OBITUARIES
Karen Marie Champeny
Karen Marie Champeny, age 65, of Minocqua, died on September 1, 2024, at the Country Terrace in Minocqua. She was born on August 15, 1959, in Hurley, to Newfrey and Dolores (Pretti) Burzinski.
Miranda Marie Horack
Miranda Marie Horack (Lindner) of Sobieski, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 16, 1994, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Christopher and Hiedi (DeBay) Lindner.
Jean Vanzo
Jean Vanzo, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday August 29, 2024 at Grace Lodge. She was born on August 4, 1928, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to Edwin and Josephine Wittock. Jean grew up and attended schools in Stambaugh, Mich.
Candace “Candy” Bettinger
Candace “Candy Bettinger, 78, of Rhinelander, passed away at her home on Thursday morning, August 22, 2024, with her children at her side and under the care of Compassus at Home Hospice.
Verna Anita Clara Bonnie
Verna Anita Clara Bonnie, 93, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff on September 1, 2024. She was born on September 26, 1930, in Shirley, Wis., to Edwin and Martha Lemke.
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James “Jim” Thomas Shepherd
James “Jim” Thomas Shepherd, 89, of Rhinelander, passed away at his home on Saturday evening, August 31, 2024, with his family at his side.
Michael “Mike” Prahl
Michael “Mike” Prahl, age 69, of Rhinelander, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long illness.
Thomas Gregory
On the evening of May 26, 2024 Tom left earthly life unexpectedly while at the family cottage in Harshaw. He lived a full life with love of family, friendship, adventure, work, and travel for 73 and a half years. He was a vibrant, focused hard worker until ALS (Lou Gehrigs …
Clifford “Kip” Ward Frayer
Clifford “Kip” Ward Frayer, age 70, of Rhinelander, died on August 26, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 8, 1954, in Racine, to Ward and Pearl (Christiansen) Frayer. He grew up in Racine and attended schools there and graduated Racine Horlick High School in 1972.
Ronald M. Finses
Ronald M. Finses, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Friendly Village in Rhinelander. Ron was born on May 3, 1938, son of Martin and Evelyn (Bell) Finses. He grew up in Cornell and was active in Boy Scouts becoming an Eagle Scout in 1954. He attended the …
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Michael Prahl
Michael Lee Prahl, age 69, of Rhinelander, died on August 25, 2024, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on December 18, 1954, to William and Alyce Prahl.
Thomas H. Hiebing
Thomas H. Hiebing, 88, a resident of Arbor Vitae, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024. Tom was born January 11, 1936, in Sheboygan, to George and Ida Hiebing, the youngest of four children.
Marilyn M. Tober
Marilyn M. Tober, age 92 of Rhinelander, died on August 26, 2024. She was born on January 10, 1932, in Rhinelander, to Clara and Ben Walters.
James “Jim” Henry Scholz
James (Jim) Henry Scholz was born in Milwaukee on July 25, 1937, to Julia (Liberski) and Richard Scholz. He passed away on August 22, 2024, in Rhinelander, at the age of 87 with his wife, Nancy, at his side.
Geary T. Wallschlaeger
Geary T. Wallschlaeger, 80 of Minocqua, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21. He was born June 7, 1944 in Milwaukee to Walter Wallschlaeger and Shirley (Collier) Wallschlaeger.
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