OBITUARIES
Peggy Sue Stevens
Peggy Sue Stevens, 73, of Rhinelander, passed away on July 13, 2025. Born on April 19, 1952, Peggy was known for her loving nature and fierce loyalty to those she held dear.
Gertrude “Trudi” Schuler
Gertrude “Trudi” Schuler, 82, of Lena, Ill. passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison. Trudi was born on January 14, 1943 in Owatonna, Minn. to Raymond and Bertha (Niespodziani) Busch.
Douglas Stephen Hext
Douglas Stephen Hext, 94, a resident of Rhinelander, died Wednesday, July 16, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 13, 1931, in Waukesha, the son of Gertrude Gwendolyn Jamieson and his adoptive parents Chester and Marion Hext. He was a proud Scotsman and spent many …
Kenneth A. Dumar
Kenneth A Dumar, 82, of Rhinelander, died on July 13, 2025, in Rhinelander. Ken was born March 24, 1943 in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Ann Dumar, their only son. As a young boy he was very busy and had many interests and hobbies.
Dean F. Kuckkahn
Dean F. Kuckkahn, 86, of Rhinelander, died on July 14, 2025, in Rhinelander. He was born on July 9, 1939 in Watertown, the son of William and Effie (Larson) Kuckkahn. After his schooling he served with the U.S. Marine Corp in Vietnam.
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Joyce O. Pautz
Joyce O. Pautz, 93, of Rhinelander, died on July 14, 2025 at the Country Terrace in Rhinelander. She was born on April 8, 1932 in Two Rivers, the daughter of Erwin and Amelia (Retzlaff) Pautz. She attended schools in Two Rivers graduating from the Washington High School in 1949.
David Russ
Dave Russ, 77, passed away in Appleton, on July 12, 2025 with his family by his side after a battle with cancer.
Thomas Edward Vanney
Thomas Edward Vanney of Gleason, passed away at King Veterans Home Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 89.
Vincent R. Lofquist
Vincent R. Lofquist, 63, of the Town of Harrison, died on July 12, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1962 in Rhinelander, the son of Richard and Loretta (Stefonek) Lofquist. He is survived by his wife Carol (Himmler). Carol and Vince were married on May 11, …
Susanne Durlinka Kampstra
Susanne Durlinka Kampstra, 80, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, surrounded by her family. A lifelong Wisconsinite, Susanne was born on December 26, 1944, in Reedsburg, to Durlin and Dorothy Pawlisch. She graduated from Oregon High School and attended college at UW-Platteville where she met …
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Marie Beverly Nelson-Wilson
Marie Beverly Nelson-Wilson, 82, passed peacefully, July 9 in New London, with family by her side. Marie was born November 18, 1942, in Antigo, to Joseph and Florena (Parsons) Ruffie. Bev, as she preferred her middle name, graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1961. She married Martin Nelson, February 1, …
Thomas M. Clancy
Thomas M. Clancy, 90, of Rhinelander, passed away on July 12, 2025 at the Rennes Health and Rehab Center. He was born on March 6, 1935 in Milwaukee to William and Katherine (O’Hearn) Clancy. Tom loved life, adventures, conservation, the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Charles M. “Charlie” Phelan
Charles M. “Charlie” Phelan of Madison, died on July 1, at the age of 77, after a brief struggle with cancer.
Bradley J. Albrant
Bradley J. Albrant, 40, of Sugar Camp, died on July 9, in Rhinelander. He was born on February 2, 1985, in Rhinelander, the son of Roger Albrant and Lynn Horack.
Brian Hegge
Brian Hegge, a longtime resident of Rhinelander, died suddenly on Sunday, July 6 while engaged in one of his favorite activities — biking with friends. He was 66. Brian spent his childhood in Whitehall, and graduated from Whitehall Memorial High School in 1976.
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