OBITUARIES
David Tank
David was a deeply loved and admired creative spirit, a true renaissance man. He passed away unexpectedly at home in Rhinelander on September 9, 2026 after tending his family’s forest land at Planert Creek in Enterprise. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather.
Dawn Marie Johnson
Dawn Marie Johnson, age 65 of Sugar Camp, died on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at her home. She was born on July 21, 1961 in Phelps to Raymond and Josephine (Gray) Mayo.
Norma Riemer
Norma Riemer, 85, of Pelican Lake, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on September 12, 2026. She was born May 22nd, 1941, to Norbert and Julia Hageny. She attended Rhinelander High School. She spent many years as a nurse's aide and worked in many different …
Jeffrey Allan Pokrandt
Jeffrey Allan Pokrandt, age 71, of Rhinelander, died on September 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 11, 1954, in Rhinelander, the son of James and Carol (Schallock) Pokrandt. He attended schools here, graduating from the Rhinelander High School in 1973. Jeff …
John Anthony Kuczmarski
John Anthony Kuczmarski passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2026. John was born December 7, 1935, on the Packard Farm in Starks to Emil and Betty Kuczmarski. He was the sixth of 12 children. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Joyce (Eugene) Tiesling, Emil …
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Gail Joan Koenig
Gail Joan Koenig, 89, of Rhinelander, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Rhinelander Aspirus Hospital. Gail was born in Rhinelander on March 21, 1937, to Walter G. and Irmgard I. (Dinger) Winquist. She was raised in Rhinelander and was a 1955 graduate of Rhinelander High School. In 1957, …
Carey M. Durkin
Carey M. Durkin, 50, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, surrounded by the people she loved most, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
William "Bill" Maule
William "Bill" Maule, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on March 6, 1945, in Waukesha, Bill was the youngest of six children of John and Frances Maule.
Patricia Karen Bell
Patricia Karen Bell, 82, of Monico, passed away after a long, hard, and courageous battle with aplastic anemia on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.
Joan Seeke
Joan Seeke, 91 of North Port, Fla., passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family August 31, 2026. She was born July 11, 1935, in Rhinelander, WI to Belford and Emily Krouze.
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Barbara J. Novak
Barbara J. Novak, age 76, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 31, 2026. The loving support of her family and friends sustained her during her long struggle with cancer.
Dixie Lee Mathews
Dixie Lee Mathews attended by family passed away in her apartment on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 86.
Michael J. Zuiker
Michael J. Zuiker, a beloved son, brother, fiancé, and father, passed away on August 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure. Born on November 23, 1993, in Marshfield, Mike brought warmth and joy to all who knew him.
William “Bill” R. Zeromski
William “Bill” R. Zeromski , age 78, of Harshaw, WI, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield surrounded by his family and friends. Bill was born in Milwaukee on October 16, 1947, to the late Robert and Bridget (Maslowski) Zeromski.
Barbara June McDonald
Barbara June McDonald, age 85, of Rhinelander, died on August 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 14, 1941, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Bernard and Olive (Clure) Ames. She attended schools here graduating from the Rhinelander High School in 1959. She …
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