OBITUARIES

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...

Nov 28, 2024

Teah Rae Benser, 44, of Pound, died Thursday, November 28, 2024 at an area hospital with her family by her side. She was born June 30, 1980 in Green Bay to Rick and Gail (Tappa) Benser. She graduated from Oconto Falls High School, class of 1998.

Teah always had a love for children and would light up...

Nov 28, 2024

George Morris Sr., 89, Stiles, died suddenly Thursday, November 28, 2024 at home surrounded by family.  He was born March 14, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to George and Elsie (Valentine) Morris.  As a young man, he served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany.  George lived in the Stiles area for most of his life where he...

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...