OBITUARIES
Lester Emil Zunker
Lester Emil Zunker, age 80, of Rhinelander, died on Feb. 14, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side.
Bettina Eleanor McCleary
Bettina Eleanor McCleary (Beebe), of Rhinelander, departed from this earth on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at the age of 103.
Dianne Marie Stichmann
Dianne Marie Stichmann, 79, Wausau, formerly of Phillips passed away on Monday, Feb 13, 2023, while under the care of Marshfield Hospital-Weston Comfort Care and Assisted Living Services at Mountain Terrace, Wausau.
Christopher Alan Droes
Christopher Alan Droes, 59, of St. Germain, passed away on Sunday evening, Feb. 12, 2023, at his home with his family at his side.
Jean Streicher
Jean Streicher, 85, of Heafford Junction, was welcomed into the arms of her beloved husband, Dave, and recently-deceased grandson, Jason, after a tragic auto accident on Feb. 9.
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Alexander Ezekiel Mackowski
Our beloved son, Alexander Ezekiel Mackowski, 36, passed away from a truck accident Wednesday morning, Feb 8, 2023, at ThedaCare in Neenah.
Clarissa Mae Kupczak
Clarissa Mae Kupczak, 96, of Sugar Camp, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Feb. 8, 2023.
Kathryn Marie Heise
Kathryn Marie Heise, of Rhinelander, age 67, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2023, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on Aug. 30, 1955, in Rhinelander, to Donald and Joann (Goddard) Heise.
Judith "Judy" Ann Rausch
Judith "Judy" Ann Rausch went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. At Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.
Sharon Anne Meyer
Sharon Anne Meyer, 64, of Rhinelander, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday evening, Feb. 5, 2023.
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David Francis Garvey
David Francis Garvey died peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 83 years old.
Dennis D. "Denny" Hunter
Dennis Hunter, 83 years old, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at home with his loving wife Pat by his side.
Phillip John Puza
Phillip John Puza, age 47, of Rhinelander, entered God's Kingdom on January 30, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1975, in Rhinelander, the son of Clarence and Susan (Briggs) Puza.
Charles John Bettinger
Charles "Charlie" J. Bettinger, 80, of Rhinelander, passed away on Monday morning, Jan. 30, 2023, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.
William "Bill" LeRoy Johnson Jr.
William (Bill) LeRoy Johnson, Jr. was born in Elmhurst, Ill. on May 11, 1941, to William L. and Violet P. (Lavett) Johnson Sr.
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