OBITUARIES
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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Alvin J. Bartell
Alvin J. Bartell, 77, of Lake Tomahawk, entered eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.
Carol Ann Jacobson
The benevolent life of Carol Jacobson ended on November 1, 2025. The daughter of Henry and Harriet (Charters) LaPrairie, Carol was born in Bay City, Mich. on March 26, 1938. Carol and family moved to Rhinelander, Wisconsin in 1967 where she lived before moving closer to family in Hampstead, North …
Linda Thorsen
Linda Thorsen, 79, of Rhinelander, met Jesus face to face on the morning of October 31, 2025. Born on July 23, 1946, in Rhinelander, Linda spent nearly her entire life in the community she loved. In 1969, she married her partner, Karl Thorsen. Although later divorced, they remained lifelong, devoted …
Jan “Janice” Leschke
My name is Jan “Janice” Leschke and I died on October 29, 2025. I decided to write my own obituary because usually obituaries are written by family that gather together and list every minor accomplishment.
John Henry Vanney
John Henry Vanney of Cedarburg, died October 22, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Rhinelander, on May 13, 1932, the son of Minerva (Trotier) and Joseph Vanney, he was one of 10 children.
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Laurie Eve (Bombagi) Olds
Laurie Eve (Bombagi) Olds, 78, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. Laurie was born on December 15, 1946, to John and Dorothy Bombagi in Wausau. She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1965.
Terrance A. “Terry” Grams
Terrance A. “Terry” Grams, of Bryant, died on October 21, 2025 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was 66 years old. He was born on November 9, 1958 in Laona, a son of Eugene and Cecelia (Skidmore) Grams. He married Susan Schultz on July 30, 2023 …
Lea Anne Dvorak
Lea Anne Dvorak, 74, of Pelican Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, surrounded by her family, while looking over the lake at her home, in the loving arms of her husband, Dick. She was born on December 6, 1950, in Baraboo, the daughter of James and Marilyn …
Mary Jane (Schwenck) Perlberg
Mary Jane (Schwenck) Perlberg, 86, passed peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Rhinelander, with family at her side. Born February 9, 1939, in Hinsdale, Ill., to Walter Harry Schwenck and Evelyn Cecelia (Wedin) Schwenck.
Eugene Edward Novak
Eugene E. Novak “Gene,” 82, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, October 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on February 1, 1943, in Rhinelander, to Emil F. and Laura R. (Bishop) Novak. He graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1961. Gene was …
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