Obituaries

Peter Vander Heiden

Peter Vander Heiden

May 30, 2010

Peter C. Vander Heiden, 48, Kaukauna, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 30, 2010. He was born May 28, 1962 in Kaukauna to Lloyd and Mildred (Van Hammond) Vander Heiden. Pete graduated from Kaukauna High School with the class of 1981. He was then involved in the trucking industry for all of his life. Pete had a strong passion for horse...

Norman  Sr. Tauber

Norman Sr. Tauber

May 29, 2010

Norman F. Tauber, Sr., 93, Denmark, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010. He was born September 9, 1916 in Denmark, WI, son of the late John and Agnes (Grusczynski) Tauber. Norman served his country in the United States Merchant Marines during WWII. Norman married Dolores S. Hansen on October 4, 1937 at All Saints Rectory, and she preceded him in...

Thomas "Tommy" Bostedt

Thomas "Tommy" Bostedt

May 29, 2010

Thomas J. “Tommy” Bostedt, 49, De Pere, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends, following an inspirational and courageous battle with Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma. He was born January 17, 1961 in Green Bay, son of Jonna and Don Bostedt. Tommy graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1979, and received...

William "Dan" Broderick

William "Dan" Broderick

May 28, 2010

William D. “Dan” Broderick passed away May 28, 2010 at Birch Creek Health Care Facility in De Pere, WI, following a long battle against cancer. He passed away peacefully in his sleep. Dan was born in South Bend, Indiana on May 6, 1934 to the late Margaret Dwyer Broderick and William J. Broderick, the first investment officer of the University...

Beatrice (Blodgett) Verhagen

Beatrice (Blodgett) Verhagen

May 24, 2010

Beatrice, 83, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, daughter of the late Benjamin and Emma (Kipp) Blodgett, Sr. was born October 8, 1926 in Allouez. Beatrice graduated from Nicolet High School, West De Pere, in 1944, and worked at the Wisconsin Telephone Company as a long distance operator for 10 years. She married Robert E. Verhagen, May 19, 1951, at...

Allen "Al" Rukamp

Allen "Al" Rukamp

May 23, 2010

Allen “Al” J. Rukamp, 22, Suamico, passed away Sunday morning, May 23, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born December 6, 1987 in Green Bay to Marlon “Chum” and Michelle (Neveu) Rukamp. Al graduated from Bay Port High School with the class of 2006 and lettered in soccer. He was employed at D.C.I. Cheese Company. Al...

Jerome "Jerry" Skogg

Jerome "Jerry" Skogg

May 20, 2010

Jerome G. (Jerry) Skogg, 84, residing on St. Francis Drive in Allouez for 35 years, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010. The son of the late Gilbert and Florence (Luke) Skogg was born November 7, 1925 in Green Bay. He loved travelling and enjoyed visiting his sister Julie in Arizona. He enjoyed walking the shoreline at his warehouse and was...

August J Krueger

August J Krueger

May 17, 2010

August J. Krueger, 80, Denmark, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010, at a local hospital. He was born June 25, 1929, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee Co., son of the late William and Wilhelmine (Gauger) Krueger. He attended Denmark Schools and farmed all his life on the family farm. August married Elaine Radue on July 31, 1954 at Christ...

Gordon Russell Helgeson

Gordon Russell Helgeson

May 15, 2010

Gordon Russell Helgeson, 75, De Pere, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at a local hospital. He was born March 4, 1935 in Jamestown, ND, son of the late Elmer Millard and Alice Caroline (Sundberg) Helgeson. In 1953, Gordon graduated from Central High School in St. Paul, MN. He was camp counselor for two years at Camp St. Croix in...

John Randolph Scherb

John Randolph Scherb

May 14, 2010

John Randolph Scherb, 59, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010. He was born February 11, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Albert H. and Charlotte (Randolph) Scherb. John was raised in Lake Forest, Illinois, and graduated from Lake Forest Academy in 1969. He attended Dean Junior College in Worchester, Massachusetts. From childhood, his summers were...

