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Johnboy Pribek, 67, of Townsend, WI, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Johnboy was born January 22, 1955, to the late Joe and Joyce (Cherveny) Pribek. He married Theresa Zais on September 21, 1990, in Kewaunee, WI. Johnboy loved riding bike with The Road Rebels. He joined them in 1991 and was a lifetime member, serving as the president for 20 years. His other great joy was spending time with the grandkids. He was an avid Packer fan. Together with Theresa, they ran Pribek's Bar...

Lani C. Fay, 57, Forestville, passed away on September 9, 2022. She was born on November 12, 1964, to the late Harold and Manon (Marit) Koehler. Lani grew up in Rio Creek, WI and enjoyed traveling, gardening, plants, flowers, quilting, crafting, canning, reading, the beach, nature, grandchildren, helping and working with all animals. Lani is survived by her husband, Wayne Fay; children Trista, Michael (Meagan), Timothy (Lanis), Alora (Adam); 11 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Vicki,...

Albert was born on Sept. 28th, 1931, to the late John and Ruth (Starr) Kintopf in Sturgeon Bay WI. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran church in Sturgeon Bay. On Feb. 20th, 1954, he was united in marriage to Shirley A. Hearley at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Algoma WI. He worked for most of his life at the Algoma Hardwoods. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening…and tipping a few beers from time to time!! He is survived by his sons, Paul (Sue) Grand...

James E. Stodola of Two Creeks, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Tender Reflections in Manitowoc. Jim was born on May 29, 1946, to the late Elmer Stodola and Marcella (Wachal) Stodola Reinke. He graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1964. Jim’s favorite things were watching old TV shows and listening to polka music, especially to Romy Gosz and the Two Creeks Farm Hands. He enjoyed working on the family farm and loved working with animals and...

Patricia “Pat” A. (Vlies) Groy, 75, Casco, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was born on June 20, 1947, to Marie (Parins) Vlies and the late Joseph Vlies Jr. Pat was a Packer fan who loved the outdoors, camping, birds and wildlife. Pat is survived by her mother Marie Vlies; brothers Ken “Cowboy” (Jeannie) Vlies, Jim (Gaye) Vlies, Joseph Vlies III; sisters Cindy (friend Marilyn Schroeder) Vlies, Becky (Joe) Hietpas; sister-in-law Marcia Vlies; also survived...

Donna L. Tahlier, 90, Algoma, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1931, to the late John & Lucille (Terrian) Drahiem. She married her husband Jerry Tahlier on October 17, 1953, at St. Joseph’s in De Pere. She worked as an operator for Bell Telephone, sold Avon, was a Boy Scout Leader and then worked at Olsonite in Algoma until she retired. In her free time she helped out at St. Mary's. She loved camping, square dancing, bowling, golfing, and...

Joyce M. Wachal, 87, Casco, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. She was born on March 27, 1935, to the late Matt and Lucy (Bunda) Fiala. She married her husband Charles Wachal Jr. on May 11, 1957, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church – Casco. Together they ran the family dairy farm. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2006. Joyce liked all of her cats, she was an excellent baker and loved her garden. She was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Joyce is survived by her daughter...

Laura J. Perry-Heidmann, 62, Algoma, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born on September 5, 1959, to the late Ralph and Virginia (MacFarlane) Perry. She married her husband Bruce Heidmann on July 9, 1983, and together they ran the Algoma Printing Inc. Sissy enjoyed life, playing golf, cooking, working with the East Shore Industries fundraisers, working with the clients of East Shore Industries, traveling, and just going out. She was a past president of the Algoma...

Mary Ann Conard, 92, Algoma, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was born on April 29, 1930, to the late August and Adeline (Tassoul) LuMaye. She married her husband Lawrence W. Conard on June 28, 1949, at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Rosiere. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2017. A hard and continual worker, Mary worked as a cook and waitress at West Side Grill, Wheelers Restaurant. She also worked at Algoma Hardwoods, Algoma Net Company, Kewaunee Enterprise,...

Kenneth L. Derenne, 70, of Mishicot, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born April 30, 1952, to the late Ervin and Margaret (Barrette) Derenne. He grew up on the family farm where he learned his strong work ethic. He had many jobs over the years and at many times more than one. Starting out on the farm, then Dick Bros. Bakery, SaraLee, Ace Hardware, Felician Village, Salms Meats, and Menards. When he did finally retire, he enjoyed car shows, spending time with...