Obituaries

Rose (Peltier) Swan

Rose (Peltier) Swan

Apr 10, 2013

Rose M. (Peltier) Swan, 85, formerly of Allouez, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2013. She was born October 27, 1927 in Madison, WI, daughter to the late Edward and Rosetta (Pharness) Blankenheim. Rose graduated from Madison West High School in 1946. Rose married Daniel Joseph Peltier on November 15, 1947 in Madison, and he preceded her in death on...

Roger Murphy

Roger Murphy

Apr 9, 2013

Roger J. Murphy, 77, a lifelong resident of De Pere, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after a courageous 10 month battle with cancer. He was born September 9, 1935 to Robert and Helen (Liebergan) Murphy in De Pere. After graduating from East De Pere High School, he worked at North Central Airlines before enlisting in the...

Mary Lou (Garvey) Pacourek

Mary Lou (Garvey) Pacourek

Apr 8, 2013

Mary Lou Pacourek (Garvey), 93 of Green Bay passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at home. She was born September 25, 1919 of Anne Monette Garvey and Joseph Garvey in Antigo, Wisconsin. She was a lifetime member of St Francis Xavier Cathedral, married there on July 13, 1946 to Don Pacourek. She remained very active there while her children...

Merle D. Plamann

Merle D. Plamann

Apr 8, 2013

Merle D. Plamann, 83, De Pere, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in King. He was born May 25, 1929 to the late Walter and Mabel (Blink) Plamann in Cicero, WI. He married Georgiana Hazen on December 29, 1953 at St. Boniface Church in De Pere. He is survived by children: Pamela (Issac) Jordan, Mary (Joe)...

James "Jim" Durand

James "Jim" Durand

Apr 7, 2013

James Durand, born April 28, 1961, was a man of deep faith and a devoted, loving husband and father to his five children. He spent his free time enjoying, nurturing and supporting his family in any and every possible way. Jim was a devout Catholic and an active member of the St. Mary Church community. He was employed by Krueger...

Bruce Fels

Bruce Fels

Apr 6, 2013

Bruce W. Fels, 61, Green Bay, went to his eternal home on Saturday morning, April 6, 2013. The son of Leland and Adeline (Schultz) Fels was born October 16, 1951 in Oshkosh. During his life, he enjoyed his many adventures out, both near and far. Survivors include his brothers and sisters: Bev (Ron) Kiekhaefer of Wayside, Lee (Neva) Fels of...

Laverne C. (Delvaux) Lemere

Laverne C. (Delvaux) Lemere

Apr 5, 2013

LaVerne C. LeMere, 85, died of a lengthy illness at her home in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Friday, April 5, 2013. She was born April 9, 1927, in Green Bay, of the late John and Clara Delvaux. LaVerne married Leo LeMere in 1946. They made their home on the LeMere family farm on Glendale Ave. As a couple Leo and...

Bruce R. Walter

Bruce R. Walter

Mar 31, 2013

Bruce R. Walter, 65, De Pere, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at a local hospital. He was born September 27, 1947 in Mauston, WI, son of the late Reinhard and Margaret (Scoville) Walter. He graduated from Mauston High school and following served his country for 26 years in the United States Air Force starting as an Aircraft Mechanic, retiring...

Arlene Heim

Arlene Heim

Mar 30, 2013

Arlene Heim, 81, of Denmark, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 with her loving family at her side. She was born December 17, 1931 to the late Stanley and Edna (Terrien) Grusznski. Arlene married Leo Heim at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Glenmore on November 27, 1954. Arlene had an entrepreneurial spirit and along with her husband started and successfully...

Michael Reimer

Michael Reimer

Mar 27, 2013

Michael A. Reimer, 61, Wausaukee, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Milwaukee, and then attended Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Mike returned to Milwaukee and was employed at First Bank which became U.S. Bank. He and his wife, Linda, then moved to Wausaukee. Mike was an expert at raising tropical fish....

