Obituaries

Apr 28, 2025

Kenneth G. Peterson, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 28, 2025 at home

Kenny was born July 29, 1942, son of the late Autlin and Myrtle (Larsen) Peterson. Kenny was a 1960 graduate of Denmark High School. After graduation Kenny worked for GE, Schuster Construction, and the Denmark School District, which he retired from after 29 years. He was named...

Apr 27, 2025

Leroy Goetler died April 29 after being in Courtyard Bellevue and Hospice. They helped us deal with his having dementia. It was an honor to help my Dad, along with our Friend, Julie from Hope. When I couldn’t drive because of my vertigo, Julie took Dad wherever he wanted to go, and they had many an adventure. He would have...

Apr 26, 2025

Ken Brown, written in first tense. "I passed away after a long battle with cancer. The cancer won. I have always tried to lead a good life, respecting others as I have myself. I have had many interests in life, those who knew me knew what they were, so why list them? I am survived by my most loved wife,...

Apr 26, 2025

Jeffery Christensen, age 68 of Ashwaubenon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in St. Paul Minnesota to the late Gordon and Jean (Zehner) Christensen.

Jeff loved the outdoors. Gardening, fixing his car or any small engine in the garage and fishing. He loved to cook; grilling was a specialty. For many...

Apr 25, 2025

Irene Lily Zittlow, age 96 of Allouez passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1928, to the late Frank and Emma (Snell) Schroeder and was a 1946 graduate of Seymour High School. Irene went on to school and became a beautician. On May 22, 1948, she married Marlin Zittlow, he preceded her in death...

Apr 24, 2025

Suzanne (Susie) Ecker, aged ninety-seven, passed away peacefully April 24, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee on August 20,1927 to the late Lee and Adel (Stuergeon) Wheeler. Suzanne grew up in Green Bay where she graduated from Green Bay East High School. She continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in...

Apr 23, 2025

The tap root of the UTRIE left his earthly confines after a life lived with integrity, conviction and love. Jack wrote his own obituary but the family felt the need for emphasis and expansion to reflect his 91 years.

I was born December 2nd 1933 at home in Juneau, WI to Wendel N Utrie and Eugenia (Becker) Utrie. I was told...

Apr 21, 2025

Donald R. Smith, age 89 of Allouez, was reunited with his loving wife Bernice and welcomed into heaven on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born on November 28, 1935, to the late Claude and Viola (Vandenberg) Smith in Green Bay. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in June of 1955 and three months later, on September 17,...

Apr 20, 2025

Apr 18, 2025

Joan L. Aerts, age 87, of Wrightstown, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Prairie Home Assisted Living in Menasha, WI. It is not lost on anyone who knows Joan that she died with Jesus on Good Friday. Joan was raised in faith by loving parents and grew up on a farm with...

Apr 13, 2025

Linda A. Hermes, age 76, formerly of Greenleaf, WI, passed away peacefully at her home in Manitowoc, WI.

She was born on April 22, 1948 in Appleton, WI, daughter of the late George and Geniveve (Kobs) Hermes. She shared her life with her lifelong partner, William Moser for 45 years.

Linda worked as head color engineer at Thilmany’s Paper Mill in Kaukauna,...

Apr 11, 2025

Barbara (Brand) Wagner, age 88, of De Pere, passed away with her children by her side and was reunited with her loving husband, Jerry, on April 11, 2025. The daughter of the late Michael P. and Mildred (Morrisey) Brand was born on April 25, 1936, in Sheboygan, WI

Barb, a graduate of Central High School in Sheboygan and the Marquette University...

Apr 10, 2025

Michael (Mike) John Kehoe, 51, of Luxemburg passed away on April 10, 2025, unexpectedly and peacefully at home. The son of James and the late Patricia (Kust) Kehoe was born on July 12, 1973.

Mike graduated from Denmark High School in 1992. He was a big fellow with a big heart. Mike’s size helped him to excel in Football and Track...

Apr 10, 2025

Ignatius “Iggy” Gorenc, age 91, of Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Eden Vista Green Bay.

He was born on February 19, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI, son of the late Ignatius and Mary (Pauc) Gorenc. On October 3, 1980, he married Carolyn "Carrie" O'Brien at St. Matthew's Parish in Green Bay, WI.

Iggy was a supervisor...

Apr 6, 2025

Green Bay – James Larson Waters (Jim) passed away surrounded by his loving family from bladder cancer on April 6, 2025. Jim was loved by all, and his heart of gold and sense of humor spread kindness to everyone who knew him. He spent his wonderful life as the most loving son, husband, dad, papa and friend.

The son of Everett...

Apr 5, 2025

Earl A. Kufahl joined his wife Sandra in heaven on Saturday, April 5, 2025, following a briefillness. He was born on January 14, 1939, in Deerfield, Wisconsin to the late William and ClaraKufahl. Earl met the love of his life in Madison, Wisconsin and they were married on August 6,1966. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2024.Earl worked...

Apr 2, 2025

Richard Otis Garber, age 83 of De Pere, passed away this week following a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Richard was born on September 26, 1941, to the late Lester and Winifred (Whitney) Garber in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up, Richard was active in the Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating from Clayton High School in...

Mar 27, 2025

For more than 86 years, Bernadine “Bernie” Mary Ann Queener lived to serve her Lord God and her family. On Thursday, March 27, 2025, God called her to everlasting life with Jesus and all the saints who passed before her. On May 27, 1938, she was born to the late Ohrend and Amy (Hansen) Pittner in Glenmore, WI. Bernie lived...

Mar 27, 2025

Lawrence “Smokey” F. Van Gruensven, age 81 of De Pere, passed away peacefully at Allouez Senior Living on March 27, 2025. He was born to Ben and Martha Van Gruensven in De Pere, Wisconsin on December 31, 1943. Smokey married Janet Zelten on May 22, 1965.

Smokey worked as a shop foreman and head mechanic at Daanen & Janssen for 46...

Mar 26, 2025

Brad J. “B-Rad” DeCleene, age 44, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Born March 1, 1981, to Joseph and Patricia (Van Rossum) DeCleene in Green Bay, Brad grew up on his family farm in Greenleaf, WI. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and Wrightstown High School. Brad joined the Greenleaf Volunteer Fire Department and served the...