Obituaries

Arnold (Arnie) Pittner

Arnold (Arnie) Pittner

Oct 25, 2026

Arnold (Arnie) Pittner, 89, of Denmark, WI, passed away on October 25, 2026. Born on February 7, 1937, in Glenmore, WI, to the late Ohrend and Amy (Hansen) Pittner; he married Marian "Edie" Hansen on September 19, 1964, who preceded him in death in 2007. Arnie was a dedicated truck driver who loved the open road and spent many years...

Lee Allen McCrummen, Jr.

Lee Allen McCrummen, Jr.

Oct 25, 2026

Lee Allen McCrummen, Jr., known to all as Dad, Papa, Grandpa, Lee and Uncle Sonny, passed from this life on October 25, 2026. He was born on June 30, 1934, in Nederland, Texas, to the late Lula Mae and Lee Allen McCrummen, Sr.

Lee was a storyteller, so it is fitting to tell a piece of his story so that you...

Judy Handeland

Judy Handeland

Oct 24, 2026

Judith Anne Bertolus Handeland, was born on April 26, 1940, to Paul and Lillian (Buelow) Bertolus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Judy, a beloved mother, grandmother, and Nonna, passed away on October 24, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter in law, Terry (Boulier) Handeland.

Judy is survived by her husband Dennis; Paul (Carolynn) Bertolus Jr.; her sons, Mark...

Frances Lee Miller

Frances Lee Miller

Oct 15, 2026

Frances Miller-Brahan, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, surrounded by family. Frances was born on October 17, 1953, to loving parents Otha and Modenia Miller. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Warren African Methodist Episcopal Church in Toledo, Ohio.

Frances had a huge personality....

Jane Ellen DuPont

Jane Ellen DuPont

Oct 13, 2026

Jane Ellen DuPont, age 81, passed away on October 13, 2026. She was born in Green Bay, WI on September 28, 1945, to Earl C. Baumgart and Germaine F. (Van Roy) Hudson. Jane attended Green Bay East High School, graduating with the class of 1963. She furthered her education at Bellin College of Nursing, graduating in 1966. On July 30,...

Merle E. Kulhanek

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...