Joseph "Joe" Klein

Joseph "Joe" Klein

Mar 23, 2013

Joseph F. Klein, 96, De Pere, passed away Saturday, March 23, at the Jack and Engrid Meng Residence (Unity Hospice) with his family by his side. Joe was born on July 31, 1916 to the late Frank and Eva (Patzel) Klein. He graduated from St. Patrick’s Catholic School, West High School, and Marquette University. Joe married his High School sweetheart,...

Paul Krajkiewcz

Paul Krajkiewcz

Mar 22, 2013

Paul A. Krajkiewcz, Age 55, of Bark River, MI, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 in Green Bay, WI. No formal services will be held. Arrangements by Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, WI. Online condolences at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.

Mary Deborah Reedy

Mary Deborah Reedy

Mar 12, 2013

Mary Deborah Reedy, 88, of De Pere, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The daughter of the late Daniel and Theresa (Finnerty) Summers was born May 23, 1924 in Green Bay. She graduated from Wrightstown High School. On November 15, 1947, she married Gordon Reedy at St. Francis Church in De Pere, where she remained a lifelong member. Mary worked...

Teresa "Terry" Van Remortel

Teresa "Terry" Van Remortel

Mar 11, 2013

Teresa “Terry” (Warner) Van Remortel, 50, De Pere, passed away, Monday, March 11, 2013. She was born February 17, 1963 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Terry married Paul Van Remortel in Green Bay on October 2, 1998. She had worked at A.M.S., Bellin Health, and Cardiology Associates. She was also a licensed Beautician. Terry was a strong political activist and environmentalist,...

Russell "Rusty" Titel

Russell "Rusty" Titel

Mar 10, 2013

Russell C. “Rusty” Titel, 76, Wrightstown, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Rusty was born April 27, 1936 in Greenleaf, WI, son of the late Harold and Hallie (Peterson) Titel. He graduated from Wrightstown High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He served his country in the United States...

Minnie Van Lanen

Minnie Van Lanen

Mar 8, 2013

Minnie Van Lanen, 98, of De Pere, passed away after a short illness. She was born March 4, 1915 in Kimberly to the late William and Anna (Van Summeren) Vanden Hoogen. She married Elmer on June 8, 1937 at St. Mary Church in De Pere, and together they farmed in Rockland for 21 years. In retirement, she worked for Lindeman’s...

Elvira Leininger Free Pouwels

Elvira Leininger Free Pouwels

Mar 5, 2013

Elvira (Vi) Leininger Free Pouwels peacefully departed her earthly journey on March 5, 2013, at Angel's Touch Assisted Living in De Pere, WI, her home since 2007. Elvira was born in Green Bay on February 7, 1924. She graduated from De Pere High School. Elvira was employed at Calberne Studio until 1948 when she and her husband Charlie established Leininger...

Pearl E. (Gossen) Pansier

Pearl E. (Gossen) Pansier

Feb 27, 2013

Pearl E. Pansier, 87, De Pere, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. The daughter of the late William and Lucy (VanVonderen) Gossen was born on March 5, 1925 in the Town of Rockland. On October 7, 1944, Pearl married Walter Pansier at St. Mary Catholic Church in De Pere. Pearl was an active member of St. Mary Catholic...

Muriel (Murphy) Janssen

Muriel (Murphy) Janssen

Feb 25, 2013

Muriel H. Janssen, age 75, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2013. The daughter of the late Bob and Helen (Liebergen) Murphy was born November 14, 1937 in Green Bay. She graduated from East De Pere High School in 1955. Muriel married Bill Janssen on October 24, 1959 at St. Mary Parish in De Pere and...

Rita A. (Sauvey) Wery

Rita A. (Sauvey) Wery

Feb 23, 2013

Rita A. Wery, 90, longtime resident of De Pere, passed away Saturday, February 23. She was born May 28, 1922 to the late Irving and Alice (LeBelle) Sauvey in Green Bay. She graduated from West Green Bay High School in 1941. On May 31, 1943, Rita married Elmer Wery in Green Bay and together they raised five children and also...