All Obituaries

     Steven Michael Klatt, 69, of Appleton, formerly of Algoma, entered eternal rest, Tuesday night, January 9, 2024 while at Peabody Manor in Appleton, after a courageous battle with ALS.      He was born at Algoma Memorial Hospital on December 15, 1954, the son of Marvin August Klatt and Arlene Theresa (Parins) Klatt. Steven grew up attending St. Mary Catholic School in Algoma and graduated from Algoma High School.      In the late...

     Milton Edward Rodrian, 99, Luxemburg, formerly of rural Algoma, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at Sun Valley Assisted Living.  He was born January 18, 1925, in rural Algoma to Jacob and Emma (Svejda) Rodrian.      Milton married the love of his life Delores Esther Ebert, August 9, 1947, and enjoyed 76 years together.        Milton was a self-employed farmer, buying the family farm in 1949.  Milton worked the farm...

     James "Jim" J. Rabas, Jr., 76, Algoma, died unexpectedly Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Bellin Hospital after a short battle with cancer.      Jim was born in Algoma on April 1, 1948 to James, Sr. and Mildred (Kirchman) Rabas. Jim married Dori Ropson of Algoma on November 1, 1969 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Jim was the proud co-owner of Algoma Motors his entire adult life, along with his brother Jeff. Jim had oil in his blood. He worked...

     Diane E. Jeanquart, 76, Kewaunee, formerly of Brussels passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Bellin Hospital after a short illness.      She was born June 20, 1947, in Maplewood to Melvin and Rita (Englebert) Bouche. Diane graduated from Southern Door High School in 1965.      She lived in the Brussels area most of her life.      Diane is survived by her two daughters Connie and Julia and one son Nick; 15 grandchildren;...

Susan Marie Chaney passed away on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, in Manitowoc, WI, surrounded by the love of her family, after an eight-month battle with Cholangiocarcinoma. Sue was born on May 8th, 1956, to the late John (Jack) and Violet Chaney of Whitehall, MI. She called many places home throughout her life including Whitehall and New Era, Michigan and Algoma, Fall Creek, Bonduel, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She took pride in creating a warm and welcoming home and made deep and lasting...

     Dianne Lynn Grovogel, 59, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, (formerly of Algoma, WI), passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, March 4th, after a short battle with cancer.     Dianne was born in Algoma on January 9, 1965, to Donald and Patricia Moore and Sandra Thorner. Dianne graduated as part of the Algoma High School Class of 1983, where her close friends knew her lovingly as “Peck”.      On June 27, 1987, she married...

     Roger Harry Douglass, 71, of Town of Ahnapee, WI, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.        He was born March 6, 1952, in Algoma, the fourth child and only son of Robert Homer Douglass and Hortense "Sue" Pauline (Richardson) Douglass. Roger mainly initially attended school in Algoma with a few years overseas in Panama and Vietnam when the family relocated for his father's job. He graduated from Algoma High School with the...

     John Albert Jolin, 87, Green Bay, passed away, Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Edenbrook Nursing Home.       He was born December 27, 1936, in Algoma to the late Lawrence and Genevieve (Wiest) Jolin.  After John graduated from the Sturgeon Bay High School, he entered the U.S. Navy and served in Korea from December 22, 1954, until his honorable discharge, October 25, 1957.  He served as a Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class.  He continued...

Frank G. Mowery, 83, Algoma, passed away February 10, 2024, at Waterfall Health of Algoma.  He was born February 14, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI to the late George and Alice (Hochrein) Mowery. Frank graduated from the New Holstein High School in 1959.  Later that year he joined the US Navy and served until August of 1963.  After his honorable discharge, Frank attended the Northrup Institute of Technology to get his degree in Aircraft Mechanics.  He was hired by Western...

     Thomas (Fuzzy) Mikle, age 73, of Forestville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 28th, 2024, at his home.       Tom was born on April 13, 1950, in Sturgeon Bay to Don and Ruby (Bongle) Mikle. After graduating from high school, Tom enlisted in the Navy and served his country for 4 years, including time overseas. His last duty assignment was on the USS Grand Canyon. Upon returning home, he moved to Algoma and accepted a job at PBI in Sturgeon...