OBITUARIES
Robert "Bob" Kolstad
Robert "Bob" Kolstad, 75, of Wasilla, Alaska, passed away peacefully in his beautiful home, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Rhinelander, and attended Rhinelander High School. Bob enlisted in the Army in April 1970. He wanted and was ready to go to …
Walter L. Baker, Sr.
Walter L. Baker, Sr., 92, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2026. Born on April 3, 1933, in Pittsville, Walter lived a full and meaningful life as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Kay Marie Johnson
Kay Marie Johnson, 85, of Rhinelander, died on March 13, 2026, at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. She was born on June 8, 1940, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Norman and Ruth (Jape) Johnson. Kay attended Headwaters well over 20 years. She had to retire at the age of 60 because …
Jeff Englert
Jeff Englert, Born March 5, 1967. Passed peacefully with family at his side on March 10, 2026. Jeff leaves behind two sons, Jeff Wolfe and Justin Kalmbach-Englert, along with other family and friends.
Beth Ann Vandervest
Beth Ann Vandervest, 58, was born on June 21, 1967, in Rhinelander. Her childhood hobbies included waterskiing, alpine skiing, synchronized swimming, illustration, and painting.
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Douglas H. Rathbun
Douglas H. Rathbun, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, left this world on March 10, 2026, in Merrill, at the age of 91. Born on August 24, 1934, in Genoa City, Douglas lived a life rich with love, work, and cherished memories.
Thomas Peter
Thomas Peter, 86, of Rhinelander passed away February 27, 2026 at Riverview Health in Tomahawk. He was born on January 6, 1940 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, …
Ann P. Wahlers
Ann P. Wahlers, age 89, of Rhinelander, died on February 21, 2026, at the Friendly Village in Rhinelander. She was born on December 7, 1936 in Neenah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Irwin and Beatrice (Darling) Pearson.
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.
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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 …
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 …
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