OBITUARIES

Steve "Skunk" Krause

Jun 30, 2025

Steve “Skunk” Krause, 73, Oconto Falls, died Monday afternoon, June 30, 2025 at a Milwaukee area hospital following complications from heart surgery. The oldest of three sons born to Jim and Merle (Bitters) Krause was born May 23, 1952 in Oconto Falls. Growing up in the Town of Morgan in the third generation family cheese business, he learned how to...

Alan Christopherson

Jun 20, 2025

Alan Ivan Christopherson, 85, of Oconto Falls, died peacefully on June 20, 2025. He was born one of nine children on September 5, 1939 in Lena to August and Isabel (Burg) Christopherson. He was raised on a farm where County Highway J crosses the Little River. He graduated from Lena High School with the class of 1957. Upon graduation, Al...

Jack Boothman

Jun 2, 2025

Jack Boothman Sr., 80, of Stiles, died peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. He'll be greatly missed by his wife, Cindy Boothman. 

Private services will be held for family at a later date.

Emmie Barke

May 30, 2025

Emmie Jean Barke, 97, of Gillett, died peacefully at home on May 30, 2025. She was born January 27, 1928 to Alfred and Clara (Koll) Barke. She married Arnold Barke on April 22, 1955 in Thomasville, Georgia.

Emmie worked in Green Bay for Dr. Gallagher as a receptionist for 30 years, and she also helped manage her husband's cedar post and...

Daniel Aaron Renel

May 19, 2025

Daniel Aaron Renel, 59, of Cecil left us on May 19, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1965 in Oconto Falls to the late Fred and Marie (Young) Renel.

After graduating high school, he was signed up in the Operating Engineers Local 139 where he had a long career as a Heavy Equipment and Crane Operator, a job which...

Kelly Sutrick

May 18, 2025

Kelly A. Sutrick, 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born in Green Bay to Ray and Jan (Fischer) Sutrick, he was the youngest of three children.

He grew up in the Howard area, playing hockey and little league baseball. Kelly graduated from Bay Port High School with the class of 1989....

Joan Ruth Delzer

May 15, 2025

Joan Ruth Delzer, 91, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born October 8, 1933, to Max and Augusta (Jahnke) Brendemehl in Green Bay, WI.

She graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the Class of 1952. Joan married George Delzer October 9, 1954 and together they ran a farm and homestead for the next 53 years in Town of...

Rollyn R. Radke

May 10, 2025

Rollyn R. Radke (92) of Oconto Falls, WI passed peacefully into the heavenly, merciful arms of Jesus on May 10, 2025. Rollyn was born June 27, 1932 to William and Wanda Radke. He grew up on their family farm in Oconto Falls. As one of seventeen children, he learned about sacrificial love and the strength of family bonds. He graduated...

Lynn Vizelka

May 10, 2025

Lynn Marie Vizelka, 75, passed away on May 10, 2025 due to natural causes. She was born January 21, 1950 to Cyril and Alice (Fetterly) Vizelka, the first of six children.

A talented crafter and quilter, she was known for making special gifts for family and friends. Lynn was always looking for opportunities to serve, often by providing meals...

Jeanette Mae Pagel

May 9, 2025

Jeanette Mae (Smith) Pagel, 92, of Kelly Lake, WI, died on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Cottages at Meadowlands Senior Living in Oconto Falls, WI, after a long bout with cancer.

Jeanette was born in Suring, WI to Joseph and Mabel (Sorenson) Smith on May 19, 1932. She was the youngest of four siblings. Jeanette graduated from Suring...

Marcia Wagner

May 4, 2025

Marcia Diane Wagner passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital Green Bay. She was born on September 30, 1947 in Oconto Falls to the late Rudolph "Rudy" and Marion Wagner of Gillett, Wisconsin. She was a 1965 graduate of Gillett High School. She also graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a "Home-Ec" degree or what...

Neil W. Bigelow

Apr 30, 2025

Neil Bigelow passed away at home Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was born to Edward and Ella (Hertwig) Bigelow July 2, 1935 in Oconto Falls. Neil attended area schools and graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the Class of 1953.

He worked for Scott Paper and Kimberly Clark for forty-four years. From Neil's first marriage, he has one son, Randy....

Doyle Dean Prentice

Apr 22, 2025

Doyle Dean Prentice, of Pulaski, born on March 11, 1940, in Durant, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 85.

Dean was proud to have served as a machine gunner in the 8th Marine Corps District, where he distinguished himself as an All-Service Boxing Team Champion, quarterback of the USMC football team, and Lead Lifeguard of...

Lori Zuber

Apr 16, 2025

Lori Marie Zuber, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 54. Born in Oconto Falls on August 4, 1970, Lori was a cherished member of a large extended family, with a heart that overflowed with love for each of them, especially her three children.

As a dedicated mother and...

Herman Rusch

Apr 16, 2025

Herman Fred Gustav Rusch, born on March 12, 1934, in Oconto Falls, passed away on April 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and craftsmanship. Herman was a self-employed farmer who embraced the land with passion and commitment, working tirelessly to create a home for his beloved family. A jack of all trades and an excellent conversationalist, he...

Gary Steffens

Apr 11, 2025

Gary "Kelly" Steffens Sr. born March 14, 1938 passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Friday, April 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Judy (Rosenberg) Steffens, daughter Sandy (Steffens) Finegan, parents, in-laws, brother, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his children, Fonda Fischer (Scott), Kelli...

Rosemary Kalbes

Apr 4, 2025

Rosemary Kalbes, age 84, of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 14, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rosemary dedicated her life to her family.

Rosemary's greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Rosemary enjoyed...

Velma Aprill

Apr 4, 2025

Velma Lorraine (Birr) Aprill, 93, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on February 6, 1932, to the late Elmer and Ruth Birr of Morgan. She graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1950. Following high school, she worked for the Oconto Falls Hospital as a nurse's assistant for...

Lois Mae Malchow

Mar 28, 2025

It is with both sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Lois Mae Malchow, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who entered eternal rest on March 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on May 19, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lois lived a life rich with love, creativity, and community.

Lois grew up in Antigo, Wisconsin, before embarking on...

Dixie Senft

Mar 24, 2025

Dixie Lee Senft, born on October 13, 1944, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 24, 2025, at the age of 80. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she resided in Stiles, Wisconsin, where she dedicated her life to her family and various passions.

Dixie was a devoted mother to her...