Obituaries

Jean Marie Younger

Jean Marie Younger

May 1, 2016

Jean M. “Jeanie” Younger, age 51, of Green Bay, was carried away on Eagle’s Wings on May 1, 2016. The daughter of John and Rosemary (Blahnik) Younger was born in 1964 in Green Bay. In 1982 she graduated from Ashwaubenon High School, and went on to veterinary technician school. During her career, Jeanie worked for the Humane Society, Farr’s Grove...

James "Jim" Workman

James "Jim" Workman

Apr 25, 2016

James C. “Jim” Workman, 73, Allouez, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. The son of the late Donald and Florence (Emhardt) Workman was born on November 20, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA. Jim graduated from Wesleyan University, B.A. in 1964 and Harvard Law School, J.D. in 1969. He later married Sue Palmer on September 6, 1983 in La Crosse. Jim...

Jon Robert Mineau

Jon Robert Mineau

Apr 23, 2016

Jon Robert Mineau, 59, Green Bay, passed away at home on Saturday, April 23, 2016. The son of Robert and Monna (Chatell) Mineau was born on June 26, 1956 in Green Bay. On September 16, 1988, Jon married Martha Lefebvre at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Jon was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Allouez. Jon enjoyed...

David Jeska

David Jeska

Apr 19, 2016

David Daniel Jeska, age 40, of De Pere, passed away at his home on Monday, April 19, 2016. David was born to the late Phillip and Lenora (Nutting) Jeska on June 21, 1975, in Chicago, IL. He graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Marketing from Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. On May 4, 2007, David married Carrie Burke in Kissimmee,...

Shirley Ann (Jasmer) Cost

Shirley Ann (Jasmer) Cost

Apr 11, 2016

Shirley Ann Cost, age 58, of Wrightstown, Wisconsin and formerly of Adams, North Dakota, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home. She was born on September 2, 1957 in North Dakota to the late Lester and Esther (Smith) Jasmer. Shirley worked for Marvin Windows and Doors in North Dakota and then Mill’s Fleet Farm in Appleton after moving...

Vernal May (Magley) Nemetz

Vernal May (Magley) Nemetz

Apr 10, 2016

Vernal (Jiggs) Magley Nemetz, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016, with her family at her side. She was born on October 2, 1930, to the late George and Josephine (Legois) Magley. She was born and raised on a farm in Humboldt, Wisconsin. Vernal, a mother of seven children, extended her love of working...

Joanne Joy (Mcginnis) Debaere

Joanne Joy (Mcginnis) Debaere

Apr 4, 2016

Joanne DeBaere was born to eternal life on April 4 after a brief illness and now stands with Jesus in everlasting glory. She left this earth peacefully in the company of her family. She possessed the heart of a lion, the gentleness of a hummingbird, the grace of a crane, and the courage of a mother grizzly. She could usually...

Joyce Elizabeth (Boehm) Marchant

Joyce Elizabeth (Boehm) Marchant

Apr 4, 2016

Joyce Marchant of De Pere, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 04, 2016 while resting in her chair. She was anxious to meet her maker Jesus Christ and anxious to be reunited with her husband John, her son David, and her many extended family members and friends who had preceded her in death. The daughter of the late Charles and...

Dalores Van Caster

Dalores Van Caster

Apr 3, 2016

Mom’s journey is done. She is home. Heaven gained an angel on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Dalores Dorothy Doris (Wright) Van Caster was known by many, will be missed by all and again is healthy and whole. A generous heart, a huge smile and extra tight hugs are her legacy to everyone especially her children: Donald R. (Kathy) Van Caster,...

Leonard Rich

Leonard Rich

Mar 31, 2016

Leonard Rich, age 88, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2016 at his home. The son of Leonard Sr. and Mary (Zellner) Rich was born June 5, 1927 in Green Bay. Len served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946 in France, and later married the former Mary Berendsen in 1960. He worked at the U.S....

