Melvin Gubbels, 92, Oconto, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Care Partners Assisted Living.

He was born May 21, 1933, in Randolph, Nebraska, to Mathias and Sophia (Scharff) Gubbels. Mel grew up in Randolph where he graduated from high school. On Sept. 16, 1957, he married Althea Bruns in Constance, Nebraska.

Brian James “Turk” Pagel, 60, passed away Nov. 2, 2025, in Fairland, Oklahoma.

Born on Dec. 4, 1964, in Lena, Brian lived a life marked by quiet strength, generosity and a deep love for both people and animals.

David L. Gerndt, 81, of Suring, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, with his wife by his side.

Dave was born Feb. 3, 1944, to the late Leslie Gerndt and Helen (Lemke Gerndt) Trever. Dave married Mary Williamsen on Aug. 26, 1978, in Kaukauna, after meeting at Nu-Line Industries.

The couple farmed together with family until the early 2000s. Dave then worked at KI Manufacturing in Bonduel as a foreman until retirement.

Conrad E. Schmid, 96, of De Pere, formerly of Rudolph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center in De Pere.

Conrad was born June 12, 1929, in Milwaukee as the son of the late Edmund and Margaret (Woiak) Schmid. He grew up in Milwaukee where he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948.

Benjamin Dean Frank, 25, of Gillett, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Kenneth George Ainsworth passed away at 102 in his sleep on Nov 12, 2025, in Athens, Georgia.