Evelyn R (Ruehrdanz) Castle

Evelyn R (Ruehrdanz) Castle

May 10, 2010

Evelyn R. Castle, 94, Gurnee, IL, currently residing in De Pere to be close to her family, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at Angels Touch. Evelyn was born September 9, 1915 in Evanston, IL, daughter to the late Alfred and Avis (Avery) Ruehrdanz. She graduated from Evanston Township High School, and attended Waylister Junior College in Connecticut. Evelyn studied...

John E Reedy

John E Reedy

May 10, 2010

John E. Reedy, 95, Wrightstown, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010. He was born June 15, 1914 in Maribel to the late James and Anna (Cavanaugh) Reedy. On August 24, 1938 John married Marie Tilger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Wrightstown. Marie and John owned and operated Reedy’s Restaurant in Wrightstown for over 26 years. They celebrated 59...

John "Jack" Mancoske

John "Jack" Mancoske

May 4, 2010

John V. “Jack” Mancoske, 86, Denmark, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 4, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born April 3, 1924 in the Town of Maple Grove to the late Jacob and Cecelia (Dorsey) Mancoske. John was a dairy farmer for his entire life and also drove milk truck and school bus for Denmark School District. On April...

Arlene (Jirikovec) Clancy

Arlene (Jirikovec) Clancy

May 1, 2010

Arlene A. Clancy, 70, Maribel, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Rennes Health Care Center. She was born June 22, 1939, daughter to the late Wencil and Evelyn (Pelishek) Jirikovec. She married Daniel Clancy on May 26, 1962 at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. They enjoyed 35 years together before Dan passed away on May 27, 1997. Arlene...

Harriet (Mathieson) Ruttner

Harriet (Mathieson) Ruttner

Apr 29, 2010

Harriet Ruttner, 90, Denmark, died Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Ledgeview Nursing Center. She was born November 6, 1919, daughter to the late Adolph and Anna (Heiser) Mathieson. Harriet married Vernon Ruttner on April 9, 1942, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Denmark, and he preceded her in death on May 13, 2004. Survivors include three children: Carol (William) Diehlman, Crivitz;...

Tom P. Faase

Tom P. Faase

Apr 25, 2010

Tom Faase died peacefully in the arms of his family, Sunday morning, April 25th, 2010. Survivors include his beloved wife, Debbie; his son, Noah (Heather) Faase; his two daughters, Chelsea and Morgan; his sister, Judy (Jack) Koeppl; and brother, Bert (Jimmy) Faase. Tom passionately taught 27 years at his second home: St. Norbert College. His vigor and enthusiasm for life...

Mattie (Melott) Douglas

Mattie (Melott) Douglas

Apr 22, 2010

Mattie Douglas, 81, Pulaski, WI, formerly of Tuscola, TX, died peacefully with her two daughters by her side, Thursday, April 22, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay. The daughter of the late Elonzo and Mamie Melott, Mattie was born May 5, 1928 in Big Foot, TX. She worked most of her life caring for elderly patients at Care...

Ronald M. Payette

Ronald M. Payette

Apr 21, 2010

Ronald M. Payette, 73, Howard, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010. He was born in Two Rivers on December 20, 1936, a son of the late Leo J. and Vietta Mae (Thompson) Payette. Ron was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. He completed his undergraduate studies at UW-La Crosse, and attended graduate school at Indiana University,...

Dr. John Forbes Wallerius

Dr. John Forbes Wallerius

Apr 15, 2010

John Forbes Wallerius, M.D., 78, of Green Bay, Wisconsin and The Villages, Florida, has completed his wonderful life and has joined our Lord in heaven. John died peacefully on April 15, 2010, with his family gathered with him. John lived a full and beautiful life and touched many lives. Born September 13, 1931, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to A.J....

James "Mr. K" Kolarik

James "Mr. K" Kolarik

Apr 14, 2010

James D. “Mr. K” Kolarik, 65, Denmark, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at his home. He was born May 12, 1944 in Denmark, son of the late William and Genevieve (Mencheski) Kolarik. Jim married Bev Staudinger on April 30, 1966 in Reedsville, and have remained close friends. He grew up on the family farm and was a lifelong...