OBITUARIES
James “Jim” R. Hannemann, Sr.
James “Jim” R. Hannemann, Sr., a longtime resident of Mercer, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Jim was born to Helmuth and Verona Hannemann in Appleton, on May 24, 1947. Jim attended first grade in a one-room schoolhouse before moving to a school that had …
Michael “Mike” D. Shaffer
Michael “Mike” D. Shaffer passed away January 31, 2026, in Arbor Vitae, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, humor, and deep love for the people that mattered most to him. Mike was born July 1, 1955, in Winona, Minn., to Richard Dean and Donna Ellen (Hanson) Shaffer and grew up …
William “Bill” Ghiselli III
William “Bill” Ghiselli III, 67 of Woodruff, passed away on February 7, 2026 at home with family following a courageous 2-year battle with cancer.
James “Jim” Howard Wiebe
James “Jim” Howard Wiebe, born January 23, 1939, in Willmar, Minn., lived a full and remarkable life defined by family, adventure, and achievement. He was the son of James H. Wiebe and Evelyn L. (Strommen) Wiebe.
Carol J. Gilson
Carol J. Gilson, 89 of Minocqua, passed away on Thursday, February 5 at Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander. Memorial Mass for Carol will take place in the spring at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff. A full obituary will appear in a later edition.
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Michael Kelly Murphy
Michael Kelly Murphy, 67, of North Aurora, Ill., passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 2, 2026. Born on September 22, 1958, in Aurora, Ill., Mike was raised on the west side of Aurora, where his mischievous spirit and sense of humor were evident from an early age. …
Edward Brian Cervenansky
Edward Brian Cervenansky, better known as “Eddie” or “Ed” to family and friends, of Three Lakes, was suddenly called to eternal life on January 27, 2026, at the young age of 34. Born on October 3, 1991 in Milwaukee, to Brian and Marlowe Cervenansky, he spent his early years growing …
Kenneth H. Rabe
Kenneth H. Rabe passed away on January 3, 2026, in his home of 14 years in Arbor Vitae. Ken was born on June 19, 1950, in Elgin, Ill., to Raymond and Fern (U’Ren) Rabe. He graduated from Elgin High School where he met his wife of 55 years, Kathy (Diekman). …
Bruce Lowell Clark
Bruce Lowell Clark, of Wausau, died on January 25, 2026 after a 25-year battle with polymyositis — an autoimmune disease. Bruce was born in Wausau on June 9, 1957 — the oldest child of Dolores Ellen (Comer) Clark and Robert Lynn Clark, Sr.
Nathaniel F. Bradley III
Nathaniel F. Bradley III, 93, of Bonita Springs, Fla., died peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. His loving family and exceptionally loyal caregivers were by his side throughout his end of life journey. He was born in February of 1932 in Schenectady, N.Y., to Nathaniel F. Bradley Jr. and Pauline …
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Sue Carolyn (Moore) Bucher
Sue Carolyn (Moore) Bucher, 91 of Woodruff, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center of Rhinelander. She was born in 1934 in Orangeville, Ill. to Milton and Laura Moore. She frequently spent time in the Wisconsin Northwoods with family and friends growing up.
Janet Bailey
Janet Bailey, 93, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Janet was born on March 5, 1932, at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan, Ill., to Carl and Emma Hartmann. A proud graduate of Waukegan Township High School’s Class of 1949, she carried …
Barbara Gloria Spears
Barbara Gloria Spears, known to all as Barb, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Saturday January 17, 2026. Born on June 12, 1946, in Rhinelander, Barb's journey was one filled with love, dedication, and a remarkable spirit of care. She married Eugene Spears on August 31, 1965, …
Beth Anderson
Beth Anderson, 68, a resident of Woodruff, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born February 4, 1957, in Chicago, to parents David and Jane Anderson.
Jay Szot
Jay Alan Szot, age 50 of Waunakee, and formerly of Winchester, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2026 at his home. Jay was born on January 15, 1976 in Woodruff, the son of Joseph and Lynn (nee Vrabec) Szot.
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