Obituaries

William "Rod" Warren

William "Rod" Warren

Jan 16, 2016

William “Rod” Warren, age 71, of Greenleaf, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. Per Rod’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. His remains will be taken home to Kentucky for burial. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.

Raymond "Ray" Blazei

Raymond "Ray" Blazei

Jan 13, 2016

Raymond (Ray) E. Blazei, age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. The son of Joseph and Frances (Janowski) Blazei was born October 6, 1933 in Kewaunee. In 1951, Ray graduated from Kewaunee High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 until 1959. After his time in the Navy, Ray started farming, which he loved and...

Madeline (Leigh) Barnes

Madeline (Leigh) Barnes

Jan 8, 2016

Madeline Barnes, age 105, of Allouez passed away Friday, January 8, 2016. Madeline was born December 19, 1910 in London, Ontario Canada to the late Harold and Rose (March) Leigh. Before marriage, she worked for London Life Insurance Company in Canada. She married Frederick W. Barnes on November 12, 1936 at St. George’s Anglican Church in London, Ontario. Fred preceded...

Laurine Van Laarhoven

Laurine Van Laarhoven

Jan 4, 2016

Laurine J. Van Laarhoven, age 92, passed quietly the morning of January 4, 2016. Her residence at the time was the Gardens of Fountain Way Assisted Living facility in Menasha, Wisconsin. The cause of her death was due to complications of advanced age. Laurine was born October 7, 1923 to Edward and Christine Schmidt (nee Vandenberg) in the town of...

Kathleen "Kay" Calewarts

Kathleen "Kay" Calewarts

Jan 3, 2016

Kathleen (Kay) “Squeak” Calewarts, age 66, of Denmark, passed away Sunday, January 03, 2016. The daughter of LeRoy and Maxine (Dixon) Nelsen, Sr. was born November 18, 1949 in Green Bay. She attended school in Denmark and married Wayne W. Calewarts on January 4, 1969. Kay enjoyed cooking for her family, a good game of cards, spending time with her...

Mary La Court

Mary La Court

Jan 2, 2016

Mary M. La Court, age 66, of De Pere, died unexpectedly in St. Vincent Hospital on January 2, 2016. In death Mary is reunited with her parents, Robert and Stella (Carter) La Court, a sister Lila La Court and her best friend Ruby (her furry little dog). Mary is survived by a sister Jackie Carter. Remember Mary as a good...

Roger Stein

Roger Stein

Dec 31, 2015

On December 31st, 2015; God decided to take one of his angels from earth and bring him up to heaven in celebration of the new year. Roger D Stein, 63, Denmark, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on August 8, 1952 at St Vincent Hospital in Green Bay to the late Bernard and...

Robert "Bobby" Kohn

Robert "Bobby" Kohn

Dec 28, 2015

Robert Lawrence Kohn He was born June 24, 1930 to Aaron and Beata Kohn. He lived on the family farm his whole life. He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Karen Kohn (Bill Siebold), Cathy (Mike) Albers, Kristine (Robert) Weber, Brian Kohn (Nora Schlies) and Bruce Kohn (Kelly Genz); a sister-in-law Annabelle (Virgil) Kolstad, as well as many great...

Scott "Murf" Murray

Scott "Murf" Murray

Dec 18, 2015

Scott “Murf” Murray, age 60, of New Franken, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, December 18, 2015. The son of Daniel and Barbara (Frechette) Murray was born on November 25, 1955 in Sheboygan, where he resided until age 10 before moving to Grafton. He attended Grafton High School, where he lettered in five sports: basketball, baseball, golf, cross...

Dennis Novicki

Dennis Novicki

Dec 17, 2015

Dennis Michael Novicki, age 76, of Allouez, died unexpectedly in a local hospital on Thursday, December 17, 2015. The son of Michael and Evelyn (Staub) Novicki was born August 3, 1939. Dennis received his B.A. from the University of Nebraska and married Lois Muhle on September 22, 1962 in Columbus, Nebraska. Before retirement in 2002, Dennis worked as the director...

