All Obituaries

     Michael "Mike" Meyer, 63, Algoma, passed away peacefully Friday January 20, 2023, after a three-year courageous battle with cancer.       He was born September 12, 1959, in Algoma to John and Rosie (Bultman) Meyer.  Mike graduated from St. Mary Grade School and then from Algoma High School in 1978.      The majority of Mike's working career was at the Algoma Lumber Company.  Due to his health he had to retire...

Matthew S. Derenne, 58, Algoma, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at home with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 24, 1964 in Kewaunee to Norbert Derenne and Evelyn Brennan. Matt graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1982 and married Jean Bowman at St. Hedwig’s in East Krok on September 27, 1986. Matt’s last job was working at MCC Printing Company in Algoma for over ten years. Matt cherished the time he spent with his...

Alvin H. Jorgensen, 87, Casco, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 at the Algoma Long Term Care Unit with his wife, Carol at his side.  He was born October, 30, 1935, in Two Creeks, WI to Lloyd and Marcella (Hanek) Jorgensen. Alvin attended the Mishicot High School until  the end of his sophomore year.  His family moved to Rio Creek and he ended up graduating from the Casco High School in 1954. Alvin enlisted in the US Army and served in Korea for two years and was honorable...

     Donald C. Strand, 82, Algoma, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at his home with his family at his side.  He was born September 8, 1940, in Chicago, IL., to Richard and Mildred (Hammerstrom) Strand.      Life was an exciting adventure for Don, never a bore.  His wife and partner of over 61 years, Lynne, shared his love of motorcycles, sailing, camping and RV traveling.  His work was fun in the computer industry.  He traveled to most...

     Dorothy A. Tashou, 90, Green Bay and formerly of Algoma, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Allouez Parkside Village.       She was born March 11, 1932, in the Town of Ahnapee to Emil and Edna (Pagel) Gohr.  Dorothy graduated from the Algoma High School in 1949.  She started her working career with the Algoma Record Herald.  She then moved to Green Bay where she worked at Mary Morgan Company as an office manager.  She also...

     Ethel (Iwen) Zimmerman, 88, Algoma, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the Skilled Nursing Facility in Sturgeon Bay.  She was born July 25, 1934 in Algoma to Henry and Viola (Haucke) Iwen.        Ethel graduated from the Algoma  High School in 1952.  She then graduated from the Door-Kewaunee Teacher College in 1954 and continued her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from U.W. Oshkosh.    ...

     Lois Jean Gunnlaugson, 87, Algoma, was called to heaven on Friday, November 4, 2022.  She was at her home surrounded by her family.  Lois was born August 28, 1935, to Hannes Hannesson and Luella (Johnson) on Washington Island.      Lois graduated from the Washington Island High School in 1953.        Lois married John Gunnlaugson, November 20, 1954.  They moved to Kenosha where they owned and operated Lakeside...

Thomas R. Jensen, 21, Sun Prairie, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 17, 2022, from natural causes related to a heart defect.  He was born January 29, 2001 to Donald and Amylynn (Kienast) Jensen at Children's Hospital in Milwaukee. Tommy graduated from the Algoma High School in 2019.  He attended Carthage  College for about one and a half years. Tommy took great pride in showing his rabbits and dogs at the county and state fairs, winning numerous awards for...

Alice G. Schley, 92, Sturgeon Bay, passed away peacefully Nov. 16, 2022, at the Sturgeon Bay Health Services.  She was born April 12, 1930 in Hainesville to Arndt and Anna (Kolstad) Valley. Alice married Arwed Schley, September 6, 1952.  Alice farmed alongside Arwed and enjoyed raising up to 250 chickens to supply eggs to many families.  She also enjoyed knitting baby sweaters and blankets that a friend sold at craft shows.   She was a member of St. Peter's...

Robert David (R.D.) Weber passed peacefully on November 15, 2022 at the age of 94 years.  He was born on August 4, 1928, the youngest of 10 children to parents Joseph and Hattie (Hedwig Stoeger) Weber.  They raised the large family on a dairy farm in Institute, WI where he loved to tell stories of his youth growing up in Door County.  His family donated the land to St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Parish, where the church and school stand in Institute, WI.  He attended...