All Obituaries

Lloyd R. "Dick" Jorgensen, 89, Casco, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at home with his family at his side.  He was born June 19, 1933, in Two Creeks, WI to the late Lloyd and Marcella (Hanek) Jorgensen. Lloyd graduated from Mishicot High School and entered the US Air Force from 1952 to 1956, where he served in Canada, Colorado and Alaska for four years. He was awarded Outstanding Airman in 1955.  After his discharge he came back to the Kewaunee area where he worked at...

Leon G. Dart (80) died on May 28th, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 22, 1942, in Algoma, WI to the late Elmer and Esther (Corroy) Dart, becoming their second of four children.  Leon grew up in Algoma where he learned valuable life skills working on the family farm.  He attended St. Mary’s grade school and graduated from Algoma High School in 1961.  He entered the workforce right out of high school holding various jobs, until he started his...

Laurie J. Nell-Keller, 68, Algoma, passed away, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at home, unexpectedly.  She was born January 7, 1955, in Green Bay to Elroy and Deloris (Wiese) Nell. Laurie was a graduate of the Ashwaubenon High School.  She then attended NWTC for Office Management and worked at a meat processing company in the office for many years. Laurie married David G. Keller on August 21, 1993, in Green Bay.  After her marriage, she worked at Stone Harbor in Sturgeon Bay in the...

     Lynn "Jumbo" Carl Lawrenz, 85, of Algoma, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay after a short illness.      He was born July 11, 1937, in Algoma to Carl and Viola (Bathke) Lawrenz. As a young boy his family moved to Loyal, WI where he grew up and graduated from the Loyal High School. Lynn then attended and graduated from UW Stout as a teacher for Industrial Arts.      Lynn married...

Betty Mae Mueller, 95, formerly of Forestville, passed away, Monday May 8, 2023, at Waterfalls Health, Algoma.   She was born August 4, 1927 in Forestville to Alvin and Dora (Miller) Chaudoir. Betty graduated from the Algoma High School and worked at Katch's, Midwest Wire and Schlise Implement in Forestville for many years. Betty married Orlan Mueller on October 25, 1947 in Sturgeon Bay. She is survived by her two sons, Tommy (Kathleen) Mueller, Forestville and Terry (Mari Jo)...

Robert J. Meyer, 58, Algoma, passed away in the comfort of his home with his family at his side, Wednesday, May 3, 2023.  Bob was born November 21, 1964, in Algoma to John and Rosie (Bultman) Meyer.   Bob graduated from Algoma High School in 1983. He entered in the US Army in September of 1983 and was an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper.  He worked as a diesel mechanic during his army career. He was honorable discharged in September of 1985. Bob married the love of his life...

     Daniel "Dan" Polecheck, 73, Algoma, passed away, Friday, April 21, 2023, at Azura Memory Care in Manitowoc.  He was born March 15, 1950, in Sturgeon Bay to Harold and Virginia (Tebon) Polecheck.      Dan grew up in Little Sturgeon and graduated from the Southern Door High School in 1968.         Dan married Marge McGinnis on November 6, 1971, at Corpus Christi Church in Sturgeon Bay.      Dan entered...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Mary Piette, who peacefully passed away at her home, with her family by her side, in Oconto Falls on Monday, April 17, 2023.  She was 74 years old.  Susan had been battling serious medical issues in recent years, and her courage in facing life's challenges with grace was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was born on April 22, 1948, in Algoma, WI., Susan was the daughter of Melvin and Regina Stika.  After...

Ruth Jeanne Thomas, 93, Kewaunee, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at Kewaunee Health Services. She was born November 26, 1929, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Luther and Florence (Thacker) Wilkins.  Ruth lived in Little Rock before moving to LaCrosse, WI., with her parents in 1940.  She married Frederick Bergman in Evanston, IL on December 15, 1950.    Ruth's second marriage was to Lloyd Thomas in Las Vegas, NV on March 24, 1983, and he preceded her in death on...

     Peter Joseph Dufek 66, of Algoma passed away April 13, 2023, at home with his family and dog Ella by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.      Peter was born April 27, 1956, to Raymond and Helen (Dellis) Dufek, the youngest of five children. Peter learned at a young age what a strong work ethic was. He worked on the Henry and Carol Ebert Farm early on. After graduation from Algoma High School in 1974, he started his shipbuilding career in...