The world is a bit dimmer with the passing of Dennis Robert Herzog, who left his earthly home on July 28, 2021. Dennis was born in Pound on Dec. 10, 1940, the youngest of nine children to Ewald and Jennie Herzog. A veteran of Vietnam, he returned to marry Durham Hernden on Feb. 6, 1966, and together they built a life and family on their farm in Gillett. Dennis believed in living a life of faith, humility, integrity, hard work, love and laughter.

Daniel Craig Janz, 79, of Thornton, entered his home in heaven on Friday, July 23, 2021. Dan was born on July 17, 1942, in Portchester, New York, to Mary Logan and F. Everett Janz. He graduated from Portchester High School and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Dan met and married Beatrice Weisener in Chicago and together they moved to Bemiji, Minnesota, to operate their businesses, Hartz Grocery Store and Sunflower Foods.

A memorial service for Richard W. Kuepper and Lynne A. Kuepper will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano. Pastor Marilyn Lange will officiate. Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

Jeffrey M. “Jeff” Riopelle, 55, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. Jeff was born Oct. 21, 1965, at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, a son of the late Wilfred “Bo” and Lois E. (Ellingboe) Riopelle. Jeff attended East High School in Menominee Falls, graduating with the Class of 1983.

James Stuart LaChapelle, 87, was welcomed through heaven’s gates on July 24, 2021, with family by his side. James (Jim) was born Jan. 23, 1934, to the late Stuart and Lillian (Riebe) LaChapelle. Jim was born in Green Bay and graduated from West High School. Following high school, James proudly joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War.

Russell “Russ” Paul Schmidt, 92, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Russ was born in Reedsburg on Feb. 8, 1929, to the late Paul and Elsa (Drieschmeier) Schmidt. He attended St. Peters Elementary and Reedsburg High School. He continued his education at UW-Madison, earning a degree in Agricultural Marketing. Upon graduation, he was commissioned in the U.S.