Rose Marie Gilbert (née Kucksdorf Morey), 94, passed away March 2, 2026, peacefully while she slept in the thoughts of her family and loved ones.

She was born Jan. 12, 1932, near Wittenberg, to Floyd and Lillian Morey. When she was 12 years old, they moved to Iola, and she attended school there and graduated in 1949 as her high school class salutatorian.

Gladys Pleshek, 101, of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

She was born in Gresham on March 21, 1924, to the late William and Lena (Neumeier) Otto. On Nov. 9, 1946, she married Joseph Pleshek; he preceded her in death Oct. 28, 2016. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gladys was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Weyauwega.

Karen F. McKenna, of Shawano, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, in Appleton.

Charlotte Ruth Lewis, 84, passed away peacefully March 2, 2026, in Oconto Falls.

She was born Jan. 31, 1942, in Detroit to the late Kleber and Eva Jane (Frye) Andre. On July 30, 1959, Charlotte married the love of her life, Harold Lewis, in Milwaukee. He later preceded her in death March 7, 2024.

Judy Mae Ama, 84, of Oconto Falls, passed away Feb. 25, 2026.

She was born May 29, 1941, to Frank and Alice (Severson) Bublitz. Judy graduated from Gillett High School with the class of 1959. On May 29, 1970, she married Dario Ama at Bethel Lutheran Church in Green Valley.

On the morning of Feb. 21, 2026, Shirley Jean (Elbe) Peterson, 91, left this world better than she found it, peacefully and surrounded by the love of the family she so faithfully nurtured.

A lifelong resident of Oconto Falls, Shirley was born Nov. 17, 1934, to Gust and Margaret (Coppens) Elbe. From her earliest days, she carried a quiet strength, steadfast faith and gentle kindness that would come to define her life.