OBITUARIES
Deanna Crawford
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Deanna Crawford, 60, of Lincolnshire, Ill. on January 12, 2026. After a lengthy and courageous eight-year battle with breast cancer. Deanna spent her final moments surrounded by her loving family at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff.
Marilyn Faye Moren
Marilyn Faye Moren, 79, of Rhinelander, died at Country Terrace in Rhinelander on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born on December 15, 1946 in Rhinelander, to Harley and Margaret (Turner) Jersey.
Lori Deede
Lori Deede, 67, of Rhinelander, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born April 2, 1958, in Merrill, Lori was the cherished daughter of Dan and Shelby (Walenczyk) Blamberg. From an early age, she was known for her kindness, sense of humor, and strength.
Paul Kelly Letsch
Paul Kelly Letsch, 67, died on December 26, 2025. He was born in Racine, on August 8, 1958 to William R. and Irene F. (DePelecyn) Letsch. He was one of four children born to William and Irene; growing up with two sisters and one brother.
Inger Lise Osterdal
Inger Lise Osterdal, 95, of Rhinelander, died on January 5, 2026 at the Rennes Health and Rehab. She was born on January 7, 1930 in Skannerup, Denmark. She was raised in Denmark and moved with her family to the United States in 1952, settling in Chicago. She worked for her …
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Luann Julia Robins
Luann Julia Robins of Rhinelander, 96, passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on July 26, 1929, in Merrill, to Robert and Hattie Radloff. She was the youngest of 11 children, six girls and five boys. Throughout her life her love of “Hattie’s Clan,” made up of her …
Eugene “Zak” C. Zacharias
Eugene “Zak” C. Zacharias, of Wild Rose, passed away in the comfort of his home on December 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Eugene was born December 29, 1951, in Rhinelander; son of the late Richard and Jean (Westbrook) Zacharias. He grew up in the area where he attended …
Cynthia J. Melton
Cynthia J. Melton, 80 of Merrill, passed away peacefully on December 31. She was born on January 17, 1945, to the late Earl and Jane (Powers) Smith. Cynthia was first married to Raymond Woller Jr., and together they welcomed three children: Julie, Anthony, and Francie. She later married Chuck Melton, …
Lynn Ann Kuczmarski
Lynn Ann Kuczmarski, 71, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 at her beloved home in the Little Rice. Lynn was born November 18, 1954, in Port Washington. She was the daughter to Joy P. Schumacher and Helen (Duchane) Schumacher. She married John P. Kuczmarski in 1987 and was a …
Lee Fish
Lee Fish, 70, of Rhinelander, died on December 31, 2025 at the Country Terrace in Rhinelander. Lee was born in Rhinelander on August 28,1955 to Robert and Nola (Leavitt) Fish. He grew up in Stella where he enjoyed his grandfather Miles potato farm. By the age of 16 he was …
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Daniel James Peter Sr.
Daniel James Peter Sr., 62, of Rhinelander, died on December 17, 2025 at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1963 in Rhinelander, the son of Douglas and Evelyn (Bailey) Peter. He graduated from the Rhinelander High School and then served in the United States Army for …
Louise M. Stroede
Louise M. Stroede, 87, of Rhinelander, died on December 28, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 20, 1938, the daughter of John and Freda (Schoepke) Collier. Louise grew up in Monico and attended schools in Three Lakes graduating from the Three Lakes High School in 1956. She …
Daniel Mark Wolter
Daniel Mark Wolter, 68, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on Christmas Eve after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of family.
Sandra “Sandy” White
Sandra “Sandy” White, 80, of Amery, passed away on December 24, 2025 at Willow Ridge Healthcare.
Sandra K. Miller
Beloved mother and grandmother Sandra K. Miller, 79, of Rhinelander, died on December 14, 2025, in Wausau. Born on May 15, 1946 in Madison, Sandra is the daughter of Palmer and Ruth (Carmichael) Lee. She attended and graduated school in Madison and worked as a telephone operator. She married and …
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