Obituaries

Frances (De Beukelar) Wollenberg

Frances (De Beukelar) Wollenberg

Mar 30, 2015

Frances T. Wollenberg, age 96, of rural De Pere, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at a local nursing home. She was born June 23, 1918 in the Town of Rockland to the late Peter De Beukelar and Anna (Geurts) De Beukelar. On July 5, 1944, she married Joseph G. Wollenberg at St. Mary’s Church...

Mark Edward Huguet

Mark Edward Huguet

Mar 27, 2015

Mark Edward Huguet, 51, Allouez, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 27, 2015. He was born August 21, 1963 in Green Bay, son of William and Virginia (Kenward) Huguet. Mark graduated from Green Bay Preble High School and NWTC, and worked at a local dairy farm. He loved spending time with his niece and nephews; playing miniature golf, cards, games, and...

Donald C. Ley

Donald C. Ley

Mar 25, 2015

Donald Charles Ley (Don), 83, of Greenleaf and formerly of Crandon passed away on March 25, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by family. He surprised family and doctors by bouncing out of several illnesses but finally, his body just wore out. Don was born in 1931, September 11 to Joseph and Mary Ley on the family farm in the...

Mary Tordeur

Mary Tordeur

Mar 25, 2015

Mary Margaret Tordeur, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at her home in Green Bay, WI. Mary was born on April 13, 1947 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Theodora (Ebben) Cavil. Mary thoroughly enjoyed her family, traveling (especially to South Dakota) and sharing her love of flowers. Mary always celebrated life,...

Norman "Butch" Knuth Iii

Norman "Butch" Knuth Iii

Mar 21, 2015

Norman John Knuth, III, (Butch), 52, of Maribel, WI, went to heaven on March 21, 2015. Butch was born on August 29, 1962 to Norman and Audrey (Stolzman) Knuth, Jr. Butch attended grade school at St. John’s Lutheran Grade School. He graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School in 1980. Butch was in partnership with his father, Norman Knuth, Jr. on...

Ann Van Rens

Ann Van Rens

Mar 20, 2015

Ann M. (Cornelissen) Van Rens, 97, our loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 20, 2015. She was born on January 26, 1918 to the late Albert and Nellie (Vande Hei) Cornelissen. Ann was the youngest of 10 children. On June 21, 1941, she married John Van Rens at St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Quentin "Tex" Velicer

Quentin "Tex" Velicer

Mar 18, 2015

Quentin G. “Tex” Velicer, 74, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2015 in Kissimmee, FL. Son of the late Wencil and Lucille (Reynen) Velicer was born in Green Bay, WI. He graduated from Luxemburg High School and served his country in the Army National Guard of Wisconsin. Quentin married Paulette Morek on November 30, 1968 in Green Bay....

Jane (Geyer) Laird

Jane (Geyer) Laird

Mar 16, 2015

Jane Geyer Laird, 81, Green Bay and Marco Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2015, at the Meng Residence of Unity Hospice. Jane endured a lengthy struggle with cancer, but she always displayed courage, a positive attitude, and a strong faith. She was born on June 14, 1933, to the late John and Margaret (Norwich) Geyer in...

David Michael Moore

David Michael Moore

Mar 15, 2015

David Michael Moore, 54, died at his home in Stevensville, Maryland on Sunday, March 15, 2015, after a short illness. He was born in Green Bay, WI on July 8, 1960 to Patricia and Robert Moore. He grew up in De Pere, WI and graduated from Abbot Pennings High School in 1978. Following high school, David earned an Associate Degree...

Joseph L. Ley

Joseph L. Ley

Mar 11, 2015

Joseph L. Ley, 86, De Pere, passed away Wednesday evening, March 11, 2015. The son of Joseph H. and Mary (Baeten) Ley was born April 3, 1928 on the family farm south of De Pere in the Town of Rockland. He was a graduate of East De Pere High School in 1944 and St. Norbert College in 1948 at the...

Myrtle E. (Miller) Beaupre

Myrtle E. (Miller) Beaupre

Mar 10, 2015

Myrtle E. Beaupre, age 100, of De Pere, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Angel’s Touch Assisted Living. The daughter of the late Ferdinand and Mary (Henrikowski) Miller was born April 28, 1914 in Green Bay. She attended St. Paul Lutheran grade school and East Green Bay High School. She married Delner “Del” Beaupre and he preceded her in...

Versa Gibson Hebert

Versa Gibson Hebert

Mar 6, 2015

The sun broke through the clouds on Friday, March 6, as Versa Gibson Hebert went to heaven surrounded by loving family members. She was born on March 18, 1925 in Oconto Falls to Walter and Myrtle (Rice) Lucas. Versa was a stay at home mother who devoted her life to caring for her family. Her concern for her family was...

Keith Richard French

Keith Richard French

Mar 6, 2015

Early Friday morning, March 6th, our beautiful and wonderful son Keith Richard French passed away at the age of 23. The sadness and overwhelming grief he leaves behind with those who knew and loved him speak volumes about what kind of a young man he truly was. As a parent we should never have to do this, it's just not...

Robert "Bob" Reed

Robert "Bob" Reed

Mar 5, 2015

Robert James Reed, Sr., age 85, of Denmark, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 5, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on September 24, 1929 in Montevideo, MN to Edward and Clara (Sauer) Reed. He served his country in the U.S. Army from January of 1951 until he was honorably discharged in December of 1952....

Barbara "Armitage" Folz

Barbara "Armitage" Folz

Mar 4, 2015

Barbara J. Folz, age 78, of Oshkosh, passed away Wednesday, March 04, 2015 at Angel’s Touch in De Pere. She was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Smith) Armitage. Barb married Daniel Folz on May 31, 1958. After raising their children, she returned to school, getting her degree in teaching. She then taught in the Oshkosh Public School...

Linda Jean (Vande Walle) Schoen

Linda Jean (Vande Walle) Schoen

Mar 2, 2015

Linda Jean (Vande Walle) Schoen, 64, De Pere, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. The daughter of Joseph and Babe (LaFond) Vande Walle was born on February 3, 1951 in De Pere. On May 31, 1975 she married Dennis Schoen at St. Mary Catholic Church in De Pere. For...

Thomas James Manning

Thomas James Manning

Mar 1, 2015

Thomas J. Manning, 50, De Pere, died suddenly of natural causes on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Tom was born on December 29, 1964 to Milfred (Bud) and Margaret (Peg Cantwell) Manning. He graduated from De Pere High School in 1983 and received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at UW-Milwaukee in 1988. Tom began his career at MEGTEC Systems, De...

Rodney D. Jahnke

Rodney D. Jahnke

Feb 27, 2015

Rodney D. Jahnke, 68, Maribel, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 at his home. He was born November 20, 1946 in Green Bay, son of the late Edward and Linda (Edinger) Jahnke. Rodney graduated from Denmark High School, and farmed all his life on the family farm in Cooperstown. He married Merrijane Boyle in 1984. Rodney enjoyed organic farming, politics...

Mary E. Bushman

Mary E. Bushman

Feb 24, 2015

Mary Bushman passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2015, with her devoted and loving husband, Denis Reoh, and family by her side. Family was key to Mary’s life and there is no denying that the unbreakable bond between Mary and her sisters was her rock-solid foundation. In life and death, Mary taught her family and friends a multitude...

June (Brennan) Lasee

June (Brennan) Lasee

Feb 24, 2015

June A. (Brennan) Lasee, 73, Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after a 19-year battle with cancer. She never let cancer break her spirit, or diminish her capacity for love, understanding, and forgiveness. She used her days to make the world a better place. She fulfilled one of her greatest desires,...