OBITUARIES

Nov 27, 2024

Mark Edward Ortman, 64, Pound, WI, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born December 2, 1959, in Mitchell, SD to Edward and Bernice (Becker) Ortman. He graduated from Pipestone Area High School with the class of 1978. Mark received a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central Bible College (’82) in Minneapolis, MN....

Nov 19, 2024

John R. Larson, 95, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Oak Park Place in Janesville, WI.

He was born on January 24, 1929, in Duluth, MN, the son of John and Mabel (Truckey) Larson. John was a 1947 Oconto Falls High School graduate. He was a veteran of the Wisconsin National Guard....

Nov 4, 2024

Daryl James “DJ” Schroeder, 66, Morgan, died Monday November 4, 2024, at home of natural causes.  He was born November 25, 1957, to Bently and Eleanor (Peters) Schroeder.  Daryl grew up on the family farm in Sampson where he attended a one-room schoolhouse in the Town of Morgan for three years and then continued at Oconto Falls public schools...

Oct 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Henry Keith on October 28, 2024, at the age of 89. Alfred was born on March 21, 1935, in Lena, Wisconsin to Henry and Josephine Keith.

Alfred attended Oconto Falls High School and Saint Norbert College in preparation for his vast and ambitious career. He...

Oct 24, 2024

LaVern “Lefty” Henry Mayer, 97, Oconto Falls, died Thursday morning, October 24, 2024, surrounded by family.  He was born Nov. 15, 1926 in the town of Advance, Shawano County, to Herman and Nora (Werner) Mayer. He grew up in Morgan and attended South Morgan School and graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1944.  Following graduation,...

Oct 20, 2024

Jean Lockstein, 71, Gillett, died Sunday morning, October 20, 2024 at a Shawano health care facility.  She was born January 14, 1953 in Marinette to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Stujenske.  Jean grew up in Marinette and Green Bay, graduating from Bayport High School.

On July 20, 1974 she married John Lockstein at St. John the Baptist Church...

Oct 19, 2024

Tim Konitzer, 69, Freedom, died early Saturday morning, October 19, 2024 at a Green Bay hospital, following an acute illness.  He was born January 28, 1955 in Green Bay to Marcel and Marie (Vorron) Konitzer Sr.

On December 7, 1974 he married Deb Siebers in Kaukauna and they had two children.  Tim worked as a mechanic and...

Oct 18, 2024

Bernice Birr (Schliep), 98, was born on her family’s farm in Abrams on December 30, 1925, the youngest of seven children.  Daughter of Albert and Augusta Schliep, she grew up on the farm, and like most children of that time, participated in many of the farm chores.  On October 16, 1948, she married Nathan Birr and on their family...

Oct 14, 2024

Dean Uhl, 88, Oconto Falls, died Monday evening, October 14, 2024 at home.  He was born June 6, 1936 in Oconto County to Earl and Theresa (Kutcha) Uhl.  The oldest of six children graduated from Oconto Falls High School.  Following graduation, Dean joined the US Air Force where he served four years, working his way up to flying status...

Oct 13, 2024

Daniel G. Lyons, 72, Green Bay (formerly Kelly Lake), Wisconsin, passed away at home October 13, 2024. Dan peacefully began his next journey in the company of his dearest friends Ben, Lynne, and Peter.

Dan was born December 1, 1951, at Mount Sinai Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Austin and Lorraine (Shade) Lyons.

Dan graduated from...

Oct 11, 2024

Dale D. Ackley, 69, Oconto Falls, died Friday evening, October 11, 2024 of natural causes at an area hospital surrounded by family. He was born June 21, 1955 to Harland and Nettie (Burns) Ackley. Dale was born in Manistique, Michigan, and raised in Germfask, MI. He graduated from Manistique High School with the class of 1973.

After...

Oct 2, 2024

Randy David Kratz passed away unexpectedly October 2, 2024. Randy was born June 9, 1959 to Norman and Beverly Kratz (Everard).

Randy graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1977. He proudly joined the Army from 1977-1982, where he was honorably discharged as a Sargent. After returning to Oconto Falls, he started a family where he had...

Sep 21, 2024

Ann Marie Lotter, 71, Oconto Falls, died Saturday evening, September 21, 2024 at home.  She was born June 23, 1953 in Oconto Falls to George and Regina Lotter.  Ann grew up in Oconto Falls where she attended public schools, graduating high school with the class of 1971.  She was active in the Abrams American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors...

Sep 19, 2024

Linda Louann (Busch) Rowell, 75, went peacefully to eternal life with Christ on September 19, 2024. Linda was born at Shawano Hospital on May 24, 1949. She was baptized into faith and attended grade school at St. Paul Lutheran School in Bonduel, and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1967. She received her LPN degree and served as a...

Sep 7, 2024

Kathleen (“Kathy”) Dorothy (Simmons) Bohlmann, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the age of 74. Kathleen was born on April 29, 1950, in Milwaukee. She graduated from Brookfield East High School in 1968. She married William W. Bohlmann on May 18, 1974, at St. Margaret Mary in Milwaukee. Together, they had three children: Joey (Carrie) Bohlmann of...

Sep 5, 2024

Wade Grenke, 58, Oconto Falls, passed away Thursday September 5th, 2024. Born May 15th, 1966 to Arlin and Georgia (Konitzer) Grenke.

Wade grew up in Oconto Falls with his family, graduating from OFHS before obtaining his nursing assistant certificate from NWTC and pledging his service to our country for five years in the US Navy. After returning,...

Aug 24, 2024

Helen Therese Gysling, 91, of Gillett, formerly of Minnetonka, MN, died at home with family by her side, Saturday evening, August 24, 2024, and went to be with her Savior. She was born on May 20, 1933 in Bern, Switzerland to Charles and Marie (Nyffeler) Favez. She grew up in Switzerland, where she completed her schooling and began her...

Aug 17, 2024

Randall “Randy” Pagel, 64, Appleton, formerly Oconto Falls, died Saturday morning, August 17, 2024 at home of natural causes.  He was born December 25, 1959 in Oconto Falls to Leslie Sr. and Jeanette (Smith) Pagel.  Randy grew up on the family farm, attended Kelly Brook grade school and graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1978. ...

Aug 10, 2024

Elroy W. Peters, 87, Abrams, died Saturday morning, August 10, 2024 at home.  He was born September 16, 1936 in Green Bay to William and Elsie (Behnke) Peters.  Elroy grew up in Abrams where he attended elementary school, graduating from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1954.  Following graduation, he worked on the Green Bay & Western...

Jul 31, 2024

Merlin R. Nass, 89, Oconto Falls, died Wednesday evening, July 31, 2024 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay following a short illness.  He was born June 14, 1935 in the Town of Green Valley to John and Lydia (Olson) Nass.  As a young man, he served in the US Army during the Korean War.  On May 5, 1962 he...