Obituaries

Bernadine M. (Dufek) Robinson

Bernadine M. (Dufek) Robinson

Oct 20, 2015

Bernadine “Bernie” (Dufek) Robinson, 63, Denmark, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. Bernadine was born October 12, 1952 to the late Richard and Betty (Klein) Dufek. Bernadine married David Robinson on May 16, 1970 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gibson. She worked many years at Dufeck Mfg. in Denmark, and retired from St. Vincent...

Rita Mae (Vanevenhoven) Ribarchek

Rita Mae (Vanevenhoven) Ribarchek

Oct 20, 2015

Rita Mae Ribarchek, age 84, of Wrightstown, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. She was born to Walter and Elsie (Zastrow) Vanevenhoven in Kaukauna. Rita and Bernard Ribarchek were united in marriage in 1950, and they would have celebrated 65 years this November. Her caring demeanor and unselfishness began at a young age caring for her siblings and continued to...

Kenneth "Ken" Lawrence

Kenneth "Ken" Lawrence

Oct 19, 2015

Kenneth Darwin Lawrence, 81, Appleton, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015. Ken was born August 30, 1934 in Woodbine, Iowa to the late Edward and Ruth (Seely) Lawrence. He is a graduate of Appleton West High School and was a US Army veteran. On June 28, 1958 Ken married Joyce Ihlenfeldt in Appleton who preceded him in death. Ken...

Robert Harrelson Sr. Laird

Robert Harrelson Sr. Laird

Oct 15, 2015

Bob Laird, 84, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Marco Island, Florida, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Theda Clark Hospital and Medical Center in Neenah, WI. He was born on March 16, 1931, to the late Richard and Ruth (Harrelson) Laird at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Shaker Height’s High School in 1949, he...

Joseph G. Reynolds

Joseph G. Reynolds

Oct 14, 2015

Joseph G. Reynolds, 78, Allouez, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at his home. He was born February 12, 1937 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Andritsis) Reynolds. Joseph graduated from Rufus King High School and served his country in the United States Army. During his time in the Army he was known as “The Rock”...

Margaret "Margie" Konopasek

Margaret "Margie" Konopasek

Oct 11, 2015

MARGARET “MARGIE” M. KONOPASEK Griffith/Warsaw, IN and DePere, WI: Margaret M. Konopasek age 90, of Griffith and Warsaw, IN and DePere, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Brillion, WI. Margie is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, George N. Konopasek and her children: Barbara (Richard) Lambright of Simpsonville, SC, Kathleen (William) Church of Summerfield,...

Marion H (Basch) Ertel

Marion H (Basch) Ertel

Oct 7, 2015

Marion Ertel, 98, Allouez, passed away on Wednesday, October 07, 2015. The daughter of the late William and Ida (Timm) Basch was born on September 10, 1917 in Stephensville. In 1940, she married Raymond Ertel, who preceded her in death in 1975. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy and St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse...

Lorraine Frances (Marion) Cannon

Lorraine Frances (Marion) Cannon

Oct 5, 2015

Lorraine Frances Marion Cannon, 84, Allouez, passed away Monday, October 05, 2015 at her home. She was born August 4, 1931 in Wabeno, WI, daughter to the late Louis and C. Helen (Peterson) Marion. Lorraine married Donald James Cannon on April 14, 1951 in De Pere, and he preceded her in death on February 25, 2007. She worked in collections...

John H Boucher

John H Boucher

Oct 4, 2015

John H. Boucher, 60, Green Bay, passed away on October 4, 2015. The son of Howard and Doris Boucher was born on August 16, 1955. On June 6, 1994, John married Donna Schadrie in Green Bay. John worked at International Trucking. He was the founder and president of N.E.W. STANGS (Mustang Car Club). John is survived by his wife, Donna;...

Linda Marie (Angst) Fonder

Linda Marie (Angst) Fonder

Oct 2, 2015

Linda Fonder, 65, Green Bay, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at a local hospital. The daughter of James and Eunice (Iversen) Angst was born June 5, 1950 in Green Bay. She enjoyed spending as much time with her kids as possible, talking with her friends, playing games on her phone, walking her dog cookie, and making puzzles. She...

