OBITUARIES
Ruth Mae Reader
Ruth Mae Reader, 81, of the Town of Woodboro, passed away at Rennes Health & Rehab Center on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, with her family at her side.
William “Bill” V. Buesching
William “Bill” V. Buesching, age 67, passed away peacefully on Sept. 22, 2023 at Nu Roc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Laona. He was born in Sacramento, Calif. on Sept. 4, 1956 to Neil and Anita Buesching.
Shirley Ann Blicharz
Shirley Ann Blicharz, age 87, of Three Lakes, died peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
Jeffrey Scott Edwards, M.D.
Jeffrey Scott Edwards, M.D., 67, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Appleton following a battle with chronic illness.
Carol Kay VanderPlaats
It is with profound sadness and much love that the family announces the peaceful passing of Carol Kay VanderPlaats (nee Clure) age 75, on Sept. 17, 2023.
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Peggy Lu Horne
Peggy Lu (Hodges) Horne went home to her Lord and Savior peacefully on Sept. 20, 2023 at the age of 86.
Wallace Gene Axberg
Wallace “Wally” Gene Axberg, 70, of Tipton, Iowa passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease/dementia on Sept. 12, 2023 while under loving care of Cedar Manor and St. Croix Hospice.
Christine Ann Tolsted Tummett
Christine Ann Tolsted Tummett, age 52, passed away peacefully in her home in Minneapolis, Minn. on September 14, 2023.
Rita Webster
Rita Catherine (Polzin) Webster, age 72 of Rhinelander, was called to her heavenly home on September 19, 2023. She was born to Erwin and Agnes (Fuchs) Polzin on Dec. 23, 1950, In Rhinelander.
Carol Kay Vanderplaats
Carol Kay Vanderplaats, age 75, of Rhinelander, died on Sept. 17, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 28, 1948, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Lester and Melva (Bishop) Clure.
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Dr. Michael Bernard Haugen, DVM
Michael B. “Mike” Haugen, 67, of Rhinelander, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and friends at Friendly Village Nursing Home due to complications from Lewy Body Dementia.
Carolyn Jane Schoepke
Carolyn Jane Schoepke, 87, of Woodruff, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023 at Lakeshore Memory Care in Lac du Flambeau.
David Robert Schoeneck
David Robert Schoeneck, age 76, of Rhinelander, died on Sept. 10, 2023, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his loving family at his side.
Kathryn Ann (Danner) French
Kathryn Ann (Danner) French, age 87, of Slidell, Louisiana, died on September 9, 2023, at her home, with her loving husband Mike at her side.
John (Huntz) Ellner
John (Huntz) Ellner of Pelican Lake, age 94, passed way Aug. 16, 2023.
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