Obituaries

Elizabeth "Bette" Kane

Elizabeth "Bette" Kane

Sep 30, 2010

Elizabeth (Bette) Kane, 61, Denmark, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 30, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family at her side. She was born June 13, 1949 in Green Bay, daughter to the late Russell and Rita (Raymaker) Pirlott. Bette graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy. She married her high school sweetheart, Ralph...

Herbert B. Paegelow

Herbert B. Paegelow

Sep 27, 2010

Herbert B. Paegelow, 85, Bellevue, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 27, 2010, at his home. He was born December 11, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI, son of the late Herbert and Louella (Mohrhusen) Paegelow. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Herbert married Violet Hefter on July 12, 1947 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Wauwatosa. He...

Gerald "Jerry" Brantmeier

Gerald "Jerry" Brantmeier

Sep 23, 2010

Gerald Brantmeier, 69, Maribel went to heaven Thursday evening, September 23, 2010, after a two year battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by his wife and children. Jerry was born December 31, 1940, in Green Bay, to the late Leo and Delphine (Everts) Brantmeier. Jerry graduated from Denmark High with the class of 1959. He proudly served in...

Jerome S. Kacmarynski

Jerome S. Kacmarynski

Sep 19, 2010

Jerome S. “Kaz” Kacmarynski, 80, De Pere, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born December 26, 1929, in Sobieski, WI to the late Martin and Lucille (Pomprowitz) Kacmarynski. On October 23, 1954, Kaz married Marian Hendricks at St. Mary Catholic Church, De Pere. He proudly served his country in the U.S....

Helen A. Petersen

Helen A. Petersen

Sep 19, 2010

Helen A. Petersen, 91, Wrightstown, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010. She was born October 3, 1918 in the town of Wrightstown, daughter to the late Herman and Sophia (Peterson) Petersen. Helen graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1937, where she was Valedictorian, and from the University of Wisconsin and University of California. She was a Registered Dietician and designed...

Mayme M. Bartman

Mayme M. Bartman

Sep 18, 2010

Mayme M. Bartman, 87, De Pere, formerly of Denmark, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010. She was born January 23, 1923 in Stangelville, WI, daughter to the late John and Mary (Fabian) Jerovetz. In June of 1940, Mayme married Donald Rasmussen, and together they farmed in Denmark until his death in 1964. She later married Norman Bartman, November 26, 1966,...

Glenn ""Blackie"" Dahlke

Glenn ""Blackie"" Dahlke

Sep 13, 2010

Glenn “Blackie” A. Dahlke, 60 years, of Denmark, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of September 13, 2010. He was born on January 20, 1950 to the late Eugene F. and Gertrude (Krueger) Dahlke. He was a native of Denmark and graduated from Denmark High. Glenn was a member of the U.S. Army and served two-tours in the Vietnam War....

Laverne ""Chickie"" Hammer

Laverne ""Chickie"" Hammer

Sep 5, 2010

Laverne C. “Chickie” Hammer, 88, Green Bay, passed away at a local nursing home on September 5, 2010. Daughter of the late Walter and Florence LaFrombois, united in marriage to Clinton D. Hammer April 13, 1939 in Green Bay, WI. He preceded her in death in November 1981. She was a member of Nativity Parish in Ashwaubenon. She enjoyed traveling,...

Merle W. Schmidt

Merle W. Schmidt

Sep 2, 2010

Merle W. Schmidt, 84, Denmark, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2010, following a short illness. He was born on October 12, 1925 to the late Edward and Helen (Stahl) Schmidt, in Tisch Mills, WI. Merle served in the Army during WWII. He was a truck driver most of his life and owned his own gravel trucks. He moved...

Alice B. (Van De Hei) Puyleart

Alice B. (Van De Hei) Puyleart

Sep 1, 2010

Alice B. (Van De Hei) Puyleart, 99, Denmark, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 1, 2010. She was born January 7, 1911 in Green Bay to the late Cornelius and Sara (Vogel) Van De Hei. On September 22, 1931 she married Joseph Puyleart, they celebrated 53 years together before Joe passed away on Sept. 10 1984. They spent most of there...

