OBITUARIES

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...

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...