OBITUARIES
Joseph J. Ruffie
Joseph J Ruffie, age 82, of Rhinelander, died on April 8, 2023, at Rennes Health in Rhinelander. He was born on April 25, 1940, in Antigo, the son of Joseph and Florena (Parsons) Ruffie.
Toby Lee Sorenson
Toby Lee Sorenson, 62, of Rhinelander, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 11, 2023, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.
Gale Lee Jolin
Gale Lee Jolin of Phelps passed away on April 4, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Gale was born on Aug. 21, 1945, to Ethel (Blakely) and Raymond Jolin, in Rhinelander. Gale was the second of five children and is survived by brother Gary (Judy), sisters Renee (John) Mutter …
William (Bill) John Barney
William (Bill) John Barney, age 90, of Palmer, Alaska died peacefully on March 19, 2023, at home in Palmer, with his loving family at his side.
Donald Gale Hankey
Donald Gale Hankey, 76, of Wausau and a former resident of Rhinelander and Eagle River, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 30, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
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Donald A. Johnson
Donald A. Johnson of McNaughton passed away in late December and his Memorial service will be held at Fort Wilderness, McNaughton on Saturday, April 15.
Teresa Parkkonen
Teresa Marie Parkkonen, 76, of Negaunee, Mich., entered Eternal Life early Saturday morning, April 1, 2023 at Eastwood Nursing Center while in the care of her loving family.
Gloria Jean Bauman
Gloria Jean Bauman, age 86, of Rhinelander, died peacefully on April 2, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was able to realize her wish of living her last days in her own home thanks to the care of her family.
Hope D. Wierzba
Hope D. Wierzba, 51, of Harshaw, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Cynthia A. "Cindy" Pitts
Cynthia A. "Cindy" Pitts, 74, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023, at Tomahawk Health Services Nursing Home.
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John "Jack" Allen Pelletier
Oct. 1, 1935 - Dec. 23, 2022Jack was born in Rhinelander to Omer and Una Faye (Shefstad) Pelletier, the oldest of two children. He graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1955, where he met his future wife, Phyllis Gates.
Jayce Soliva
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jayce (Kielich) Soliva on Dec. 13, 2022. Jayce was a vibrant and loving soul who touched the lives of all she encountered.
Robert G. Owens
Robert G. Owens, age 85, of Rhinelander, died on March 24, 2023, in Rhinelander.
Ernest John Schluter
Ernest John Schluter, age 81, of the Town of Newbold, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at his home from cancer and multiple other complications.
James Ray Hoha
James Ray Hoha, age 79 of Rhinelander, died on March 25, 2023 at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He was born on Sept. 8, 1943, in Rhinelander, the son of Ray and Catherine (Clark) Hoha. Jim graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1961. He married the former Barbara Ludtke …
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