All Obituaries

Janice M. Lehnert, 93, Algoma, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Sycamore Lodge Senior Living, Algoma.  She was born March 28, 1933, in Algoma to the late Elmer and Marcella (Charles) Lardo. Janice was a graduate of Algoma High School and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a degree in Elementary Education and Reading Teacher.  She also received a School Librarian certification from Holy Family College.  Janice taught for eight years at Southern Door and ...

Paul Reinold Moss, 80, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Born on February 26, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, Paul had just celebrated his 80th birthday.  Paul served his country with honor in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Throughout his life, he held a variety of jobs, from Bell Captain at the Sheraton Hotel in Anaheim, to selling cars, driving buses, and working at a label company in Algoma, Wisconsin. He was a man who valued ...

Sheryl Ann Anders, 66, Algoma, Wisconsin, passed away on March 18, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1960, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Bill and Darlene Luethi. Sheryl graduated from Holcombe High School and spent most of her life in the Holcombe area and surrounding communities, namely Gilman and Sheldon. She was previously married to Steve Anders. Sheryl was a devoted mother, grandmother, and caregiver who found her greatest joy in serving others. She had a deep love for gardening and ...

Orland Wilfred Diefenbach, 90 years, of Algoma, was called home to his Savior on Friday March 13, 2026. He was born December 7, 1935 in Algoma the son of the late Henry Louis and Edna Mathilda Alvina (Wilke) Diefenbach. He attended St. Paul's Day school. Orland was confirmed on May 1950. After his graduation from Algoma High School in 1954, Orland served his country in the U.S. Army Company C 3D Battalion communications unit as a wireman stationed at Wertheim, Germany. Upon his honorable ...

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 ...