Obituaries

Alice Jean Pritzl

Alice Jean Pritzl

May 9, 2023

Alice Pritzl, De Pere, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023 surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late George and Hellen (House) Richard was born September 25, 1941 in Argonne, WI. On November 23, 1961 she married Gordon Pritzl in Green Bay. Alice was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Ledgeview.

Survivors include her husband, Gordon; children: Vicki...

Margaret J. Mancheski

Margaret J. Mancheski

May 7, 2023

Margaret Jean (Margie) Mancheski passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Sunday May 7, 2023 with her family by her side. Margie was born on September 11,1932, the daughter of John and Arbella (LaFond) Dixon in St. Anne, IL.

Margie was a sweet, loving wife, mother, grandmother with a beautiful smile and she gave the best hugs!!

Margie loved spending...

Patrick E.  Mahoney

Patrick E. Mahoney

May 4, 2023

Patrick (Pat) Mahoney, aged 92, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Pat was born on June 21, 1930, along with his twin sister, Patricia, to the late Alphonse and Agnes (Maloney) Mahoney.

Pat graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1949. In 1950 he enrolled in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. After being injured, Pat was Honorably...

Julie A. Popp

Julie A. Popp

May 1, 2023

Julie A. Popp, age 78, formerly of Tisch Mills, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023.

Julie was born January 21, 1945, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Everett and Ruth (Holly) Pope. She graduated from Lincoln High School of Manitowoc with the class of 1963. On November 11, 1967, she married Dale R. Popp in Manitowoc. She enjoyed fishing, dog...

James  L. Wise

James L. Wise

Apr 30, 2023

James (Jim) Lawrence Wise, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 30, at his home in DePere, Wisconsin. He was born on April 27, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Wesley and Lois Wise.

Jim attended Louis Corners Elementary School and graduated from Kiel High School in 1957. He attended the University of Wisconsin where he played in the UW marching...

Judith Young

Judith Young

Apr 27, 2023

Judith C. “Judy” Young, age 94, of Green Bay, WI., and formerly of Black River Falls, WI, Hatfield, WI, and Menomonee Falls, WI, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at New Perspectives in Green Bay, WI.

Judy was born in Eau Claire, WI on May 25, 1928, to Albert H. and Catherine (Pittard) Emanuel. She was raised in Augusta and graduated from...

Barbara Johnson

Barbara Johnson

Apr 23, 2023

Barbara K Johnson (Adam) joined her beloved Robert Haaker in death on April 23, 2023 at the age of 64 in Greenleaf, WI where they shared a home together. She was born September 30, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to John Adam and Margot Adam (Grotte).

After meeting each other at work, Barbara married Richard M Johnson in 1984 and in 1985...

Nathan William  Elwell

Nathan William Elwell

Apr 21, 2023

Nathan William Elwell, born March 26,1986, passed away April 21,2023. He was a gentle soul and a kind man. He was a tattoo artist and painter. He will be remembered as long as those who loved him live and his art lasts.

He is survived by his daughter Aurora; his girlfriend Samantha; grandmother Anna Lou Elwell; his parents Doug and Kate...

Dale Van Erem

Dale Van Erem

Apr 20, 2023

Dale Arthur VanErem, 81, DePere, unexpectedly passed away at St Vincent Hospital on April 20, 2023. Dale was born on October 25, 1941, to the late Caroline and Arthur VanErem. On October 27, 1962, he married Rita Rottier, the love of his life, at St Boniface Church, DePere. Dale attended St. Francis Grade School and DePere High School. Dale worked...

Richard  "Dick" Heyrman

Richard "Dick" Heyrman

Apr 19, 2023

Richard J. “Dick” Heyrman, age 85, of De Pere, passed away April 19, 2023 due to complications from surgery with his family at his side. During his last day, he was able to meet with each family member individually to give them detailed instructions on what needs to be done after he passed. The son of Edward and Josephine (Hazaert)...

