OBITUARIES
Mary Jane (Schwenck) Perlberg
Mary Jane (Schwenck) Perlberg, 86, passed peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Rhinelander, with family at her side. Born February 9, 1939, in Hinsdale, Ill., to Walter Harry Schwenck and Evelyn Cecelia (Wedin) Schwenck.
Eugene Edward Novak
Eugene E. Novak “Gene,” 82, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, October 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on February 1, 1943, in Rhinelander, to Emil F. and Laura R. (Bishop) Novak. He graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1961. Gene was …
Jean A. Keranen
Jean A. Keranen, 82 passed away on October 17, 2025 in Rhinelander, under the loving and compassionate care at Friendly Village Nursing and Rehab Facility, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Terrance A. "Terry" Grams
Terrance A. "Terry" Grams, of Bryant, died on October 21, 2025 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was 66 years old. He was born on November 9, 1958 in Laona, a son of Eugene and Cecelia (Skidmore) Grams. He married Susan Schultz on July 30, 2023 …
Carl Michael Belter
Carl Michael Belter, 69 of Rhinelander met his God on October 4, 2025, in Rhinelander. He was born on December 23, 1955 in Edgerton, to Robert and Ann Belter. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Park Falls in 1974.
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Brian Lee Sinclair
Brian Lee Sinclair, 67, of the town of Bundy, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, after a year-long battle with cancer.
Roberta Jean Cornelius, “Grandma CoCo”
Roberta Jean Cornelius, “Grandma CoCo,” 82, of the town of Pelican, passed away at home on Saturday morning, October 11, 2025, with her loving husband Thomas and her family at her side. Roberta was born in Chicago, to Robert and Irma (Turecek) Schreiber. At the age of three, the Schreiber …
Sherry Marlene Moritz
Sherry Marlene Moritz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. Born on January 3, 1954, in Kenosha, Sherry was the daughter of Stephan and Colleen Sasanas. After their untimely passing, she was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Bernice and Adam Repinsky.
Mary E. Schuettpelz
Mary E. Schuettpelz, age 73 of Suring, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Mary was born on June 24, 1952 to the late Ruben and Irma (Schallock) Hasselquist. She graduated from Rhinelander High School with the Class of 1970.
Shirley T. Mueller
Shirley T. Mueller, 84 of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger; stepson, Don; two sisters, Bonnie Schardt and Nancy (Randy) Hackenson; a brother, Ted Schardt; and her parents, Prudence …
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Richard “Ricky” James Lee
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Richard “Ricky” James Lee, who left this world too soon on October 3, 2025. Born on January 31, 1969, Ricky was the beloved son of the late Stanley Lee & Betty Birk (Lee).
Dawn Marie (Meirhofer) Busche
Dawn Marie (nee Meirhofer) Busche passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 75. Dawn had a vibrant spirit and an adventurous heart. She cherished her time spent up north at the cabin, where she enjoyed the serenity of nature, and four-wheeling with her friends and family.
Dennis Charles Hurst
Dennis Charles Hurst 77, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston on October 3, 2025. Dennis was born on October 26, 1947, to Ralph and Helen (Kaiser) Hurst, at home on his grandma’s farm.
Thomas William Ives
Thomas William Ives, 85, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025. Born in Merrill, Tom moved to Rhinelander during his elementary school years and graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1958. He retired from Rhinelander Paper Mill after 35 years and enjoyed a long retirement.
Marie Edna (Reinke) Turriff
Marie Edna (Reinke) Turriff passed away peacefully at 103 years old on September 23, 2025 at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. She was born on April 1, 1922 in Milwaukee, to Glen Arrand and Theresa Gauthier.
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