Bertha Louise (Smits) Kazmierczak

Bertha Louise (Smits) Kazmierczak

Sep 25, 2015

Bertha (Bertie) L. Kazmierczak went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2015. Bertie was born July 2, 1924 in De Pere to the late George and Martha (VanderHeiden) Smits. Bertie was a lifelong resident of De Pere and member of St Mary Parish. Bertie will always be remembered by family and friends who dearly loved her for...

Howard J. Schweitzer

Howard J. Schweitzer

Sep 21, 2015

Howard J. Schweitzer, beloved husband of Delores, age 88, dear father of Dan (Kendra), Grandpa of Nick and Karl, and Father-in-law of Mary. Howard was raised in South Milwaukee where his family resided. He will now be reunited with son, Greg; brothers, Jim and Earl; and sisters, Alice and Ruth. Howard was in the Coast Guard in WWII and also...

Lori Ann Lasee

Lori Ann Lasee

Sep 21, 2015

Lori Ann Lasee, 53, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 21, 2015. Lori was born on March 22, 1962 to Eleanor (Bartels) and the late Eugene (Gene) Lasee in Green Bay. She graduated from East De Pere High School in 1981. Lori worked as a night caregiver for the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity Convent and...

Joy Elizabeth (Clark) Butz

Joy Elizabeth (Clark) Butz

Sep 21, 2015

Joy Elizabeth Clark Butz, of De Pere, died peacefully surrounded by family on September 21, 2015. She was born on October 18, 1922 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The daughter of the late John Landsborough Clark and Joy Miller Clark, Joy graduated from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion in 1944 with a major in Spanish and a minor in English....

William "Bill" Moser

William "Bill" Moser

Sep 20, 2015

William (Bill) Moser, 72, Greenleaf, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was born September 7, 1944 to the late Willard (Bill) and Lucille (Van Vreede) Moser. He shared his life with his lifelong partner, Linda Hermes, for 45 years. He graduated from St. John High School in Little Chute, and served in...

Rita Marie (Fitzgerald) Wellens

Rita Marie (Fitzgerald) Wellens

Sep 20, 2015

Rita M Wellens (Fitzgerald) On September 20, 2015, just 4 days shy of 101 years, Rita M Wellens left a well lived life on earth to find eternal peace with God. Our large family has been graced with many opportunities to share, care and love with Mom-Grandma-GG up to the moment of her death. We will be forever grateful for...

Joseph Leo Pranke

Joseph Leo Pranke

Sep 20, 2015

Joseph L. Pranke, 80, De Pere, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. He was born on April 24, 1935 to the late Leo and Ella Pranke. Joe is a graduate of Abott Pennings High School where he enjoyed playing basketball, football and tennis, even receiving an Athlete of the Year award. He served his country in the United States...

Betty Jane (Fenlon) Baeten

Betty Jane (Fenlon) Baeten

Sep 18, 2015

Betty J. Baeten, age 88, of West De Pere, passed away on September 18, 2015 at Angel’s Touch in De Pere. She was born on October 16, 1926 to the late Ralph and Marcella (Bradley) Fenlon in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County. She married Donald L. Baeten on July 19, 1950 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Maple Grove,...

Kristine Marie (Kussow) Meulemans

Kristine Marie (Kussow) Meulemans

Sep 17, 2015

Kristine Marie (Kussow) Meulemans, 44, Wrightstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at her home following a courageous 8 year battle with cancer. Her strong faith in Jesus helped her through these difficult years. Kris was born April 3, 1971 in Green Bay, daughter to Norbert and Elizabeth “Betty” (Nettekoven) Kussow. She graduated from Wrightstown High School in...

Marilyn "Babe" Pansier

Marilyn "Babe" Pansier

Sep 16, 2015

Marilyn “Babe” Pansier, 87, Green Bay formerly of De Pere, passed away on September 16, 2015. On September 19, 1927 she was born in the Town of Rockland to the late James and Anna (Wicker) Klika. She married Ervin Pansier in 1947 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Glenmore, he preceded her in death in 1955. For many years she was...