Rita (Rottier) Vanerem

Rita (Rottier) Vanerem

Aug 31, 2010

Rita Joan (Rottier) VanErem, 70, DePere peacefully went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Rita was born on June 25, 1940, to the late Chris and Marie (Heezen) Rottier. On October 27, 1962, she married Dale VanErem at St Boniface Church,DePere. Rita attended St Boniface Grade School and St Joseph Academy in Green Bay. Rita...

Marjorie Osen Switzer

Marjorie Osen Switzer

Aug 31, 2010

Long time De Pere resident Marjorie Osen Switzer passed away Tuesday August 31, 2010. Midge was born in Milwaukee on January 25, 1917 to Clifford and Florence (Clausen) Osen. A graduate of Lawrence College, Midge was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. Midge married Russell A. Switzer on June 14, 1941. They enjoyed 66 happy years together. An avid Packer...

Mary E. Coenen

Mary E. Coenen

Aug 31, 2010

Mary E. Coenen, 95, Allouez, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on August 31, 2010 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. The daughter of the late Henry and Irene (Van Remortal) Coenen, was born May 6, 1915 in De Pere. Mary was an accountant and office manager at Cuene Buick for many years prior to her retirement. Mary...

Mildred (Krejcarek) Schley

Mildred (Krejcarek) Schley

Aug 30, 2010

Mildred M. (Krejcarek) Schley, 99, Maribel resident, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010 at Harmony of Denmark. The former Mildred Gilbert was born on October 10, 1910 to the late Peter and Amelia (Lesperance) Gilbert in Niagara, Wisconsin. In 1929, Mildred married Daniel Krejcarek and they had three children together. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1970. In...

Richard "Dick" Hockers

Richard "Dick" Hockers

Aug 28, 2010

Richard W. “Dick” Hockers, 94, Green Bay, passed away August 28, 2010. Son of Albert and Ann (Linskens) Hockers was born on July 8, 1916. On May 9, 1938 he married Lavonne Johanski. Survivors include his wife, Lavonne; children: Laurel “Wow” Mencheski and Randy Hockers; grandchildren: Carol, Cheryl and Jeffrey Mencheski; brother, Don Hockers; sisters-in-law: Bernice Hockers, Marge Hockers, and...

Jon E. Yohanek

Jon E. Yohanek

Aug 28, 2010

Jon E. Yohanek, 35, Denmark, died unexpectedly as a result of a motorcycle accident, Saturday, August 28, 2010. He was born September 16, 1974 in Manitowoc to Edward “Jack” and Patricia (Kohlbeck) Yohanek. On March 18, 2006 he married Sue Grusznski at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Jon was an avid hunter and fisherman and had a great respect for...

Donald Luke

Donald Luke

Aug 27, 2010

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Harold G. Verheyen

Harold G. Verheyen

Aug 27, 2010

Harold G. Verheyen, 84, Bellevue, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday, August 27, 2010. He was born May 25, 1926 to the late John P. and Caroline (Kerkhoff) Verheyen in the Town of Rockland. Harold proudly retired from Fort Howard as a crane operator. Survivors include his sons: George (Fran) and Harold Jr. (Soncha) Verheyen and...

Edith Elizabeth (Bruecker) Nytes

Edith Elizabeth (Bruecker) Nytes

Aug 27, 2010

Edith E. (Bruecker) Nytes, 96, Kaukauna, passed away peacefully Friday, August 27, 2010. She was born February 20, 1914 in Dundas, WI to the late John and Mary (Huss) Bruecker. On May 30, 1939 Edith married Aloysius A. Nytes and they celebrated 63 years of marriage together before Aloys passed away on July 2, 2002. She spent 67 years on...

Helen Mary (Ley) Flanagan

Helen Mary (Ley) Flanagan

Aug 26, 2010

HELEN M. FLANAGAN (LEY) of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away Aug. 26th, 2010 at age 89. Helen was born at the Ley Family Farm located 4 miles south of East De Pere on Hwy 57 and 1 mile west on Old Military Road. She was raised and lived on the family farm till she was 18 years old. She went...