OBITUARIES
David Allen Werner
David Allen Werner was born in Phelps on May 23, 1961, and blessed us on this earth for 58 years, 11 months and 27 days. He passed away on May 19, 2020 at Eagle River Memorial Hospital due to complications from diabetes.
Tod Michael Kraus
Tod Michael Kraus, 57, of Sugar Camp, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Friendly Village Nursing Facility in Rhinelander from a long-standing battle of Sarcoidosis.
Cheryl Lanette Knutson
On May 15, 2020 the Lord called home Cheryl Lanette Knutson. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on Oct. 20, 1946 in Jackson, Mich., the daughter of Eugene and Henrietta (Shampo) Oettinger.
Barbara Jean Goossen
Barbara Jean Goossen, age 83, of Hudson, passed away on May 18, 2020 at Pine Ridge Assisted Living in Hudson.
Donald "Don" Arthur Pelletier
Donald "Don" Arthur Pelletier, age 88, of Rhinelander passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife and children.
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Peter "Pete" Paul Pauer
Peter "Pete" Paul Pauer lost his battle to squamous cell carcinoma on May 16, 2020, at the age of 48. Pete was a dedicated father, brother and friend. Pete owned and operated Beachfront Bar in Rhinelander for over 10 years. Most recently Pete was employed as an accountant at KerberRose …
Jean E. Fish
Jean E. Fish, age 73, died on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was born March 18, 1947 to Lowell and Valeda (Kellar) Carlson. Jean is survived by her son, Ryan (Sonya) Fish, grandchildren, Emmett and Sofia Fish, sister, Kathy (Carlson) Baker and brother James (Sylvia) Carlson, and many nieces and …
Dale Cook
Harold Dale Cook, age 86, passed away on May 17, 2020 at Friendly Village in Rhinelander. Dale was born in Grand Rapids, Minn., on Sept. 11, 1933 to Walter and Sylvia "Peggy" (Dugan) Cook. His dad, a 6'4" inch redheaded Irishman, died suddenly of a heart attack when Dale was …
Ruth Ann Prohaska
Ruth Ann Prohaska, age 83, of Elcho, died May 11, 2020 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on June 8, 1936, in Chicago, to Arthur and Eleanor (Brown) Gabel.
Florence Ellen Schmidt
Florence Ellen Schmidt, age 98, of Rhinelander, passed away on May 7, 2020, at Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk.
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David "Dave" M. Czlapinski
David "Dave" M. Czlapinski of Rhinelander, passed away on May 2, 2020 at Rennes Health & Rehabilitation Center of Rhinelander. He was born Nov. 15, 1950, in Stevens Point, to Albin and Theresa Czlapinski of Wisconsin Rapids.
Carol A. Panko
Carole A. Panko, age 77 of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 5, 2020 with her husband and family at her side and under the care of Ascension St. Clare's Hospital in Weston.
Janice I. Bailey
Janice I. Bailey, age 83 of Rhinelander died of cancer in her home on Boom Lake Thursday, April 30. She was a 12# baby born at home Sept. 28, 1936 in Stevens Point, to Gilbert and Florence (Putteen) Strek.
Matthew Gerard DeLaat
Matthew Gerard DeLaat, Rhinelander area musician and entertainer, passed away on March 28, 2020, in Phoenix, Ariz., after courageously battling a long illness. He was surrounded by his mother Virginia, brother Mark, and sister Mary.
Russell J. Fish
Russell J. Fish, age 74, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2020. Russ was born on Aug., 21, 1945 to Walter and Gertie (Delano) Fish.
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