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Sandra Faye Lambrecht-Bigelow

Jun 16, 1951 - Jun 25, 2023

Sandra Faye Lambrecht-Bigelow, 72, Oconto Falls, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, June 25, 2023.  She was born on June 16, 1951 in Oconto Falls to the late Myrl Sr. and Stella (French) Lambrecht. Sandra graduated from Gillett High School in 1969. She later met Neil Bigelow and were married in 1975. Sandra worked for Scott Paper, Northern Shoe Factory, Mirro Aluminum, REM Healthcare, and most recently for the United States Postal Service until retirement in 2013. She also [...]

William “Bill” Kokko Jr.

May 09, 1939 - Jun 15, 2023

William “Bill” Kokko Jr., 84, Oconto Falls, died Thursday afternoon, June 15, 2023 at Meadowbrook Health Care Center. Proud of his heritage, he was born 100% Finnish to William and Wilma (Wertanen) Kokko Sr. on May 9, 1939 in Negaunee, MI. Lovingly called “Billy the Finn” by his close family, he lived his life in the Finnish spirit of “SISU” which is the embodiment of extraordinary endurance, being brave in the face of adversity, and doing “right” at any cost. [...]

Ethel Siegler-Pasko

Jun 29, 1920 - Jun 09, 2023

  Ethel Siegler-Pasko, 102, Oconto Falls, went to her heavenly home Friday morning June 9, 2023 at The Cottages at Meadowlands.  She was born June 29, 1920 in the Town of Oconto Falls to Paul and Lydia (Mayer) Wudtke.  Ethel grew up on the family farm in rural Oconto Falls where she attended public schools, graduating high school with the class of 1939. On October 28, 1939 she married F. Earl Siegler in Oconto Falls and had two children.  While [...]

Carol A. Schmidt

Jan 07, 1940 - Jun 03, 2023

Carol A. Schmidt, 83, Lee Lake, died Saturday morning, June 3, 2023 at Washington Square in Marinette.  She was born January 7, 1940 in Milwaukee to Armin and Madeline (Lentz) Ott.  Carol grew up in Milwaukee where she graduated high school. On August 18, 1962 she married Gerald Schmidt in Milwaukee.  Because of her husband’s military obligations, the couple lived in Kansas for two years following their marriage until returning to Milwaukee following his discharge.  In the late 1970’s the [...]

Donna Lou Albert

Jun 17, 1933 - May 29, 2023

Donna Lou Albert, 89, Oconto Falls, died Memorial Day, May 29, 2023 at her home of 66 years.  She was born June 17, 1933 in Green Bay to Blaine and Lillian Schenk.  She grew up in Oconto where she graduated high school with the class of 1950. On March 25, 1950 she married the love of her life Steve F. Albert Sr. at First American Lutheran Church in Oconto.  Following their marriage, the couple farmed in Suring before moving to [...]

Del Darby

Jul 15, 1956 - May 07, 2023

Del Monte Darby, the oldest son of Delmonte & Caryl Sue (Fowler) Darby, was born July 15, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois and died May 7, 2023, at Kelly Lake, Suring, Wisconsin, at the age of 66. Del grew up in Aurora and spent all his summers at Kelly Lake.  He played football at East Aurora High School, but truly excelled in swimming.   While a sophomore, Del broke 5 Varsity records, and the swim team won more meets than it had [...]

Kenneth “Ken” W. Geiger

Jul 09, 1930 - May 06, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” W. Geiger, 92, Oconto Falls, died Saturday afternoon, May 6, 2023 at The Cottages in Oconto Falls with family members at his side.  He was born July 9, 1930 in Milwaukee to Charles and Anna (Schultz) Geiger.  Ken grew up in the Milwaukee area and later attended UW-Madison, graduating with a pharmacy degree in 1953. On December 28, 1963 he married Salle Thompson in Green Bay.  Ken worked as a pharmacist in Green Bay until moving to Oconto [...]

Doug Meyer

Aug 29, 1955 - May 05, 2023

Doug Meyer, 67, Neenah, formerly Oconto Falls, died Friday afternoon, May 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family members from congestive heart failure, following many years of health challenges.  He was born August 29, 1955 in Oconto Falls to Robert and Darlene (Rasmussen) Meyer.  Doug grew up with his many siblings in Oconto Falls where he excelled in all sports.  While attending Oconto Falls High School, he continued his skills as a gifted athlete and is fondly remembered as the [...]

Richard L. “Dick” Scott

Apr 15, 1941 - Apr 26, 2023

Richard L. “Dick” Scott, 82, passed peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Bellin Hospital with his loving family present after a long hard battle with congestive heart failure. To the very end, Dick was a wonder to his family, and in the end he held on longer than even the medical professionals thought possible. His family was not surprised as he was always one to just keep going, and in life never took a minute to sit still. Dick was [...]

William “Bill” H. Zachow

Jul 08, 1944 - Apr 25, 2023

William “Bill” H. Zachow, 78, Abrams, died peacefully Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at home.  He was born July 8, 1944 in Sheboygan to Louis and Alma (Cowell) Zachow.  Bill graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1964 where he was a member of the FFA and later enlisted in the National Guard. Over the years, Bill worked for Peter's Concrete and Rusch Trucking before owning and operating Pal's Septic Service for many years.  He was known as a skilled welder [...]
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