OBITUARIES
Dallas Kelley
Dallas Kelley, age 91, of Rhinelander, died on February 2, 2025 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. He was born on December 7, 1933, in Rhinelander, the son of Clarence and Myrtle (Alexander) Kelley.
Raymond R. Vendl
Raymond R. Vendl, 94, of St. Germain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Aspirus Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. He was born on April 18, 1930 in Berwyn, Ill., the son of Louis and Mary (nee Kostik) Vendl.
Scott Donald Juern
Scott Donald Juern, 63, of Freeport Ill., passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2025. Scott was born in Chicago. Growing up in Minocqua, he developed a love for the outdoors. He attended technical school in Eau Claire for Civil Structural Engineering, graduating in 1983.
Sharon “Jojo” Moes
Sharon “Jojo” Moes passed away peacefully January 16, 2025, at the age of 80. She was a lifelong resident of Rhinelander who enjoyed her many friends and family, playing cards, dancing, crafting and rummage sales.
Joyce Louise Alsteen
Joyce Louise Alsteen, age 73, of Rhinelander, died on January 8, 2025, after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born on August 11, 1951, the daughter of Eldore “Jack” and Adeline (Greening) Seefeldt.
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Lorrie Cirilli
Lorrie Cirilli, 94, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2025. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Northwoods River News.
Judith Arlene Dufrane
Judith Arlene Dufrane, a long-time Rhinelander resident, passed away peacefully January 22, 2025, at Allouez Parkside Village in Green Bay.
Paul Eugene Ebert
Paul Eugene Ebert departed from this world on January 23, 2025, surrounded by members of his loving family to join those already in Heaven.
Eugene Harry Clapsaddle
Eugene Harry Clapsaddle, 77, of Eagle River went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Gene was born in Belvidere and raised in Cherry Valley, Ill. to the late Glenn and Shirley (Baxter) Clapsaddle on September 5, 1947.
Nancy Dart Opie
Nancy Dart Opie, age 90, passed away on Jan. 19, 2025 at Bradenton Hospice House, Bradenton, Fla. Nancy was born on August 4, 1934, in Rhinelander, to Leslie and Frances Anderson Dart.
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Gerald “Jer” Gene Gries
Gerald “Jer” Gene Gries of Three Lakes and Tucson Ariz. passed peacefully in his sleep January 14, 2025 at the age of 96. Jer was born on August 14, 1928, in Marinette, to William and Margaret Gries.
Elaine “Ellie” Yungerman
Ellie was born on October 23, 1952. in Antigo, to Cecil Jenkins and Edith (Glines) Jenkins. She grew up in Enterprise and graduated from Elcho High School in 1970. After graduation, she moved to Rhinelander.
Donald R. Eliason
Donald R. Eliason, known to friends and family as “Don” or "Donnie," passed away peacefully at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff on the morning of January 17, 2025, at the age of 83.
Teresa Ann Kennedy
Teresa Ann Kennedy, 39, of Rhinelander, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Juanita Grace Kichefski
Juanita Grace Kichefski (nee Spafford) passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Rhinelander.
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