Janice “Jan” Braham, 82, Gillett, a gem of a person, who saw the magic in all things, died Sunday morning, Feb. 27, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay. She was born May 16, 1939, in Pokegama, Minnesota, to Harold and Zua (Harding) Newcomb and was a woman of many talents. Growing up in the land of 10,000 lakes, she performed in numerous ski shows, worked as a lifeguard and was also a synchronized swimmer.

Larry C. Drews, 79, of Ringle, passed away on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Larry was born on April 2, 1942, in Wittenberg, the son of Adolph and Hazel (Long) Drews. On March 29, 1961, Larry married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Sandra Evans, at the Wittenberg Methodist Church. Larry loved Jesus his entire life; he was a very devoted Christian. Larry was very proud of his first job, setting pins at the Wittenberg Bowling Alley.

George L. “Uncle George” King, 69, passed away on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Shawano. George was born in Kenosha on April 29, 1952, to the late Ivan and Lucille (Hanson) King. George was a great chef who worked in numerous restaurants in California and Wisconsin. He was famous for his Friday night fish fry. He loved animals and all animals were drawn to his gentle and quiet way with them.

Michael James DeBoth, 74, Oconto, joined his loving wife in heaven on Feb. 25, 2022. Mike was born on Dec. 5, 1947, to Earl and Loretta (Maes) DeBoth of Green Bay. On June 13, 1970, he married the love of his life, Jo A. (Pasterski) DeBoth. Mike and Jo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2020. They together enjoyed taking trips with family and friends, playing cards and riding horses. Mike was a man of many talents.

Judith “Judy” Ann Peterson, 79, McAllen, Texas, formerly Oconto Falls, died suddenly of natural causes Tuesday morning, Feb. 22, 2022 at home in McAllen. She was born Aug. 5, 1942, in Oconto Falls to Victor and Claudine (Umentum) Peterson. Judy grew up in Gillett and graduated from high school with the Class of 1960. On Nov. 12, 1960, she married Jordan L. Siegel at St.

Renae Byre, 55, Burlington, North Dakota, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in her home. Renae Lorrisa Brend was born on Oct. 15, 1966, in Tigerton to Martha (Palmer) Dahl and Curtis Brend. Renae grew up and attended school in Bowler.