OBITUARIES

Jun 3, 2023

Carol A. Schmidt, 83, Lee Lake, died Saturday morning, June 3, 2023 at Washington Square in Marinette.  She was born January 7, 1940 in Milwaukee to Armin and Madeline (Lentz) Ott.  Carol grew up in Milwaukee where she graduated high school.

On August 18, 1962 she married Gerald Schmidt in Milwaukee.  Because of her husband’s military obligations,...

May 29, 2023

Donna Lou Albert, 89, Oconto Falls, died Memorial Day, May 29, 2023 at her home of 66 years.  She was born June 17, 1933 in Green Bay to Blaine and Lillian Schenk.  She grew up in Oconto where she graduated high school with the class of 1950.

On March 25, 1950 she married the love of her...

May 7, 2023

Del Monte Darby, the oldest son of Delmonte & Caryl Sue (Fowler) Darby, was born July 15, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois and died May 7, 2023, at Kelly Lake, Suring, Wisconsin, at the age of 66.

Del grew up in Aurora and spent all his summers at Kelly Lake.  He played football at East Aurora High School,...

May 6, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” W. Geiger, 92, Oconto Falls, died Saturday afternoon, May 6, 2023 at The Cottages in Oconto Falls with family members at his side.  He was born July 9, 1930 in Milwaukee to Charles and Anna (Schultz) Geiger.  Ken grew up in the Milwaukee area and later attended UW-Madison, graduating with a pharmacy degree in 1953.

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May 5, 2023

Doug Meyer, 67, Neenah, formerly Oconto Falls, died Friday afternoon, May 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family members from congestive heart failure, following many years of health challenges.  He was born August 29, 1955 in Oconto Falls to Robert and Darlene (Rasmussen) Meyer.  Doug grew up with his many siblings in Oconto Falls where he excelled in all...

Apr 26, 2023

Richard L. “Dick” Scott, 82, passed peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Bellin Hospital with his loving family present after a long hard battle with congestive heart failure. To the very end, Dick was a wonder to his family, and in the end he held on longer than even the medical professionals thought possible. His family was not surprised...

Apr 25, 2023

George E. Yatso Sr, 86, Oconto Falls, died peacefully at home Tuesday, April 25, 2023 with his wife, Shirley, at his bedside.   He was born October 20, 1936, in Lena to Steve and Mary (Mikeska) Yatso, Sr.  George attended Kelly Brook and Oak Grade School, (the only 4th grader in the class) and graduated from Oconto Falls High School...

Apr 25, 2023

William “Bill” H. Zachow, 78, Abrams, died peacefully Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at home.  He was born July 8, 1944 in Sheboygan to Louis and Alma (Cowell) Zachow.  Bill graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1964 where he was a member of the FFA and later enlisted in the National Guard.

Over the years, Bill worked...

Apr 8, 2023

Hazel Grace Kazik, stillborn daughter of Keaton and Courtney (Lisowe) Kazik, died Saturday, April 8, 2023 at an area hospital.  Survived by parents, 6 year old big brother Gunner; paternal grandparents, James (Debbie) Kazik and Tina (John) Fetterly; maternal grandparents, Tim and Jean Lisowe; paternal great grandparents, Eugene and Judy Kazik; Regina Brickner; maternal great grandparents, Bill and Marie...

Apr 1, 2023

Susan “Sue” Zima, 71, Stiles, went peacefully into the arms of her Savior Saturday, April 1, 2023 at home with her husband and daughter at her side after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Her life was marked by service to our country as a Navy corpsman, to her patients as a registered dietitian, and to her family as...

Mar 17, 2023

John “Jack” Koehne, 88, Oconto Falls, died Friday evening, March 17, 2023 at a Green Bay area health care facility following complications from Parkinson’s disease.  He was born December 1, 1934 in Oconto to Henry and Frances (Young) Koehne.  Jack grew up in Little Suamico and attended Oconto Falls Public Schools, graduating from high school with the class of...

Mar 11, 2023

Chad M. Johnson, 49, Oconto Falls, entered the loving arms of Jesus, Saturday evening, March 11, 2023 at a Green Bay area hospital surrounded by many who loved him, following complications from surgery.  The oldest of four children was born March 24, 1973 in Green Bay to Dennis and Donna (Bohl) Johnson.  Chad grew up in Green Bay where...

Mar 3, 2023

Lyle Edward Jahnke, 72, Abrams, died peacefully Friday afternoon, March 3, 2023 at home with his loving wife at his side following a lengthy battle with PSP.  The oldest of eight children was born August 16, 1950 to Roy and Maxine (Janssen) Jahnke.  Lyle grew up on the family farm in Abrams and attended Oconto Falls Public Schools, graduating...

Mar 2, 2023

Betty Schlorf, 95, Morgan, died Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 at The Cottages in Oconto Falls.  She was born April 24, 1927 in Klondike to Matthew and Lucille (Rasmussen) Poradek.  On December 18, 1948 she married Bernard Schlorf and they had one daughter Cindy.  When Cindy was one year old, her father died October 25, 1956 and Betty became...

Mar 2, 2023

Gregory Haines, 59, Abrams, died suddenly of natural causes Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 at an area hospital.  He was born October 29, 1963 to Arthur and Donna (Schumacher) Haines in Argonne, WI.  Greg grew up in Lena where he attended public schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1982.  Following graduation, he worked at Frigo Cheese....

Feb 23, 2023

After 100 years of grace, our Lord, in His great mercy, called His daughter, Helen Margaret Sharpe, home to Himself in heaven on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She died peacefully at The Cottages at Meadowlands in Oconto Falls.

Helen was born on Friday, October 6, 1922 in Peshtigo to Otto and Hulda (Anderson) Topel. She was baptized...

Feb 20, 2023

Allan Williquette, 81, Stiles, died Monday evening, February 20, 2023 at the Meng Residence in DePere.  He was born June 23, 1941 in Two Rivers to Clarence and Julia (LaFave) Williquette.  As a young man, Al would drive a small family boat and fish between Two Rivers and Manitowoc in all kinds of weather.  He also served in the...

Feb 15, 2023

Timm Grady, 62, Kelly Lake, died suddenly Wednesday morning, February 15, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital of a heart attack.  He was born May 19, 1960 in Oconto Falls to Bill and Marie (Shallow) Grady.  Timm attended St. Anthony grade school and graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1978.  While in high school, Timm or...

Feb 12, 2023

Gerald “Bruce” Radke, 81, Oconto Falls, died Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Bellin Hospital following a short illness.  The youngest of 17 children was born July 29, 1941 in Oconto Falls to William and Wanda (Jaeger) Radke.  Bruce, as he was commonly known, attended Elm Lawn grade school and graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of...

Feb 4, 2023

It’s with extreme sorrow that we are sharing the passing of Judith Mary Tanner (Lutz, Christ). Wife, Mother, Grandmother and good friend of so many. Judi was taken way too soon by cancer, which she defeated 20 years ago but just wasn’t strong enough to beat it again. Judi is survived by her family, Husband Craig Tanner, Son Scott...