Obituaries

Larry Lontkowski

Larry Lontkowski

Jan 3, 2013

Larry Lontkowski, 60, Denmark, passed away January 3, 2013 after a battle with lung cancer. He was born November 5, 1952 to Ralph and Theresa (Kellner) Lontkowski. Survivors include his sister: LeeAnn (Bob) Mathies; niece, Melissa (Dan) Malfroid and their children, Madison and Mason; nephews: Matt Mathies, Mike (Holly) Mathies and their children, Ethan and Collin. Also survived by a...

Mary Ann Heesaker

Mary Ann Heesaker

Jan 3, 2013

Mary A. Heesaker, De Pere, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013. She is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, John R. (Sara), Richard J. and Donald C., 4 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. To respect Mary’s wishes, there will be no visitation.

Thomas Scott Hepper

Thomas Scott Hepper

Jan 2, 2013

Thomas Scott Hepper, 46, De Pere, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at a local hospital. He was born June 25, 1966 in Rugby, ND, son of the late Eugene and Patricia (Hanson) Hepper. He grew up in Rugby, ND, graduating from high school in 1984. He married Stacy (Everson) Hepper on February 16, 1991. They had one son....

Francis "Bud" Flynn

Francis "Bud" Flynn

Jan 1, 2013

Francis “Bud” Flynn, 89, Allouez, passed away January 1, 2013. He was born June 30, 1923 in Lawrence, WI to the late Frank and Anna (Kettenhofen) Flynn. Bud graduated from Green Bay East High School with the class of 1940. He attended St. Norbert College, Oshkosh State Teachers College, the University of California-Berkeley, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Bud served...

Marian D. (Micke) Grode

Marian D. (Micke) Grode

Jan 1, 2013

Marian D. Grode, 70, Wrightstown, passed away January 1, 2013, after a courageous battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The daughter of Norbert and Elizabeth (Spierings) Micke was born September 20, 1942 in Appleton. She married Brian Grode on May 15, 1962 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown. She loved to bowl and sing in the choir. She had a deep...

Mary L. Plouff

Mary L. Plouff

Dec 31, 2012

Mary L. (Patton) Plouff, 89, De Pere, passed away peacefully Monday, December 31, 2012 at San Luis Rehab Center in Green Bay. She was born May 20, 1923 in Glenmore, WI to Henry and Elizabeth (Carter) Patton. Mary was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of De Pere, where she served in the Altar Rosary Society. She was...

Esteban Mendiola

Esteban Mendiola

Dec 26, 2012

Esteban Mendiola, 92, De Pere, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. He was born September 2, 1920 to Felix and Cecilia (Dunca) Mendiola in the Philippines. He married Virginia Manuel on May 16, 1942 in the Philippines. Survivors include his six children: Renato Mendiola, Illinois; Estela (Michael) Mahnke, Milwaukee; Rosario (Jerry) Polus, Green Bay; Philip (Santa) Mendiola, North Carolina; Esteban...

Frederick "Fred" Wakeman

Frederick "Fred" Wakeman

Dec 23, 2012

Frederick J. Wakeman, son of Fred O. Wakeman and Blossom (Couvillion) Wakeman, passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Hospital on December 23, 2012. Fred was born on March 19, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. Fred married Carol L. Muraski on September 15, 1958 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Green Bay, WI. Fred was a 1950 graduate of St. Norbert...

Rose Marie Colson

Rose Marie Colson

Dec 22, 2012

Rose Marie Colson, 64, went peacefully to be with her Lord early Saturday, December 22, 2012. She was born on Jan 29, 1948 the eldest child of the late Melvin and Marie (Steinfeldt, Holterman) Colson. Those who had the opportunity to share their lives with Rose will tell you that she was a giving woman that helped everyone she knew...

Laurella T. (Cady) Micksch

Laurella T. (Cady) Micksch

Dec 20, 2012

Laurella T. Micksch, 84, Bellevue, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 at a local hospital. She was born October 7, 1928 in Goodman, WI, daughter to the late Louis and Pearl (McDonald) Cady. Laurella graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1946. She married Robert J. Micksch on June 12, 1948 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Green Bay. He...

