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Carter Monroe Wiegand
Carter Monroe Wiegand, 32, who was born in Mountain View Arkansas, raised in Crandon and living in Rhinelander, passed away in an automobile accident in Vilas County on July 29, 2025.
Paul M. Starck
Paul M. Starck, age 61 of Rhinelander and Milwaukee, was born April 28, 1964 and went back to Heaven unexpectedly May 15, 2025, the fourth child of the late Kenneth P., and the late Helen E. (nee Koltunski).
Jason Michael Passmore
Jason Michael Passmore, 47, of Barton Mills, United Kingdom passed away on August 17, 2024, from cancer. Jason was born in Rhinelander, on September 3, 1976, to Dennis and Gretchen Passmore. He grew up in Sugar Camp, and graduated from Three Lakes High School.
DeWaine “Butch” Mattek, Jr.
DeWaine “Butch” Mattek, Jr., beloved son of DeWaine Mattek Sr. and Darlene (Smith) Mattek, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Rhinelander, at the age of 60. Born on March 6, 1965, he was raised in Sugar Camp and graduated from Three Lakes High School in 1983. Butch was a …
Glenn R. Johnson
Glenn R. Johnson, 79 of Rhinelander, died Tuesday August 5, 2025, at the home he built on Tom Doyle Lake surrounded by family.
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Jadelyn Johannah Steele
Jadelyn Johannah Steele, 18, of Three Lakes, passed away on July 28, 2025 in a tragic automobile accident. She was born in Rhinelander, on March 2, 2007 to Megan Steele and Sam Welander.
Shirley Ann Dittmer
Shirley Ann Dittmer, 74, of Tomahawk, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Shirley was born April 11, 1951, in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Ann (Frederick) Legan. She was united in marriage to Thomas Dittmer on September 11, 1996, in Tomahawk, and …
John W. Bliss
John W. Bliss, affectionately known as the “aging boy wonder” whose lifelong motto was “You can never have too much fun,” was joyfully reunited with the love of his life, Karen, on August 1, 2025.
Marjorie Anna Scott
Marjorie Anna Scott, 79 of Ladysmith, died Saturday, June 26, 2025 in Marshfield, of cancer. She was born on March 10, 1946 to Carl and Phyllis Wiedeman in Leesburg, Fla. She lived in Rhinelander, until she married.
Sandra Marie O’Brien
Sandra Marie O’Brien, 47, of Rhinelander, died on July 27, 2025, at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. She was born in Fort Riley, Kan. on November 28, 1977, the daughter of Richard and Patricia (Hanna) O’Brien. She graduated from the Tomahawk High School in 1997. She was employed by HyPro and …
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Michael Roger Freund
Michael Roger Freund, 60, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on May 29, 1965, in Rhinelander, Michael was a hometown boy through and through, one whose roots ran deep and whose impact reached far beyond.
Gary Leo Alsteen
Gary Leo Alsteen, 84, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully July 30, 2025. Born Dec. 21, 1940, to Joseph and Gladys (Moore) Alsteen, After his schooling he served in the U.S. Army from 1963–65.
Dawn M. Dalka
‘Taking Care of Business’ was Elvis’ personal motto as was Dawn’s. Dawn was the one you could count on for practical, insightful guidance and for getting things done. Ever since she was young, she loved children. She started her family soon after high school, raising Kari and Katie, then had …
Diana Kay Lafferty “Diane” “Maudie”
Diana Kay Lafferty “Diane” “Maudie”, 70, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 9, 2025. She passed away at home in the arms of her husband of 52 years. Diane was born on June 15, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa to the late, Tommy and Shirley Mastin. She …
Marjorie A. Scott
Marjorie A. Scott, 79 of Ladysmith, died Saturday, July 26 in Marshfield. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ladysmith with a memorial visitation starting at 9 a.m. at the church.
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