All Obituaries

Clarence John Marit, 91 years, of Algoma died Friday morning, February 27, 2026, at Eden Brooke Nursing Center in Green Bay. He was born October 12, 1934 in Rio Creek the son of the late Clarence and Julia (Schaefer) Marit. He graduated from Casco High School. Soon after graduation, Clarence worked at Ropson Motors in Algoma before heading to the ship building yards at Christi Corp in Sturgeon Bay, Manitowoc Corp., and Kewaunee Engineering. On October 20, 1955 he married Rose Marie Paral ...

Lori Ann Arendt, 63, passed away February 26, 2026.  She was born August 24, 1962. Goodbye my friends I'm now leading my team on a pain free pass to Heaven after fighting a long hard battle with mouth cancer. My enjoyment in life was finishing more puzzles that I can remember and thanking all those who helped me, even if they didn't like doing puzzles, watching all sports on TV; listening to Polka Polka every Sunday, reading, traveling all over the United States, planning my birthday ...

Dr. William (Bill) Henry Knapp II, 73, of Algoma, Wisconsin was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2026, while at home, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 16, 1952, to William Henry Knapp and Joann Lillian Knapp, Bill was raised in Evergreen Park, Illinois where he attended St. Bernadette and Evergreen Park High School. He then completed his path to dentistry at Indiana University and Loyola University School of Dentistry. In addition to being a dentist, Bill ...

Allen J. Orde, 66 years of Sturgeon Bay, passed away early Saturday morning, February 14, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born April 18, 1959 in Algoma, the son of the late Harvey and Grace (Peterson) Orde. Allen graduated from Algoma High School in 1977. He was employed for many years at Evergreen Nursery in Sturgeon Bay, and also worked at Schartner’s Farm Market in the orchards, and with the maple syrup process during spring season. Allen enjoyed exercising at ...

Andrea Beryl Deters Iwen was born on February 3rd, 1943, in a snowstorm so severe a county plow had to lead her parents, Harold and Carol (Burton) Deters, to the hospital in Caledonia, MN, where she was delivered. She grew up on the Deters family farm in the rolling hills of Northeastern Iowa, along with her younger twin brothers, Michael and David. She loved the land so much that she initially intended to be a farmer but was eventually discouraged from doing so by others who didn’t ...

Otto Martin "Junior" Gruendemann, 95, of Algoma, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully Wednesday February 4, 2026 into the arms of his loving Savior. Otto was born January 18, 1931 in Manitowoc County, the son of the late Rev. Otto and Bertha (Leitzke) Gruendemann. Junior graduated from Algoma High School in 1949 before enlisting and proudly serving in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman during Korea. Following his honorable discharge, he attended Bailey Technical School in ...

Marlene Henrietta (Felhofer) Sibilsky, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 1 at her home, Autumn’s Journey Assisted Living, in Algoma, WI. Marlene was born on January 2, 1933, to Matilda and Henry Felhofer in Sevastopol, WI, and was baptized on February 26, 1933. A 1951 graduate of Sevastopol High School, Marlene married the love of her life, the late Rufus Sibilsky, on June 6, 1959, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Valmy. After their marriage, Rufus and Marlene moved to ...

Barbara "Barb" Ann (Sogge) Rouse Gigot, 86, Algoma, passed away peacefully at home, January 22, 2026.  She was born July 5, 1939, in Milwaukee to Edward and Mary (Newth) Sogge. Barb was very proud that she was able to go back to school and get her diploma. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma and friend.  Barb would give you the shirt off her back to anyone.  She always had a kind word to say about everyone.  She enjoyed her precious time with all of her ...

Ione Lorraine Anderegg, 97, a longtime pillar of the Algoma community, passed away on January 1, 2026. Born on June 24, 1928, in Mayville, WI, to Al and Edna (Bruder) Rohr, Ione moved to Algoma in 1941. She was a proud graduate of Algoma High School and spent the following eight decades building a life defined by family, service, and creativity. Ione’s faith and her love of music were major cornerstones of her life. A devoted member of the Algoma United Methodist Church, she lent her ...

Sharon Ann Busch, 80, Algoma, WI, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Sharon Ann was born on May 12, 1945. She graduated from Algoma High School in 1963 and then attended Green Bay College of Cosmetology, completing her studies in 1964. Sharon worked as a stylist for Eurena’s and later Cut Hut in Sturgeon Bay, WI, for over 40 years. She was very fond of her “ladies,” many of whom were loyal customers over her many years of service.  She took great pride in ...