Obituaries
Ronald Vaughn Jones
Feb 28, 2016
Ronald V. Jones, 87, long-time resident of Allouez, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Angel’s Touch Assisted Living. The son of the late Vaughn and Anna Mae (McWilliams) Jones was born on April 21, 1928 in Illinois. He graduated from Loyola University and on February 5, 1955 married Mary Beth Price in Chicago. The couple moved to Allouez in...
Mildred "Millie" Baumann
Feb 28, 2016
Mildred “Millie” M. (Vande Walle) Baumann of De Pere, was taken away too soon, surrounded by her husband and children on February 28, 2016 at age 88. She married Kenneth J. Baumann on September 1, 1947 at St. Mary Catholic Church, De Pere. Millie worked many years at both The Union Hotel and Royal Cleaners. Life to Millie was baking,...
Carol Ann (Strutz) Kane
Feb 25, 2016
Carol Ann Kane, Green Bay, WI, passed peacefully at Bellin Hospital on February 25, 2016. Carol was born on September 27, 1947, the daughter of Milton C. and Sarah F. Strutz. She is survived by her brother Carlon (LaVon) Strutz, Marinette, WI and sister Cathy Sadowski, Appleton, WI. Carol is also survived by nieces and nephews, Craig (Becky) Strutz, Laura...
Donna Marie (Selner) Whitcomb
Feb 23, 2016
Donna M. Whitcomb, 70, De Pere, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. The daughter of the late William and Alice (Jisa) Selner was born on February 28, 1945. She married Robert Whitcomb on September 23, 1972 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Stangelville. They were members of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ledgeview. Donna was a graduate of Kewaunee...
Merritt John Walters
Feb 20, 2016
Merritt John Walters was born in Wausau, WI on March 30, 1936 to Norman and Helen (Saettler) Walters. He died peacefully in Hope Hospice near Sanibel Island, FL on February 20, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Merritt graduated from Newman High School in Wausau, attended college in Stevens Point and then studied at the University of Illinois and at...
Luke Foelske
Feb 18, 2016
Luke A. Foelske, age 34, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016. The son of John and Patricia Foelske was born September 6, 1981. He graduated from Denmark High School in 2000, where he participated in track and field. Luke worked as a Systems Engineer at the United States Department of Agriculture. Luke was fondly known as...
William Roger Bodart
Feb 16, 2016
William R. Bodart, age 85, of Allouez, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016. The son of William E. and Elsie (Rolewitch) Bodart was born in Green Bay. He graduated from West High School in 1949, and in 1953 received a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a commission in the U.S. Army, where he served for two years in...
Raymond "Ray" Strenski
Feb 16, 2016
Raymond B. “Ray” Strenski, 89, of Allouez, passed away Tuesday, February, 16, 2016. Ray was born May 14, 1926, in Green Bay, WI, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Tomcheck) Strenski. He attended Green Bay East High School, class of 1946. Ray went on to proudly serve our country from 1944 – 1945 in the United States Army, “Deadeyes” 96th...
Robert Herlache
Feb 12, 2016
Robert L. (Bob) Herlache, age 94, died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay surrounded by his family on Friday, February 12, 2016. He was born to the late Nicholas and Mathilda (Gigot) Herlache on December 13, 1921. Bob graduated from Green Bay East High School where he spent his glory years as a running back/kicker for their football...
Rueben "Rueb" Aerts
Feb 12, 2016
Reuben J. “Reub” Aerts, age 91, of De Pere, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. The son of the late Louis and Nancy (Pries) Aerts was born June 11, 1924 in De Pere. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, and married Edith Plouff on August 20, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in De Pere. During his career,...
Thomas "Tom" Herzog
Feb 10, 2016
Thomas “Tom” Joseph Herzog, 78, of Green Bay passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by family. Known for his generous spirit, his colorful stories, and his tough work ethic, “Big T will be missed by many. Tom was born on March 20, 1937 in Manitowoc, WI, the fifth child of the late Reinhart and Ella...
E.C. "Ed" E.C. 'Ed' Lemmen
Feb 10, 2016
E.C. “Ed” Lemmen, age 80, of Delavan and formerly of De Pere, passed away February 10, 2016 in Brownsville, Texas. The son of the late John and Clara (Streit) Lemmen was born July 28, 1935. Ed married Linda Case on June 27, 1986. He was employed with the Lake Geneva Water and Light Commission, Ashwaubenon Water District and Fox River...
Elizabeth "Betty" Matzke
Feb 5, 2016
Elizabeth (Betty) Matzke, age 88, of De Pere, passed away Friday, February 05, 2016. The daughter of the late Gustave “Gus” and Helen DeBauche was born June 5, 1927 in Green Bay. She worked for WPS, St. Francis Xavier Rectory in De Pere and Kassner Construction. Betty enjoyed playing bridge, gardening, watching movies and the Packers. Survivors include her children:...
Melvin Graczyk
Feb 1, 2016
Melvin Graczyk, age 84, of Denmark, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 surrounded by his family. The son of the late Alex and Alice (Wondrash) Graczyk was born March 30, 1931. He married Elizabeth J. Gunville on October 4, 1952, and together they celebrated over 63 years of marriage. Melvin worked for 39 years at James River, and was a...
James Anthony Franklin
Jan 31, 2016
James A. “Jim” Franklin, 52, De Pere, WI passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Jim was born in St. Louis, MO on January 3, 1964. He is a 1983 graduate of South County Technical High School, St. Louis. After high school Jim entered the United States Army. He made a career for himself serving his country from July 1983...
Geraldine "Gerry" Lasee
Jan 30, 2016
Geraldine “Gerry” Lasee, age 85, of De Pere, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. The daughter of the late Adrian and Babe (Coopmans) Muldoon was born September 16, 1930 in Green Bay. She married Myron “Mike” Lasee in May 1958, and he preceded her in death on November 7, 2012. During her career Gerry worked for the H.C. Prange Co....
Donald John Vaessen
Jan 27, 2016
Donald J. Vaessen, 81, Appleton passed away unexpectedly after a short illness Wednesday, January 27, 2016. He was born June 9, 1934 in West De Pere to Leo and Florence (Saharsky) Vaessen. Donald graduated from Saint Norbert's High School and went into the Coast Guard. He later retired from Warneky's Ink as a salesman. His first wife Jean Miller and...
Frances Doris (Justice) Zirbel
Jan 26, 2016
Frances Doris Zirbel, 90, De Pere, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at a local hospital. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 21, 1925. Frances was the daughter of the late Henry Allen Justice, Jr. and Frances Lorraine Henly. On May 8, 1946 she married Donald R. “Scoop” Zirbel at Immanuel Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. They then...
Ralph ""Moe"" Runnoe
Jan 25, 2016
Ralph “Moe” Runnoe, age 86, of Wrightstown, passed away at home on January 25, 2016 with his family by his side. The son of the late Herbert and Ellen (Sullivan) Runnoe was born September 11, 1929 in Wayside. He graduated from Wrightstown High School and worked at the Combined Locks Paper Mill for 43 years. Ralph served his country in...
Patricia Collard
Jan 25, 2016
Patricia Ann Collard (Patti), 62, of Green Bay, WI passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2016. She was born September 2, 1953 to the late Norbert Alice (LaPlant) Collard. After going to Annunciation Grade School, Patti graduated from The Green Bay West High School and continued on to receive her bachelor’s degree from The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where she...
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