OBITUARIES
Janice Shannon Kanyusik
Janice Kanyusik died on November 3, 2026, in the presence of her family, at her home in Blue Mounds from complications related to Lewy body dementia. Janice is survived by her husband, Bob, her sons, Will and Jake, and her son-in-law, Jay. She is deeply loved by friends and family.
Sharron O. Craggs (née Hogan)
Sharron O. Craggs (née Hogan), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2026, at Fairhaven Senior Services in Whitewater. She was 90.
Carlton Corey
Carlton Corey, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was the son of William and Claire (C.) Corey, born in October of 1938 in Washington D.C. and raised in Silver Spring, Md. He spent his summers in Adams Center, N.Y., where his …
Ronald Alden Swenson
Ronald Alden Swenson, age 61, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026 following a brief, aggressive battle with cancer under the care of Aspirus at Home Hospice. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Jennifer Lynn (Cahak) Lyman
Jennifer Lynn (Cahak) Lyman, 55, passed away November 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jennie was born on April 12, 1971, to Gary and Linda Cahak. Throughout her life, she was known for her kind heart, outgoing spirit, and deep love for the people closest to her.
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Jennifer Ellen (Black) Gibson
Jennifer Ellen (Black) Gibson, born to Craig Black and Trudy Palmatier in Green Bay on May 18, 1969, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer at home on October 27, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She grew up in Hazelhurst at her family’s resort, Black’s Cliff, a place …
Brenda Johnson
Brenda Johnson, 86, of DeKalb, Ill., went to heaven Monday, October 26, 2026, at her home. She was born October 2, 1940, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Chester and Malenda (Lader) Hatleback.
Carolyn A. Pospychala
Carolyn A. Pospychala was born to eternal life on Oct. 19, 2026, at the age of 84. Preceded in death by her beloved father, Bernard Pospychala; mother, Ann (Bukovic Pospychala) Benson; stepfather, Carl Benson; and brother, Robert Pospychala. Sister-in-law of Vonney Pospychala; aunt of Randy (Paula) Pospychala and Wendy Ullrich. …
Alan Gerard Barbian
Alan Gerard Barbian, 71, of Rhinelander, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The visitation for Alan will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, located at 125 E. King Street, from 9:30 until the 11 a.m. Memorial Mass. Fr. …
Lorena Sue (Sparks) Klunder
Lorena Sue (Sparks) Klunder, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at home. Lorena was born on March 23, 1961 in Rhinelander to Frank and Ruth (Maas) Sparks. She graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1979.
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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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