Obituaries

Apr 17, 2012

Dorothy Elizabeth (Zielinski) Birling, 89, Denmark, was called to Heaven on April 17, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. When Our Lord came looking for another perfect and beautiful angel to be with Him, he knocked on our mother’s door and she went home with him. Dorothy was born March 10, 1923, daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice (Dombrowski)...

Apr 16, 2012

Regina J. Willems, 102, lifelong De Pere resident, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012. The daughter of the late Henry and Cora (Cornelissen) Willems was born January 14, 1910 in De Pere. Regina was a cook at St. Norbert College and later at the Union Hotel. She volunteered at St. Vincent Hospital for 50 years and also at St....

Apr 16, 2012

Kenneth Andrew Zessin, 35, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 16, 2012. He was born in Green Bay on March 16, 1977, the son of Andrew J. and Carol M. (Bartels) Zessin. As a boy, he loved playing little league baseball and football. Kenneth graduated from East High School, Green Bay, where he lettered in football, and also graduated...

Apr 10, 2012

Apr 9, 2012

Irene G. Feuerstein, 92, Allouez, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012, at Rennes Health Care Center, De Pere, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 2, 1920 in Warwick, ND, daughter of the late Thomas S. and Ida (Schanke) Hanson. She graduated from Green Bay West High School, and married John E. Feuerstein, February 26, 1949 in...

Apr 7, 2012

Agatha F. “Aggie” De Bauche, 86, Green Bay, went to sell Avon in heaven on Saturday morning, April 7, 2012. On February 5, 1926 she was born in New Franken to the late Frank and Clara (Garthoefner) Resch. She is a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. She married Clarence De Bauche on September 11, 1953 at SS Peter and...

Apr 4, 2012

Lawrence F. Zarda, 95, Denmark, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at a local hospital. He was born February 14, 1917 in the town of Anawa, WI, son of the late William and Katherine (Reminger) Zarda. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII. Lawrence married Marie Bossell on September 23, 1950 at St. John's Lutheran Church,...

Apr 3, 2012

Mary E. Steffek, 80, Denmark, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. She was born in Green Bay on October 6, 1931, daughter of the late Tony and Betty (Jaeger) Maurer. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Denmark High School. She also graduated from the Holy Family School of Nursing, Manitowoc, in 1952. Mary received her national certification as...

Apr 2, 2012

Robert F. Hannon, 90, Allouez, passed away Monday afternoon, April 2, 2012 after a short illness. He was born May 20, 1921 in Green Bay, son of the late Frank and Mary (Melotte) Hannon. Robert married Betty Jane McDowell on May 1, 1948 at Old St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, De Pere, by Abbot Bernard H. Pennings. Robert was employed as...

Apr 2, 2012

Ethel M. Woldt, 73, Green Bay, fell into the arms of Jesus on April 2, 2012 at a local hospital. She was born April 8, 1938 to the late Alois and Martha (Dorner) Arendt. On October 25, 1958, Ethel married Ronald Woldt. He passed away April 11, 1977. She married Robert Krueger on July 31, 1981. Ethel worked at ATT...

Mar 31, 2012

Gerald Russell Jones, 80, Denmark, passed away March 31, 2012 in Milwaukee. He was born May 15, 1931 in Cudahy, WI, son of the late Russell and Helen (Goltz) Jones. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Gerald married Patricia Hendrickson, September 26, 1953 in Cudahy. He worked at Ladish Co. in Cudahy for...

Mar 29, 2012

David Van Lanen, 58, Hortonville, formerly of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 29, 2012. He was born on June 28, 1953 in De Pere to the late Richard and Hazel (Balza) Van Lanen. He was a graduate of East De Pere High School. For many years he was employed by Procter and Gamble in Green Bay. Dave...

Mar 24, 2012

Luke Mitchael Watzka “Fudge”, 16, Denmark, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 24, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 17, 1995 in Green Bay, son of Martin and Rita Heiser-Watzka. He was a junior at Denmark High School, where he was in involved in football, baseball, and wrestling; lettering in football and wrestling. Luke enjoyed...

Mar 20, 2012

Dallas V. Nelsen, 75, Denmark, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He was born July 21, 1936, son of the late Raymond and Grace (Marcussen) Nelsen. Dallas grew up on a farm in Langes Corners, attended Langes School and graduated from Denmark High School. He joined the Marines and spent time in Okinawa and was honorably discharged in 1958 to...

Mar 20, 2012

Howard J. Boucher, 86, De Pere resident died peacefully on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He was born in Green Bay on September 24, 1925, son of the late Elmer and Catherine (Janssen) Boucher. He is a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Green Bay. Howard served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army/Air Corps primarily on the Gold Coast...

Mar 19, 2012

William E. Pranke, 90, De Pere, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at his home (Ledgeview Nursing Center). The son of the late Leo and Eleanor (McQuade) Pranke, was born in Bayfield, WI on November 23, 1921. Bill proudly served his country in the Wisconsin Army National Guard during World War II primarily in New Guinea as part of the...

Mar 16, 2012

Georgien Tauber, 92, Denmark, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012. She was born February 24, 1920 in Green Bay, daughter to the late George and Esther (Krause) Nitz. She was a graduate of Green Bay East High School. Georgien was united in marriage to Richard Tauber, who preceded her in death in 1980. She was a member of All Saints...

Mar 15, 2012

Robert C. (Bob) Hofbauer, 31, De Pere, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 15, 2012, after a brief illness. He was born on November 5, 1980 in Kokomo, Indiana to John and Mary (Scheer) Hofbauer. A big part of Bob’s life was his education and graduation from Syble Hopp School, De Pere. He was proud to...

Mar 15, 2012

Carole E. Pochinski, 86, Denmark, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2012. She was born December 28, 1925, daughter to the late Richard and Rachel (Roberts) Burbey. She was a devoted and beloved mother of seven children. Survivors include her children: Emma L. Clark, Donald Richard Maxfield, Leslie Lee Maxfield, and Bruce Pochinski. In addition to her parents, Carole was preceded...

Mar 14, 2012

Agnes R. Turriff, 94, longtime De Pere resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The daughter of the late William J. and Rose (Robach) O’Connell was born on August 31, 1917 in Green Bay. She was proud of the wonderful Irish Heritage that her parents instilled in her during her lifetime. She graduated from Green Bay West High...