Robert J. Kolarik

Robert J. Kolarik

Apr 19, 2023

Robert J. Kolarik, 85, of Denmark, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, with his family by his side. Robert was born on September 12, 1937, in the town of New Denmark to the late Melvin and Cecelia (Ronk) Kolarik. He married Mary Ann Steinberger on October 27, 1962, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc, and they enjoyed over 60...

Verna Zelten

Verna Zelten

Apr 18, 2023

Verna A. Zelten, age 91, De Pere, passed away April 18, 2023. She was born November 29, 1931, in Stangelville, daughter of Frank and Frances (Gasche) Selner. Verna married Francis Peters on December 15, 1972 and he preceded her in death on March 18, 1974. Verna married Harold “Butch’’ Zelten June 20, 1980, at St. Mary Catholic Church, De Pere....

James Joseph Vertz

James Joseph Vertz

Apr 14, 2023

James Joseph Vertz, 63, of De Pere, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 14, 2023. James was born July 22, 1959, to Kenneth and Mary Ann (Goss) Vertz in Green Bay. He was a graduate of De Pere High School.

James enjoyed fishing, boating, and collecting baseball cards. His friendly spirit will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Survivors...

Helen Murawski

Helen Murawski

Apr 13, 2023

Helen M. (Harrington) Murawski, 75, of Allouez, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 13, 2023, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Helen was born in New York on September 5, 1947, the daughter of the late John and Alvine (Sterling) Harrington.

Helen attended the College of New Rochelle in New York where she earned her...

Delores Mae Farrington

Delores Mae Farrington

Apr 10, 2023

Delores Mae Farrington, age 93, of De Pere, Wisconsin and formerly of Tumwater, Washington, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Delores was born in Olympia, Washington to Theodore (Ted) and Ethel Ferris on February 25, 1930. She was a dear woman of God who loved to bless others with her cooking, crocheting and gardening.

Delores is preceded in death by her...

Vernon E. Teresin

Vernon E. Teresin

Apr 10, 2023

Vernon E. Teresin, 87, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, moving on in spirit after a long and wonderful life. Vern was born May 20, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI, to Lillian (Stodola) and Edward Teresinski. He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie (Karl). Next month they would have celebrated 39 years of marriage.

The greatest gifts in his life...

James D. Baeten

James D. Baeten

Apr 6, 2023

James D. Baeten 90, formerly of De Pere passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital of natural causes.

Jim is survived by his wife of 67 years, Harriet (Juza) and their four children, Michael (Pam) Baeten, Green Bay, Joseph (Georgette) Baeten, FL, Gwynne (Karl) Ebert, FL, and Gregory (Berta) Baeten, Green Bay; 5 Grandchildren – James...

Richard "Dick" Carroll

Richard "Dick" Carroll

Apr 3, 2023

Richard (Dick) W. Carroll, Jr. died April 3, 2023, at Rennes Health Care in De Pere.

He was born June 21, 1942, to Richard and Mary (Pokrywka) Carroll of Wrightstown, Wisconsin.

As a child he attended St. Paul Catholic School and went to Wrightstown High School where he graduated in 1961.

He lived in Wrightstown all his life until he moved to Wayside...

Merryjo Ann Bersch

Merryjo Ann Bersch

Apr 3, 2023

Merryjo Ann Bersch (Dufeck), loving mother of six, avid lover of nature and animals, fulfilled her earthly duties and was called home to rest in the arms of The Lord on April 3, 2023.

She was born to the late Earl and Elaine Dufeck, on Christmas Eve of 1937 in Denmark, Wisconsin. That Christmas Eve the world was blessed with a...

David Wickman

David Wickman

Mar 30, 2023

David “Heath Man” Michael Wickman, age 54, of Bellevue, lost his fight with illness and leaves behind his brother Brian, step-mom Peg, step-sister Kim as well as nieces and nephews.

Memorials and sympathy cards may be made out to the family and sent to Cotter Funeral and Cremation Care at 860 N. Webster Ave. De Pere, WI 54115.

There will not be...