Obituaries

Loraine Cotter

Loraine Cotter

Dec 8, 2023

Loraine “Lori” C. Cotter, age 82, Green Bay, Passed away December 8, 2023. Lori was born on September 5, 1941, in Port Lavaca, Texas to the late Terrance Williams and Blanche Freeman. She is a graduate of Green Bay West High School and the University of Wisconsin Green Bay.

Lori was very active volunteering with the Green Bay/Lakeland Chapter Red Cross...

Russell William Norman

Russell William Norman

Dec 8, 2023

Russell William Norman, 51, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained in an industrial accident.

Russell was born on February 20, 1972, to Glenn and Georgina (Fonferek) Norman, the oldest of five children. After graduating from Southwest High School, Russ began his career at Robinson Metal, where he worked for 34 years. He was an...

Doris "Dory" Mae Russell

Doris "Dory" Mae Russell

Dec 7, 2023

Doris (Dory) Herrmann Russell age 95, passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 7, 2023, at Oakwood Village-Prairie Ridge in Madison WI where she resided since 2017. Dory was born on October 16, 1928, to Genevieve Fuller Herrmann and Walter W. Herrmann in Green Bay WI. She graduated from Green Bay East High School and attended MacMurray College...

Carl R. Poley, Md

Carl R. Poley, Md

Dec 7, 2023

Carl R. Poley, M.D.

June 11, 1945 – December 7, 2023

“I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship.” (Exodus 31:3)

A respected physician. A devoted father, grandfather and friend. A passionate “student of life” with an insatiable thirst for learning. Dr. Carl Robert Poley was captivated by every aspect...

Alvin "Al" Vandenberg

Alvin "Al" Vandenberg

Dec 3, 2023

Alvin Peter “Al” Vandenberg was born on October 19, 1923. He grew up on his family’s farm in Freedom, Wisconsin, where he attended Saint Nicholas Catholic School. Even as a very young boy, his father gave him tasks to let him help out on the farm. As he grew older, he assumed more responsibility for the farm, which produced almost...

Elizabeth "Bette" Nytes Ribarchek

Elizabeth "Bette" Nytes Ribarchek

Nov 30, 2023

Elizabeth (Bette) Verona Stephan Nytes Ribarchek passed away peacefully on Thursday November 30, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN at the age of 97. Bette was born August 12, 1926 in Aesketon, WI to Arthur and Vernie Stephan, and raised in Wrightstown, WI where she helped in the family business, Stephan’s Tavern. The middle of five sisters, she graduated from Wrightstown High...

Marilyn Ebert

Marilyn Ebert

Nov 29, 2023

On November 29th, 2023, Marilyn Jean (Kellerman) Ebert went on to eternal life. Marilyn was 91 years old, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Marilyn was born April 9th, 1932 in Green Bay WI to Frank & Margaret (Johnson) Kellerman. She was a graduate of Green Bay East High School in 1950, and Beloit College in 1953. She...

Judith A. Steinberger

Judith A. Steinberger

Nov 26, 2023

Judith Ann (Reynolds) Steinberger, age 82, of Brown and Door County passed away November 26th, 2023.

Judith was Born on Sept 24th, 1941, the daughter of the late Ervin & June (Terens) Reynolds. Judy was a graduate of Michicot High School, Class of 1960.

On March 3rd, 1961, Judy married Robert Jacob Steinberger. Judy and Bob owned their Own Business, Steinberger Machine...

Susan L Schoenike

Susan L Schoenike

Nov 25, 2023

Susan L. Schoenike, 74, of Green Bay, passed away, on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born on April 25, 1949, to Ralph N. Van Oss and Doris M. (Rollin) Van Oss. Susan graduated from Green Bay East High School, Class of 1967. Susan spent most of her working career in customer service in the Green Bay area. She Married...

William Fonferek

William Fonferek

Nov 25, 2023

William "Bill" Fonferek, born on September 27, 1937, passed away on November 25, 2023, at the age of 86.

