Obituaries
Gary Lee Kosterman
Jan 13, 2026
Gary Lee Kosterman, a resident of Oak Creek, WI, formerly of Kennan, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family January 13, 2026. He was born January 16, 1952, in Kennan, WI, to parents Edward and Florence Kosterman.
Dear father of Jeremy (Mary), Jason (Starr), and Adam (Brittany). Proud grandfather of Taylor, Anna, Ryder, Hunter and Cassius. Loving brother of Linda Heizler,...
Joyce Ann Haskins
Jan 12, 2026
Joyce Ann (Dekkenga) Haskins, age 79, a resident of Ogema, WI, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Country Terrace, in Rhinelander, WI. She was born on September 10, 1946, in Iowa, to parents Willis and Sebena Dekkenga. She graduated from Prentice High School.
Joyce married Gene Haskins on January 22, 1966. She worked at State Bank of Medford and Mid-Wisconsin...
Carmen Ann Bellile
Jan 11, 2026
Carmen Ann Bellile, 87, of Tomahawk, WI passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her residence at Milestone surrounded by Loved ones. Carmen was born June 8, 1938 in Merrill, WI, the daughter of John and Emma (Kiepke) Brikowski. She was united in marriage on June 27, 1959 to Dewaine Bellile in Merrill and he preceded her in death on...
Rosalie Elizabeth Allen
Jan 11, 2026
Rosalie Elizabeth Allen, 100, resided in Merrill, WI, died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Lili Gardens Assisted Living, Schofield, WI under Hospice Care. Rosalie was born March 3, 1925 to Frank and Matilda (Knueppel) Vanderhoef. She was united in marriage to Berwyn Allen December 17, 1942 in Irma, WI and he preceded her in death on January 6, 1973. She...
Donald James Wilson
Jan 10, 2026
Donald James Wilson, age 88, a resident of Woodruff, WI, formerly of Phelps, WI, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk, WI. He was born October 20, 1937, in Phelps, WI, to parents Elmer and Ruth (Johnson) Wilson.
Don proudly served his country for 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, including...
Robert "Bob" Martinson
Jan 9, 2026
Robert “Bob” Martinson, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at Our House Memory Care Facility in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Bob was born on August 24, 1941, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, to Arthur and Dorothy Martinson. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bob proudly served in the Army National Guard for four years before beginning his career at Computer Sciences...
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...
Patricia & Douglas Bosma
Dec 20, 2025
Patricia Elizabeth (Uspel) Bosma, June 4th, 1938 - December 20, 2025
Douglas Arthur Bosma, March 4, 1939 - May 11, 2022
Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 4th, 1938. When she was six years old her family moved to Rhinelander, Wisconsin, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Rhinelander High School.
Douglas was born on March 4, 1939, in...
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...
