Obituaries
Helen M. Marcis
Jan 8, 2026
Helen Marie Marcis, 85, passed away at home on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Helen was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to Florence and William Koskela. After an amicable split, Florence married Elmer Rennhak who then adopted Helen.
She lived in Rhinelander, WI and graduated from Rhinelander High School. She went on to graduate from Whitewater College in 1963 with a teaching degree. She...
Arnold M. Upson
Jan 8, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Melvin Upson, age 82, of Phillips, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on January 8, 2026.
Arnie was born and raised in Phillips, Wisconsin, the son of Vernon and Esther Upson. After Vernon’s passing when Arnie was young, Esther later married Bill Stark, who helped raise Arnie and remained a loving and influential presence throughout his life.
A graduate...
William Ross Yeschek
Jan 8, 2026
William Ross Yeschek, 72, of Lac du Flambeau and Suamico, Wisconsin, entered into Eternal life on January 8, 2026.
Ross was born on December 25, 1953, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Bill and Mary Lou Yeschek, and was raised in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Lakeland Union High School, St. Norbert College, and John Marshall Law School. He...
Harvey Allen Bilz
Jan 4, 2026
Harvey Allen Bilz, of Phillips, WI, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center Park Falls in Park Falls, WI. He was born October 17, 1936, to Paul and Nelda (Miller) Bilz, at home in Butternut, WI. Harvey graduated from Butternut High School. He married his best friend Ruth Zoesch on November 24, 1956. Together they moved to Janesville,...
Norman E. Then
Jan 4, 2026
Norman Edward Then age 91 of Arbor Vitae died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday 1/4/2026 at Seasons of Life Hospice. Born on June 16, 1934, in Chicago Illinois, the son of Edward and Edna Then.
“Normie,” as he was fondly called, was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the American Legion in Woodruff. He was an avid...
Kenneth H. Rabe
Jan 3, 2026
Kenneth H. Rabe passed away on January 3, 2026, in his home of 14 years in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin.
Ken was born on June 19, 1950, in Elgin, Illinois, to Raymond and Fern (U’Ren) Rabe. He graduated from Elgin High School where he met his wife of 55 years, Kathy (Diekman). He later received an associate’s degree from Elgin Community College...
Sharon L. Osborne
Jan 2, 2026
Sharon Lee Osborne, age 82 of Woodruff, WI passed away on Friday, January 2nd at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital. Sharon was born on August 10, 1943 in Racine, WI the daughter of Ben and Marion (nee Jung) Timler. She graduated from Racine Park High School. She was a caregiver and cleaning associate for many years.
Sharon enjoyed bridge club, golf and...
Roseann S. Ferry
Jan 2, 2026
Roseann S. Ferry, age 89, a resident of Rhinelander, WI, formerly of Arbor Vitae and Minocqua, WI, passed away January 2, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1936, in Berwyn, IL, to parents Walter and Rose Ginther. She grew up in Lyons, IL, until attending the University of Illinois, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education. Roseann met...
Donald Joseph Winninghoff
Dec 23, 2025
Donald J. Winninghoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. A proud Wisconsin native, Don lived a life defined by his devotion to his family and his appreciation for the Northwoods.
Life and Legacy
Born on March 10, 1940, in West Bend, Wisconsin, Don spent many years in Appleton, where he raised his family and established deep roots in the...
Donald Alex Bayer
Dec 19, 2025
Donald “Don” Bayer, age 73, passed away on Friday, December 19. He was born on January 18, 1952, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and was delivered by Dr. Kate Newcomb.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army and National Guard for 11 years.
Don made his home in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, where he lived with his wife, Cherie Bayer. He was...
Michael Joseph Fashingbauer
Dec 18, 2025
Michael Fashingbauer, age 72, a lifelong resident of the Lakeland area, passed into eternal life on December 18, 2025. Mike was a Dr. Kate baby, delivered in Tomahawk, WI, on November 15, 1953, to Joseph and Rosalie Fashingbauer from Lac du Flambeau. He grew up on Moss Lake, attended LDF Grade School and Lakeland Union High School. Following graduation, Mike...
Steven Richard Lindloff
Dec 13, 2025
Steven R. Lindloff, age 78, a resident of Arbor Vitae, WI, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center Weston. He was born on November 11, 1947, in Reedsburg, WI, to parents Richard and Dorothy Lindloff.
Steven graduated with a bachelor’s degree and taught middle school science for over 30 years. He loved many things, but first and foremost...
Jane Lamer
Dec 11, 2025
Jane Arverlla Lamer passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, she was 92 years old.
Jane was born February 28, 1933, to Arvilla (Callsen) and August Crass. She graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1951 where she was a member of the band, a baton twirler and a cheerleader. She earned her associate degree from the American Medical Record Association. She...
Clarence "Tuffy" Marheine
Dec 10, 2025
Clarence “Tuffy” Marheine, 90, of Rhinelander, WI passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Clarence was born May 20, 1935 in Brantwood, WI, the son of Benjamin and Lillian (Hendrickson) Marheine. He was united in marriage on May 23, 1959 to Shirley Kaihlanen and she preceded him in death on January 11, 2017.
Tuffy earned...
Arthur Russel Bawden
Dec 10, 2025
On December 10, 2025, Arthur Russel Bawden, 94, builder of magnificent homes, craftsman and master gardener, left his ‘bench with a view’ and what he often called God’s Country. He was brought to the only Home where Peace Prevails and Love Knows No Limits “Come Home to a God who Loves You.” Words from the Holy Bible: “God will wipe...
Robert A. Setlak
Dec 10, 2025
Robert Allen Setlak, age 79, of Tomahawk, WI, entered eternal rest on December 10, 2025. Bob was born on December 9, 1946, to Chester and Lillian (Niemiec) Setlak in Wauconda, IL. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Tomahawk, WI.
Bob proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967-1970. His service included a tour of duty in Vietnam...
Vicki Ann Brunow
Dec 9, 2025
Vicki Ann Brunow, 74, of Rhinelander, formerly of Weston, died December 9, 2025 at the Friendly Village Nursing Home in Rhinelander. Vicki was born October 11, 1951 in Merrill WI the daughter of Arthur and Lila Brunow (nee Bacher).
Vicki graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and later earned an Associates degree in Nursing from Northcentral Technical College in...
Donald "Donnie" Carufel Sr.
Dec 8, 2025
Donald Niizhoogaaboo - Two Standing, Carufel, Sr. passed away December 8, 2025, at the age of 67 years in Minocqua, WI.
Donnie, a loving sibling, is survived by his sister, Sarah (Rick) Williams, and brothers, Robin and Charles Carufel.
A devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by children, Douglas Long, Winona Carufel, Iris Carufel, and Nikki Sparrow; granddaughters, CanteSkuye, Jamelyn, Luna,...
John Sweeney
Dec 7, 2025
John Michael Sweeney was born March 20th, 1961 to Janet (Palmer) Sweeney and Darwin Sweeney in Tomahawk, WI. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Tomahawk and afterward Tomahawk High School where he played hockey and football. He went on to attend UW-Oshkosh where he got a degree in Criminal Justice. John started his post collegiate career at Tomahawk Police...
Gladys G. Thays
Dec 5, 2025
Gladys G. Thays, age 93, a resident of Woodruff, WI, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, at Careview Health & Rehab in Minocqua. She was born July 14, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Armas and Esther Tuominen. She married the love of her life, Darrol Thays, on June 23, 1951, at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Greenfield, WI....
