OBITUARIES
Duane “Dewey” Snyder
Duane “Dewey” Snyder, 90, of the town of Sugar Camp, died on January 15, 2026, in Minocqua. He was born on April 1, 1935, in Rhinelander, the son of Earl and Ruby (Larson) Snyder Sr. He graduated from the Rhinelander High School in 1953.
Jeraldine M. Ohlsson
Jeraldine M Ohlsson, 83, of Rhinelander, died on January 18, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 8, 1942, in Appleton, the daughter of William and Irene (McCoy) Kable.
Elsbeth “Beth” Mode
Elsbeth “Beth” Mode passed away on January 6, 2026. Beth was an explorer in the purest sense, hiking Nepal and touring Russia and sighting spirit bears near Bella Bella, B.C., but delighting just the same in floating with loons in Greensboro, biking 600 miles per summer at age 86 and …
David George Widule
David George Widule, born in Milwaukee, on October 17, 1940, passed away at his Sugar Camp home on January 17, 2026. A graduate of Three Lakes High School, David spent his working years at the White Stag Inn, the family business. He rose through the ranks from dishwasher, busboy, bartender, …
George St. Catherine
George St. Catherine, 92, passed away on January 13, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 24, 1933, in Hurley, where his lifelong love of sports, education, and community first took root.
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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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