OBITUARIES
David Arnold Hedman
David Arnold Hedman, 84, peacefully left this world on September 8, 2025. He was born January 14, 1941 in Rhinelander. There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. on Sept. 26, at Forest Home cemetery in Rhinelander. StrikeLifeTributes.com. 763-444-5212.
Robert S. Estabrook
Robert S. Estabrook of Rhinelander, died peacefully in his home in Rhinelander on September 11, 2025. He was born on July 29, 1943, in Chicago, the son of Robert and June (Westmorland) Estabrook.
Thomas Claude Tait Jr.
Thomas Claude Tait Jr., 82, of the Town of Newbold, passed away at home on Wednesday morning, August 20, 2025, with his wife Jane at his side and under the care of Aspirus at Home Hospice.
Barbara Busch Scheeler (Clancy)
Barbara Busch Scheeler (Clancy), 86, of Rhinelander, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Friendly Village Nursing Home, in Rhinelander, surrounded by her loving family.
Michael Lee Smith
Michael Lee Smith, 73, passed away on September 1, 2025, at his home in Bloomington, Ill. surrounded by his family in the loving care of Carle Hospice.
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Sally Mae Nylund
Sally Mae Nylund, 83, of Rhinelander, died peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Rhinelander. She was born on November 19, 1942, in Crandon, the daughter of Donald and Marge (James) Newman.
Michael Lee Smith
Michael Lee Smith Michael Lee Smith, 73, passed away on September 1, 2025, at his home in Bloomington, Ill. surrounded by his family in the loving care of Carle Hospice.
Sally Mae Nylund
Sally Mae Nylund Sally Mae Nylund, 83, of Rhinelander, died peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Rhinelander. She was born on November 19, 1942, in Crandon, the daughter of Donald and Marge (James) Newman.
Barbara Busch Scheeler (Clancy)
Barbara Busch Scheeler (Clancy) Barbara Busch Scheeler (Clancy), 86, of Rhinelander, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Friendly Village Nursing Home, in Rhinelander, surrounded by her loving family.
Thomas Claude Tait Jr.
Thomas Claude Tait Jr. Thomas Claude Tait Jr., 82, of the Town of Newbold, passed away at home on Wednesday morning, August 20, 2025, with his wife Jane at his side and under the care of Aspirus at Home Hospice.
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Marvin Stanley Labecki
Marvin Stanley Labecki, known as Marv, passed away on August 23, 2025, in Bradenton, Fla., after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Born on January 1, 1943, in Milwaukee, Marv’s unwavering dedication to his family and community marked the 82 years of his well-lived life.
Dorothy E. Kelling
Dorothy E. Kelling, 87, of Little Chute, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. A funeral service for Dorothy will take place at Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Jill Marie Funk
On August 14, 2025, Jill Marie Funk passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home. She was born on December 1, 1960, in Stanley, to Jim and Joan Smoczyk. At the age of one, her family relocated to Rhinelander, where they established and operated Jim and Joan’s Bar.
Gus Holzbauer
Gus Holzbauer, age 23, a 20-year resident of Eagle River, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 in Woodruff. Gus was born on July 4, 2002 in Appleton, to Steven and Jodi Holzbauer. Gus was a 2020 graduate of Three Lakes High School and a graduate of Fox Valley Technical …
William Joseph Weyker
William Joseph Weyker, 81, of Rhinelander, passed away on Friday evening, August 15, 2025, with his family at his side at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. William was born on May 2, 1944, in Sheboygan, to Eugene and LaVerne (Huiras) Weyker. He was raised in the Random Lake/Waubeka area on his grandparents’ …
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