OBITUARIES
Marieta “Rita” Huglen
Marieta “Rita” (Miller) Huglen, 69, of Breitung Township, Michigan went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, July 9, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Kingsford, Mich.
Kenneth Leroy Juon
Kenneth Leroy Juon of Rhinelander died peacefully at home with his family on July 8, 2024, succumbing to bladder cancer, a disease triggered by exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam during his service in the U.S. Army.
Barbara Helen Laddusire
Barbara Helen Laddusire, age 70, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on July 8, 2024. She was born on April 7, 1954, in Rhinelander, to Kenneth and Helen Laddusire. Barb attended high school in Rhinelander and graduated with the Rhinelander High School Class of …
Lois R. Lukarich
Lois R. Lukarich, age 93, of Rhinelander, died on July 5, 2024 in Rhinelander. She was born on August 11, 1930, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Walter and Elin (Nordquist) Rolain. She graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1948 and then married Robert “Al” Lukarich on July 8, 1950.
Kathleen Martha Shepherd
Kathleen Martha Shepherd, 92, of the Town of Pelican, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Tomahawk Health Services.
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Thomas Waalkens
Thomas Eugene Waalkens made his final transition the afternoon of July 8. 2024 at Gundersen Boscobel Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born February 7, 1957, in Rhinelander, Tom grew up in Starks.
Gene B. Belmas
Gene B. Belmas, 83, of Rhinelander, died on July 8, 2024, with family by his side. He was born on April 11, 1941, in Ironwood, Michigan, first son of Eugene and Martha (Kilponen) Belmas.
Karen Sue Fath
Karen Sue Fath passed away on Saturday morning, July 6, 2024, with family at her side at Aspirus Howard Young Medical Center.
Michael Francis Vanney
Mike Vanney, age 70, died July 1, 2024 surrounded by loved ones, after a struggle with colon cancer followed by leukemia.
Robert F. Seidel
Robert F. Seidel, age 74, of Rhinelander, died on July 1, 2024 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He was born on December 21, 1949, in Rhinelander, the son of Reynold and Edna (Greunke) Seidel.
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Debora Jean (Huber) Labodda
Debora Jean (Huber) Labodda, age 67, of Rhinelander, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Helen Irene Sigurdson
Helen Irene Sigurdson, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born January 14, 1929, in Eau Claire, to Arne and Elfrieda Rindal.
Kathleen Mary Pierce
Kathleen M. Pierce, age 75, a Rhinelander resident of 23 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Seasons of Life (Hospice House) in Woodruff.
Clarence John Puza
Clarence John Puza, fondly known as “Buck,” age 74, passed peacefully Friday morning, June 28, 2024 at home by the side of his loving wife Susan Puza. He was born in Laona on May 17, 1950 to Goldie and Albert Puza. Clarence and Susan raised three beautiful daughters Leslie, Laura …
Virginia Ruth Randolph
Virginia Ruth Randolph, née Schneider, age 93 of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024 at the wonderful and scenic Seasons of Life hospice care facility in Woodruff.
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