OBITUARIES
Marie Beverly Nelson-Wilson
Marie Beverly Nelson-Wilson, 82, passed peacefully, July 9 in New London, with family by her side. Marie was born November 18, 1942, in Antigo, to Joseph and Florena (Parsons) Ruffie. Bev, as she preferred her middle name, graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1961. She married Martin Nelson, February 1, …
Thomas M. Clancy
Thomas M. Clancy, 90, of Rhinelander, passed away on July 12, 2025 at the Rennes Health and Rehab Center. He was born on March 6, 1935 in Milwaukee to William and Katherine (O’Hearn) Clancy. Tom loved life, adventures, conservation, the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Charles M. “Charlie” Phelan
Charles M. “Charlie” Phelan of Madison, died on July 1, at the age of 77, after a brief struggle with cancer.
Bradley J. Albrant
Bradley J. Albrant, 40, of Sugar Camp, died on July 9, in Rhinelander. He was born on February 2, 1985, in Rhinelander, the son of Roger Albrant and Lynn Horack.
Brian Hegge
Brian Hegge, a longtime resident of Rhinelander, died suddenly on Sunday, July 6 while engaged in one of his favorite activities — biking with friends. He was 66. Brian spent his childhood in Whitehall, and graduated from Whitehall Memorial High School in 1976.
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Estelle Mae Eckrich
With deep love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Estelle Eckrich, who passed away peacefully on July 4 at the age of 89, surrounded by loved ones.
Eugene "Gene" Francis Gaber
Eugene “Gene” Francis Gaber, 92, of Rhinelander, died on July 7, 2025, at the Rennes Health and Rehab. He was born on December 16, 1932, in Rhinelander, the son of Sylvester and Eleanore (Pecor) Gaber. He attended schools in Rhinelander graduating from the Rhinelander High School in 1950. After his …
Barbara Ellen Brogli
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Ellen Brogli, on July 5 at the age of 71. A dedicated registered nurse, she profoundly impacted the lives of her patients and their families with her compassionate care and commitment to their well-being.
Hedwig Blank
Hedwig Blank, age 94, of Woodruff, passed on to meet God on July 5, 2025 at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff. She suffered a stroke six days earlier at her home and was transported to Howard Young Medical Center for stabilizing care.
Thomas Arnold Ahrens
Thomas Arnold Ahrens, 71, of El Mirage, Ariz., peacefully passed away on May 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. Tom was born February 6, 1954 in Menomonie, to Arnold and Marie Ahrens (Pax) where he also graduated Menomonie High School and started his first business, Ahrens Heating and Refrigeration.
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Donald Curtiss Rolain
Donald Curtiss Rolain, 97, died Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Legacy of the Northwoods in Eagle River. He was born at home in Rhinelander, on Dec. 2, 1927. Don was the fifth of 11 children in the Walter and Elin (Nordquist) Rolain family. He attended Pine Grove School and Malvern …
Sherry Lee Fish
Sherry Lee Fish, 75, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1950, in Rhinelander, to Elmer and Raeburn Mathews. Sherry was a graduate of Rhinelander High School, Class of 1968. She married her high school sweetheart, Gary Donald Fish, on June 21, …
Mardelle “Mardi” Sachse
Mardelle “Mardi” Sachse, 75 of Harshaw passed away on Wednesday, June 25 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Mardi was born on August 9, 1949 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Edward and Shirley (nee Japp) Kluender. She married Paul Sachse on May 25, 1968. She graduated from cosmetology school and worked …
Nancy G. Scholz
Nancy G. Scholz, age 84, of Rhinelander, died on June 21, 2025 at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. She was born on May 1, 1941 in Parrish, the daughter of Bernard and Margaret (DeWeert) Van Ryen. She attended schools in Rhinelander, graduating from the Rhinelander High School in …
Gabriel M Wallmow
Gabriel M Wallmow, age 20, of Rhinelander, died on June 20, 2025, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 4, 2005 in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of Matthew and Michelle (Prell) Wallmow.
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