Obituaries

Rufus Wayne Aschenbrenner

Rufus Wayne Aschenbrenner

Dec 29, 2014

Rufus Wayne Aschenbrenner, 90, De Pere, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at a local hospital. He was born April 20, 1924, at home in Luxemburg, WI, son of the late Antone and Albertina (Leiterman) Aschenbrenner. Rufus graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1942, and proudly served his country in the United States Army, 87th Division during WWII, earning...

Donna M. Justman

Donna M. Justman

Dec 27, 2014

Donna Mae Justman, 71, De Pere formerly of Appleton passed away on December 27, 2014. Donna was born June 6, 1943 to the late Peter and Bernice Kawleski in Stevens Point, WI. Donna grew up in Stevens Point, graduated from Maria High School then continued her education at Badger Business College in Green Bay, WI to pursue a secretarial degree....

Carol E. Gerke

Carol E. Gerke

Dec 23, 2014

Carol E. (Verhagen) Gerke, 87, lifelong resident of De Pere, was called home for Christmas to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2014. She was born March 25, 1927 to George and Alma (Aldrich) Verhagen. Carol married Robert Gerke, her classmate from Nicolet High School, class of 1944, with Abbott Bernard Pennings officiating. Bob and Carol celebrated...

John E. Fronsee

John E. Fronsee

Dec 22, 2014

John E. Fronsee “Jack”, 77, of DePere, comforted by his wife Judy, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2014 at Unity Hospice, DePere. Jack son of Emmanuel and Catherine Fronsee was born in Stephenson, MI July 27, 1937. He is survived by his wife Judith Fronsee and three sons Steve (Brenda), Ron (Allison), and Joe (Tara), five grandchildren and his...

Mary Beth (Price) Jones

Mary Beth (Price) Jones

Dec 17, 2014

Mary Beth (Price) Jones, age 83, longtime resident of Allouez, passed away Wednesday December 17, 2014 at Angel’s Touch Assisted Living. She was born December 22, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Leo Price Sr. and Edna (Halpin) Price. She graduated from St. Gregory High School, and studied Theology at St. Norbert College. Mary Beth married Ronald Jones February 5, 1955...

Muriel G. (Johnson) Kittell

Muriel G. (Johnson) Kittell

Dec 17, 2014

Muriel Kittell, 80, Denmark, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 19, 1934 in Denmark to the late Elroy Ione (Lange) Johnson. She married Carlton Kittell on July 28, 1961. She farmed for the early part of her life. Then decided to work out, was employed at many...

John C. Jr. Viets

John C. Jr. Viets

Dec 13, 2014

John Christian Viets, Jr., a longtime area resident, passed away on December 13 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was 89. Cause was congestive heart failure. Born in Fond du Lac, WI on October 18, 1925, he received a B.A. and Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Agriculture in the field of plant pathology. After completing two years...

Sylvia "Sam" Graczyk

Sylvia "Sam" Graczyk

Dec 12, 2014

Sylvia A. “Sam” Graczyk (Schleis), age 61, of Denmark, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at her home. The daughter of Alvin and Agnes (Bosacki) Schleis was born October 29, 1953 in Green Bay. She graduated from Denmark High School and on September 14, 1974, she married Daniel S. Graczyk at All Saints Church in Denmark. Together, they recently celebrated...

Arlene Mae Wotruba

Arlene Mae Wotruba

Dec 5, 2014

Arlene Mae Wotruba, 83, Maribel, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, December 5, 2014 at a local hospital. She was born March 9, 1931 in Manitowoc Co., daughter to the late Joseph and Anna (Rezek) Hynek. She married Lawrence Wotruba, Sr., on June 22, 1949 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kellnersville, and he preceded...

Robert "Bob" Blahnik

Robert "Bob" Blahnik

Dec 5, 2014

Robert J. (Bob) Blahnik, 87, DeKalb, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 5, 2014. He was born on November 24, 1927 in Alaska, WI, son of the late Leander and Agnes (Blahnik) Blahnik. Bob was born at home on Thanksgiving day in 1927. After attending local country schools, he graduated from Brussels High School. He was drafted...

