OBITUARIES

Mar 24, 2025

Dixie Lee Senft, born on October 13, 1944, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 24, 2025, at the age of 80. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she resided in Stiles, Wisconsin, where she dedicated her life to her family and various passions.

Mar 24, 2025

Robert B. Metzler, age 97, of Green Bay, formerly of Oconto Falls, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Woodside Senior Community. Born on July 8, 1927, in Oconto Falls to Anton and Desirea Metzler, Bob spent his early years in his hometown, where he attended St. Anthony Catholic Grade School before graduating from Oconto Falls High School with...

Mar 21, 2025

Julie Ann Lease, born on September 19, 1977, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, passed away on March 21, 2025. Julie will be remembered as a devoted mother, sister, and friend who brought joy to all who knew her. She is survived by her beloved children, Evan and Jaely Lease, her mother Janice Lease, and her father Gerald Lease. She also...

Mar 15, 2025

Alan Francis Kaiser bravely fought lung disease for five years before passing peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on March 15, 2025. Alan was born on April 5, 1960 to Gerald and Carol (Baake) Kaiser. The oldest of their five children, he worked alongside his siblings on their family farm. Al spoke of his family, and their memories...

Mar 14, 2025

Patricia Herning of Oconto Falls, WI passed away on March 14, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay, WI. She was born on October 3, 1952 to Donald and Irene Schlise.

Patricia grew up in Stone Bank, WI on a dairy farm with her two older brothers and younger sister. She learned the meaning of taking pride in her work...

Mar 4, 2025

Mark A. Guelig, 69, Oconto Falls, formerly of Farmington, MN, died of unexpected health complications on March 4, 2025. Mark grew up on a dairy farm in the township of Stiles, and was a graduate of the Lena High School Class of 1973. He thoroughly enjoyed keeping up with his classmates and attending class reunions.

Mark was a beloved partner to...

Mar 1, 2025

Alan J. (Max) Delsart, 71, Ashwaubenon, passed away on March 1, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1953 in Oconto Falls, WI to Millard and Eunice (Delfosse) Delsart.

 Alan graduated from Oconto Falls High School class of 1971. He went on to attend NWTI and earned his degree to work as an...

Feb 23, 2025

Norma D. Skroch passed away on February 23, 2025 at Meadowview Estates in Bonduel after a long beautiful life. She was born on August 14, 1927 in Hintz to Alex and Olga (Paholke) Zarling. Norma attended various schools in Oconto, Lena, and Oconto Falls. She was a proud graduate of Oconto Falls High School, class of 1945. Early on, she...

Feb 11, 2025

Janice M. Steffel, died peacefully Tuesday morning, February 11, 2025 at The Cottages Memory Care in Oconto Falls. She was born September 1, 1936, in Chase, Wisconsin, to Ernest and Mabel (Aprille) Heinemann. She graduated from Pulaski High School, class of 1954.

She married William Steffel Jr. June 4, 1960 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Morgan, and together they moved...

Feb 6, 2025

Rosella Laverne Greetan, 83, Oconto Falls, died Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born December 31, 1941 in Oconto Falls to George Laverne and Lila Mae (Hodgins) Diedrich. Rose grew up in Gillett, where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Esther and Carl Wilke.

She married Darryl Greetan Sr. December 28, 1963 in Gillett. While he served in the...

Jan 18, 2025

Craig James Garfield “Moose”, 73, Oconto Falls, passed peacefully Saturday, January 18, 2025, with his youngest daughter by his side. He was born August 6, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI. He worked for Harley Davidson as a timekeeper from the age of sixteen until he later moved to the Oconto Falls area. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School and joined...

Jan 14, 2025

Lee A. Smith, 79, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2025, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI, following complications from a routine medical procedure.

Born on May 16, 1945, in Springfield, OH, Lee was the eldest son of the late Hamlin and Amy (Armstrong) Smith. Raised in LaGrange, IL, he graduated from Lyons Township High School...

Jan 7, 2025

Bruce G. Gillis, 73, of Little Suamico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1951, in Oconto Falls to George and Mary (Rhode) Gillis. Bruce graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1969 and married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Bednarik, on October 18, 1969, in Spruce. Together, they built a life filled...

Jan 7, 2025

Darryl Edward Greetan, 84, Oconto Falls, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from complications due to Parkinson’s disease. He was born June 15, 1940 in Wabeno to John Sr. and Christine (Urbanek) Greetan. His childhood was spent in Wabeno and Lena, but he eventually moved to Oconto Falls and graduated from Oconto Fall High School, class of 1958.

Darryl enlisted in the...

Jan 7, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Harvat, 82, Oconto Falls, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born October 11, 1942 in Rib Lake, WI to Robert and Louise (Nickel) Hein. Kathy grew up in Eagle River and graduated from Eagle River High School, class of ‘61. She married Frank Harvat in Eagle River March 23, 1963 at First Congressional United Church of...

Jan 2, 2025

Wade Charles Forncrook, 60, Wisconsin Rapids, died on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He was born September 29, 1964 to Eugene “Sonny” and Irene (Sutrick) Forncrook in Oconto Falls, WI. Wade graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1983. He worked many jobs over the years, but most recently for Waste Management as a Route Manager.

Dec 29, 2024

Donald “Don” J. Hudson, 91, Suamico, died peacefully Sunday, December 29, 2024.  Don was born February 3, 1933 to Charles and Myrtle (Hardtke) Hudson on the Hardtke family farm in the Town of Oconto Falls.  He grew up in rural Oconto Falls and graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1952.  Following high school, he enlisted...

Dec 25, 2024

Jeffery R. Baumgart, 52, Krakow, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born in Green Bay, February 9, 1972 to James and Jeanette (Maufort) Baumgart. He graduated from Seymour High School. Jeff was an outdoorsman, spending his free time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed repairing small engines. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Connie;...

Dec 21, 2024

Karen Lutz, 81, Oconto Falls, died suddenly Saturday morning, December 21, 2024 at St. Clare Hospital.  She was born January 16,1943 in Spruce to Fred and Lillian (Knedlhans) Rabas.  Karen was raised on a dairy farm in Spruce where she learned early in life the value of hard work, commitment and family.  She attended Kelly Brook Grade School (grades...

Dec 15, 2024

The Honorable Larry L Jeske, 84, Gillett, died Sunday morning, December 15, 2024 with his son by his side. The only child of Victor and Emma (Padinger) Jeske was born August 1, 1940 in Wausau.

A man of great intellect and dedication, Larry graduated from Shawano High School before earning his undergraduate degree from the University of...