Eugene "Geno" Honzik

Eugene "Geno" Honzik

Dec 16, 2015

Eugene B. “Geno” Honzik, age 86, of De Pere, quietly passed into the loving hands of the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2015. The son of the late Wenzel and Anna (Stangel) Honzik was born January 10, 1929 in Tisch Mills and grew up on the family farm. He married Lucille Larson in Two Rivers on May 2, 1954, and...

Mary Catherine Graf

Mary Catherine Graf

Dec 15, 2015

Mary C. Graf, 72, Allouez, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. The daughter of the late Werner “Bud” and Martha (Ferron) Graf was born on December 4, 1943 in Sturgeon Bay. Mary worked as an OB/GYN Physician’s Assistant for 38 years. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Mary loved to travel, going to Rome, Lourdes,...

Lorraine Van Wassenhoven

Lorraine Van Wassenhoven

Dec 14, 2015

Lorraine Van Wassenhoven, 90, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015. The daughter of the late Herbert and Lucy (Mocco) Thome was born in Oconto. On June 14, 1947, she married Joseph Van Wassenhoven at St. Mary Church, De Pere. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1977. She was employed for 31 years at the Ramada Plaza Hotel...

Carol Ann (Charneski) Golueke

Carol Ann (Charneski) Golueke

Dec 14, 2015

Carol A. Golueke, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by familly on Monday, December 14, 2015. The daughter of the late Stanley and Winnifred (Walker) Charneski was born on October 14, 1932. She attended the Cathedral Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Green Bay East High School. On May 12, 1956 she married James H. Golueke at St. Francis...

Ronald A. Lange

Ronald A. Lange

Dec 11, 2015

Ronald A. Lange, 69, Denmark, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. He was born February 5, 1946 in Two Rivers, WI, son of the late Alden and Ruth (Valentine) Lange. Ron attended the first class at Syble Hopp School. He enjoyed music, especially polka and country; watching westerns, van rides, listening to his radio and watching birds. Survivors include his...

James Van Gemert

James Van Gemert

Dec 10, 2015

James V. Van Gemert James Jim Van Gemert passed away peacefully with family at his side, in his De Pere home on Thursday morning, December 10, 2015. The sixth son of Victor and Elizabeth (Van Beckum) Van Gemert was born in De Pere, on August 17, 1917. Jim graduated Nicolet High School, 1936, his favorite activity was Band. He was...

Bernard U. Roels

Bernard U. Roels

Dec 6, 2015

Bernard U. Roels of De Pere passed away after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease on Sunday afternoon, December 6, 2015 with his wife and children at his side. The son of the late John and Irene (Shelter) Roels was born October 29, 1930 in the town of Hobart. He married the former Margaret Kraszewski on September 3, 1960. Bernard...

Margie R. Hockers

Margie R. Hockers

Dec 4, 2015

Margie R. Hockers, 94, De Pere, passed away peacefully at Bishop’s Court on December 4, 2015. She was born August 4, 1921 in Kewaunee, WI, daughter to the late Thomas Sr. and Verna Ratajczak. Margie married Elmer Hockers on April 16, 1941 at St. Hedwig’s Church in East Krok. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2007 after 66...

Isabella "Izzy" Brunner

Isabella "Izzy" Brunner

Nov 26, 2015

Isabella A. Brunner, 94, formerly of New Franken, passed away on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2015. She was born in the Town of Humboldt on August 9, 1921 to the late Elmer and Emma (Jauquet) Davister. On November 21, 1940 she married Walter “Wally” Brunner at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Sugarbush. Together they operated a dairy farm in New Franken...

Kay E. Duescher-Kind

Kay E. Duescher-Kind

Nov 26, 2015

Kay Elaine Duescher-Kind, 60, Maribel, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was born September 21, 1955. Kay married Douglas A. Kind on September 2, 1984, and together were blessed with two children, daughter, Tasha (Arvind) Kumar, and grandson, Ishan; and son, Bryant Kind; also survived by her brothers: Robert and Debbie Duescher, Duane and Ruthann Duescher, and Charles and...