Obituaries

Stephen Thomas

Stephen Thomas

May 29, 2025

Stephen L. Thomas, 81, formerly of Algoma and Green Bay, Wis., died May 29, 2025 at his home in Tower, Minn.

Steve was born on March 16, 1944 to Arlene (Stika) and Norbert Thomas and was later joined by siblings Tom and Mary at their Algoma residence.

He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Reinhart in Algoma Sept. 30, 1967. Their children,...

Lou Ann Weden

Lou Ann Weden

May 29, 2025

Our dear sister and aunt Lou Ann Weden, 75, died Thursday May 29, 2025, at the AccentCare Hospice Unit at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Wolfe) Weden.

Lou Ann was born in Wausau, spending her early years on the family farm, and then moving with them to Medford when she was...

Joseph A Brazee

Joseph A Brazee

May 29, 2025

Joseph A. Brazee, 90, formerly of Oakville, CT, currently of New Franken, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. Joseph was born on August 4, 1934, the son of Albert and Anna (Kiyak) Brazee.

Joe served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Jane Reimer November 18, 1961 in Ansonia, CT....

Nancy Funk

Nancy Funk

May 29, 2025

Nancy Joan Funk passed away May 29, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on May 4, 1954 to Cyril and Arlene (Dollar) Thomas. After graduating De Pere High School, she embarked on a fulfilling career as a seamstress.

Nancy was known for her remarkable talent as a seamstress, always leaving people in “stitches.” Friends and family often found...

Jerome R. Wierschke

Jerome R. Wierschke

May 27, 2025

Jerome Robert Wierschke, age 80, of Denmark, passed away peacefully at Scandinavian Assistant Living on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1944, in Green Bay, WI, to the late Oscar and Eleanor (Brown) Wierschke. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Susan Geise, whom he married April 19, 1965. Their marriage was blessed...

Carl E. Olson

Carl E. Olson

May 26, 2025

Carl E. Olson, age 83 of De Pere, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born in Green Bay on April 9, 1942, son of the late Gustave and Cecilia (Justeson) Olson. Carl served his country in the United States Air Force from July 26, 1960, to July 25, 1966. After he returned home...

Douglas E. Brown

Douglas E. Brown

May 23, 2025

Douglas E. Brown, age 88, of De Pere, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Rennes Health & Rehab Center in De Pere, WI.

He was born on April 12, 1937 in Pontiac, MI, son of the late Leland and Anne (West) Brown. On February 6, 1960, he married Lillian Baker at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Elsmere,...

Dale W. Larsen

Dale W. Larsen

May 21, 2025

Dale W. Larsen, age 75, formerly of Denmark, WI, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1949, in Green Bay, WI, son of the late Donald and Adeline (Klemish) Larsen.

Dale had a varied work history. He was a radio announcer known as Bill Douglas for WAUN Radio in Kewaunee, WI, a...

Robert "Bob" Shanahan

Robert "Bob" Shanahan

May 21, 2025

Robert Shanahan passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart, Kathleen Shanahan.

Survivors include his four children: James (Elsa) Shanahan, Jennifer (Phil) Hasseler, Joanna (Josh) Werner and Veronica Shanahan. Bob is further survived by his grandchildren; Cole, Keyana, Cade, Hayden, Hunter, Aubrey, William, Eligah and Taylor.

Family and friends may gather on Friday,...

Edward F Seeman

Edward F Seeman

May 20, 2025

Edward Seeman, age 96, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025. Ed was born at home in Kewaunee, WI on September 10, 1928 to Edward and Emma Molle Seeman. He initially attended Kewanee High school and finished at Antigo High School. He served his country with unwavering dedication in the United States Navy during World War II. Enlisting in...

James Van Den Langenberg

James Van Den Langenberg

May 20, 2025

James (Jim) Van Den Langenberg, 98, De Pere, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by loving family members. He was born January 4, 1927, in New Denmark; son of the late Frank and Johanna (Vander Steen) Van Den Langenberg. Jim married Gladys Baumgart on July 17, 1948, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in De Pere....

Lola M. Karas

Lola M. Karas

May 20, 2025

Lola Mae Karas, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born on January 22, 1932, to the late George and Marion (Pazourek) Schriver in New London, Wisconsin. She graduated from Green Bay East High School. On September 15, 1951, at Trinity Lutheran Church, she married Gerald R. Vandertie, he passed...

Thomas J. Reinhart

Thomas J. Reinhart

May 20, 2025

Thomas John Reinhart, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 20th at Aurora Hospital, Green Bay, WI. He passed peacefully with his family at his side. Tom was born on September 17, 1947, to Dr. Norbert and Bernice (Fleck) Reinhart. He grew up in De Pere, Manitowoc, and Green Bay, WI graduating with the Premontre High School class of 1965. Soon after...

Eva Schumerth

Eva Schumerth

May 15, 2025

Eva Schumerth died peacefully on May 15, 2025. She was born on June 15, 1934 to Louis and Nancy Aerts. She was the last surviving member of her birth family. She was preceded in death by her brothers Marvin, Victor, Earl, Ruben, Adrian, and Ken and sisters Maxine, Grace Desotell and Nancy Seyler.

On April 28, 1956, Eva married James Schumerth....

Marilyn "Tootie" Ambrosius

Marilyn "Tootie" Ambrosius

May 15, 2025

Marilyn P. Ambrosius “Tootie”, 87, De Pere, passed away on May 15, 2025, surrounded by family at The Court of Eden Vista in Green Bay, WI. She was born on September 29, 1937, to the late Carl and Lillamae (Van Duyse) Vander Bloomen. Tootie graduated from Nicolet High School in 1955.

On June 3rd, 1958, Tootie married Marlin “Darky” Ambrosius at...

Lawrence J. Carter

Lawrence J. Carter

May 12, 2025

Lawrence “Larry” Carter, age 87, of De Pere, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025. Born on April 14, 1938 in Glenmore, Wisconsin, to Lester and Stella Carter, Larry lived a full and devoted life rooted in family, hard work, and community.

As a child, Larry formed many fond memories playing baseball in De Pere. After graduating high school in...

Frederick H. Heezen

Frederick H. Heezen

May 12, 2025

Frederick Hubert Heezen, age 81 of Denmark, WI gained his wings and joined his beloved wife Dolores on May 12, 2025.

Fred was born on November 10th, 1943, in Green Bay, WI. He attended Denmark High School until he joined the Army Reserves. On June 6th, 1964, he married Dolores Kozlovsky at Pine Grove Church.

Together Fred and Dolores farmed for 55...

Donna Kuss

Donna Kuss

May 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Kuss, who left us peacefully on May 9th, 2025, at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 17, 1957, daughter of the late Milton and Evelyn Kuss. She married Wesley Springstube in 1978 and had 5 children together. Donna started...

Gerald "Koz" R. Kozlovsky

Gerald "Koz" R. Kozlovsky

May 8, 2025

Gerald “Koz” Kozlovsky, age 72, of Denmark, WI passed away on May 8th, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1952, son of the late Lester and Marcy (Schaetz) Kozlovsky. He graduated from Denmark High School in 1970. After graduating, Jerry joined the United States Army Reserves and was active for several years. Jerry was a dedicated farmer his whole...

Alice Vera Wilk

Alice Vera Wilk

May 4, 2025

Alice Vera Wilk, aged 93, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 12, 1932, in Austin, Texas, the cherished daughter of the late Harold and Gladie (Rinard) Fountain Sr. Alice grew up in Mexia, Texas, where she graduated from Mexia High School where she became a star softball player in...