Obituaries

Kay Carol (Yuenger) Wisneski

Kay Carol (Yuenger) Wisneski

Aug 20, 2025

Kay passed away peacefully with her partner, Mike, by her side on August 20, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital due to complications from cancer. She was 84.

Born on August 3rd, 1941, in Green Bay to David A and Carol J (Haines) Yuenger, Kay attended St. Joseph Academy (1959) and graduated from St. Norbert College (1963). It is here that she...

Carol Greivell

Carol Greivell

Aug 17, 2025

Carol Elizabeth Greivell, 94, passed away Sunday evening, August 17, 2025 at the Courtyard at Bellevue, from complications of Ahlzheimer’s. She was born in Green Bay on March 29, 1931 to the late August and Alice (nee Flaherty) Jahn, the second of three daughters.

On December 27, 1952, she married Daniel J. Greivell at Annunciation Catholic Church in Green Bay. Daniel...

Benjamin Wagner

Benjamin Wagner

Aug 17, 2025

Benjamin Albin Wagner, born the second of 3 children to Agatha and Norbert Wagner on July 2, 1934, passed away August 17, 2025 surrounded by family. Ben was very active in his community - recording books for the blind, volunteering for years at St. Vincent DePaul, as a active member the Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus and Serra Clubs of...

Sonia del Milagro Roman

Sonia del Milagro Roman

Aug 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sonia Del Milagro Roman, who passed on August 14, 2025, at the age of 61. Born in Tyler, Texas, on August 16, 1963, Sonia was the beloved daughter of Consuelo Cervantes Rodriguez and Roberto Gustavo Mesa. 

Sonia spent her early years in Tyler, Miami and Hollywood before moving to Chicago,...

Rita M. Van Laanen

Rita M. Van Laanen

Aug 12, 2025

Mrs. Rita Mary Van Laanen, age 93, of De Pere, passed away August 12, 2025. She was born August 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl (Dorsey) Linsmier.

Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Francis J Van Laanen III; her siblings, Nabby (Lola), Harold (Geneva), Helen (Joe) Lenss, Doris (Jim) Manders.

Rita is survived by her children,...

Karen (Stange) Cotter

Karen (Stange) Cotter

Aug 12, 2025

Karen A. (Stange) Cotter, age 73, of De Pere, passed away August 12, 2025, following a recent surgery. The daughter of the late Vernon and Genevieve Stange was born on June 4, 1952.

Karen was known for her incredible talents in quilting, sewing, and her cherished collection of buttons. She found joy in creating beautiful quilts and stitching memories into every...

Adolph Codr

Adolph Codr

Aug 9, 2025

Adolph Codr, of Denmark, passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on January 25, 1935, in Linwood, Nebraska, he was the son of William and Lillian (Kucera) Codr. On February 27, 1960, he married Loretta Novacek in Bruno, Nebraska. Adolph dedicated much of his life to farming, a profession he loved dearly. He later transitioned...

Marie A. Franklin

Marie A. Franklin

Aug 8, 2025

Marie A. Franklin passed away on August 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is now healed in the loving arms of her Savior. Her final days were spent in the compassionate care of Unity Hospice, where she was surrounded by peace and comfort.

Born on June 19, 1960, in Watertown, NY, Marie was the fifth child of John...

Elizabeth "Betsy" St. Peter

Elizabeth "Betsy" St. Peter

Aug 8, 2025

Elizabeth “Betsy” St. Peter passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2025. Betsy was born in Iron Mountain, MI on August 13, 1947, daughter of Albert and Charlotte (Olds) Lindberg. Growing up, Betsy spent her days helping and working for the family business, Lindy’s Fruitstand. This is where Betsy learned to make her famous pasties! Betsy completed nursing school in Escanaba,...

Lori Beth Hardy (née Smetana)

Lori Beth Hardy (née Smetana)

Aug 8, 2025

Lori Beth Hardy, age 46, passed away on August 8, 2025, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication to those around her.

