OBITUARIES
Vernon Edgar Storm
Vernon Edgar Storm, 94, died peacefully on April 19, 2025, in the company of his loved ones. Mr. Storm was born in Merrill, on Nov. 23, 1930. Preceding Mr. Storm in death were his infant sister, parents, brother Gerald Storm and wife, Marilyn Storm.
James Russell Willis
James “Jim” Russell Willis of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 4, 2025, at the age of ninety-five. A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Jim lived a full and joyful life.
Mike Drivas
Mike Drivas of Rhinelander passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1953 in Rhinelander to Penny and Cathy Drivas. He grew up in Rhinelander and graduated from Rhinelander High School.
Sandra Kay Belgram
Sandra Kay Belgram, age 70, of Pelican Lake, Wisconsin, died on April 11, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 25, 1954, in Stambaugh, Michigan the daughter of Victor and Lorraine (Jochem) Henning.
Anne L. Anderson
Anne L Anderson, 82, of Rhinelander, died on April 4, 2025, at the S. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha. She was born on April 4,1943, in Amery, the daughter of Albert and Edith (Nordahl) Bauer.
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Sandra Fransen
To my dear family and friends, I’m letting you know that on April 6, 2025, I passed from this earthly life to a new one in God’s heaven. My beautiful family was there to comfort me and ease my journey. I died peacefully knowing I was so loved.
Patty Maria Perra
Patty M. Perra, passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 73. She and her twin sister Peggy were born in Green Bay, on August 22, 1951. She was employed at Northwest Engineering in Green Bay for many years. She then moved to Montgomery, Ala. and was employed …
Tory Lynn Stefonek
Tory Lynn Stefonek, 58, March 9, 1967 to March 24, 2025. Beloved daughter of Randy and Joy Stefonek and beloved sister to Michelle (Tom) Maloney of Rhinelander, Tracy (Joel) Gay of Duarte, Calif, and Kristen (Todd) Chrisler of Grafton. Mother to Ashlyn Finney of Estonia, Josh Finney of Michigan, and …
Robin Lingenfelter
Robin Lingenfelter, age 91, a resident of Harshaw, passed away March 30, 2025, at Tomahawk Health Services. He was born on March 15, 1934, in Plainview, Minn. to parents McKinley and Cecil (Vaughan) Lingenfelter.
Mary Frances Gross
Mary Frances Gross, 87, of Rhinelander, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on April 2, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on December 17, 1937, the daughter of Edward and Eleanor (Bloom) Guanella. She attended schools in Rhinelander and graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1956. She lived …
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Arthur “Butch” Wilmot
Arthur "Butch" Wilmot, age 79, of Rhinelander, died March 29, 2025, at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.
Leasia Ann Mueller
Leasia Ann Mueller, age 59, of Rhinelander, died March 28, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Thomas John Habel
Thomas John Habel, 79, of Rhinelander, passed away on February 9, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.
Mark Edward Kubiske
Mark Edward Kubiske, 66, of Rhinelander, passed away March 25, 2025, in the presence and care of his loving wife Bridget, at Meriter Unity Point Hospital in Madison.
Herman Sorgatz
Herman passed away peacefully at home on March 21. He was born on June 16, 1934 in Chicago. The son of Herman Sorgatz Sr. and Mina Sorgatz (Kuhpfal). He attended Lake View High school in Chicago. After high school he was drafted into the army.
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