Obituaries & Guestbook

Janice “Jan” Braham, 82, Gillett, a gem of a person, who saw the magic in all things, died Sunday morning, February 27, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay. She was born May 16, 1939, in Pokegama, MN to Harold and Zua (Harding) Newcomb and was a woman of many talents. Growing up in the land of 10,000 lakes, she performed in numerous ski shows, worked as a lifeguard and was also a synchronized swimmer.  She was very outgoing [...]

Judith “Judy” Ann Peterson, 79, McAllen, TX, formerly Oconto Falls, died suddenly of natural causes Tuesday morning, February 22, 2022 at home in McAllen.  She was born August 5, 1942 in Oconto Falls to Victor and Claudine (Umentum) Peterson.  Judy grew up in Gillett and graduated from high school with the class of 1960.  On November 12, 1960 she married Jordan L. Siegel at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gillett and they had three sons.  While living in Menomonie Falls [...]

Walter Alfred Rusch, aka “Wally or Butch”, 85, Oconto Falls, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, February 21, 2022 at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay, with his wife and children present following a short illness.  Wally was born in Gillett, WI to Walter and Edna (Zastrow) Rusch and shared his growing up years with his oldest sister Janet and younger brother Clyde.  Youngest sister Rellen came along and they shared a special friendship to the end. Having met his wife in [...]

Judith “Ba” Ann Lamine, 75, Oconto Falls, died Monday evening, February 21, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born December 5, 1946 in Green Bay to Lawrence and Phyllis (Crossman) Morrow.  Judy grew up in the Oneida area. On July 27, 1968 she married Robert Lamine in Green Bay and had five children together.  The couple lived in the Green Bay area before moving to Oconto Falls 30 years ago.  Judy “Ba” will be lovingly remembered as [...]

Neil Gauthier, 89, Oconto Falls, died of natural causes at home Friday morning, February 18, 2022.  The oldest child of Xavier and Gladys (Exferd) Gauthier was born February 2, 1933 in Oconto Falls.  Neil grew up in Oconto Falls where he attended public schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1952.  Following graduation, he went to work for the former Scott Paper Co. before being drafted into the US Army and serving during the Korean War.  Upon his [...]

Corrine M. Cherney, 90, Green Bay, formerly Oconto Falls, died Friday morning, February 11, 2022 at a Green Bay area hospital.  She was born February 13, 1931 in Oconto County to James and Mildred (Kershek) Prausa.  Corrine grew up in Oconto County on the family farm and graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1949. On May 13, 1950 she married Peter Cherney at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Following their marriage, the couple lived in Green Bay [...]

Steven William Czerniak, 59, Crivitz, formerly of Milwaukee, died February 7, 2022.  Beloved son of Carol (Hottenstein) and late William “Bill” Czerniak, father of Kyle W. Czerniak, brother of Ken (Sandy), James (Debra) and Michael (Elizabeth) Czerniak, brother-in-law of Vivian Czerniak, other relatives and friends.  Also preceded by wife Mary and brother Gerald “Donny” / “Woody”. Memorial gathering will be held Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 2:00 until 4:00 pm at Muskego Moose Home Lodge No 1057, S86W21693 Janesville Rd, [...]

Roger Ruplinger, 82, Kelly Lake, died peacefully with family at his side at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2022.  The son of Adolph Ruplinger and Agnes (Ritger) Ruplinger was born in Milwaukee where he met and married the love of his life Joanne (Lotter) Ruplinger.  Together they had two daughters.  Roger was a bus driver and later parts distributer for the Milwaukee County Transit Authority, retiring to Kelly Lake after over 33 years of service.  He worked hard his [...]

Randy MacSwain, Oconto Falls, died on his 72nd birthday at a Milwaukee hospital following an acute illness.  He was born January 27, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Donald and Ruth “Gail” (Smith) MacSwain.  As an infant, he moved with his family to Gillett, later going with them to the Wausau area where he spent his childhood.  As a teenager they moved to Ashwaubenon where he graduated high school with the class of 1968.  Randy then served four years in the [...]

Barbara M. Zabel, 87, Cecil, died suddenly of natural causes Tuesday morning, January 25, 2022 at home with her beloved husband and dog Sadie by her side.  The youngest child of 13 children was born August 24, 1934 to Robert and Helen (Helm) Roehl in Lake Mills, WI. In 1950, she married the love of her life Robert “Bob” Zabel in Watertown where they enjoyed a life of farming.  In 1964, they moved to Oconto Falls and raised their three [...]