Velma Lorraine (Birr) Aprill, 93, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on Feb. 6, 1932, to the late Elmer and Ruth Birr of Morgan. She graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1950. Following high school, she worked for the Oconto Falls Hospital as a nurse’s assistant for a period of time. Velma married Donald Aprill on June 14, 1952.

William “Bill” John Fisher, 83, Gillett, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, with his family by his side after a battle with dementia. Bill was born Dec. 13, 1941, in Kohler to the late John and Alma (Siech) Fisher. Bill attended Valley Line School and graduated with the class of 1960 at Gillett High School. When he was young, they lived in Sheboygan, while his dad worked at Kohler Co.

Carol M. Pytleski, 99, passed away peacefully Friday, March 28, 2025. Carol was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Lena to the late Alton and Mayme (Gehrke) Goodell. On June 12, 1948, Carol married William (Bill) Pytleski. They farmed in the Town of Spruce until retirement in 1979. Carol graduated from Lena High School with the class of 1944.

Patricia Herning of Oconto Falls passed away on March 14, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. She was born Oct. 3, 1952, to Donald and Irene Schlise. Patricia grew up in Stone Bank, on a dairy farm with her two older brothers and younger sister. She learned the meaning of taking pride in her work no matter how small the task. In 1972, she married John (Jack) Herning and moved to Sobieski and later to Oconto Falls.

It is with both sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Lois Mae Malchow, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, who entered eternal rest on March 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on May 19, 1938, in Milwaukee, Lois lived a life rich with love, creativity and community. Lois grew up in Antigo, before embarking on a beautiful journey when she married Kenneth Malchow on July 21, 1957.

Robert B. Metzler, 97, of Green Bay, formerly of Oconto Falls, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Woodside Senior Community. Born on July 8, 1927, in Oconto Falls to Anton and Desirea Metzler, Bob spent his early years in his hometown, where he attended St. Anthony Catholic Grade School before graduating from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1945.