All Obituaries

Justin Michael "Firebug" Knorr, 32, Seymour, was taken home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was born December 9, 1989, to Joe and Diane Knorr. Justin was a 2008 graduate of Shiocton High School. He worked at Midwest Perlite for several years and recently began employment at Pierce Manufacturing. Justin loved spending his free time four wheeling and hunting. He found peace around bonfires, hence his nickname "Firebug." Justin also liked camping, kayaking, and fishing....

Margaret Della Leidel, 86, Seymour, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at home surrounded by family. She was born August 10, 1935, to the late Enos and Petronella (Van Lanen) LeMere, and was raised on the family farm. She was active in 4-H during her youth. Margaret was a 1954 graduate of Green Bay West High School. She was united in marriage with Ralph A. Leidel on October 5, 1957. The couple raised eleven children on the family farm, and they guided their children with tough love,...

William "Bill" Van Boxtel Jr., age 75, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. Bill was born on February 23, 1947 to the late William Sr. and Rosella (Noe) Van Boxtel. He was united in marriage to Barbara Brocker on May 11, 1968 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oneida. She preceded him in death on August 3, 1997. Bill served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1970, having actively served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Vietnam Service...

John A. Samson, age 90, of Shiocton passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Appleton. He was born on May 4, 1932 son of the late Alonzo and Elizabeth (Latza) Samson. He was united in marriage to Rose Kruse on June 23, 1951 having celebrated over 70 years of marriage. John enjoyed his work as a truck driver retiring in 1991. He enjoyed farming pigs, sheep, and beef. John also liked the time he spent riding his motor scooter taking rides around the area at...

Norbert John Theobald, 92, Black Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was born on May 8, 1930, to the late Albert and Margareth (Klapperick) Theobald. Norbert grew up on the family farm and was a 1948 graduate of Shiocton High School. He was united in marriage to Ruth Stingle on May 10, 1958. Norb was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Black Creek, where he served in various capacities. He was a trustee and usher, and also enjoyed setting up the...

James "Jim" J. Grall "Gremlin", age 68 of Polar and formerly of Milwaukee died on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1953 the only son of the late Raymond and Virginia (Selenske) Grall. He was united in marriage to Jean Quinn on November 11, 2011 Jim worked as a printer for over 28 years retiring from Assurant Insurance in 2015. Him and Jean then moved to their home in Polar. He is survived by his wife, Jean Grall; brother-in-law, Matt (Mary) Quinn;...

Seymour- Donald J Melotte Jr., age 90, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at a local hospital. He was born on June 13, 1931, in Green Bay to the late Donald and Noreen (Lemerond) Melotte Sr. He was united in marriage to Joyce B. Heuser on October 1, 1955, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Isaar. She preceded him in death on June 13, 1999. Don enjoyed his cottage up north with family and friends, liver and onions the first Wednesday of the month, friends he made along the way from WI to Florida....

James Arnold Hopkins II, age 88, went Home to the Lord on April 27, 2022, after losing a short battle to cancer with his loving family by his side. James was born to James and Margaret Hopkins on January 13, 1934 in Chicago, IL. At age 17, he enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served in the Korean War. James was an avid member of the Oneida VFW Post 7784 and was extremely proud to serve his country. He made a point to acknowledge any serviceman that he encountered. James met his wife,...

Eldon "Bim" Black, age 69, of Seymour passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was born on April 7, 1953 to the late Harvey and Mildred (Peotter) Black. Eldon was united in marriage to Teresa Ashley on May 11, 1991 in Seymour. He worked at JBS in Green Bay for many years until his retirement. Eldon served on the Seymour Rescue Squad for 14 years. Eldon enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting. His family was very important as he enjoyed all of their special moments together. He...

Marla "Muggy" M. Webster-Bodway, age 43, of Oneida passed away from a sudden illness on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Aurora BayCare Hospital. She was born May 25, 1978 a daughter of the late Clifford Sr. and Wanda (Hill) Webster. Marla graduated from West De Pere High School in 1996. She was united in marriage to Anthony Bodway on October 24, 1996. Marla was a huge sports fan cheering on the Packers, Duke University basketball, the White Sox and enjoyed watching all kinds of sports. She was...