Matthew Norman Schmidt

Matthew Norman Schmidt

Mar 30, 2016

Matthew “Matt” Norman Schmidt, 25, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an auto accident near Kearney, Nebraska on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 traveling home from San Diego. He was born in Sacramento, California on April 11, 1990 to Karl and Karen Schmidt. Matt was a 2008 graduate of Southwest High School and attended UW Stout before coming...

Robert John Gerke

Robert John Gerke

Mar 29, 2016

Robert “Bob” Gerke, 90, lifelong resident of De Pere, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital with his children by his side. The son of the late Sheldon and Clara (Vande Castle) Gerke was born on December 12, 1925. Bob was a 1944 graduate of Nicolet High School....

Joyce Marie (Seidl) Tomcheck

Joyce Marie (Seidl) Tomcheck

Mar 28, 2016

Joyce Marie (Seidl) Tomcheck 73, Green Bay, WI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, March 28, 2016. She was born to Michael and Lillian (Husnik) Seidl on July 3,1942. On April 22, 1972 she married Gary Lee Tomcheck at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the Town of Glenmore, WI. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy...

Harold "Harry" Sanders

Harold "Harry" Sanders

Mar 27, 2016

Sanders, Harold F. 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening March 27, 2016 at Renaissance Assisted Living Facility in De Pere. He was born in De Pere on December 27, 1925 to the late Benedict and Catherine (Geurts) Sanders. Harold served his country in the U. S. Navy. On August 20, 1949 he was united in marriage to Carole Corby...

Joan Mary (Hutjens) Beining

Joan Mary (Hutjens) Beining

Mar 27, 2016

Joan M. Beining, 65, De Pere, peacefully passed away at home Sunday evening, March 27, 2016, after a two year battle with f!#*g cancer. Joan was born April 28, 1950, in Green Bay, the daughter of Edward and Marie (Kocken) Hutjens. She enjoyed her sewing (meditation time), gardens, shopping with her sister Diana, and playing card games such as Uno...

Kenneth ""Kenny"" Schneider

Kenneth ""Kenny"" Schneider

Mar 27, 2016

Kenneth “Kenny” Jule Schneider, 88, De Pere, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at a local hospital. He was born on September 3, 1927 in Oconto Falls to the late Fred and Martha (Thyrion) Schneider. Kenny graduated from Green Bay East High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy and later was drafted into the...

Robert "Bob" Von Haden

Robert "Bob" Von Haden

Mar 25, 2016

Robert D. Von Haden, 86, Wrightstown, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Wayside Parkview Estates. He was born on October 1, 1929 in Tomah to the late Leo and Thelma (Alderman) Von Haden. Robert married Betty Ann Ott on February 26, 1972 in Forest Junction, and she preceded him in death on January 26, 2004 after 32 year...

Mary Jane (Daley) Donarski

Mary Jane (Daley) Donarski

Mar 24, 2016

Our mother was born January 10th, 1932 to Angela (Martens) and Edward Daley. Her young years were spent in Coleman, WI; and later, the family moved to Green Bay. Mom graduated from Green Bay West in 1951 and then went to work for Kellogg’s Bank. Up until her passing she enjoyed meeting the “Kellogg’s Girls” for lunch every month. Our...

Violet Agnes (Hefter) Paegelow

Violet Agnes (Hefter) Paegelow

Mar 18, 2016

Violet Paegelow, 88, Green Bay, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. She was born on March 28, 1927 in Milwaukee to the daughter of the late Gregor and Veronica (Ritger) Hefter. She married Herbert Paegelow on July 12, 1947 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wauwatosa, and he preceded her in death on September 27, 2010. She enjoyed working...

Lawrence "Van" Van Straten

Lawrence "Van" Van Straten

Mar 17, 2016

On Thursday, March 17, 2016, Lawrence “Van” Van Straten decided it was time to “get off the bus.” He passed peacefully while at Artisan Assisted Living in De Pere. Van was born on March 11, 1923 to the late Ed and Emma (Hazeart) Van Straten, and he had just celebrated his 93rd birthday. Van proudly served in the Army during...