Michael E. Riesch left this life peacefully at home on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

Mike was born Aug. 30, 1946, to Virginia and Van Riesch of Slinger. He spent his childhood and the last 40-plus years of his life in rural Wisconsin, which he loved. In between he lived, studied and worked in Milwaukee, Washington, D.C., and Pueblo, Colorado.

Thomas James Blazek, 73, of Pound, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, following a 10-month battle with cancer.

Tom was born Sept. 11, 1952, to the late Melvin “Bucky” and Mavis (Kamke) Blazek. He graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1970 and went on to study in the auto mechanics program at NWTC.

Kim Joseph Henne passed away suddenly Oct. 20, 2025, at the age of 72.

Born on Jan. 25, 1953, in Oconto Falls to Ralph “Jr” and Marion (Donlevy) Henne, Kim was a kind and genuine person who touched the lives of many. A dedicated husband to Linda Henne, he always placed her needs first, demonstrating a profound love and commitment that defined their 30 years together.

Leslie L. (Butch) Vorpahl passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 15, 2025, surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle against cancer.

Roger “Botch” Fish Sr., 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday Oct. 15, 2025, in Green Bay, with his family by his side.

Jay D. Yakel, 68, of Suring, passed away Oct. 13, 2025.