He was born Sept. 23, 1935, in Manitowoc, on the shores of Lake Michigan, where he fished trout and salmon from his 12-foot hand-painted camo duck boat. Jim graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Many mornings before school, he would go duck hunting with friends after which he would store his shotgun in his school locker. It sure was a different world 88 years ago.

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Vernon G. Mortier

Published by admin on Fri, 07/26/2024 - 11:59am

Vernon G. Mortier, 92, Oconto Falls, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at an area hospital.

He was born July 19, 1932, in rural Oconto Falls to August and Theresa (Loberger) Mortier. When he was 4 years old, the family moved to rural Oconto where Vern graduated from Lena High School with the class of 1950. Following graduation, he attended vocational school in Milwaukee and worked as a machinist for three years.

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Jerry Perrault

Published by admin on Thu, 07/25/2024 - 12:46pm

Jerome Carl Perrault, 72, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

He was born Nov. 24, 1950, in White Earth, Minnesota, to the late Romaine and Bernice LaDoux Perrault. Jerry most grew up in Kenosha and graduated from high school in Kenosha. He had a longtime career with Chrysler Automotive.

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Lorraine Marie Olson

Published by admin on Wed, 07/24/2024 - 10:27am

It is with heavy hearts but gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Lorraine Marie Olson, 89, who died peacefully at home on July 22, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

Lorraine was born June 20, 1935, in Oconto, to Rupert and Erma (Kruger) Rasmussen, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her husband, Russell, and brother, Allen Rasmussen.