OBITUARIES
Rodney L. Visser
Rodney L. Visser, 85, died Friday, April 8, 2022, at his winter home in Lakeview, Ark. He was a proud lifelong resident of Elcho, taking a leading role in the community's business, educational and social structure.
Curtis Glenn Johnstone
Curtis Glenn Johnstone, 84, died on April 6, 2022. He was born in Wilton, Wis. on Dec. 20, 1937, and grew up in that area. He then lived in Milwaukee, the Muskego area and later years here in the Northwoods.
Mark G. Obukowicz
Mark Gerard Obukowicz, 67, was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, April 2, 2022, surrounded by family, at Froedtert Hospital, in Milwaukee.
Thomas R. Hageny
Thomas R. Hageny, age 73, of Rhinelander, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua. Tom was one of nine children born to Norbert and Julia (Thompson) Hageny.
Steve A. Woods
Steve A. Woods, age 71, of Harshaw, died on April 2, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 18,1951, in Columbia, Mo., the son of Leonard and Jean (Workman) Woods.
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Nicole J. Brownell
Nicole J. Brownell, 27, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.
Debra Lee Myers
Debra Lee Myers, age 66, of Rhinelander, died on March 28, 2022, at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander. Debi-Lee as she was known by her friends, was born on July 19, 1955, the daughter of Will and Dixie (Stuart) Kleinmeyer.
Ellyn Lynn Peters Gessell
Ellyn Lynn Peters Gessell, 70, died peacefully of natural causes on March 22, 2022. She was born May 25, 1951.
Marion B. Spafford Belongia
Marion B. Spafford Belongia went to the loving arms of Jesus on March 24, 2022.She was born on July 11, 1937, to Ralph and Florence Lambert.
John "Jack" Dessellier
John "Jack" Dessellier, age 83, passed away on March 24, 2022 in Minocqua. Jack was born on Aug. 16, 1937.
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Rollene J. Schroeder
Rollene J. Schroeder, 79, of Tomah, and formerly of Rhinelander, died Friday, March 25, 2022, at her home. She was born alongside her a twin, on June 17, 1942, to Arthur and Helen (Vandervort) Borchardt in Milwaukee. She was a member of the Nicolet High School Graduating Class of 1960. …
Bethel Nystrom
Bethel Beryl Nystrom, 89, widow of Harold K. Nystrom, Sr., passed away, March 25, 2022. Born in Pierson, Iowa, she has been resident of Hampton, Va. for over 54 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Dennis Carl Moritz
Dennis Carl Moritz, 72, of Rhinelander passed away on March 22, 2022 after a short but courageous battle with illness. He died with his family by his side holding his hand. Dennis was a lifelong resident of Rhinelander. He was born on April 14, 1949, the son of Carl and …
Ayleen Marie Martin
Ayleen Marie Martin, age 73, of Rhinelander, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ayleen was born in Beardstown, Ill., on June 28, 1948, to Francis and Bertha (Merath) Dierking.
Elizabeth "Betty" Monroe
Elizabeth "Betty" Monroe, age 93, of Rhinelander, died peacefully on March 19, 2022, at Milestone Senior Living, with her loving family at her side.
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