Obituaries

Larry E. Michalek

Larry E. Michalek

May 2, 2025

Larry Michalek, age 79, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Larry was born April 4, 1946 in Two Rivers to the late Theophil (Ted) and Erma f(Veeser) Michalek. Larry graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1964 then joined the Air Force in 1965. Larry married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Dart, on...

Margaret Mary Jantz

Margaret Mary Jantz

May 1, 2025

Our dear mother, Margaret Mary Jantz sadly passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her most, offering support, wisdom and love in abundance.

She lived a long life that included a loving marriage to her husband John Jantz and leaves behind her four children, Joseph...

Julie A. Larsen

Julie A. Larsen

May 1, 2025

Julie A. Larsen, age 61, of Denmark, WI, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 4, 1963 in Green Bay, WI, daughter of the late Lawrence and Marcella (Dworak) Kafka. On February 25, 1989, she married Mark Larsen at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Denmark, WI.

Julie worked as a prior authorization for insurance...

Shaun M. Dix

Shaun M. Dix

Apr 30, 2025

Shaun Michael Dix passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1978, to Steven and Jean (Keehan) Dix. He graduated from Green Bay East High School and UW Green Bay. Shaun worked in management mostly at Festival Foods and Kwik Trip.

Shaun is survived by his parents, brother Craig and the loves of his life, his...

Mark A. Lancelle

Mark A. Lancelle

Apr 29, 2025

Mark A. Lancelle passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1952, in Green Bay to the late Omar and Laurine (Rasmussen) Lancelle. He graduated from Denmark High School in 1970. Mark retired from Belmark, Inc. in 2017 as a printing press operator.

He is survived by his sister, Susan (Dale Callaham) Lancelle, brother, Paul (Nancy)...

Kenneth "Kenny" Peterson

Kenneth "Kenny" Peterson

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...

LeRoy H. Goetler

LeRoy H. Goetler

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...

Kenneth T. Brown

Kenneth T. Brown

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,...

Jeff Christensen

Jeff Christensen

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...

Irene Lily Zittlow

Irene Lily Zittlow

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...

Suzanne W. Ecker

Suzanne W. Ecker

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...

John W. "Jack" Utrie

John W. "Jack" Utrie

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...

Donald R Smith

Donald R Smith

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,...

Joan Aerts

Joan Aerts

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...

Linda A. Hermes

Linda A. Hermes

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,...

Barb A. Wagner

Barb A. Wagner

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...

Michael Kehoe

Michael Kehoe

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...

Ignatius "Iggy" Gorenc

Ignatius "Iggy" Gorenc

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...

James L. Waters

James L. Waters

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...