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Scott Daniel Wozniarski
Scott Daniel Wozniarski, 66, of Rhinelander, died on June 5, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 1, 1959 in New Berlin, to Daniel and Mary (Sczymanski) Wozniarski. Scott attended schools in New Berlin and graduated from New Berlin High school in 1977. After high school he began …
August “Chip” A. Schoeneck, Jr.
August “Chip” A. Schoeneck, Jr., 76, of Rhinelander, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his winter home in Florida. Chip was born on August 7, 1949, in Antigo, to his loving parents, August and Ione (Starks) Schoeneck. He grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from Rhinelander High School …
Jeanette Florence “Jean” Priebe
Jeanette Florence “Jean” Priebe met Jesus face to face on June 8, 2026, at the age of 85. Jean was born on May 9, 1941, in Parrish to the late Lonzie and Lucy Sparks. Jean married William “Bill” Priebe, on September 17, 1960. He has been waiting for her in …
Shirley Anne Slesicki
Shirley Anne Slesicki, 92, of Rhinelander, was reunited in heaven with her husband Matthew on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Shirley was born on September 2, 1933, in Chicago, to Richard and Stella (Norvainis) Younger. She was raised in Chicago and spent her summers in the Rhinelander area. Shirley was united …
Merle LaVerne “Bud” Schultz
Merle LaVerne “Bud” Schultz, 94, died on April 1, 2026 in Ketchikan, Alaska. He was born on April 3, 1931, in Wausau. He attended Wausau East High School and Wisconsin Technical School. Mr. Schultz served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954.
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Jean Mary Norton
Jean Mary Norton, 75, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Rennes Health & Rehab. A proud lifelong resident of Rhinelander, Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Donald “Red” and Ernestine “Steno” Christiansen; her husband, Jerry Norton; her brother, Peter Christiansen; her sister, Jennifer Ryan; …
Susie Marie Bohne
Susie Marie Bohne, 67, of Rhinelander, passed away on May 29,2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 1,1959 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Albert and Marie (Arrand) Reinke.
Jeffrey M. Zdroik
Jeffrey M. Zdroik, 69, of Rhinelander, died on May 29, 2026, at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital. He was born in Rhinelander on November 15, 1956, the son of Blaise and Helen (Aschenbrenner) Zdroik. He attended schools in Rhinelander, graduating from the Rhinelander High School in 1975. After a few years …
Hope L. Houg (Pratz)
Hope L. Houg (Pratz), of Piehl, died peacefully in her home on May 29, 2026 with her family and friends by her side. Hope was born on August 22, 1977, in Sugar Camp. Hope was a devoted wife, mother, proud grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone …
Lori Ann Heise
Lori Ann Heise, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, following a month of wonderful, constant and compassionate care. She was surrounded by those that loved her dearly, including family and her two best friends Byron Lee, who took such good …
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Lisa M. Bragg-Hurlburt
Lisa Marie Bragg-Hurlburt, 56, of Eau Claire, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her apartment. Lisa was born on August 22, 1969, in Woodruff. Shortly after, her parents Don and Rose built their home in Rhinelander. As the eldest sibling, Lisa became the “ring leader” of her …
Lawrence “Larry” Beckley
Lawrence “Larry” Beckley, 72, of Harshaw, passed away on June 1, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1953, in Rhinelander, the youngest son of John and Doris (Retherford) Beckley.
Patricia Ann Wood
Patricia Ann Wood, age 91, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau with members of her family by her side. Pat was born on January 2, 1935, to Dave and Eva (Franks) Krause in Lake Linden, Mich.
Russell William Running
Russell William Running, 65 of Sugar Camp passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He was born in Appleton on October 10, 1960, the son of James and Shirley (Jenneman) Running.
Sigward V. Watten
Sigward V. Watten, 84, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Rhinelander. He was born on June 13, 1941, to Ticy Lutes and Sigward Watten in Tomahawk.
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