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Frank Michael Borghese
Sep 11, 2025
Frank Michael Borghese, 80, of Morgan, Wisconsin passed away on September 11, 2025. He was born in Chicago to the late Frank A. and Mary (Scolastico) Borghese. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 53 years, Charlene (nee Tajak) Borghese.
Frank was a Cardiac Physiologist and also directed the Cardiac Department at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago...
Victoria Lynn Belke
Sep 10, 2025
Victoria Lynn Belke, 73, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 10th, 2025, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay with both of her granddaughters at her side. She was born on February 21, 1952, to Allen and Beverly (Martell) Gagnon in Green Bay, where she spent her childhood and teen years. The oldest of six children, she graduated from Bay Port...
Dorothy Ann Rusch
Sep 7, 2025
Dorothy Ann (Daft) Rusch, born on June 22, 1935, in Oconto Falls, passed away on September 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. Dorothy was hardworking, helping Herman on the farm, working in the factory, and raising a family. More than anything, she enjoyed serving others by providing wonderful home-cooked meals and fellowshipping with her church family.
Family...
Audrey Ann Rhode
Sep 6, 2025
The morning of September 6, 2025 saw the closing of the final chapter of a remarkable girl from Coleman, Wisconsin. Audrey Ann Rivet (Chadwick, Rhode), 96, was born on July 19, 1929, the firstborn of Ed and Delima (Woulf) Rivet, descendants of French Canadians who made their way to this frontier several generations prior. They worked a small plot of...
David Messenger
Aug 27, 2025
David John Messenger Aka, 'SUPER DAVE' (45), of Oconto Falls, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was born on Oct. 29, 1979, to John & Colleen Messenger.
David was an avid bowler for many years. He also enjoyed taking care of lawns for others and helping them with yard work and household chores.
He had a loving heart that anyone...
Susan Kryshak
Aug 25, 2025
Susan Madelon Kryshak, 84, passed away on August 25, 2025. She was born on November 9, 1940, in England.
Grandma Sue married Don Kryshak on June 24, 2000. They had many wonderful years together where they filled their days with loving children and grandchildren and, in time, great grandchildren. They served a mission together, served in the temple together, and were...
Riley Gostisha
Aug 14, 2025
Riley Joseph Gostisha passed away August 14, 2025 in Beloit, WI at the age of 46.
Riley was born the son of Joseph William Gostisha and Monica Lee Gostisha (Pavlovich) on September 5, 1978 in Iron Mountain, MI with his home in Goodman, WI. He moved with his parents to DePere, Green Bay, and eventually Oconto Falls, WI where he attended...
Gerald P. Schmidt
Jul 31, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" P. Schmidt Sr., 89, Marinette, previously of Lee Lake, died Thursday morning July 31, 2025 at Washington Square in Marinette. He was born October 29, 1935 in Milwaukee to Frank Jr. and Gladys (Hartman) Schmidt. Jerry grew up in Milwaukee where he graduated from Boys Tech.
On August 18, 1962 he married Carol Ott in Milwaukee. They lived in...
Carol Burns
Jul 23, 2025
Carol Burns, 91, Oconto Falls, died Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025 at The Cottages. She was born April 28, 1934 in Berlin, WI to Clifford and Anna (Weiland) Young. Carol graduated Berlin High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Stout. As a dedicated teacher who loved her students, Carol taught family and consumer education in Sheboygan High...
Gary Van Caster
Jul 22, 2025
Gary "Tom" Thomas Van Caster, 83, Oconto Falls, died of old age Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025. With the help of his daughter Tiffney, he was able to be right where he wanted to be during the end of life process, in his recliner, at home!
He was born January 30, 1942 in Green Bay to Harry and Eleanor (Ruby) Van...
David Young
Jul 9, 2025
David Wilbur Young, born on May 27, 1955, in Oconto Falls, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, surrounded by loving memories of a life well-lived. A proud father to his son, Cole, and a cherished grandfather to Samantha, John, and Millie, Dave always made time for his family and was always there when needed.
Dave graduated from Oconto Falls...
Floyd Joseph Spice
Jul 6, 2025
Floyd Joseph "Joe" Spice of Lily, WI, formally of Oconto Falls, peacefully passed away on July 6, 2025. Joe was born on August 12, 1948 to Floyd "Bud" and Marilyn "Jean" (Nemojeski) Spice.
Joe grew up and attended school in Oconto Falls. He had many great stories about his friendships, school activities, and sport memories. He married Faith "Faye" on August...
Rosemary Young
Jul 3, 2025
Rosemary "Rosie" Young, 82, Shawano, died Thursday morning, July 3, 2025 at home. She was born May 13, 1943 in Oconto Falls to Ervin and Stella (Smits) Heaney. Rosemary attended Degantown grade school and graduated Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1961. Following graduation, she worked at the shoe factory in Pulaski. In April of 1964, she enlisted...
Stuart Anderson
Jul 2, 2025
Stuart “Stu” Anderson, 88, Oconto Falls, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025 at St. Clare Hospital after valiantly fighting with many health issues. He was born March 20, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN to Helen Hanstad and Victor Anderson. Stu attended Johnson High School in St. Paul, MN where he met his future wife...
Daniel "Buster" Young
Jul 1, 2025
True to form, Daniel "Buster" Young pulled one final Irish goodbye-passing peacefully in his sleep on July 1, 2025. He left this world in classic Buster fashion, quietly, quickly, and on his own terms.
Daniel was born in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, to Donald and Elizabeth (Betty) Young, and graduated with the Oconto Falls High School Class of 1971.
Buster had a deep...
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...
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