Obituaries

Allan Gene Mack

Allan Gene Mack

Jul 20, 2026

Allan Gene Mack, age 81, of Reedsville, entered eternal life on Monday, July 20, 2026, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on February 12, 1945, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and grew up in Reedsville. Allan was baptized on September 21, 1953, and confirmed his faith on May 17, 1959, at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville....

Carol A LaCourt

Carol A LaCourt

Jul 19, 2026

Carol A. LaCourt, 81 of Denmark passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026 at Scandinavian Court Assisted Living with her family by her side. She was born on March 4, 1945 to Richard and Grace (Larsen) LaCourt. Carol attended Riverview Grade School and then Denmark High School graduating in 1963. She attended the Vocational School before being hired at Wisconsin...

Janice Steinhorst

Janice Steinhorst

Jul 17, 2026

Janice M. Steinhorst passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on October 5, 1953, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Arnold and Mildred (Schaetz) Ronk, Janice was a beacon of positivity whose laughter could light up any room. Janice dedicated 39 years of her career to Ft. Howard Paper as a mill worker. On November 2,...

Michael D. Hoogland

Michael D. Hoogland

Jul 17, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Hoogland, age 17, on Friday, July 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with Lymphoblastic leukemia and Macrophage Activation Syndrome. Michael was born on March 31, 2009, in Green Bay to Wanda Hoogland and Michael Stoneking. He was preparing to begin his senior year at East De Pere High...

Gene Louis Lemery

Gene Louis Lemery

Jul 16, 2026

Gene Louis Lemery, age 90, of Denmark, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones. 

Born December 15, 1935, in Menomonee, Michigan to Thomas and Dorothy Lemery. Gene grew up in Menomonee, Michigan and moved to Green Bay in 1973. He attended Menomonee High School, served and was honorably discharged from the Army, and...

Donald Aerts

Donald Aerts

Jul 16, 2026

Donald Alfred Aerts, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was born on February 20, 1937, in Wrightstown, Wi to the late Elzear and Nettie (Hendricks) Aerts. He married Rosalee Mary Coenen on April 14, 1959, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown. She preceded him in death on May 7, 2019. His son,...

Bryce Dean Rapson

Bryce Dean Rapson

Jul 14, 2026

With heavy hearts and immense gratitude for the time we shared with him, we announce the peaceful passing of Bryce Dean Rapson, who passed away on July 14, 2026, at the age of 55, surrounded by his family and an overwhelming amount of love.

 Bryce's greatest pride and deepest joy was the beautiful family he built with his beloved wife, Connie,...

Mary Ahrndt

Mary Ahrndt

Jul 12, 2026

Mary Ellen Ahrndt, born on October 15, 1956, in Green Bay, WI to Clifford and Jean Durkee, passed away on July 12, 2026. Mary was a graduate of De Pere High School and went on to pursue nursing at NWTC, eventually becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Bellin Hospital. Her compassion touched the lives of countless patients, but her...

Amy Jo Schlafer

Amy Jo Schlafer

Jul 10, 2026

Amy Jo Schlafer, née Weist, passed away on July 10, 2026.

Born on May 12, 1966, in Kenton, Ohio, Amy was the daughter of Phil and Le Ann Weist.

While attending St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, Amy met the love of her life, Jon Schlafer. As a Little Sister of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, she formed lifelong friendships and...

Betty Jane Ozarowicz

Betty Jane Ozarowicz

Jul 7, 2026

Betty Jane (Compton) Ozarowicz passed away at the age of 95 on July 7, 2026. She was born in Green Bay on Christmas day in 1930 to Bert and Lucille Compton. Her mother passed away when she was only 9 years old leaving 13 children to be raised by her father, Bert Compton, who was the Walnut Street Bridge Tender...

Ray Brantmeier

Ray Brantmeier

Jul 7, 2026

Ray Brantmeier, age 78, of Maribel, passed away at home with family by his side on July 7, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1947 to the late Leo and Delphine (Everts) Brantmeier. On April 27, 1974 he married Sandy Birling, and together they had 4 children. Ray served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1968. Ray maintained...

Carl H. Petersen

Carl H. Petersen

Jul 3, 2026

Carl H. Petersen (July 8, 1933 – July 3, 2026)

Carl Herman Petersen, 92, of De Pere, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on July 3rd, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1933, in the Town of Wrightstown to the late Herman & Sophia (Peterson) Petersen. Carl married Ila G. Franzke on August 14, 1954, at Zion...

Shaun Allen Martin

Shaun Allen Martin

Jul 1, 2026



Shaun Allen Martin, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

The son of Mark A. Martin and Janice L. Martin (Nys), Shaun was born on November 9, 1983.

Shaun grew up and attended school in Denmark, Wisconsin. He had a deep love of all animals and was surrounded by dogs, cats, goats, bunnies, and ponies in his younger years,...

Judy L. Sloma

Judy L. Sloma

Jun 28, 2026

Judy Sloma, 74, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at her family farm in Denmark. Judy was born on December 28, 1951, to Gerald and Glendora (Haugen) Steidtmann of Eau Claire, WI. She married Bernard Sloma on March 9, 1978, and they had three girls, Katherine (Jeremy Dickelman) Sloma, Rebecca (David) Woodbury, and Pamela (Andy Morris) Sloma. Judy was...

Don Gehlhoff

Don Gehlhoff

Jun 27, 2026

It is with profound love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Don David Gehlhoff.

Don was born on April 9, 1963, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to David and Jean Gehlhoff. He graduated from Syble Hopp School in 1984 and later worked at the Curative Workshop in Green Bay until retiring in 1998—something he...

Joyce Schrader

Joyce Schrader

Jun 25, 2026

Joyce (Luczynski) Schrader, 91, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 2 days after her birthday. Joyce was born on June 23, 1935 in South Bend, IN to the late Chester and Mary Luczynski. Joyce married Duane “Dewey” Schrader in 1957. They were married for 61 years until his passing in 2019. 

Joyce had a beautiful life and a loving family....

Arlene E. Oakley

Arlene E. Oakley

Jun 23, 2026

Arlene (Miske) Oakley, 89, of Wrightstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

She was born on February 2, 1937, in Newton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Victor and Nelda (Degnitz) Miske. Arlene spent most of her life in the Wrightstown area. On May 11, 1958, she married Roy Oakley. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1992.

She is...

Bernard Kaufman

Bernard Kaufman

Jun 23, 2026

Bernard Kaufman, born February 10, 1964, passed away peacefully in his home. He leaves behind his family, friends, and loved ones who will forever miss his unmistakable presence, infectious laughter, and a bruschetta recipe that no one could quite replicate.

Bernard was a chef by trade, but cooking was much more than a profession—it was one of the ways he showed...

Oceana Bennett Puetz

Oceana Bennett Puetz

Jun 21, 2026

Oceana “OC” Puetz, age 14, of De Pere, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21, 2026, leaving her family, friends, and community devastated by the loss of a bright, tender‑hearted, and unforgettable soul. Affectionately known as “OC,” a nickname she adopted that stood for “Original Creator,” was a nod to her artistic talents, her ahead‑of‑the‑curve authenticity, and the way...

Maurice Hugo Lamers

Maurice Hugo Lamers

Jun 20, 2026

Surrounded by love, Maurice Lamers of Wrightstown passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, with his devoted wife at his side. Born on January 10, 1937, to the late John and Helen (Vanden Heuvel) Lamers, Maurice was rooted in faith, family, and service from the very beginning. He attended St. Paul’s Catholic School and St. Norbert High School in De...