Obituaries
Merle E. Kulhanek
Oct 12, 2026
Merle E. Kulhanek of Town of Eaton, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, at a Green Bay hospital. Merle was born on September 19, 1943, to Elmer and Clara (Dahlke) Kulhanek. On June 3, 1989, he married Pat Terrien.
Merle worked for many years at Hamilton Manufacturing, as well as taking over and running the family farm. Merle, with his...
Robert J. Gray
Oct 11, 2026
Robert John Gray, age 91, of Green Bay WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Robert was born September 5, 1935, to Stanley and Marcella (Cmielewski) Grzesiak. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Sally Grzesiak and brother, Stanley Gray.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Janet (Johnson) Gray, his son Paul...
Elroy A. Johnson
Oct 10, 2026
Elroy Arthur Johnson
Elroy Johnson passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinsons. He was born on July 15, 1938, in Brantwood, WI to the late Gustave and Julia Johnson. Elroy grew up on the Northwoods farm playing baseball on the local team. He then went on to be a first-generation college graduate from UW River...
James "Jim" R. Steinberger
Oct 8, 2026
James “Jim” Steinberger, 79, of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026. Jim was born on November 14, 1946, to the late Raymond and Lucille (Forst) Steinberger. He graduated from Denmark High School in 1965.
Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Vermillion (AKA-107) from September 6, 1966, until September 6, 1968. He continued to...
Gurbachan K. Bhatoya
Oct 7, 2026
Gurbachan Kaur Bhatoya, also lovingly called Bibi was born on December 20th, 1933, and she passed away October 7th, 2026 at the age of 92. Her last couple of days, she was surrounded by the family she loved and cherished.
Bibi was born to the late Rao Devi and Basanta Ram, and was raised in Keleran Jalandhar in India. She was...
Paul S. Haen
Oct 5, 2026
Paul S. Haen, age 77, of Hollandtown, passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2026.
Paul was born on December 26, 1948, to the late Jerome and Merzetha Haen. He was a 1967 graduate of Abbot Pennings High School in De Pere, Wisconsin. Growing up on the family dairy farm, Paul learned the value of hard work from an early age. As...
Karen "Shorty" J. Allen
Oct 1, 2026
Karen Jean "Shorty" Allen, 80, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on October 1, 2026. Known by many simply as Shorty, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose love for her family was at the center of her life.
Karen was born on September 30, 1946, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Antone...
Donald Denis LeMere
Sep 30, 2026
Donald Denis LeMere, TSGT, U.S. Air Force (Retired)
August 13, 1940 – September 30, 2026
Donald “Don” LeMere, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Tender Hearts Assisted Living in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Grover and Nora (Binon) LeMere.
Don attended and graduated from Our Lady of Premontre High School. He grew up in...
Marjorie "Marge" M. Frase
Sep 26, 2026
Marge Frase, born in Antigo 96 years ago to an Irish mother and German father, passed away on September 26, 2026, after a life marked by dedication to family, education, and faith. As the eldest child, she experienced the challenges of the Great Depression, learning resilience and the value of education from her parents. Marge's early love for learning and...
Richard "Rich" Tonelli
Sep 22, 2026
Richard “Rich” Rudolph Tonelli, age 78 of Allouez, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born on August 6, 1948, in Chicago, Il to the late Rudolph and Gloria (Costabile) Tonelli. After graduation from high school, Rich went on to attend Marquette University undergraduate and dental school. He married the love of his life, Christine Benzing, in Thiensville,...
Margaret Mary “Sam” (Schumacher) Haney Hurley
Sep 20, 2026
Margaret Mary “Sam” (Schumacher) Haney Hurley, 95, of De Pere, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, following a long life centered around family, friends, books, travel, a hidden box of Seroogy’s under her bed, and most importantly laughter.
Sam was born May 31, 1931, in Green Bay, the daughter of Clement “Clem” and Katherine “Kitty” (Schenk) Schumacher. She grew up...
Sharon Faye Zachowski
Sep 17, 2026
Sharon Faye Zachowski, age 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 17, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1945, in Appleton to the late Norman and Emily (Wagner) Bungeon. Sharon graduated from Wrightstown High School, and on June 18, 1966, she married the love of her life, Myron J. Zachowski in Woodville, Wisconsin. He preceded...
Nicholas P. Wahl
Sep 16, 2026
Passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 89. Nic was born on June 18, 1937, at St Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, WI. His parents, Nicholas M. and Annette (Voelker) Wahl, moved the family soon thereafter to Green Bay. Nic, along with his 3 wonderful sisters, Nancy (Riley), Mary (Meisel) and Sandi (Cramberg), grew up on the west...
Rick Haegele
Sep 15, 2026
After a long battle with cancer, Herbert Lee Schwechel, aka Rick Haegele, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 11, 1958, in Milwaukee to the late Joyce Schwechel. Upon his birth, Herbert was placed into the care of the Lutheran Children’s Friends Society Orphanage. He was adopted and...
William "Bill" Leeroy Downard
Sep 14, 2026
William LeeRoy Downard, age 93, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 14, 2026, at home surrounded by his family and reunited in heaven with his loving wife Julia. He was born on February 24, 1933, in Tontogany, Ohio to the late Cecil and Nora (Withrow) Downard. In 1950, he joined the United States Air Force...
Edward G. Gagnon
Sep 10, 2026
Edward “Ed” Gagnon, age 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Ed shared nearly 50 years of marriage with the love of his life, Belinda, whom he met at Denmark High School. He was employed by U.S. Paper Mill/Sonoco until his retirement in 2011. He...
David Peters
Sep 9, 2026
David (Dave) Charles Peters, 55. Passed away September 9th, 2026. Born December 27, 1970, to Charles Peters (Chuck) and Ginny Storm Peters Gainey.
David loved his Brewers and Packers and wasn't happy if he had to miss a game. There are so many things we're going to miss about him; from his laugh, his giggle when something struck him funny, to...
Beverly VanGheem
Sep 8, 2026
Beverly VanGheem, age 83, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026. She was born on April 24, 1943, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Carl and Connie (Reinkober) Berrens. She married Jules VanGheem on June 27, 1964, and together they had five children. Beverly attended Chilton High School and focused most of her life on caring for her children...
Brodie J. Young
Sep 7, 2026
Brodie Young Jr.,57, (Spirit name) Bamooka’am Gigiis; Sunrise , died suddenly on Monday, September 7, 2026, while battling Chronic Kidney Disease, and other chronic health conditions, at Kindred Hospital Chicago. He was the cherished son of the late Roberta (Webster) and Brodie Young Sr. Brodie Jr. was an enrolled Tribal member of the Oneida Nation and Menominee Tribal descendant.
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Susan Jane Laird
Sep 7, 2026
Susan Jane Laird, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Green Bay, WI on Monday September 7, 2026. She was born in Toledo, OH on January 22, 1959 to Robert H. Laird and Jane G. Laird.
Susan moved to Wisconsin with her parents at a young age and lived the rest of her life in Green Bay. She graduated...
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