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Tommy ‘Pearly’ L. Gatz

Tommy “Pearly” L. Gatz, 77 of Birnamwood, died on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

Tom was born Feb. 4, 1949, in Wausau, the son of Stanley and Meta “Mickey” (Jensema) Gatz.

In 1972, Tom was united in marriage to Linda Hanson in Mineral Point. They later divorced.

Thomas Leisch

Thomas J. Leisch, 81, Oconto, passed away June 16, 2026, at home surrounded by family after a short illness.

Tom was born Feb. 8, 1945, along with his identical twin brother Bill in Lena, the son of Ralph and Florella (Huncosky) Leisch.

He attended Kelly Brook and Oconto Falls schools, graduating with the class of 1963.

He married Sandy Bickel on July 31, 1965, and they were going to celebrate 61 years of being together.

James Retzlaff

James Ronald Retzlaff passed away peacefully in his daughter Toni’s home after a short battle with ALS at the age of 68 on June 17, 2026.

Clayton Smith

Clayton Smith, 95, of Gillett, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, after a short illness at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Glenn Douglas Van Rossum

Glenn Douglas Van Rossum, 74, of Stoughton, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at SSM Health-St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on Dec. 31, 1951, in Shawano, the son of Paul and Shirley (Ringel) Van Rossum.

Audrey De Bord

Audrey Malitta De Bord (née Kohls), a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away June 12, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born Aug. 9, 1942, in Gillett.

Her life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter and dedication to her family. She was the devoted wife of Doug De Bord, with whom she was married for 62 years, and together they built a life grounded in love and resilience.

Alan E. Marquardt

Alan E. Marquardt, 73, of the Town of DuPont, passed away Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, at Care Partners Assisted Living, Clintonville, with his family by his side.

Alan Eugene Marquardt was born Oct. 6, 1952, son to the late Norman and Lois (Seefeldt) Marquardt.

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