Toby Francis (Willy Lyn) Warden, 47, of Lakewood, passed away in the hospital surrounded by loving family after a six-month fight for his life Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

He was a cherished husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Mark Steven Schwerke, 67, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the people he loved most.

Mark was born April 28, 1959, in Shawano. On April 3, 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, Jane Dillenberg, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Their marriage of more than 44 years became the foundation of the life Mark treasured most—a life centered on faith, family, home and taking care of the people he loved.

Janice Dickson Ford, 97, formerly of Shawano and matriarch of the Albert Dickson family, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at her home in Milwaukee.

David W. Collins, 84, of Suring, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, with family by his side.

Dave was born Feb. 7, 1942, in Sparta, to the late Gilbert and Ruth (Schreiner) Collins. Dave married Charlette Nelson on June 28, 1969.

He taught secondary education at Suring Public School District from 1964 until retirement in 1999. He was commissioner of the Marinette-Oconto County Schools from 1978 to 2015.

Ary S. Mulder, 87, of Sandy, Oregon, passed away Sept. 11, 2026, in Yuma, Arizona.

Ary was born Oct. 15, 1938, in Waupun to the late John and Ada Mulder. He graduated from Waupun HIgh School in 1956. He married Marlene Behringer on Sept. 6, 1956, and Dixie Wesselink on Dec. 3, 2007.

Norman J. Christensen, 85, of Cecil, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.

Norman was born Oct. 28, 1940, to the late Conrad and Verna (Ramage) Christensen. He served his country in the United States Army and was discharged in 1968. On Aug. 12, 1967, Norman married Ruby Block at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pulcifer.