Lori is survived by her devoted husband, Jonathan Hardy; her beloved fur babies, Sadie, Diesel, Grayson, and Vinnie; her mother, Joan Smetana; her brothers, Mike (Michelle) Smetana and Rick...

Donna M. Belongia

Donna M. Belongia

Aug 5, 2025

Donna Mae (Courchaine) Belongia, age 84 passed away peacefully in her home on August 5, 2025.

She was born on October 14, 1940 to Marcella and John Courchaine in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. On April 28, 1962, she was united in marriage to Roger Belongia at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.

Donna is survived by her husband of 63 years, Roger; daughter Renee(James)Hussman...

Mary "Marie" Ourada

Mary "Marie" Ourada

Aug 2, 2025

Mary “Marie” Ourada age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. She was born on July 7, 1934 in Green Bay, WI, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Braun) Vogel.

Marie grew up in Mishicot on a dairy farm and graduated from Mishicot High School. On October 27, 1956, she...

Eleanora Belleau

Eleanora Belleau

Jul 31, 2025

Eleanora Belleau, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the Unity Hospice Meng Residence in De Pere on July 31, 2025 at the age of 94.

She is survived by her children: Linda Danen and family of Athelstane, Brenda (Terry) Martin and family of Crivitz, Dave and family of Green Bay; step-children: Terry, Linda, David, Jerry, Lisa and their families;...

Douglas H. Mathieson

Douglas H. Mathieson

Jul 29, 2025

Douglas “Doug” Mathieson age 74, of Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI.

He was born on January 12, 1951 in Denmark, WI, son of the late Gordon and Olive (Bursek) Mathieson.

Doug was a District manager for Gannett Paper Company in Appleton, WI until the time of his retirement....

Jane Alva Champ

Jane Alva Champ

Jul 28, 2025

Jane “Janie” Alva Champ, 86, of De Pere, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Angel’s Touch Assisted Living & Memory Care/Unity Hospice on Monday, July 28, 2025. Jane was born on November 19, 1938 in Barnsdall Oklahoma to Lenora (Daniels) and Miner Mann. She was preceded in death by her parents. She also lost her brother, Larry Mann, a...

Mary Van Dyk

Mary Van Dyk

Jul 28, 2025

Mary Helen Van Dyk, age 98, of De Pere, passed away July 28, 2025. The daughter of the late Edward and Mollie (Shaughnessy) Kane was born on February 22, 1927 in Green Bay. She married John Van Dyk on October 18, 1947 at Old St. Joe’s Church, and he preceded her in death in 2012.

Mary and her friends proudly formed...

Peter Herber, Jr.

Peter Herber, Jr.

Jul 28, 2025

Peter J. Herber, Jr., also known as “Pepsi Pete,” passed away peacefully on the morning of July 28, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born in 1937 to Peter and Mareena Herber, Pete was the eldest of twelve children. He married Deloris (Nell) Nelson, at St. John Lutheran Church in Wrightstown. Together, they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage, building a...

Robert "Bob" Mancoske

Robert "Bob" Mancoske

Jul 28, 2025

Robert “Bob” Mancoske, age 81 of Greenleaf, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, peacefully at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 1, 1944, to the late Clement and Marie (Harlow) Mancoske. Bob graduated from Brillion High School, class of 1963. On January 16, 1965, he married Mary Brantmeier at St. Patrick Catholic...

Ruth L. Ketcham

Ruth L. Ketcham

Jul 27, 2025

Ruth Alice Lindner Ketcham, 98, of De Pere, WI passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025 at Century Ridge in Green Bay, WI. Ruth had a zest for life and was deeply devoted to her family, her church, and giving back to the community. She was a watercolor painter, an honorary member of Job’s Daughter’s, and an avid volunteer who...

Mark A Lasee

Mark A Lasee

Jul 27, 2025

Mark A. Lasee, age 72 of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born on October 10, 1952, in Green Bay to the late Gerald and Beatrice (Gottier) Lasee. He graduated from West DePere High School, class of 1970, he went on to NWTC for woodworking. On May 4, 1974, he married Margaret...