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Steven “JR” E. Kyska
Steven “JR” E. Kyska, 65, of Tomahawk, quietly fell asleep on Sunday, June 1, 2025, and road off into eternity. He was in his favorite chair watching “The Outlaw Josey Wales.” Steve was born in Illinois on June 28, 1959, to the late Steven and Judy (Herrin) Kyska, Sr. He …
Ruth Ann Oettinger
Ruth Ann Oettinger, 71, of Eagle River, died on May 30, 2025, in Eagle River. She was born on October 29, 1953, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Vern and Catherine (Alexander) Hagen. She attended schools in Rhinelander graduating from the Rhinelander High School in 1973. She lived in Rhinelander until …
Patricia A. Marquardt
Patricia A Marquardt, 77, of Rhinelander, died on June 2, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1947, in Rhinelander, the daughter of William and Marie (Sarocka) Hyland. She attended schools in Rhinelander graduating from Rhineland High School in 1965. She married the love of her life, Douglas Marquardt on …
Nancy Jane Lane (Adams)
Nancy Jane Lane (Adams), 68, of Rhinelander, passed peacefully on May 26, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 24, 1957 in Racine, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Ubessen) Adams.
Larry Ervin Schinke
Larry Ervin Schinke, 81, of the Town of Stella, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side on Monday morning, June 2, 2025, at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff.
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Roger A. Sabota
Roger’s love of hunting and fishing developed at a young age while he was growing up in Wisconsin Rapids. During family vacations to the Chippewa Flowage, Roger’s Father, Tuffy (Vanda) Sabota of Wisconsin Rapids, introduced him to musky fishing which quickly became his passion.
Diane M. Foss
Diane M. Foss, 74, of Rhinelander, died on May 28, 2025 at the Rennes Health and Rehab. She was born on October 2, 1950 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Richard and Alice (Daus) Mueller.
David Ronald Richmond
David Ronald Richmond passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 74. Dave was born on March 19, 1951, to Ron and Maxine (Kansig) Richmond. Dave was known for his gentle spirit, being quick to laugh, and slow to anger. He was humble, kind, and funny.
Sharon Lynn Pauke-Hanko
Sharon Lynn Pauke-Hanko, 58, of Rhinelander, died on Thursday May 22, 2025 at the Ministry Medical Center in Weston. She was born on March 2, 1967 to Henry and Patricia (Bigalke) Pauke in Newport News, Va.
Bruce Erick Kohn
Bruce Erick Kohn, of Rhinelander, passed away on May 22, 2025, at 80, after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. He grew up in Cloquet, Minn., and attended the University of Minnesota, receiving his master’s degree in wildlife biology and forestry. He served the DNR for over 30 years as …
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Nora Ann O’Melia Bluhm
Nora Ann O’Melia Bluhm, 87, died among those who loved her on May 13, 2025, at her residence in the memory care unit of Alexian Village in Milwaukee.
Carol Jean Ramsey
Carol Jean Ramsey, a beloved resident of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 7, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in Rhinelander on February 1, 1948, to James R. Coates and Alberta Johnson Coates, Carol’s kind heart and fun-loving spirit endeared her to many.
Wanda Ruth Harris
Wanda Ruth Harris, 93, of Rhinelander, died on May 14, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 4, 1932 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Frederick and Hazel (Towne) Gritzmacher. She lived in Milwaukee as a child and then returned to Rhinelander where she graduated from the Rhinelander High …
Patricia “Patti” Olsen-Theiler (Jahnke)
Patti, age 83, of Vail, Ariz., passed away March 5, 2025 from COPD and heart failure after a lengthy hospitalization. Survived by daughters Michelle (Mike), Elizabeth, Melissa (Blaine); sisters (Margaret, Kathleen); brothers (Max; James and wife Mary; Stephen); seven grandkids; special niece Brenda among numerous nieces and nephews; many Theiler …
Gary Richard Burnam
Gary Richard Burnam, 75, of Foster, died on May 10, 2025 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Gary was born on March 3, 1950 in Denver, to Warren and Betty Burnam. He graduated with a B.S. from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo. in 1972. On March 1, 1974, …
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