Obituaries

Vanita M. Pennenberg

Vanita M. Pennenberg

Feb 29, 2012

Vanita M. Pennenberg, 91, Wrightstown, passed peacefully to Eternal life on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at a local hospital. She was born October 2, 1920 in Wrightstown, daughter to the late William and Martha (Kersten) Kamps. She graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1938, and married Raymond “Butch” T. Pennenberg, June 7, 1929, and he preceded her in death March...

Mary Ellen Duquaine

Mary Ellen Duquaine

Feb 29, 2012

Mary Ellen Duquaine, 89, longtime resident of De Pere, died peacefully Wednesday morning, February 29, 2012, after suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. The daughter of the late Frank and May Duquaine was born July 19, 1922, in Crivitz, Wisconsin, and was the oldest of six children. A graduate of St. Norbert College, Miss Duquaine taught generations of students in Green Bay...

C.M. "Mike" C.M. 'Mike' Holder

C.M. "Mike" C.M. 'Mike' Holder

Feb 24, 2012

C.M. (Mike) Holder, 86, De Pere, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012. Mike was born on Friday, November 13, 1925 in Memphis, TN to the late Morgan W. and Essie P. (Jones) Holder. On June 5th, 1954 he married the love of his life Barbara E. Brown at St. Alban’s Church in Highland Park Michigan. Mike served with the Fourth...

Arlene B. (Steffel) Johnson

Arlene B. (Steffel) Johnson

Feb 21, 2012

Arlene B. (Steffel) Johnson, 87, Denmark, died February 21, 2012. She was born July 26, 1924 to the late Joseph and Emma Steffel. On July 8, 1944 she married Norbert and in 2006 they celebrated 62 years of marriage. Together, they operated a dairy farm named ARNORAL (Arlene-Norbert-Allan). They were very proud when the farm was awarded the “Century” status...

Clifford "Bruce" Ashenfelter

Clifford "Bruce" Ashenfelter

Feb 20, 2012

Clifford “Bruce” Ashenfelter, 87, Minocqua, passed away Monday evening, February 20, 2012, after a brief illness. He was born February 7, 1925 in Racine, WI, to Dorthea (Chartrand) and William Clifford Ashenfelter. He graduated fromHorlick High School in Racine, attended Univ. of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from...

Johanna M. Hoeykens

Johanna M. Hoeykens

Feb 17, 2012

Johanna M. Hoeykens, 99, Green Bay, passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2012 at Bornemann Nursing Home. She was born on July 19, 1912, in North Dakota to the late Fred and Annie (Schmidt) Hoeykens. Jo is survived by the many loving and caring friends she has made throughout her life. She is preceded in death by her two sisters;...

Maynard A. Johnson

Maynard A. Johnson

Jan 29, 2012

Maynard A. Johnson, Sr., 91, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Son of Norah (Lawler) and Dennis Johnson, he was born on October 14, 1920. On June 1, 2011, Maynard and his wife Marjorie (Gray) celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. Maynard served his country as a tank driver during World War II, and was awarded the Bronze Star for...

Todd Allyn Buffa

Todd Allyn Buffa

Jan 27, 2012

The sun came up this morning. How, it’s unsure, because in the wee dark hours of January 27, 2012 came the saddest of news. Todd Allyn Buffa, 59, a beautiful spirit with an engaging smile, zest for life and love of friends and family, had died. Still, a couple of hours later, there was a brilliant and glorious sunrise, and...

Ervin Van Den Elzen

Ervin Van Den Elzen

Jan 23, 2012

Ervin Henry Van Den Elzen, 82, long time resident of Denmark, peacefully passed away Monday morning, January 23, 2012. He was born November 13, 1929 in Green Bay, son of the late William and Ethel (Van Vonderen) Van Den Elzen. On September 17, 1949, Ervin married Cleo Thyes at St. Mary Catholic Church, De Pere. She passed away October 26,...

Richard "Dick" Noel

Richard "Dick" Noel

Jan 21, 2012

Richard L. “Dick” Noel, age 83, a resident of De Pere, Wisconsin died Saturday, January 21, 2012 following a long battle with lung disease. His entire family was with him. He was born June 9th, 1928 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Margaret (nee Van Egeren) Noel, whom he married August 5th, 1950....

