OBITUARIES
Gerald “Jerry” Spencer Roou
Gerald “Jerry” Spencer Roou, age 87, of Rhinelander, died on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He died peacefully at home with family members in close attendance. He was born on March 20, 1937, in Merrill, the son of Spencer and Margaret (McCarthy) Roou.
Lawrence William Dorich
Lawrence William Dorich, 89, of Walworth and Oneida counties, passed away peacefully from a long-term illness on September 30, 2024.
Gustav James Bramann
Gustav James Bramann, age 85, of Rhinelander, died on September 26, 2024, at home. He was born on June 8, 1939, in Milwaukee, the son of Gustav and Anna (Cervik) Bramann.
Florice Rose Tennessen
Florice Rose (Serpe) Tennessen, age 90, of Eagle River, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was born in Racine on October 30, 1933, to Alphonse and Mary (Perfetto) Serpe. Although she was an only child, she grew up surrounded in the love of an extended family of many …
Eric James Norton
Eric James Norton, age 58, of Merrill, died on September 24, 2024 at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1966, in Rhinelander, the son of Omer and Eunice (Leavitt) Norton.
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Betty Davis
Betty (Rudisill) Davis, died on Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by her daughters while in hospice at Seasons of Life in Woodruff.
Joyce Maria Helser
Joyce Maria Helser, age 83, of Pelican Lake, died on September 11, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 5, 1941, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Mike and Cora (Pond) Robison.
Constance Mary Fuller
Constance Mary Fuller, age 89, passed away Aug. 21, 2024, at Friendly Village Nursing Home. Connie was born April 13, 1935, to Irvin and Angeline (Sowinski) Hein of Sugar Camp. Connie spent most of her childhood there in the house on Lost Lake but would spend some of her school …
Ember Mae Oelrich
Ember Mae Oelrich was born May 18th of 2001, and blessed this world until September 3rd of 2024. Ember was kind, thoughtful, loving, and dedicated.
Stephen Harry Lowther
Stephen Harry Lowther, age 67, of Lake Tomahawk, died on September 3, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 14, 1957, in Rhinelander, the son of Vernon and Raeburn (Oakley) Lowther.
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Carolyn J. Kaufman
Carolyn J. Kaufman, born on February 23, 1943, peacefully gained her wings on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the age of 81, surrounded by love and care under the Aspirus Hospice Care. Her daughter Dorothy also her husband Philip were by her side every day, offering comfort during her final …
Ernest “Ernie” Van Brooks Jr.
Ernest “Ernie” Van Brooks Jr’s battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) ended early Saturday morning, September 7, 2024 at Vita Care Memory Care in Abbotsford. Ernest was born on March 9, 1965, in Rhinelander, to Ernest Van Brooks, Sr. and Sherry Marie Maas Brooks.
Jean Vanzo
Jean Vanzo 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Grace Lodge. She was born on August 4, 1928, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to Edwin and Josephine Wittock.
John Eric “Lar” Larson
John Eric “Lar” Larson, 62, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home in Rhinelander. John was born on January 31, 1962, in Rhinelander, to Clyde (Swede) and Doris Larson. He attended Rhinelander public schools and was a 1980 graduate of Rhinelander High School. He attended the University …
Jerry Ray “PaPa Bear” Dunahee
Jerry “PaPa Bear" Dunahee, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday morning, August 7, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.
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