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Antone J. Sutrick
Mar 26, 2026
Antone Joseph Sutrick (Junior), devoted husband, father, cherished friend, and guiding light to all who knew him, passed away on March 26, 2026 at the age of 93.
Born on January 26, 1933, in Lena, Wisconsin, Tony lived a life defined by love, integrity, and unwavering dedication to his family. He grew up on a family farm in Abrams and carried...
Douglas Wesley Nelson
Mar 23, 2026
Douglas Wesley Nelson (81) of Oconto Falls, WI passed away on March 23, 2026. He was born to Earl and Willabelle Nelson on February 28, 1945. Brother to Eric and sister Carla.
Doug was married to Donna (Dykes) Nelson on June 21,1969 in Wauwatosa, WI following their time together at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.
UW-Oshkosh awarded Doug a bachelor's degree in music...
Sylvia Ruth Kamke
Mar 19, 2026
Sylvia Ruth (Nicholas) Kamke was born in Abrams, Wisconsin on June 14, 1934 to Bernice (Exford) and Wesley Nicholas. Sylvia was a graduate of Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1952. She then went to nursing training school at Deaconess Hospital in Milwaukee and Chicago, with her dear friend Shirley Peterson. Buzz and Sylvia were married at the...
Ronald Joseph Curran
Mar 3, 2026
Ronald Joseph Curran, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 in Oconto Falls.
Ron was born on December 18, 1936 in Green Bay to Hubert and Dorothy (Van Haren) Curran. The family moved to Oconto Falls and Ron grew up there, graduating from Oconto Falls High School in 1954. He attended UW-Oshkosh.
In 1966, Ron started GTC...
Mary Ellen Eslien
Feb 28, 2026
Mary Ellen (M.E.) Eslien (née Merline) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 28, 2026. She was 82.
Born December 21, 1943, Mary Ellen was the oldest of Dr. Gerald and Frances Merline's twelve children. She observed her father attend to patients upon his return from military service and took on responsibility quickly in helping her mother look...
Judy Ama
Feb 25, 2026
Judy Mae Ama, 84, of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on February 25, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1941, to Frank and Alice (Severson) Bublitz. Judy graduated from Gillett High School with the class of 1959. On May 29, 1970, she married Dario Ama at Bethel Lutheran Church in Green Valley, Wisconsin.
Judy was a proud member of Grace...
Shirley Peterson
Feb 21, 2026
On the morning of February 21, 2026, Shirley Jean (Elbe) Peterson, 91, left this world better than she found it, peacefully and surrounded by the love of the family she so faithfully nurtured. A lifelong resident of Oconto Falls, Shirley was born November 17, 1934 to Gust and Margaret (Coppens) Elbe. From her earliest days, she carried a quiet strength,...
Keith J. Wirtz
Feb 15, 2026
Keith James Wirtz, 84, Oconto Falls, died Sunday evening, February 15, 2026. He was born April 4, 1941 in Oconto Falls to Chester and Anna (Schindel) Wirtz. He attended area schools and graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1959.
On October 21, 1961 Keith married Judy Kratz at St. Anthony Catholic Church. They lived all of their...
Carol Ann Coopman
Feb 3, 2026
Carol Coopman, 91, of Oconto Falls, died peacefully Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026. She was born in Oconto Falls on June 7, 1934, the second of six children, to Matthew and Evelyn (Kain) Ingram. She attended area schools and graduated with the class of 1953 from Oconto Falls High School. On February 12, 1955 she married Donald Coopman at St....
Barbara Ann Tait
Feb 2, 2026
Barbara Ann Tait, 80, Sheboygan, died unexpectedly Monday morning, February 2, 2026. Born on January 12, 1946, in New Berlin to Walter and Eleanor (Stormer) DeWerth, Barb attended area schools and went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree from UW Whitewater. She met John Tait in college and they were married September 16, 1967. Barb was a dedicated homemaker who...
Nancy C. Moes
Jan 26, 2026
Nancy Carol Moes, born on April 3, 1942, in Lena, WI, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 83. She grew up in Spruce and graduated from Oconto Falls High School, class of 1960. She married Thomas Moes on June 13, 1964 at Grace Lutheran Church in Green Bay.
A passionate business owner, Nancy operated The...
Charles William "Bill" Grady
Jan 17, 2026
Charles William "Bill" Grady, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls.
Bill was born on September 15, 1930, in the Town of Little River to Everett "Ted" and Lucille (Marek) Grady. Bill was a Corporal in the United States Army, serving from 1951 to 1953 He was a combat veteran,...
Gloria M. Pagel
Jan 3, 2026
Gloria M. Pagel, 95, Oconto Falls, died peacefully Saturday evening, January 3, 2026 at St. Clare Hospital. She was born May 26, 1930 in Goodman, WI to William and Pearl (Schultz) Osweiler.
Gloria attended Oconto Falls area schools and graduated from high school in 1947, after which she began a life dedicated to family and faith. On November 20, 1946, Gloria...
Floyd J. Spice
Dec 28, 2025
Floyd J. Spice, Sr, son of Harry and Josephine (Gallas) Spice, was born in Oconto Falls, WI on February 17, 1928. He died December 28, 2025 at Good Shepherd Home in Seymour.
Floyd graduated from the Oconto Falls High school in 1946. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy Air Force and member of the American Legion Post...
Jean Marie Lisowe
Dec 27, 2025
Jean Marie Lisowe passed peacefully at home surrounded by family December 27, 2025 at the age of 71. She was born on September 18, 1954 to Bill and Marie (Shallow) Grady. On November 13, 1976 she was united in marriage to Timothy M. Lisowe. Together they shared 49 years of happiness.
Jean attended St. Anthony Catholic School and graduated from Oconto...
Nancy Ann Kamke
Dec 26, 2025
Nancy Ann Kamke was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin March 21, 1932 the daughter of J. Paul and Evelyn (Kappen) Arnold. She attended schools in Milwaukee, graduating from Washington High School in 1950, she did teacher training for two years at Marinette County Normal. She got a teaching position at Winesville School, Porterfield, WI, teaching all eight grades.
Nancy loved living...
Marlene Marie Jarvey
Dec 16, 2025
On December 16, 2025, heaven welcomed another angel. Marlene Jarvey passed away peacefully and will be held in the hearts of those who loved her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother whose warmth and love have touched each generation.Marlene was born on May 23,1933 to George and Mary (Rhode) Gillis.She married her high...
Edmond Joseph Sutrick
Dec 11, 2025
Edmond “Joe” Joseph Sutrick, born February 13, 1958, in Rockford, Illinois, to Edmond and Grace (Zarling) Sutrick, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2025, in Oconto Falls at the age of 67. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Joe was a man whose life was defined by hard work, generosity, and deep love for his family.
Joe was one...
Robert Guelig
Dec 8, 2025
Robert M. Guelig passed away peacefully, December 8, 2025, at Meadowbrook Care Facility In Oconto Falls, WI. Robert was born November 9, 1948, to Arthur and Irene (LaRue) Guelig. Robert graduated from Lena High School, Class of 1966, where he lettered in band, football, and wrestling. As a young child he grew up on the family farm. Robert worked at...
Wayne R. Kopke
Dec 8, 2025
Wayne Robert Kopke, died Monday morning, December 8, 2025 from side effects of Agent Orange exposure. He was born on July 31, 1947 in Oconto to Raymond and Irene (Walski) Kopke. He will be remembered for his vibrant spirit and unwavering dedication to family and friends.
He grew up in the Pulaski area, where he excelled as an athlete, particularly in...
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