Obituaries

Merlin J. Wilmet

Merlin J. Wilmet

Aug 30, 2012

Merlin J. Wilmet, 86, Allouez, passed away Thursday August 30, 2012 after a short illness. The son of the late Ernest and Ella (Larsen) Wilmet was born October 16, 1926 in West De Pere. He served his country in the U.S. Army in World War II. Merlin married the former Carol Dart on December 27, 1947 at St Francis Xavier...

Les J. Wrotny

Les J. Wrotny

Aug 29, 2012

Lester Joseph “Les” Wrotny, 60, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was born in Green Bay on September 12, 1951 to Edward and Louise (Rzepka) Wrotny. Les graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point with a Bachelor’s Degree in wildlife. He was an assistant store manager for Sears for over 35 years before occupying...

Mary V. Titulaer

Mary V. Titulaer

Aug 29, 2012

Mary V. Titulaer, 94, De Pere, passed away at Angels on Arcadian Assisted Living on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. She went to heaven to join Urban, her loving husband. Born August 7, 1918 in Stark, WI, Mary was the daughter of the late William and Frances (Linsmeir) Kane. Mary graduated from St. Joseph Academy and St. Mary’s School of Nursing....

Kenneth Van Gompel

Kenneth Van Gompel

Aug 28, 2012

Kenneth M. VanGompel, 88, De Pere, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, August 28, 2012, in De Pere. He was born November 19, 1923 in Little Chute, WI, son of the late John and Delia (Verbeten) VanGompel. Ken graduated from Nicolet High School, De Pere in 1942, and served his country in the United States...

Thomas H. Betow

Thomas H. Betow

Aug 27, 2012

Thomas H. Betow, 94, Allouez, passed away Monday morning, August 27, 2012 at his home. The son of the late Richard H. and Martha (Darge) Betow was born in Marion, WI on September 15, 1917. Tom graduated from Marion High School. Tom served his country during WW II as a Bombardier for the 8th Army Air Force. He was shot...

Richard C. Jaskolski

Richard C. Jaskolski

Aug 22, 2012

Richard C. Jaskolski, 87, De Pere, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012. He was born in Pulaski on November 18, 1924. Richard married Dorothy Meeuwsen on December 30, 1951 at St. Mary Catholic Church, De Pere. She passed away on February 4, 1989. Richard served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Richard attended daily mass at St. Francis Xavier...

Johannes C. Johnson

Johannes C. Johnson

Aug 21, 2012

Johannes C. Johnson, 94, Denmark, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at a local nursing home. He was born March 15, 1918 in New Denmark, son of the late John and Anna (Andersen) Johnson. He married Clara Margaret King on November 24, 1937, and she preceded him in death on August 23, 1998. Johannes farmed all his life until his...

Rosalie A. Blahnik

Rosalie A. Blahnik

Aug 17, 2012

Rosalie A. Blahnik, 74, Green Bay, passed away Friday morning, August 17, 2012. She was born January 18, 1938, in Alaska, Kewaunee County, WI, daughter of the late Leander and Agnes Blahnik. Upon her graduation from East High School, Green Bay, Rosalie went to work at Gateway Transport Co. She worked there until it closed in 1980. She then worked...

Florence Wierschke

Florence Wierschke

Aug 17, 2012

Florence C. Wierschke, 106, Greenleaf, WI, entered her eternal rest on August 17, 2012, at Rennes Nursing Home, De Pere, WI. Florence was born on December 28, 1905, in Wrightstown, WI, to the late Charles (Herman) and Pauline Kussow (Erdman). Florence was baptized and confirmed at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Wrightstown. She married Elmer C. Wierschke, Greenleaf, WI,...

Dolores Mary (Servais) Pytlak

Dolores Mary (Servais) Pytlak

Aug 15, 2012

Dolores M. Pytlak, 87 formerly of Green Bay passed away Wednesday August 15, 2012, peacefully at the Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter, Minnesota. Dolores was born June 4, 1925 to the late Peter and Ophelia (Gajewski) Servais. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1943 and St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1946. Dolores was married to Edward (Bud)...

