OBITUARIES
Peter Olson
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.”
Vincent W. Fonti
Vincent W. Fonti, of Plover, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston on April 10, 2025, at the age of 88.
Tom Petrie
With deep sorrow, the family of Tom Petrie announces his passing on March 29, 2025 after a short illness. He was 75 years old. Born in April of 1949, Tom was the youngest of William and Margot Petrie’s three sons. Tom and his brothers grew up in Oshkosh and Whitefish …
Joe P. Sanks
Joe P. Sanks, of Manitowish Waters, formerly of Stevens Point and Janesville, passed away April 10, 2025, while living at Nazareth House Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, at the age of 91.
Robert N. Bridges
Robert Nicol Bridges, 83, of Ellison Bay, formerly of Manitowish Waters, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village in Sister Bay.
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Cynthia S. Schaffner
Cynthia S. Schaffner, 75, of Presque Isle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Aspirus Howard Young Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Fr. Philip Schaffner; son, Jason of Ohio and stepdaughter, April of Ohio.
Allen Hobert Walentowski
Allen Hobert Walentowski, 84, of Minocqua, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2025, with his beloved wife and family by his side.
Shirley M. Knitt
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend and cherished member of the St. Germain and Boulder Junction communities, Shirley M. Knitt was welcomed into our Savior’s arms on April 7, 2025.
Charlotte Dian Bradshaw
Charlotte Dian Bradshaw passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 82, with her family by her side. She was born on October 29, 1942, in Des Arc, Ark. Charlotte was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Luther Thomas Bradshaw; her parents, Ralph …
Edith Riggs Barakat
Edith Riggs Barakat, 95 of Minocqua, died peacefully at home, on February 18, 2025. Edith was born on December 30, 1929, in Shaowu, China, to missionary parents Charles and Grace (Frederick) Riggs.
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Bradley David Barnes
Bradley David Barnes of Minocqua, previously of Jefferson, passed away surrounded by his family and nature on the morning of Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Eugene "Gene" Arthur Battist
On April 2, just nine days after his 94th birthday, Eugene Arthur Battist of Harshaw passed away at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Born on March 24, 1931, in Waterloo, to the late Irvin and Catherine (Hanson) Battist, Gene lived a life marked by service, dedication, and …
Jeanne H. Olp
Jeanne H. Olp, 83, of Fond du Lac, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, in La Crosse. She was born on August 19, 1941, in Escanaba, Mich., the daughter of Verne K. and Hazel G. Dille. On June 13, 1959, she married Bruce L. Olp, in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded …
James “Jim” Johnson
James “Jim” Johnson, 80, died on March 28, 2025, after living with Alzheimer’s for many years. He was born on April 2, 1944 in Chicago to May and Charley Johnson. The Johnsons owned and operated Timber Point Lodge on High Lake in Land O’ Lakes for 20 years.
NAMI Northern Lakes adds second family support group
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Northern Lakes is excited to announce Rhinelander will be the location for their newest Family Support Group. This addition will meet the growing needs of families with loved ones affected by mental health conditions while also accommodating more schedules and encourage broader community participation.
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