OBITUARIES
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.
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 …
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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 …
Jean A. Keranen
Jean A. Keranen, 82 passed away on October 17, 2025 in Rhinelander, under the loving and compassionate care at Friendly Village Nursing and Rehab Facility, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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 …
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Carl Michael Belter
Carl Michael Belter, 69 of Rhinelander met his God on October 4, 2025, in Rhinelander. He was born on December 23, 1955 in Edgerton, to Robert and Ann Belter. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Park Falls in 1974.
Brian Lee Sinclair
Brian Lee Sinclair, 67, of the town of Bundy, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, after a year-long battle with cancer.
Roberta Jean Cornelius, “Grandma CoCo”
Roberta Jean Cornelius, “Grandma CoCo,” 82, of the town of Pelican, passed away at home on Saturday morning, October 11, 2025, with her loving husband Thomas and her family at her side. Roberta was born in Chicago, to Robert and Irma (Turecek) Schreiber. At the age of three, the Schreiber …
Sherry Marlene Moritz
Sherry Marlene Moritz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. Born on January 3, 1954, in Kenosha, Sherry was the daughter of Stephan and Colleen Sasanas. After their untimely passing, she was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Bernice and Adam Repinsky.
Mary E. Schuettpelz
Mary E. Schuettpelz, age 73 of Suring, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Mary was born on June 24, 1952 to the late Ruben and Irma (Schallock) Hasselquist. She graduated from Rhinelander High School with the Class of 1970.
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