OBITUARIES
Shirley Ann Dittmer
Shirley Ann Dittmer, 74, of Tomahawk, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Shirley was born April 11, 1951, in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Ann (Frederick) Legan. She was united in marriage to Thomas Dittmer on September 11, 1996, in Tomahawk, and …
John W. Bliss
John W. Bliss, affectionately known as the “aging boy wonder” whose lifelong motto was “You can never have too much fun,” was joyfully reunited with the love of his life, Karen, on August 1, 2025.
Marjorie Anna Scott
Marjorie Anna Scott, 79 of Ladysmith, died Saturday, June 26, 2025 in Marshfield, of cancer. She was born on March 10, 1946 to Carl and Phyllis Wiedeman in Leesburg, Fla. She lived in Rhinelander, until she married.
Sandra Marie O’Brien
Sandra Marie O’Brien, 47, of Rhinelander, died on July 27, 2025, at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. She was born in Fort Riley, Kan. on November 28, 1977, the daughter of Richard and Patricia (Hanna) O’Brien. She graduated from the Tomahawk High School in 1997. She was employed by HyPro and …
Michael Roger Freund
Michael Roger Freund, 60, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on May 29, 1965, in Rhinelander, Michael was a hometown boy through and through, one whose roots ran deep and whose impact reached far beyond.
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Gary Leo Alsteen
Gary Leo Alsteen, 84, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully July 30, 2025. Born Dec. 21, 1940, to Joseph and Gladys (Moore) Alsteen, After his schooling he served in the U.S. Army from 1963–65.
Dawn M. Dalka
‘Taking Care of Business’ was Elvis’ personal motto as was Dawn’s. Dawn was the one you could count on for practical, insightful guidance and for getting things done. Ever since she was young, she loved children. She started her family soon after high school, raising Kari and Katie, then had …
Diana Kay Lafferty “Diane” “Maudie”
Diana Kay Lafferty “Diane” “Maudie”, 70, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 9, 2025. She passed away at home in the arms of her husband of 52 years. Diane was born on June 15, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa to the late, Tommy and Shirley Mastin. She …
Marjorie A. Scott
Marjorie A. Scott, 79 of Ladysmith, died Saturday, July 26 in Marshfield. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ladysmith with a memorial visitation starting at 9 a.m. at the church.
Carol Jean Burton
Carol J. Burton, 92, of Rhinelander died July 25, 2025. She was born January 3, 1933 in Milwaukee, to Wilbert and Ella Boese Magnan.
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Mardelle "Mardi" Sachse
Mardelle "Mardi" Sachse, age 75 of Harshaw, passed away on Wednesday, June 25 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. A memorial gathering for Mardi will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel with a memorial service at 2 p.m. followed by a …
Gwen Paulson
She loved beauty in all of it's forms; God’s creative design in nature, art, literature and especially music, which was a integral part of who she was. She began the study of piano at six years of age. Eventually she added the study of organ, french horn and voice, performing …
Peggy Sue Stevens
Peggy Sue Stevens, 73, of Rhinelander, passed away on July 13, 2025. Born on April 19, 1952, Peggy was known for her loving nature and fierce loyalty to those she held dear.
Gertrude “Trudi” Schuler
Gertrude “Trudi” Schuler, 82, of Lena, Ill. passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison. Trudi was born on January 14, 1943 in Owatonna, Minn. to Raymond and Bertha (Niespodziani) Busch.
Douglas Stephen Hext
Douglas Stephen Hext, 94, a resident of Rhinelander, died Wednesday, July 16, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 13, 1931, in Waukesha, the son of Gertrude Gwendolyn Jamieson and his adoptive parents Chester and Marion Hext. He was a proud Scotsman and spent many …
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