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Benjamin “Benny” L. Rhoades
“Benny” Benjamin L. Rhoades, passed at home on December 7, 2025, in Rhinelander. Born on March 6, 1950, in Evansville, Ind., he spent much of his young adult years in Chicago, exploring creative arts and culture of the 70s and 80s, before moving to Rhinelander in the mid-90s.
Patricia Ann “Patsy” (Bray) Rollins
Patricia Ann “Patsy” Rollins, 72, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Patsy was the undeniable foundation of the Rollins family, the glue that held everything together and, famously, the only person on earth who could truly control her husband, Stephan. She was genuine, fiercely …
Gordon “Gordy” Dale Beach
Gordon “Gordy” Dale Beach, 78, passed peacefully on December 13, 2025 in Rhinelander. The son of Eugene and Lois (Greene) Beach, Gordy spent his youth growing up in Aurora, Ill. Gordy was drafted by the U.S. Army and fought for his country in the Vietnam War.
James Steffan Leonard
James Steffan Leonard, age 74, of Elcho, passed away Dec. 10, 2025 at his home. Jim was born on July 19, 1951 in Antigo to the late Gerald and Catherine (Morse) Leonard. He attended Antigo High School.
Ronald “Ron” J. Belohlav
Ronald “Ron” J. Belohlav, 76, of Rhinelander, passed away on Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, 2025, at Rennes Health & Rehab.
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Deborah Winchell
Deborah Jean Winchell, 70, of the Town of Pine Lake, passed away peacefully at home with her husband, Dale, and family at her side and under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Virginia I. “Ginner” (Valle) Belmas
Virginia I. “Ginner” (Valle) Belmas, 84, of Rhinelander, died on December 9, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on August 23, 1941, in Montreal, youngest child of John and Florence (Wheeler) Valle.
Mary Frances Moscinski (nee Stevens)
Mary Frances Moscinski, nee Stevens, 62, of Glenview, Ill. and Minocqua, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 2, 2025. She was the beloved wife for 34 years to Tim Moscinski; loving mother of Tom (Natalie) and Nikki Moscinski; and proud grandmother of Mia Moscinski.
James “Jim” O. Pernau
James “Jim” O. Pernau, age 77, a resident of Minocqua, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 25. He was born on September 18, 1948, in Wheaton, Ill., to parents Robert and Stella Pernau. After earning his Bachelor’s degree at Illinois Wesleyan University he received a Master of Hospital Administration from the …
William Bryant Lynn Weatherley
William Bryant Lynn Weatherley, 46, of Rhinelander, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. William used up the rest of his nine lives and the extra lives his father-in-law, Larry, had given him.
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Patricia Ann Roberts
Patricia Ann Roberts, 85, of Yuma Ariz., passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at home. She was born on October 5, 1940, to Leo and Anna Cure, in Blue Island Ill. She was preceded in death by loving brother Leo, surviving sister-in-law Sandy, surviving sister Robbie, and brother Tony.
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Wanty
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Wanty, 68, of Rhinelander, died peacefully on November 19, 2025, surrounded by family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on May 25th, 1957, the daughter of Myron and Marie Gehrig.
Robert D. Peter
Robert D. Peter, 71, of Rhinelander, died on November 16, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 13, 1954 in Rhinelander, the son of Douglas and Evelyn (Bailey) Peter. He attended schools in Rhinelander, graduating from the Rhinelander High School in 1972. After his schooling he was employed …
Dr. Robert “Bob” H. Kitzman
Dr. Robert “Bob” H. Kitzman, 87, of Rhinelander, died on November 18, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 16, 1938, in Racine, the son of Harvey and Edrie Kitzman. He grew up in Racine and spent his summers working on his grandparents’ …
Edward Robert Gotz
Edward R. Gotz, 88, of Rhinelander, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1937, in Rhinelander to Edward L. and Rose M. (Schrumek) Gotz.
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