Obituaries

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gricar

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gricar

Aug 17, 2016

After 15 years of battling cancer, Jeffrey Gricar, 50, of Wrightstown, WI, was met by the Lord’s angels much too soon. Jeff was born May 28, 1966, in Oak Creek, WI, the son of John and Shirley (Gottfried) Gricar. He graduated from South Milwaukee High School and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree at NWTC. Jeff loved to spend...

Jeanine (Rahr) Matthews

Jeanine (Rahr) Matthews

Aug 16, 2016

Jeanine Rahr-Matthews passed away peacefully after suffering from Alzheimer's on August 16, 2016. Born in Green Bay September 19th, 1932, she was the daughter of deceased Judge Raymond and Ora Rahr . Jeanine was a trail blazer for her time as she led the purchasing department at Schreiber’s Food in the 1970’s and early 1980’s, when many women didn’t hold...

Robert Schaefer

Robert Schaefer

Aug 15, 2016

Robert W. (Bob) Schaefer, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 15, 2016 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Leo and Irma Schaefer, and his sister and brothers: Mary (Frank) Barbee, Leo (Janet), James (Nancy) and Dr. Joseph (Judith). Bob lived the majority of his life in Green Bay,...

Joan Marie (Lasee) Reis

Joan Marie (Lasee) Reis

Aug 13, 2016

Joan M. Reis, 79, De Pere, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2016. She was born on June 24, 1937 in Green Bay to the late John and Louise (Verheyen) Lasee. Joan was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy. She married Andrew Reis on May 19, 1956. Joan enjoyed playing cards, attending daily mass, and her rosary group....

Jeffry Joseph Kaftan

Jeffry Joseph Kaftan

Aug 13, 2016

Jeffry Joseph Kaftan, age 53, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 after nearly four years of battling colon cancer. His energetic life began on December 29, 1962 when he was born in the car between Talahina, OK, an Indian reservation, and Mc Alister, OK. He is the son of Dr. Robert Kaftan (who delivered him) and Bonnie Pfotenhauer Kaftan....

Jeanne Christine (Hinkhouse) Denis

Jeanne Christine (Hinkhouse) Denis

Aug 11, 2016

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Jill Marie (Janssen) Slechta

Jill Marie (Janssen) Slechta

Aug 11, 2016

Jill M. Slechta, 55, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. The daughter of Jay and Ann Janssen. Jill is the wife of Michael Slechta. She worked at WOS for many years. Private memorial services for Jill have been held. Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements....

Leona Jeanette Wozniak

Leona Jeanette Wozniak

Aug 11, 2016

Leona Wozniak, 90, Denmark, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Scandinavian Court Assisted Living. She was born on February 18, 1926 in the town of New Denmark to the late Martin and Mary (Kafka) Wozniak. She farmed with her brother on the family farm until 1980 when they moved into the village of Denmark. She was a member...

Doris Mae (Marchant) Nockerts

Doris Mae (Marchant) Nockerts

Aug 6, 2016

Doris Mae Nockerts, 94, of Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was born on October 1, 1921, in Green Bay, the daughter of Ephraim and Sylvia (Peters) Marchant. Doris graduated from Green Bay East High School, and was a life long resident of Green Bay. She married Dr. Kenneth Nockerts on December 30, 1948. They enjoyed...

Rev. Raymond "Ray" Ryerson

Rev. Raymond "Ray" Ryerson

Aug 6, 2016

Father Ray Ryerson, 83, died to this life and entered the next and final stage of eternal life on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Ray was born on August 24, 1932 to the late La Verne Willcox and Edith Ethel (Crocker) Ryerson in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained to Holy Orders as a deacon of the Episcopal Church on April 20,...

James "Jim" Stoller

James "Jim" Stoller

Aug 4, 2016

James Edward Stoller, 80, De Pere, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 with his family by his side. Jim was the son of William and Mary (Cihlar) Stoller born August 6, 1935 in Algoma. Jim served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jane Vertz on November 10, 1956...

John ""Smoothie"" Loppnow

John ""Smoothie"" Loppnow

Aug 4, 2016

John “Smoothie” Loppnow, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2016. John was born on May 29, 1962, the son of Elmer and Sylvia (Uecker) Loppnow. He grew up in the Town of Morrison. He attended Denmark High School and graduated in 1981. John was self-employed for many years, owning Loppnow Trucking. Most recently working in the cash crop trucking...

Daniel "Dan" Murray

Daniel "Dan" Murray

Aug 2, 2016

Dan Murray, 83, De Pere, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. The son of the late Dan and Marie (Sprenger) Murray was born in Sheboygan. He attended Holy Name School and Sheboygan Central High School. While in high school he enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guard. Upon graduation, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force. After his military service...

Carole (Griesbach) Broeren

Carole (Griesbach) Broeren

Aug 1, 2016

Carole Broeren, age 85, of Allouez, passed away peacefully at her home on August 1, 2016. The daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Griesbach was born February 1, 1931 in Appleton. After graduating from high school in 1948 at St. Mary’s Menasha, she attended Oshkosh Business College. John E. Broeren and Carole were united in marriage on August 28,...

Donald Clayton Wierschke

Donald Clayton Wierschke

Jul 31, 2016

God’s word says, “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12 On July 31, 2016, Donald Clayton Wierschke received that crown of life at the age of 95 years. Donald was born on July 17,...

Dr. John E Dettmann

Dr. John E Dettmann

Jul 28, 2016

Dr. John E. Dettmann, 98, Allouez, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 with his family at his side. The son of the late Ernst and Marie (Frambs) Dettmann was born on June 2, 1918 in Rock Springs, WI. He married his beloved Evelyn Odell on June 22, 1940 in Baraboo, who preceded him in death in 2006. John graduated...

Myrna Rita (Pierquet) Pasterski

Myrna Rita (Pierquet) Pasterski

Jul 27, 2016

Myrna (Pierquet) Pasterski, 81, De Pere, was born to eternal life on July 27, 2016. The daughter of the late Antone and Laura Pierquet was born on December 2, 1934 in Green Bay. Myrna graduated from St. Joseph Academy and later married Robert Pasterski on November 10, 1956 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Green Bay. She was...

Anna Mae Micke

Anna Mae Micke

Jul 27, 2016

Anna Mae (Vande Hey) Micke, age 72, of Kaukauna, WI, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones after a long illness. Anna Mae was born on August 12, 1943 in Wrightstown, WI, to the late Clayton and Lauretta (Verhagen) Vande Hey. On September 11, 1961 she married Douglas F. Micke, with whom she...

Loretta Marie (Van Rossum) Green

Loretta Marie (Van Rossum) Green

Jul 27, 2016

Loretta M. Green, 91, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. She was born July 31, 1924 in Freedom, WI, daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy (Van Lanen) Van Rossum. Loretta attended Sunny Corners Elementary School .She married the late Melvin A. Green on June 1, 1944 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Freedom....

James "Jeff" Jeffers

James "Jeff" Jeffers

Jul 25, 2016

James I. “Jeff” Jeffers, age 92, of Allouez, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016. The son of the late Frank and Effie (Piper) Jeffers was born August 18, 1923 in Wausau. He graduated from New London High School and later attained a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Lawrence University. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, and...