OBITUARIES
Thomas Peter
Thomas Peter, 86, of Rhinelander passed away February 27, 2026 at Riverview Health in Tomahawk. He was born on January 6, 1949 in Rhinelander, the son of Frank and Signey (Eide) Peter. He attended schools in Rhinelander graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1958 and marrying his high school sweetheart, …
Lois M. Pence
Lois M. Pence, 86, of Colonial Heights, Va., died February 24, 2026. Born and raised in Rhinelander, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Joseph Dumpprope and Mary Helen Westbrook. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She devoted many hours volunteering in her community.
Mary Healy Mentink
A teacher before she was a teacher, a mother and sister always, Mary Healy Mentink, 88, passed away February 23, 2026. Born October 7, 1937, to John Dee and Katherine Hicok Healy, Mary learned early the pull of family and friendships, the joy of reading and curiosity, and the value …
Joyce Elaine Bishop
Joyce Elaine Bishop, age 96, died on February 27, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 15, 1929, to John and Freda (Schoepke) Collier in Monico. She married Clarence “Buck” Bishop on March 11, 1950. They lived in Rhinelander from 1950 to 1960 and …
Mary Marie Friday
Mary Marie Friday, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 23, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born on January 20, 1942 in Rhinelander, where she attended school and lived for many years until eventually moving to Naples, Fla. where she served as …
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JWMS students shine in land & water conservation poster contest
James Williams Middle School (JWMS) art students did themselves proud when they competed recently in the annual Oneida County Land & Water Conservation Poster Contest. The students of JWMS 6th-8th grade art teacher Brian Carpenter were encouraged to create ideas for their posters using this year’s contest theme, “Soil. Where …
Edward Carl Stoever, Jr.
Edward Carl Stoever, Jr. was born on March 13, 1926, in Milwaukee, and died of natural causes on February 10, 2026 at the Seasons of Life Hospice Home in Woodruff. He was a resident in Rhinelander. After retiring, he spent over 30 years in the Northwoods that he loved so …
Bruce Raymond Rhode
Bruce Rhode, 89, passed away on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milestone Senior Living in Rhinelander. Bruce was born on June 13, 1936, in Rhinelander to Floyd and Emroy Rhode. He was a 1954 graduate of Three Lakes High School, receiving awards for athletic and academic achievements. Bruce was formerly married …
Charles “Chuck” J. Hunter
Charles “Chuck” J. Hunter of Rhinelander passed away February 20, 2026 at his home. He now resides above us with all who have preceded him. Chuck was born in 1954 to Jack and Beverly Hunter, who he is now with. He was a graduate of Rhinelander High School Class of …
Scrub-a-dub time!
Pretend-washing along to the Sesame Street song “Everybody Wash,” Rose Umland gets mom Cody’s face nice and clean while her siblings Torvi, left, and Owen, seated, join in the fun during Preschool Storytime on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Rhinelander District Library.
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Paul Zbigniew Haftarski
Paul Zbigniew Haftarski, 101, of the Town of Stella, passed away at his home on Saturday afternoon, February 14, 2026. Paul was born in Warszawa, Poland on April 28, 1924, to Kazimierz and Janina (Ensminger) Haftarski. He was raised in Warszawa, Poland eventually emigrating to the United States and settling …
Frances May Bramm
Frances May (Pasquesi) Bramm went to her heavenly home on February 17, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Rennes at the age of 93.
Pamela Rae Dervetski
Pamela Rae Dervetski, 76, peacefully passed away on February 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 25, 1949, in Wausau, Pamela lived a life centered on people — loving them fiercely, supporting them endlessly, and making everyone around her feel welcome. Her warm smile, gentle heart, and …
Juliana Marie “Julie” Densow
Juliana Marie “Julie” Densow (nee’ Kukanich), 85, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. She was born on April 18, 1940 in Eagle River. Juliana graduated from Eagle River Union High School in 1958 and began her professional career at Lyman Carter Law in her hometown. After marrying, she relocated …
Anna Mae Gorz
Anna M. Gorz, 91, of Rhinelander, passed away February 10, 2026, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Anna was born in a log cabin in Sugar Camp to Olen and Nettie Bailey on September 19, 1934. She graduated from Rhinelander High School — Class of 1952.
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