Donald J. Maes

Donald J. Maes

Dec 4, 2014

Donald J. Maes 72, De Pere, passed away on Thursday December 4, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born July 9, 1942, in Green Bay, WI, to the late Von and Kate Maes. Don graduated from West De Pere High School in 1960 and enlisted in the United States Army. He married Rosemary Le Tourneau in 1962...

Rita M. (Simoens) Marnocha

Rita M. (Simoens) Marnocha

Nov 30, 2014

Rita M. Marnocha, 77, of De Pere and formerly of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 30, 2014. The daughter of the late John “Wes” and Mabel (LaCount) Simoens, she was born on November 10, 1937 in Green Bay. She graduated from Pulaski High School and on August 30, 1958, she married Raymond “Skip”...

Adrian Roland Mansbridge

Adrian Roland Mansbridge

Nov 29, 2014

Adrian R. Mansbridge, age 45, De Pere, suffered a heart attack on Saturday, November 29 and was taken from us much too soon. Adrian was born September 22, 1969 to Moira and Jonathan Mansbridge in Brisbane, Australia. He relocated to England as a young boy, and then later to Palo Alto, California as a teenager. He attended college at the...

Robert "Bob" Dunks

Robert "Bob" Dunks

Nov 28, 2014

Robert E. (Bob) Dunks, age 68, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home from a heart condition. The son of Earl and Dorothy (Smits) Dunks was born June 17, 1946 in Seymour. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 18 in 1964, and after 3 years of active duty, he served in the reserves until...

Robert "Bob" Winnekens

Robert "Bob" Winnekens

Nov 27, 2014

Robert J. (Bob) Winnekens, age 66, of Denmark, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 27, 2014 of heart complications. The son of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Pieschek) Winnekens, was born September 1, 1948, with an identical twin, Richard, who passed away shortly after birth. He graduated from Denmark High School in 1966 and went on to NWTC to learn the...

Amanda Lynn Czarneski

Amanda Lynn Czarneski

Nov 26, 2014

Amanda Lynn Czarneski, 34, Denmark, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. She was born July 30, 1980 in Manitowoc, daughter to Al and Connie Czarneski. Amanda enjoyed shooting pool, riding motorcycles, dancing, was very creative, and loved spending time with her daughter, Rylie. Survivors include her parents, Al and Connie Czarneski; her daughter, Rylie Czarneski; sister, Chris (Jim)...

Mary Olive (Heyrman) Kleuskens

Mary Olive (Heyrman) Kleuskens

Nov 24, 2014

Mary (Heyrman) Kleuskens, 81, of Wrightstown, was unexpectedly united with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2014, surrounded by her loving family following complications from surgery. The daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (Hazaert) Heyrman was born April 22, 1933. She married John (Bud) Kleuskens on October 15, 1952. Mary and John moved to a small dairy farm north...

Richard "Rick" Wenzel

Richard "Rick" Wenzel

Nov 24, 2014

Richard “Rick” Wenzel, age 41, of Denmark, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, November 24, 2014, while enjoying his passion for hunting. The son of Ronald and Mary Ann (Sloma) Wenzel was born November 6, 1973 in Green Bay. He married Angie Nelsen on June 23, 2001 in Denmark, and together they have two children, Samantha and...

Edward G. Kraynek

Edward G. Kraynek

Nov 24, 2014

Edward G. Kraynek, 92, Stangelville, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at Bellin Hosptial. He was born October 10, 1922 in the town of Franklin, son of that late Joseph and Doris (Hynek) Kraynek. Edward served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He married Viola “Vi” Sekora in September of 1949 in Denmark,...

Mary Ann Bressers

Mary Ann Bressers

Nov 23, 2014

Mary Ann Bressers, age 81, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2014, at Ledgeview Nursing Center. She was born in De Pere, on August 23, 1933, to the late Henry and Clara (Vander Heiden) Bressers. For many years she worked at Parkview Manor in Green Bay as a cook until her retirement. Mary Ann loved to play...