Ryan; …
Susie Marie Bohne
Susie Marie Bohne, 67, of Rhinelander, passed away on May 29,2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 1,1959 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Albert and Marie (Arrand) Reinke.
Jeffrey M. Zdroik
Jeffrey M. Zdroik, 69, of Rhinelander, died on May 29, 2026, at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital. He was born in Rhinelander on November 15, 1956, the son of Blaise and Helen (Aschenbrenner) Zdroik. He attended schools in Rhinelander, graduating from the Rhinelander High School in 1975. After a few years …
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