OBITUARIES
David Eugene Reich
David Eugene Reich of Rhinelander passed away at home on April 8, 2026, aged 70. Dave was born May 29, 1955, the middle child of Eugene “Tud” and Carole (Wood) Reich. Dave graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1973 and worked at the Rhinelander Paper Mill for many years before …
Judith A. Lund
Judith A. Lund, age 85, of Rhinelander, died on October 13, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 15, 1941 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Walter and Fay (England) Smaney. She is survived by her husband Fred, her daughter Bryanna (Breck) Blennert and …
Gary Melvin Gundlach
Gary Melvin Gundlach, age 83, of Harshaw, WI, died on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk, WI. He was born on July 30, 1943 in Wausau, WI to Rudell and Milda (Ringle) Gundlach.
Trueman Ellsworth “El” Felton
T. Ellsworth “El” Felton, 91, passed away peacefully at Friendly Village Nursing Home on October 11, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Carol J. Dart
Carol J. Dart, age 85, of Sugar Camp, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at Howard Young Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on October 11, 1941, in the Town of Cassian, Wisconsin, to Arthur and Mae (Pecor) Bennett. On September 15, 1962, she …
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Betty Jean Anderson
Betty Jean Anderson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother peacefully went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2026 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin at the age of 95.
James R. Oberg
James R. Oberg, age 74, of Rhinelander, died on October 19, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1952 in Stambaugh, Michigan, the son of Paul and June (Pain) Oberg. Survivors include his wife Ruth.
Paul J. Magnusen
Paul J. Magnusen, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay. He was 59 years old. Paul was born on October 12, 1966, in Highland Park, Illinois, the son of James and Catherine (O’Reilly) Magnusen. He attended Oconto Falls High School and …
Richard “Dick” James Johns
Richard “Dick” James Johns passed away October 12th at the Wisconsin VA Home in King. He was 93. Dick was born on February 19, 1933 in Rhinelander to Evan and Mabel Johns. Dick was affectionately known by many as “The Mayor.”
Patricia Rae Ulsberger
Patricia Rae Ulsberger, age 87, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, at Eden Vista in Oshkosh.
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Joseph “Duke” Duchac
Joseph “Duke” Duchac went to heaven on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughters “princess” Jodi and Yvonne and his furry kid Weeze the Cat.
Patricia Ann Cook
Patricia Ann Cook, age 86, of Rhinelander, passed peacefully on October 11, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1940 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Lee and Florence (Clark) Kammer. She married Clinton “Doug” Cook on January 25, 1964.
Barbara Taylor Anderson
Barbara Taylor Anderson Passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, after a rich and full life of nearly nine decades — a life marked by adventure, grace, and a deep love of family.
Martin (Marty) Bowman
Martin (Marty) Bowman, 63, of Rhinelander, passed away on October 5, 2026, at Howard Young Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. Marty proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1980 to 1983. Over the years, he worked at Country Kitchen, a longtime town staple, as well as …
Thomas Gunnar Bernsteen
Thomas Gunnar Bernsteen, age 63, Green Bay, died on October 3, 2026, in Green Bay. He was born on November 8, 1962, the son of Gunnar and Nelda (Forsman) Bernsteen. He graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1981 and went on to major in marketing at the University of Minnesota, …
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