OBITUARIES
Dawn Marie (Meirhofer) Busche
Dawn Marie (nee Meirhofer) Busche passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 75. Dawn had a vibrant spirit and an adventurous heart. She cherished her time spent up north at the cabin, where she enjoyed the serenity of nature, and four-wheeling with her friends and family.
Dennis Charles Hurst
Dennis Charles Hurst 77, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston on October 3, 2025. Dennis was born on October 26, 1947, to Ralph and Helen (Kaiser) Hurst, at home on his grandma’s farm.
Thomas William Ives
Thomas William Ives, 85, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025. Born in Merrill, Tom moved to Rhinelander during his elementary school years and graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1958. He retired from Rhinelander Paper Mill after 35 years and enjoyed a long retirement.
Marie Edna (Reinke) Turriff
Marie Edna (Reinke) Turriff passed away peacefully at 103 years old on September 23, 2025 at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. She was born on April 1, 1922 in Milwaukee, to Glen Arrand and Theresa Gauthier.
Veryl Spencer
Veryl Spencer passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, just days after celebrating her 85th birthday. She was born on September 24, 1940, and in her 85 years she filled the world with laughter, love, and a spark all her own.
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Kent J. Hannula
Kent J. Hannula, 51, passed away on September 26, 2025, at home, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born March 20, 1974 to Joanne (Fistler) and George Hannula. Kent graduated from Lakeland Union High School in 1993. He was a life-long resident of Lake Tomahawk.
Dean Charles Wahl
Dean Charles Wahl, 99, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with family and caregivers by his side. Dean was born in Madison on August 3, 1926, to George C. and Elsie (Veerhusen) Wahl.
Bernard James Peter
Bernard James Peter, 89, of Rhinelander, died on September 19, 2025, at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1936 in Rhinelander, the son of Frank and Signey (Eide) Peter.
Donna Mae Dixon
Donna Mae Dixon, 69, of Rhinelander, passed away on Monday evening, September 15, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Monte James
Monte James passed away on September 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 22, 1933 to the late Joseph and Clara (Rasmussen) James and the youngest of 10 children. On November 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Dora Pfeiffer at St. Paul Evangelical …
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Patricia “Patti” Mary Young
Patricia “Patti” Mary Young, 78, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 16, 1947, in Menomonee, Mich., to Alred and Eunice (Bassine) Simono, Patti grew up in Coleman. She married the love of her life, Keith Garner Young, and …
Barbara Jeanne Smith
Barbara Jeanne Smith, 90, of Rhinelander, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 16, 2025, at Rennes Health & Rehab and under the care of Compassus at Home Hospice.
Janet G. Mittelsteadt
Janet G. Mittelsteadt, 87, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 6, 1937, to Ervin and Cora (Asmundson) Sommers. She had worked at A & W restaurant as a car hop and …
David Arnold Hedman
David Arnold Hedman, 84, peacefully left this world on September 8, 2025. He was born January 14, 1941 in Rhinelander. There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. on Sept. 26, at Forest Home cemetery in Rhinelander. StrikeLifeTributes.com. 763-444-5212.
Robert S. Estabrook
Robert S. Estabrook of Rhinelander, died peacefully in his home in Rhinelander on September 11, 2025. He was born on July 29, 1943, in Chicago, the son of Robert and June (Westmorland) Estabrook.
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