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Josetta M. Staats, 75, Kewaunee, passed away at home on June 18, 2022. She was born February 15, 1947, to the late Ransom and Margaret (Herson) Dantoin. On May 6, 1972, she married Stephen Staats at St. Hubert’s Church in Rosiere. He preceded her in death in 2002. Josetta worked side by side with Stephen on the family farm. A devoted wife and mother who lived for her children and grandchildren, family was her life. She loved her dogs and cows, not to mention all the birds and wildlife...

Verna L. Wautlet, 87, Casco, passed away on May 24, 2022. She was born September 20, 1934, to the late Orville and Alice (Everard) Jadin. On October 21, 1961, she married James Wautlet at St. Martin Church in Tonet. Verna was a Business College graduate who worked side by side with Jim on the family dairy farm in addition to working as a secretary at Schriber Cheese. She enjoyed bowling, baking and crocheting. Verna is survived by her husband, James Wautlet; her children, Linda (Tom Ross)...

Marie F. Mleziva, 97, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 19, 2022. She was born December 7, 1924, to the late Wenzel and Louise (Paul) Fiala. On August 27, 1946, she married Walter Mleziva at St. Mary’s in Algoma. He preceded her in death on February 1, 2007. Marie worked hard side by side with Walter on the family farm. When she wasn’t working, she loved visiting with family and friends, baking, especially making, baking, and frosting cookies with the Grand and...

Carol Mae Clark, 85, Algoma, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born on January 26, 1937, to the late Oliver and Rose (Delfosse) Parins. She married her children’s father, Robert Schneider. He preceded her in death in 1971. Then in 1987 she married Clarence Clark. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2019. Carol enjoyed playing cards, bowling, watching Wisconsin sports teams, canning, flowers, being part of the New Life Choir at church, and above all, spending time with her...

Ruth M. Younk, 92, Rio Creek, passed away May 5, 2022 at the Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Center in DePere. She was born February 8, 1930, to the late Fred and Esther (Chapek) Mikle. On July 24, 1949, she married Arlan Younk in Algoma, he preceded her in death on September 4, 1999. Ruth enjoyed quilting, traveling, reading, gardening, and her flowers. She is survived by her children, Diane (Patrick) Olson of Sturgeon Bay, and Jerry (Vicky) Younk of Bemidji, MN; her step-grandchildren;...

Eugene L. Gauger, 76, Algoma, passed away April 28, 2022, after a long courageous battle with gallbladder/liver cancer with his loving wife of 41 years and son Justin by his side. Eugene was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI at Door County Memorial Hospital on July 13, 1945, at 3:45pm to Frank W. Gauger and Agnus W (Johnson) Gauger. He was raised on the family farm with his brother Roy Gauger and sisters Marcella Desotelle and Violet Skippon in Fish Creek, WI. He was the baby of the family. He...

Mary Ann Conard, 79, Casco, passed away April 6, 2022. She was born August 18, 1942, to Zepherence and Josephine (Joniaux) Dhuey. On April 27, 1963, she married Francis Conard. He preceded her in death in 2012. Mary Ann worked hard all her life, first at The Plumber's for 30 years, then at Wisconsin Label for 10 years. She enjoyed playing cards, long drives enjoying the sights, along with watching gameshows. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her daughters, grandsons, and...

John S. Eberle, 60, Algoma, passed away March 24, 2022, at home after living for 2 years with cancer. He was born on December 5, 1961, to the late Stephen & Loretta (Young) Eberle in Trenton, MI. After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Navy.  On December 23, 1983, he married Cheryl Rosendaul at St. Joseph’s in Montpelier, OH. John worked for the Wisconsin Public Service as an engineer until his retirement and then enjoyed life as a farmer. John enjoyed muscle cars,...

Johanna M. Opicka, 93, formerly of Kewaunee, passed away March 21, 2022, at the Algoma Long Term Care Center. She was born May 21, 1928, to Ernest and Louise (Hafeman) Kroening in Algoma. On June 2, 1948, she married Elton (Bob) Simonar at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Algoma. They had 2 children, Ronnie and Gail. Bob passed away in 1960. On June 11, 1966, Johanna was united in marriage to Henry Opicka at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Algoma. They had a daughter, Brenda. Henry...

Robert (Rob) E. Prudhomme, 56, of Algoma, Wisconsin, passed away on February 25, 2022, after a lengthy battle with liver disease. He was born on March 5, 1965, in Green Bay, to the late Ron and Pat (Pettey) Prudhomme. He graduated from Algoma High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army. Through the remainder of his life, he worked as a Heavy Machinery Operator mostly working with Asphalt. On May 7, 2015, Rob and Mary Jo were married.  Their relationship started...