Sharon (nee Gardner) Reyna, 63, passed away Feb. 24, 2014. Sharon was born on the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Reservation in Shawano County. She was the third child of five born to her late parents, Leona (Cuddy) Welch Gardner and Grady (Joe) Gardner Sr. Sharon passed away peacefully at the Seasons Hospice at West Lake Hospital in Chicago. She grew up in Milwaukee where she met the love of her life, Roman Reyna Sr., and was united in marriage Aug.

David Orlan “Dusty” Pocan, 61, of Oconto County, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, at his home. Born on March 8, 1953, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Orlan and Margie (Frank) Pocan. After living the first few years of his life in the Gresham area, Dusty and his family moved to the Milwaukee area when he was about 7 years old.

Audrey L. Dickie, 56, of Shawano, died on Monday, May 5, 2014. Born on Jan. 24, 1958, in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Ruben and Nora (Dick) Hayes. Audrey was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Keshena. Audrey enjoyed riding in the woods, cutting firewood, sitting by the fire, singing, joking around and playing cards.

The Lena Pathfinders traveled to Washington, D.C., on April 10 to participate in the Pathfinder National Bible Challenge.

Mary Ellen Krizek, Mountain, has been named the 2014 Wabeno Unit No. 44 American Legion Auxiliary Member of the Year by President Kathleen Marsh. Krizek’s award will be presented at the annual Legion Awards Dinner on May 12 at the Legion clubhouse. Krizek has been a supporter of the Legion and Wabeno Auxiliary unit for six years, and her biggest impact has been as poppy chair for the last four years.

Cindy Tabbert, 73, Oconto Falls, died suddenly Friday evening, May 2, 2014, at a Green Bay hospital. She was born Aug. 2, 1940, in Milwaukee to Clyde and Elaine Gallun. On Dec. 12, 1985, she married Myron “Skip” Tabbert in Milwaukee. The couple retired in 1994 to rural Oconto Falls, where they made their home on the Oconto River.

Wayne Edward Pirlot, 68, of Gillett, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. He was born Sept. 13, 1946, to Evelen Early and Edward Pirlot. Wayne is survived by his wife, Marcella Pirlot, of Gillett, daughter, Jodie Lauersdorf, of Gillett, and son, Wade Pirlot, of Colorado. He has five grandchildren and a daughter- and son-in-law. He will be missed dearly by family and friends.

George Edward Muth, of Gillett, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at his home. The son of the late George Robert Muth and Berniece Jomen was born July 19, 1931, in Gillett. George attended Gillett Public Schools. In May 1951 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served until his discharge in April 1955. On Jan. 21, 1956, he married the former Bonnie Wilson in Gillett.

Donald Joseph Holtger, 85, Klondike, died early Sunday morning, April 27, 2014, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 11, 1928, in Oconto County to Roland and Emily (Burish) Holtger. Donald grew up in the Coleman area, where he attended school, graduating from high school with the Class of 1946. In 1948 he went with his good friend, Cal Compe, to Milwaukee, where they worked for Evinrude Outboard Motors.