Roy G. Patzke

Roy G. Patzke

Aug 14, 2012

Roy G. Patzke, 93, Green Bay, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012. He was born June 29, 1919 in Green Bay to the late Rudolph and Josephine (Mommaerts) Patzke. Roy graduated from Green Bay West High School. Roy proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He married Gloria Kjell on February 14, 1946. They celebrated 54 years...

Stephen "Chunk" St. Peter

Stephen "Chunk" St. Peter

Aug 13, 2012

Stephen A. “Chunk” St. Peter, 35, Maribel, passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident Monday morning, August 13, 2012. He was born in Green Bay on September 19, 1976, a son of Charles R. “Chuck” and Elizabeth A. “Betsy” (Lindberg) St. Peter, Sr. He attended Denmark High School. Stephen married Cheryl A. Ruttner in Manitowoc on June...

Dr. Arthur L. Solie

Dr. Arthur L. Solie

Aug 11, 2012

Dr. Arthur L. Solie, 81, Allouez, passed away on Saturday morning August 11, 2012. He was born on December 25, 1930 in Osseo, WI to the late Truman and Margaret (Russell) Solie. He graduated from UW River Falls, then studied at University Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1955. From there Art...

Agatha M. Roebke

Agatha M. Roebke

Aug 9, 2012

Agatha M. Roebke, 91, Wayside Parkview Estates, passed away Thursday, August 09, 2012, at Appleton Medical Center, following a short illness. She was born August 16, 1920 in the Town of Rockland, daughter to the late Martin and Marcella (Coenen) Hendricks. Agatha married Melvin Roebke, August 17, 1938, and he preceded her in death in 1994. She retired from Nabisco,...

Jane Marie Collins

Jane Marie Collins

Aug 7, 2012

Jane Marie Collins, 88, Denmark, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at a local nursing home. She was born May 21, 1924 to Carter and Emma Hendricksen. She had one brother, Earl Hendricksen (Barbara). She went to Denmark grade and high school. She worked at Bahm’s Depeartment store and Badger State Bank. She married Orville John Collins on September 24,...

Curt Michael Kelly

Curt Michael Kelly

Aug 6, 2012

Curt Michael Kelly, 35 passed away unexpectedly Monday August 6, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1976 to Michael and Grace (Gardebrecht) Kelly of De Pere. He attended De Pere High School and graduated in 1995. He attended NWTC in Green Bay. He worked as a mechanical engineer for several years and briefly worked...

Marie Van Remortel

Marie Van Remortel

Aug 4, 2012

Marie E. Van Remortel, 95, De Pere, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012. Marie was born Marie Emily Petersen on March 16, 1917 in Suring, WI. She married Victor Van Remortel on November 28, 1936. Together they raised 5 children: Jean (Bill) Vande Hei, Roger (Gladys) Pardowsky, Sally (Jerome) Pfluger, Francis (Jean) Lasee, Richard (significant other Pam Wood). Vic and...

Jeanette C. Leanna

Jeanette C. Leanna

Aug 2, 2012

Jeanette C. Leanna, 89, Ledgeview, passed away Thursday, August 02, 2012, at Angel’s Touch Assisted Living. She was born February 5, 1923 in Bellevue, WI, daughter to the late Albert and Anna (Thirion) Van Rite. Jeanette married Gerald Leanna in 1943 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Green Bay, and he preceded her in death in January of 1995. After...

Lynn La Plant

Lynn La Plant

Aug 2, 2012

Lynn M. La Plant, 71, De Pere, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Jack and Engrid Meng Residence of Unity Hospice, with her family by her side. She was born August 28, 1940 in Green Bay, daughter to the late James and Cecile (Haevers) La Plant. Lynn graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy, class of 1959, received her Bachelor’s...

Lorelei Lee Labine

Lorelei Lee Labine

Aug 2, 2012

LaBine, Lorelei Lee Lorelei Lee LaBine, 56, Denmark, passed away unexpectedly August 2, 2012. She was born October 13, 1955 in Ontonagan, MI, daughter to the late Frederick and Iris (Carlisle) Barnbrook. She graduated from Ewen Trout Creek Consolidated Schools, Ewen, MI. Lorelei worked as a home health care assistant for many years, and she enjoyed spending time with her...