Frederick "Fred" Kersten

Frederick "Fred" Kersten

Dec 16, 2012

Frederick Irving “Fred” Kersten passed away December 16, 2012. He was born September 26, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY to Margaret (Hendricksen) and Irving Wilhelm Kersten. He received a B.A in 1954 from Lawrence College in Appleton, an M.A. in 1959 and Ph.D. in 1964 from the Graduate Faculty for Political and Social Science, The New School for Social Research,...

David R. Forstner

David R. Forstner

Dec 14, 2012

David R. Forstner, 83, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 14, 2012, at his home. He was born May 2, 1929 in Chilton, WI, son of the late Jerome and Kathryn (Pirkov) Forstner. David graduated from West High School, and served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. David married Lula Tremble on February...

Emerald N. Ossmann

Emerald N. Ossmann

Dec 14, 2012

Emerald N. Ossmann, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on December 14, 2012 with family at his side. He was born to Ernest and Alma (Loewenhagen) Ossmann on December 1, 1922 in Appleton, WI. He lived in numerous places and attended many schools in his younger life. He worked on farms starting as early as age 14. Emerald married...

Robert "Bob" Buechler

Robert "Bob" Buechler

Dec 13, 2012

Robert E. Buechler, 77, Wrightstown, entered into the arms of our Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2012, following a courageous journey with cancer. He was born September 1, 1935 to Walter and Rosella (Frank) Buechler. Bob graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1953 and attended St. Norbert College. He served his country in the U.S. Army from February, 1958 to...

Myrtle H. (Fels) Fischer

Myrtle H. (Fels) Fischer

Dec 12, 2012

Myrtle H. Fischer, 96, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. She was born November 5, 1916 in the township of Morrison to the late William and Meta (Nohr) Fels. She married Arlin Fischer March 20, 1948, and he preceded her in death in 1985. She was a lifetime member of the Lark United Methodist Church. Survivors include her children: Darlene...

Francis "Frank" Hendricks

Francis "Frank" Hendricks

Dec 5, 2012

Francis H. (Frank) Hendricks,83, De Pere, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Gerrits) Hendricks was born July 22, 1929 in De Pere. Frank married the former Carole VerDoot on August 30, 1952 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Green Bay. He was a dedicated employee of Milprint in De Pere,...

Elmyra Weber

Elmyra Weber

Nov 30, 2012

Elmyra L. Weber, 93, Allouez, has been received into the arms of her Lord on November 30, 2012. She was born November 11, 1919 to Elmer and Annabelle (Bowley) Bryce in Chicago. She married James A. Weber on November 12, 1938 at The Passionist Fathers Monastery in Norwood Park, IL. Elmyra was an avid golfer, enjoyed gardening and playing bridge...

Violet Viola (Ashley) Noth

Violet Viola (Ashley) Noth

Nov 30, 2012

Violet Viola Noth (nee Ashley), 91, of De Pere passed peacefully with her girls at her side on Friday, November 30, 2012. Violet was born on April 17, 1921 to the late Henry and Clara B. (Wigman) Ashley. Violet married Herman A. Noth in 1959. She worked as a maintenance engineer for the De Pere School System. She was an...

James A. Temp

James A. Temp

Nov 25, 2012

James Arthur Temp, 79, Green Bay, passed away on the evening of Sunday November 25, 2012. Jim was born on October 10, 1933 in La Crosse Wisconsin, to the late Arthur Temp and Bernadette (Fuchs) Temp. On December 17, 1955, he married Carol Jean Sweeney of Delavan, Wisconsin. They proudly raised four beautiful daughters, a baker's dozen grandchildren and one...

Walter L. Bettin

Walter L. Bettin

Nov 24, 2012

Walter L. Bettin, 95, De Pere, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was born March 12, 1917 to the late Edward and Julia (Kolbusz) Bettin. Walter served in the Air Force from April 1941, to November 1945. Walter retired as a Terminal Manger at Clairmont Transfer, on November 1, 1978 where he worked for 25 years. Walter loved the...