Obituaries

Feb 3, 2025

Helen Elaine (Rasmussen) Sorensen, 102, formerly of De Pere, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Charter Senior Living in Madison. She was born September 25, 1922, in the Township of Waupaca, WI, daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Funk) Rasmussen. After graduating from Weyauwega High School, Helen earned a Bachelor of Education degree from Central State Teachers College...

Feb 2, 2025

Katha A. Sjoholm, age 78, of Kaukauna, WI, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home. 

She was born on February 16, 1946 in New London, WI, daughter of Harvey and Marquerite (Schmidt) Kolgen. Katha graduated from New London Senior High School in 1964 and went on to complete X-ray school in Wausau,...

Feb 2, 2025

Gary Lee Tomcheck, 81, Green Bay passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Gary was born on October 31st, 1943 in Green Bay, the son of the late Edward and Priscella (Oudeans) Tomcheck. He was a 1962 graduate from Premontre Catholic High School. Gary was drafted into the Vietnam Conflict in 1966 and...

Jan 29, 2025

Mary Ellen Kubsch, age 93, Green Bay, formerly of Denmark, WI, passed away January 29, 2025. She was born October 9, 1931 to the late Alice (Baumgart) and Stephen G. Huisenfeldt. She attended Lincoln School in the town of Rockland and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy, Green Bay in 1948 at the age of 16. She started her career working...

Jan 29, 2025

Petrice Margaret Getschow passed from this life on January 29th, 2025, at her home in Green Bay, WI. As a lifelong Green Bay native and Packers’ fan, Petrice attended St. Willebrord Grade School and graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1964. On September 3rd, 1966, she married Joseph Getschow. On December 3rd, 1967, Petrice began her journey as a full-time...

Jan 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arvin Prebelski on January 28, 2025. Born in Milwaukee to Hazel Draws Prebelski and Albert Prebelski, Arvin graduated from Bay View High School before earning his degree in Business Administration from Marquette University. During his high school and college years, he and his brother had a dance band, where...

Jan 26, 2025

Melissa L. Moss, age 49 of Wrightstown, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness. She was born on September 22, 1975, to Gerald and the late Diane (St. Onge) Moss in Wrightstown. After graduating from Wrightstown High School, Melissa went on to Cosmetology School in Appleton, following graduation from that school, she went on to work as a cosmetologist at...

Jan 26, 2025

Dolores Jean Heezen, age 79, of Denmark, WI, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025 with her family by her side. 

Dolores was born on March 29, 1945 in Green Bay, WI. She graduated from Denmark High School. On June 4, 1964, she married Frederick Heezen at Pine Grove Church. They just celebrated 60 years of marriage together. They worked side...

Jan 24, 2025

 Kenneth Charles Tilot, 88, of Green Bay, passed away on Friday evening, January 24, 2025 surrounded by his family. 

Ken was born September 24, 1936 in Luxemburg, Wisconsin, son of the late William and Mary (Kollross) Tilot. He graduated from Luxemburg High School in 1956. Ken proudly served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1958. While in the Navy,...

Jan 23, 2025

Laurel Lee “Laurie” Metoxen (Wilson) 76, quietly and peacefully passed on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at Unity Hospice in De Pere, WI after an extended battle with cancer. Laurie was born on May 2nd, 1948 in Green Bay, WI and was the daughter of Raymond and Janet (Umnus) Wilson of Seymour, WI. She went to Seymour High School and afterwards...

Jan 22, 2025

Ann Frances Ley (Heimerl), passed away on January 22, 2025, after living a full, long life. Ann was born on January 2, 1935, to Antone and Erma (Hockers) Heimerl. On August 9, 1956, Ann married Donald Ley at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenleaf.

Ann graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School in Greenleaf and De Pere High School. Ann was a...

Jan 22, 2025

Hadley Danielle Baker - the strongest warrior that we all know and love, became an angel on January 22, 2025 at the age of 12. Hadley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and in the arms of her sisters Lily and Macy after a courageous and determined battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma.

She was recently honored with the De Pere Varsity letter,...

Jan 21, 2025

Nathan Charles Chervenka, age 16 of Denmark passed away following an auto accident at Children's Hospital of Milwaukee. He was born on July 13, 2008, in Green Bay to Michael and Christy (Brice) Chervenka. He attended Denmark High School and was currently a junior. He was also taking college courses at Ahnapee Diesel Center through NWTC. Nathan was a fighter....

Jan 21, 2025

It is with both sadness and hearts full of love that we share the passing of Ronald Brooks “Ron” Poister on January 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Ron leaves behind his beloved wife of 58 years Joyce, sons Paul Poister (Kristin) of Denver, Colo. and David Poister (Sara Carney) of De Pere, Wisc. The shining light of his...

Jan 20, 2025

Harold “Harry” Koenig, age 86 of De Pere, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and family at his home.

He was born on September 30, 1938, son of the late Eli and Evelyn (Jensen) Koenig. 

Harry grew up on the family farm in Denmark, WI. He spent his childhood playing with his brother Bob,...

Jan 19, 2025

William R. "Bill" Krueger, Sr., was called home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, at the age of 67 after suffering a stroke. Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, stepfather, brother, uncle and friend. Born on October 31st, 1957, in Green Bay, to the late Elton and Dorothy (Baril) Krueger. Bill lived a life marked...

Jan 17, 2025

Jane Peterson, age 90 of De Pere, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1934, in Chicago, Il to the late Frank and Laura (Cisler) Bligh. She relocated to De Pere in 1964 with her husband of 65 years, Bernie Peterson. Bernie preceded her in death on February 16, 2022. Jane enjoyed watching Packer,...

Jan 17, 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Dorothy Anne Mahlock, age 94, of De Pere, WI, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. She was born on October 10, 1930 in Green Bay, WI, daughter of the late Louis and Emily (Kellnhauser) Vande Walle.

Dorothy Anne was educated at St. Mary’s Grade School in De Pere, WI in 1948. While...

Jan 16, 2025

Susan M. Segura, age 80 of De Pere, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Angels Touch Assisted Living in De Pere, WI. 

She was born on May 5, 1944, daughter of late Norman and Ruth (Clark) Seim. On July 17, 1971, she married Patrick Segura in Highland Park, California.

Susan worked as a telephone operator, was in the...