OBITUARIES
Rita May Staus
Rita May Staus, age 87, of Rhinelander, died on Nov. 14, 2022, at Grace Lodge in Rhinelander. She was born at home during a blizzard on Feb. 27, 1935 in the Town of Erin, the daughter of Edna and Gustave Tuskey. Her family lived in Hartford until 1946 when they …
Marilyn Storm
Marilyn Storm, 84, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2022 after a brief battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed.
Carol F. Doede
Carol F. Doede (Vollmer), age 88, passed away on Dec. 7, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander. Carol was born on Feb. 16, 1934, in Manitowoc, the daughter of Henry and Florence (nee Rehrauer) Vollmer. She married Duane Doede on Sept. 28, 1957, he preceded her in death on …
Joanna "Joan" Makris
Joanna "Joan" Makris, age 98, of Rhinelander died on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by her children. Joanna was born on April 22, 1924, in Louka, Greece.
Shelbra Jean Rustad
Shelbra Jean Rustad, age 64, was called home to our Lord peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.
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Annette M. Lane
Annette M. Lane (Manna), 77, of Harshaw, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.
Cheryl Marie Laakso
Cheryl Marie Laakso, 70, of Rhinelander, passed away on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at Friendly Village Nursing & Rehab.
David Walters
David Walters joined the love of his life, Joan (Weber) Walters, on Dec. 2, 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Walters (Eagle, Colo.), his sister Phyllis Bliese (Wausau) and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. His stories and love of the outdoors will be missed by family and …
James "Jim" Thunder Sr.
James "Jim" Thunder Sr., "Bemwédêk", "Sound of Thunder Going Along", 86, of Pickerel, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 at his home.James was born May 25, 1936, in Soperton (Wabeno), the son of Frank and Jenny (Mike) Thunder.
Jeffrey J. Roehling
Jeffrey J, Roehling, age 58, died on Nov. 29, 2022 from pancreatic cancer. He is the son of James E. Roehling and Jeannine (Dempsey-Roehling) Schmidt of Rhinelander.
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Beverly Jean "Bev" Mitchener
Beverly Jean (Behm) Mitchener, (formerly of Aberdeen, South Dakota), passed away peacefully at Milestone Senior Living in Rhinelander on Nov. 29, 2022, at the age of 91. (subscriber access)
Ronald "Cliffy" Vanderpoel
Ronald "Cliffy" Vanderpoel, age 69, of Rhinelander, died on Nov. 24, 2022, at his home in Rhinelander. He was born on Jan. 7, 1953, in Kenosha, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Michelson) Vanderpoel.
Dick Earl Smith
Dick Earl Smith, age 89, passed away in his home on Nov. 24, 2022.
Dani Rude-Spiess
Dani Rude-Spiess, age 33, a resident of Eagle River, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 at her home.
Kay Frances Olson
On the morning of Friday, November 18, 2022, at the age of 76, Kay passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.
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