Bill was a hardworking and dedicated individual, known for his impeccable work ethic and exceptional skills as a mechanic and millwright. He spent many years honing his craft in the machine shop industry. He worked diligently at American National Can Company and...

Betty Seeman

Betty Seeman

Nov 24, 2023

Betty Seeman, age 89, died in her sleep on Friday, November 24, 2023. Betty was born at Langlade Memorial Hospital in Antigo, WI on March 29, 1934 to Clayton and Anna (Hoffmeister) Smith. She attended Antigo High School.

She married Ed Seeman, at St. John’s church in Antigo, WI on January 10, 1953. They spent most of their lives in De...

Brent Lee Muller

Brent Lee Muller

Nov 23, 2023

Brent Muller passed away on November 23, 2023, at the age of 63. He lived his life guided by the mottos "Make Memories" and "No Regrets," leaving behind a legacy of adventure.

Born on July 23, 1960, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Brent was the son of Maureen and Eli Muller. He attended Green Bay Southwest High School and further pursued his...

Richard Ohlrogge

Richard Ohlrogge

Nov 22, 2023

Richard (Dick) Ohlrogge, 87 passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Center surrounded by his family.

The son of the late Claude and Edith Ohlrogge was raised in Loyal, Wisconsin. Dick served in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Corpsman, attended Wartburg College and was a pharmaceutical representative for most of his career. After...

Allen Slack

Allen Slack

Nov 22, 2023

Allen Slack

January 25, 1944 - November 22, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Allen (Al) Slack, who left this world on November 22, 2023, at the age of 79. Al was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

Born on January 25, 1944, Al was a man of remarkable achievements. He graduated from Kewaunee High...

Donna M. Janssen

Donna M. Janssen

Nov 19, 2023

Donna Marie (Lavey) Janssen passed away on November 19, 2023, just two days short of her 93rd birthday.

Donna was born in Brillion, WI, to the late Earl and Viola Lavey on November 21, 1930. She graduated from De Pere High School where she met the love of her life, Ken Janssen. She was working as a telephone operator at the...

Alan R. Good

Alan R. Good

Nov 19, 2023

The Reverend Alan R. Good passed away at home on Sunday, November 19. He and his wife Vicki had moved to De Pere, Wisconsin in April after residing for 30 years in the Gibson City, Loda, and Champaign areas. Alan was born on February 9, 1936 to Ray and Margaret (Friend) Good in Sturgis, Michigan. He began his high school...

Dave  H. Bristol

Dave H. Bristol

Nov 17, 2023

Dave Bristol, 78 passed away on November 17, 2023. Dave was born on Friday, November 13, 1945, in Polk County, WI. When he was just a year old, he was welcomed into the home of his adoptive parents, the late Harvey and Alice Bristol. He was the little brother his older sister Shirley had wished for. At a young age,...

Janet Caffrey

Janet Caffrey

Nov 17, 2023

Janet Helen Caffrey, 93, of Green Bay, WI, passed away on November 17th, 2023. She was born August 4th, 1930, in Rockwood, WI, to Frank Gosz Sr. and Ethel Gosz.

After high school Janet moved to Milwaukee to work as a nurse’s aid. She enjoyed her experience, and while there, she met Jim at a Halloween costume party. Not long after,...

James H.  Martin

James H. Martin

Nov 17, 2023

James H (Marty) Martin, aged 81, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Unity Hospice Meng Center in De Pere, WI. He was born on June 5, 1942, in Marlin, TX. He graduated from Chilton High School in Chilton, TX, attended 1 year at Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos, TX studying Industrial Arts Education, and went to...

Dennis Lyons

Dennis Lyons

Nov 17, 2023

Dennis Lyons, age 72, passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 17th, 2023. Dennis was born April 8, 1951, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Francis and Mabel (Heiser) Lyons. Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Denmark High School. Upon graduation, he worked for Jenquin Silo Construction. He then entered the Navy for 7 years, sailing the high seas. Upon discharge,...