OBITUARIES
Patricia Rae Ulsberger
Patricia Rae Ulsberger, age 87, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, at Eden Vista in Oshkosh.
Joseph “Duke” Duchac
Joseph “Duke” Duchac went to heaven on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughters “princess” Jodi and Yvonne and his furry kid Weeze the Cat.
Patricia Ann Cook
Patricia Ann Cook, age 86, of Rhinelander, passed peacefully on October 11, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1940 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Lee and Florence (Clark) Kammer. She married Clinton “Doug” Cook on January 25, 1964.
Barbara Taylor Anderson
Barbara Taylor Anderson Passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, after a rich and full life of nearly nine decades — a life marked by adventure, grace, and a deep love of family.
Martin (Marty) Bowman
Martin (Marty) Bowman, 63, of Rhinelander, passed away on October 5, 2026, at Howard Young Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. Marty proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1980 to 1983. Over the years, he worked at Country Kitchen, a longtime town staple, as well as …
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Thomas Gunnar Bernsteen
Thomas Gunnar Bernsteen, age 63, Green Bay, died on October 3, 2026, in Green Bay. He was born on November 8, 1962, the son of Gunnar and Nelda (Forsman) Bernsteen. He graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1981 and went on to major in marketing at the University of Minnesota, …
Gerald Ray Driscoll
Gerald Ray Driscoll, age 90, of Rhinelander, died on October 5, 2026 at his home. Gerald was born on May 5, 1936 in Milwaukee, to Gerald and Lillian Driscoll.
Joan Nancy Martinson
Joan Nancy Martinson, age 90, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home. Born February 25, 1936, in Racine to Orvan and Molly (Adensen) Ulstad. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School in Racine, and married Richard “Dick” Martinson in 1958. She was a homemaker who found joy …
Paul Thomas Skubal
Paul was born in Rhinelander to Thomas R. Skubal and Elizabeth (Betty) Skubal. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and Rhinelander High School. He enjoyed sports and played Little League and Babe Ruth baseball. He also played basketball for the Hodags. As an adult Paul followed the Badgers, the …
Renee Marie (Jolin) Mutter
Renee Marie (Jolin) Mutter, age 68, of Wabeno, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband of 50 years and family members.
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Thomas Gunnar Bernsteen
Thomas Gunnar Bernsteen, age 63, Green Bay, died on October 3, 2026, in Green Bay. He was born on November 8, 1962, the son of Gunnar and Nelda (Forsman) Bernsteen. He graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1981 and went on to major in marketing at the University of Minnesota, …
Charles D. Gritzmacher
Charles D. Gritzmacher, of Oak Creek, passed away at the age of 75 on September 19, 2026, in Milwaukee. He was born on September 2, 1951, in Rhinelander. Charlie was raised in Rhinelander and attended Rhinelander High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After returning, …
James A. Polinski
James A. Polinski, U.S. Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026 at the age of 68 in Paducah, KY. He was born on April 3, 1958 in Rhinelander to Barbara Bauman and Ronald Polinski.
Matt James Gilman
Matt James Gilman, age 61, of Rhinelander, passed away on September 28, 2026. After battling a combination of multiple diseases, he peacefully passed away in his sleep. Matt was born on June 15, 1965, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He retired from the State of Wisconsin after 25 years of service.
Valerie Jean Oberg-Bishop
Valerie Jean Oberg-Bishop, 62, of the Town of Pine Lake, passed away peacefully with her family at her side after battling COPD.
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