OBITUARIES
Lois E. Wetterau
Lois E. Wetterau, age 88 of Rhinelander was born into God’s Kingdom of Power on February 2, 1938, born into God’s Kingdom of Grace on February 27, 1938 and was born into God’s Kingdom of Glory July 17, 2026.
Sandra J. McKitrick
Sandra J. McKitrick, age 77, of Rhinelander, died unexpectedly on July 14, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 4, 1948 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin the daughter of Paul and Marjorie (Plinske) Aumann. Sandra’s survivors include her husband Dr. Larry McKitrick, her sons Thomas (Charlene) McKitrick of Richibucto, New …
Gregory E. Bethke
Gregory E. Bethke, age 83, of Rhinelander, died on July 14, 2026, in Rhinelander. He was born on September 25, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Gregory and Loretta (Packee) Bethke. He attended schools in Milwaukee and then Marquette University where he graduated with a degree in Engineering. He …
Richard “Rick” A. Duba
Richard “Rick” A. Duba, age 75, of Harshaw, WI, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Rick was born on March 31, 1951, in Racine, WI, to Casimir and Violet (Fink) Duba. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. On June 8, …
Quentin W. Milz
Quentin W. Milz, age 88, of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on July 8th, 2026 in veteran’s hospice care at Nu Roc Health & Rehabilitation Center in Laona, Wisconsin. He was born on March 28th, 1938 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to William and Roma (Marold) Milz.
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Quentin W. Milz
Quentin W. Milz, age 88, of Rhinelander passed peacefully on July 8, 2026 in veteran’s hospice care at Nu Roc Health & Rehabilitation Center in Laona, Wisconsin. He was born on March 28th, 1938 in Sheboygan to William and Roma (Marold) Milz.
Elizabeth Ann Otteson (Lieder)
In loving memory of Elizabeth Ann Otteson (Lieder), age 44 of Rhinelander. After a courageous and unwavering battle with cancer Beth passed away on June 28, 2026. Beth was born on Oct. 24, 1981 to Peter Lieder and Barbara Dankert in Hartford. On Nov. 21 of 2007 Beth married Karl …
Susan Dawn Wolf
Susan D. Wolf, 73, of the Town of Pelican, passed away at home on Saturday morning, July 4, 2026. Sue was born and raised in Tomahawk. She was united in marriage to Thomas Richard Olson Sr. in Tomahawk. They later divorced. Susan was employed in the laundry department at Taylor …
Olive Esther Smith
Olive Esther Smith, dearly beloved sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026 at University Hospital in Madison. Olive was born on March 6, 1947 in Rhinelander, the fourth child of David and Olive Ross.
Patricia “Patsy” Josephine (Miller) Bruyette
Patricia “Patsy” Josephine (Miller) Bruyette, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2026 surrounded by her large and loving family. Born in Rhinelander on April 14, 1936, to Lawrence and Genevieve (Bliss) Miller, Patricia was raised on the family farm off Lassig Road. Her youth was shaped …
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David Wesley Skinner
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Wesley Skinner, who left this world on June 26, 2026, at the age of 60. Dave passed away courageously, as he lived, on his own terms, with the biggest heart you’d ever know. Born on December 27, 1965, …
Kathleen Skeway
Kathleen Skeway found peace on June 26, 2026 at age 80. Mother of Chelli (Mike) Gosda and Mike Skeway. Grandmother of Jasmine Gosda. Sister of Richard Eddy. Please visit cressfuneralservice.com for the full obituary.
Mike Wozniczka
A lifelong resident of Rhinelander, Mike Wozniczka, 66, passed away on June 28, 2026. Mike married his wife, Carol, on October 15, 1983 in Green Bay. He started working at Campbell’s Clothing as a young boy and to this day the core group of employees are still friends and meet …
Geraldine Ruth Jordan
Geraldine “Jerry” Jordan, of Rhinelander, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Friendly Village Nursing & Rehab at the age of 97. She was born on August 28, 1928, in Rhinelander to Alvin and Carrie (Dart) Dalson.
Duane Alan Ruffie
Duane Alan Ruffie was born September 1, 1961 to Joanne and Joseph Ruffie and grew up in Rhinelander. Duane graduated from Rhinelander High School. He passed June 11, 2026 at the age of 64.
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