OBITUARIES
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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Hope L. Houg (Pratz)
Hope L. Houg (Pratz), of Piehl, died peacefully in her home on May 29, 2026 with her family and friends by her side. Hope was born on August 22, 1977, in Sugar Camp. Hope was a devoted wife, mother, proud grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone …
Lori Ann Heise
Lori Ann Heise, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, following a month of wonderful, constant and compassionate care. She was surrounded by those that loved her dearly, including family and her two best friends Byron Lee, who took such good …
Lisa M. Bragg-Hurlburt
Lisa Marie Bragg-Hurlburt, 56, of Eau Claire, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her apartment. Lisa was born on August 22, 1969, in Woodruff. Shortly after, her parents Don and Rose built their home in Rhinelander. As the eldest sibling, Lisa became the “ring leader” of her …
Lawrence “Larry” Beckley
Lawrence “Larry” Beckley, 72, of Harshaw, passed away on June 1, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1953, in Rhinelander, the youngest son of John and Doris (Retherford) Beckley.
Patricia Ann Wood
Patricia Ann Wood, age 91, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau with members of her family by her side. Pat was born on January 2, 1935, to Dave and Eva (Franks) Krause in Lake Linden, Mich.
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Russell William Running
Russell William Running, 65 of Sugar Camp passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He was born in Appleton on October 10, 1960, the son of James and Shirley (Jenneman) Running.
Sigward V. Watten
Sigward V. Watten, 84, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Rhinelander. He was born on June 13, 1941, to Ticy Lutes and Sigward Watten in Tomahawk.
Edward Alan Wambold
Edward Alan Wambold, age 86, passed away on May 20, 2026, at his residence in Waunakee. He was born on October 21, 1939, in Appleton to parents Edward and Cornelia (Lloyd) Wambold. Edward married Carol C. Radant on June 24, 1961, at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Wausau.
Marcia Rudis
A celebration of life honoring Marcie is planned for June 6. Please join her family to share memories at the Cassian Town Hall from 1 to 3 p.m., at 9110 Church Road, Harshaw. Marcie’s full obituary can be found on the Hildebrand Funeral Home website.
Sigward V. Watten
Sigward V. Watten, 84, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Rhinelander. He was born on June 13, 1941, to Ticy Lutes and Sigward Watten in Tomahawk.
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