OBITUARIES
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.
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 …
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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.
David James Wolczewski
David James Wolczewski, 74, of Jennings — a loving husband, devoted father and friend to many — passed away on Jan. 26, 2026. David grew up in Greenfield. He met the love of his life while she was visiting her aunt. Her aunt lived just down the road from him. …
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Sheryl Marie Cassity
Sheryl Marie Cassity, 78, of Rhinelander, died on February 2, 2026 at the Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff. She was born on March 26, 1947 in Racine, the daughter of Robert and Bernice (Albright) Johnson.
Edward D Kubesh
Edward D Kubesh, age 90, of Rhinelander, died on January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 11, 1935, in Rhinelander, the son of August and Ann (Meyers) Kubesh.
Harold Ray Bell
Harold Ray Bell, 85, of Rhinelander, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Rennes Health & Rehab Center. Harold was born on January 24, 1940, to Vernell and Ina Mae Bell. He was raised in Goreville, Ill., and graduated from Goreville High School in 1958. He lived in Kankakee and …
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 …
Patricia Anne “Pat” Simmons
Patricia Anne “Pat” Simmons (formerly Miazga) died on January 29, 2026. Pat was born in Rhinelander just before midnight on December 31, 1952 to Laura (Bixby) Miazga and Henry Luke Miazga. She attended West Side Elementary School, Saint Mary’s School, and was a 1971 graduate of Rhinelander High School.
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