OBITUARIES
Thomas R. Hagen
Thomas R. Hagen, 85, of Rhinelander, passed away surrounded by love on January 22, 2026, in Woodruff. He was born on June 4, 1940, to Vern and Catherine (Alexander) Hagen and grew up next door to his cousins on Hwy. 17 South in Rhinelander where his lifelong connection to the …
Harold Reader
Harold Reader, 87, of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at his residence. Harold was born on November 9, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Harry and Dorothy (Witz) Reader. He grew up in Illinois and attended Mooseheart High School where he was an active student-athlete, playing both …
Donald L. Trotier
Donald L. Trotier passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born in Rhinelander on February 1, 1933 to the late Leon and Harriet (Fry) Trotier. He graduated from high school in 1951. Don then attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating in 1955. After his Junior year, and her …
Donald L. Trotier
Donald L. Trotier passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born in Rhinelander on February 1, 1933 to the late Leon and Harriet (Fry) Trotier. He graduated from high school in 1951. Don then attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating in 1955. After his Junior year, and her …
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Anthony John Seubert
Anthony John Seubert, 74, of Rhinelander, passed away on Saturday, January 17, in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., as the result of a tragic pedestrian-vehicle accident. Tony was born September 4, 1951, in Wausau, to John and Joan (Gassner) Seubert. He grew up in Marathon, enjoying small-town life with his siblings …
Carrie A. Rasmussen
Carrie A. Rasmussen (Steinmetz), 58, of Rhinelander, died at home on January 21, 2026. She was born November 10, 1967, in Rhinelander to Peter and Marion (Cook) Steinmetz. Carrie attended schools in Rhinelander. She was a lifelong resident of Rhinelander who was known and loved by many.
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 …
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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.
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.
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