Gertrude P. Vanderkinter

Gertrude P. Vanderkinter

Jan 21, 2012

Gertrude P. VanderKinter, 95, Denmark, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 at a local nursing home. She was born November 14, 1916 in the Town of Eaton, daughter to the late Arthur and Boletta (Christensen) Hansen. She attended Henrysville School, and married Everett VanderKinter on June 19, 1936 and Emanuel Lutheran Church, Henrysville, and he preceded her in death on...

Kathleen Voegtli

Kathleen Voegtli

Jan 20, 2012

Kathleen Cecilia Voegtli, age 70, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 20, 2012. Kathy was born on January 1, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota to John and Gladys (Rowe) Voegtli, the seventh of their eight children. Kathy was the first child born in St. Paul in that year. Family and friends who knew Kathy well...

Ralph Lubinski

Ralph Lubinski

Jan 20, 2012

Ralph F. Lubinski, 78, of DePere , died suddenly at home Friday, January 20, 2012. Ralph was born February 17, 1933 to the late Thomas and Catherine (Bluma) Lubinski. Ralph attended Wausaukee High school and UW-Oshkosh. Ralph married his high school sweetheart, Janice Wielgus, in 1955. He is survived by his wife Jan and 5 children, Cherie Lubinski, Mark (Debbie)...

Roma Lydia (Rohde) Gutknecht

Roma Lydia (Rohde) Gutknecht

Jan 20, 2012

Roma Lydia Gutknecht, 92, De Pere, was welcomed into her Savior’s loving arms on Friday morning, January 20, 2012, at the Jack and Engrid Meng Residence of Unity Hospice, with her granddaughter by her side. Roma was born June 20, 1919 in Sheboygan, WI, daughter to the late Arno and Lydia Rohde. She married Carl Gutknecht on June 20, 1940,...

Alice M. (Janssen) Hutjens

Alice M. (Janssen) Hutjens

Jan 19, 2012

Alice M. Hutjens, 91, De Pere, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 19, 2012. Alice was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Coenen) Janssen, born September 2, 1920, De Pere. She married her late husband Joe Hutjens on August 27, 1942 at St. Mary Catholic Church, De Pere. Alice was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church and...

Kathryn M. Keyser

Kathryn M. Keyser

Jan 17, 2012

Kathryn M. Keyser, 56, Green Bay, passed away Tuesday evening, January 17, 2012. She was born June 10, 1955 in Green Bay, daughter of Gerald and Joan (Clarke) Keyser. Kathryn was a 1973 graduate of East De Pere High School. She graduated from University of Wisconsin - Stephens Point in 1977, and earned an advanced degree from U.W. - Oshkosh....

Bernard "Bud" Treml

Bernard "Bud" Treml

Jan 17, 2012

Bernard G. “Bud” Treml, 90, Allouez, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. He was born May 31, 1921 in Glenmore WI, son of Wolfgang and Frances (Schaetz) Treml. Bernard graduated from St. Norbert High School. He served his country in the Army Air Corps from 1942-1946. On December 10, 1942, in Hartford, CT, Bernard married Eunice...

Michael E. Fulton

Michael E. Fulton

Jan 16, 2012

Michael E. Fulton, 56, De Pere, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born May 27, 1955 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, son of the late Robert and Bette Lou (Johnson) Fulton. He graduated from Southwest High School, Green Bay, in 1973. He married Linda Smet, August 25, 1990. He...

Beulah (Racine) Dombeck

Beulah (Racine) Dombeck

Jan 13, 2012

Beulah (Racine) Dombeck, 95, De Pere, died Friday, January 13, 2012. She was born in the Township of Little River, Oconto Co., daughter to the late William and Ida (Hall) Racine. She attended Oconto High School. Beulah married Russell Dombeck, September 28, 1940 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Stiles, WI, and he preceded her in death August 3, 1991....

Imogene "Jean" Kimps

Imogene "Jean" Kimps

Jan 13, 2012

Imogene T. “Jean” Kimps, 83, Whitewater, WI, formerly of Allouez, passed away Friday morning, January 13, 2012. She was born January 24, 1928 in the town of Glenmore, the daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Gerczak) Blajeski. Her youth was spent growing up on the family farm in Glenmore, and she attended St. Joseph Academy in Green Bay. On...