OBITUARIES
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 …
Kenneth A. Dumar
Kenneth A Dumar, 82, of Rhinelander, died on July 13, 2025, in Rhinelander. Ken was born March 24, 1943 in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Ann Dumar, their only son. As a young boy he was very busy and had many interests and hobbies.
Dean F. Kuckkahn
Dean F. Kuckkahn, 86, of Rhinelander, died on July 14, 2025, in Rhinelander. He was born on July 9, 1939 in Watertown, the son of William and Effie (Larson) Kuckkahn. After his schooling he served with the U.S. Marine Corp in Vietnam.
Joyce O. Pautz
Joyce O. Pautz, 93, of Rhinelander, died on July 14, 2025 at the Country Terrace in Rhinelander. She was born on April 8, 1932 in Two Rivers, the daughter of Erwin and Amelia (Retzlaff) Pautz. She attended schools in Two Rivers graduating from the Washington High School in 1949.
David Russ
Dave Russ, 77, passed away in Appleton, on July 12, 2025 with his family by his side after a battle with cancer.
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