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Elizabeth “Bette” Drossart, age 91, entered this world on July 7, 1927 to Elmer and Hazel (Cain) Rubens, and entered eternal life on March 16, 2019 at Woodside Manor Assisted Living in Green Bay, WI. In between those dates, was a beautiful life well lived by a woman who was loved immeasurably by those who knew her. In her later years, Bette became known for singing “I love you a bushel and a peck, a hug around the neck, and lots of smoochies.”...

Elizabeth “Bette” Drossart, age 91, entered this world on July 7, 1927 to Elmer and Hazel (Cain) Rubens, and entered eternal life on March 16, 2019 at Woodside Manor Assisted Living in...

Phoebe Wendricks Rio Creek

Phoebe C. Wendricks, 85, Rio Creek, passed away the morning of Monday, March 11, 2019, at The Autumn Fields of Luxemburg. Phoebe was born December 31, 1933, in the town of Casco, daughter of the late Joseph and Adele (Malcore) Moreau. On July 5, 1958, she married Ronald B. Wendricks at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lincoln. Ron preceded her in death on March 28, 2016. They were married 57 years. Phoebe was a stay at home mom until her youngest child started...

Phoebe C. Wendricks, 85, Rio Creek, passed away the morning of Monday, March 11, 2019, at The Autumn Fields of Luxemburg. Phoebe was born December 31, 1933, in the town of Casco, daughter of the...

Donald Blahnik Winter Haven, FL

Donald James Blahnik, 79, Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Algoma, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. He was born on June 3, 1939 to the late Wenzel and Dorothy (Jirtle) Blahnik. A graduate of Algoma High School, he married Marilyn Hackett on November 28, 1959 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Algoma. Donald worked as a Driver’s License Examiner for the State of Wisconsin DMV for 30 years. He built and managed the Timber Trail Campgrounds on Cty Rd M, Algoma, WI for 26 years....

Donald James Blahnik, 79, Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Algoma, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. He was born on June 3, 1939 to the late Wenzel and Dorothy (Jirtle) Blahnik. A graduate of...

Clarence Clark Algoma

Clarence David Clark, 85, Algoma, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1933 to the late John and Theresa (Resler) Clark. In July 18, 1987 he married Carol Schneider at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Algoma. Clarence enjoyed spending time with his family, bowling, playing dartball, spending time at the cottage, going to garage sales and auctions, and gardening, orchards and flowers. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, David (Linda) Clark, Daniel...

Clarence David Clark, 85, Algoma, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1933 to the late John and Theresa (Resler) Clark. In July 18, 1987 he married Carol Schneider at...

Laurel Ettien Sr. Luxemburg

Laurel Ettien Sr, 80, Luxemburg, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at St Vincent Hospital. Born on December 2, 1938. He was the son of the late Art and Lillian (Boucher) Ettien; raised by George and Selena Boucher. He married Barbara Kurowski on August 20, 1960 at St Willebrord Catholic Church, Green Bay, WI. Laurel was a cheesemaker for over 43 years. He learned cheesemaking at Coleman and Rosiere cheese factories. On Dec 2, 1968, he was hired at Tonet Farmers Co-op.; he made...

Laurel Ettien Sr, 80, Luxemburg, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at St Vincent Hospital. Born on December 2, 1938. He was the son of the late Art and Lillian (Boucher) Ettien; raised by...

Arlene Beaurain Lincoln

Arlene (Esselman) Beaurain, 95, of Lincoln, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Born on December 27, 1923 in Athens, WI to the late Henry and Clara (Laufer) Esselman. Arlene graduated from Montello High School then from Stevens Point Normal School with a degree in elementary education. She taught at Lafayette school in Euren, WI until the birth of her children. She married Melvin Beaurain on May 27, 1947 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello. He preceded...

Arlene (Esselman) Beaurain, 95, of Lincoln, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Born on December 27, 1923 in Athens, WI to the late Henry and Clara (Laufer) Esselman. Arlene...

Wallace Englebert Algoma

Our Uncle Wallace (Wally) Englebert, 98, Algoma, went to be with his wife and family on January 15, 2019. Wallace was a kind and gentle soul, a man of few words with a quiet demeanor. Wallace, the last surviving of 8 children, was born in Misere, Wisconsin to the late Nestor and Emily (Coisman) Englebert. Wallace was a 1938 graduate of Brussels High School. In 1945 he was united in marriage to Verna Pavlik. Verna passed away in 1988. In his younger years Wally enjoyed playing cards and...

Our Uncle Wallace (Wally) Englebert, 98, Algoma, went to be with his wife and family on January 15, 2019. Wallace was a kind and gentle soul, a man of few words with a quiet demeanor. Wallace,...

David Mindak Casco

David L. Mindak, 73, of Casco, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was born March 28, 1945 to the late Peter and Wanda (Malczewski) Mindak. On April 27, 1968 he married the love of his life, Judy Jandrin at St. Peter's Catholic Church. David enjoyed reading, word searches, hunting, woodworking, slow pitch softball, stock car races and polkas. David served his country as a member of the US Army. David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy; his children, Stacey (special...

David L. Mindak, 73, of Casco, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was born March 28, 1945 to the late Peter and Wanda (Malczewski) Mindak. On April 27, 1968 he married the love of...

Rodney Vlies Algoma

Rodney J. (Rod) Vlies, 66, of Algoma, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, surrounded by his family at Bellin Hospital after a brief illness. He was born September 14, 1952 to Norman (Moose) and Dorothy Vlies. Prior to his retirement he had been employed at the Algoma Long Term Care Unit as a CNA, as well as with Home Health Care. Rod enjoyed cooking, reading, painting and was a great story teller. But his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his nieces and nephews and...

Rodney J. (Rod) Vlies, 66, of Algoma, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, surrounded by his family at Bellin Hospital after a brief illness. He was born September 14, 1952 to Norman...

Ralph Ropson Algoma

Ralph J. Ropson, 94, of Algoma, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Ralph was born on January 29, 1924 to the late Henry & Adele (Paye) Ropson. He married the love of his life Helen Strnad on September 14, 1944. Above all, Ralph loved spending time with his wife Helen and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed traveling, for 16 years they would travel to Donna, Texas every winter. He loved his work and anything to do with motors. Having been employed by his father at...

Ralph J. Ropson, 94, of Algoma, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Ralph was born on January 29, 1924 to the late Henry & Adele (Paye) Ropson. He married the love of his life...