OBITUARIES
Edward “Ed” J. Simon
It is with deep sadness and much love that we mourn Edward (Ed) J. Simon, age 57, on his unexpected passing at his home in Rhinelander on May 19, 2024.
Bonnie Blanche Norton Ludwig
Bonnie Blanche Norton Ludwig, of Shawano, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away May 31, 2024 after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and love.
Patricia “Trish” Michael LeClair
Patricia “Trish” Michael LeClair, age 65, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 22, 2024, at home with her family at her side.
Michael John Busche
Michael John Busche, age 70, of Rhinelander, died on May 29, 2024, at his home in Rhinelander. He was born on September 18, 1953, in Rhinelander, a twin son of Raymond and Joan (Day) Busche.
Margaret “Jean” Waalkens
Margaret "Jean” Waalkens, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2024, with family at her side.
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Angeline Rita Hoppe
Angeline Rita Hoppe, age 93, of Rhinelander, died on May 8, 2024, at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander. She was born on December 19, 1930, in Sayner, the daughter of George and Laura (Ahlborn) Brooker Sr. She attended schools in Eagle River, graduating from Eagle River High School in …
Jane Rae Hoppe
Jane Rae Hoppe, age 89, of Rhinelander, died on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.
Dr. Thomas D. Rudolph
Long-time Rhinelander resident and Northwoods conservationist Thomas D. Rudolph, age 94, passed into his eternal reward on May 26, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Sally A. Engleman
Sally A. Engleman, 72, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Aspirus St. Mary Hospital in Rhinelander surrounded by her family.
Gina Marie Lambele
Gina Marie Lambele, 60, of Elk Mound, and previously of Madison, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Mayo Health Center - Eau Claire, after a valiant 2-year battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer.
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John Paul Kriesel
John Paul Kriesel, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on May 17, 2024. He was born in Rhinelander on May 13, 1942 to Edwin and Margaret (Blakely) Kriesel.
Eugene James Krouze
Eugene “Gene” James Krouze, age 90, passed away on May 16, 2024, under the care of Friendly Village Nursing Home and Compassus Hospice Services.
Joseph “Joe” Donald Graf
Joseph “Joe” Donald Graf, age 91, of Rhinelander, went home peacefully to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 10, 2024. He was born along with his twin sister Joan, on November 4, 1932, in Milwaukee, to John and Elizabeth (Knazinski) Graf.
Randy Mark Swearingen
Randy Mark Swearingen, 75, died May 8, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following an extended battle with various health issues.
John T. Winter
John T. Winter, age 90, of Harshaw, died on May 14, 2024, at the Country Terrace, with his loving family at his side.
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