Staff Sergeant (ret.) Mark Allen Blood, 55, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 26, 2021, at his home in Hinesville, Georgia. Mark was born May 21, 1966, to his parents, Gary and Dolores Blood from Birnamwood. Mark was a graduate of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School Class of 1984. Mark proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he was active duty for four years before getting out and rejoining with the National Guard/MATES.

Inez Mae Muraski, 76, of Arpin, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family, on Friday, July 30, 2021. She was born on Aug. 5, 1944, to the late Harry and Irene (Schaufberger) Carter in Shawano. She graduated from Shawano High School with the Class of 1962. She also attended nursing school in Oshkosh. Inez was united in marriage to Bernard Muraski in Shawano on May 7, 1966. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 2012.

Dorothy J. Dallmann, 78, of Appleton, passed away July 29, 2021. Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond St., Appleton, from 9-10:45 a.m., with a funeral service starting at 11 a.m. For full obituary and to leave online condolences, please visit valleyfh.com.

Bernice M. Sickler, 90, of Wittenberg, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her home. Bernice was born March 18, 1931, in Manitowoc, the daughter of Elmer and Hazel (Buck) Brunner. On Aug. 13, 1949, Bernice was united in marriage to Gordon Sickler. He preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 2010. Bernice held various jobs throughout her life and was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, especially to casino destinations.

Joseph Anthony White Sr., 66, of Rockford, Illinois, died May 30, 2021, in Medina Nursing Center after a brief illness. He was born March 28, 1955, in Neillsville, the son of Lawrence L. and Genevieve J. (Slesar) White. Joe was the fifth of 10 children. He was an avid reader and learned to read at age 4.

Darlene Marie (Hirt) Anderson, 61, of Sale Creek, Tennessee, passed away on July 27, 2021, at her home. She had been a resident of this area since 1996 and was of the Lutheran faith. With Darlene, a Marine was never without a home or a meal. Her home was their home, and she loved cooking for them. Darlene enjoyed attending the Marine Corps Ball. She loved her family and always greeted people with multiple hugs and a smile.