Obituaries

Gladys Boushka

Gladys Boushka

Feb 12, 2023

Gladys Boushka, age 96, formerly of Township of Glenmore, passed away February 12, 2023. She was born on August 21, 1926 to the late Rudolph and Frances (Budweiser) Pelishek.

Gladys went to Stark Elementary School. In October of 1946 she married the love of her life James Boushka. They were married 42 years before his passing in 1988. She spent most...

Joan Marilyn  Melcher

Joan Marilyn Melcher

Feb 11, 2023

Joan Marilyn (Kuharski) Melcher, 75, of De Pere, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. Joan was born November 6, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN to the late Harold and Florence (Wratkowski) Kuharski. On December 13, 1975, Joan married James Melcher in Bettendorf, IA. They made their home in Bettendorf and later in Des Moines. There, they welcomed their three daughters Amy,...

Terry A. Hella

Terry A. Hella

Feb 11, 2023

Terry A. Hella, age 76, of De Pere, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, peacefully at home with his wife and daughter at his side.

He was born on April 17, 1946 in Appleton, WI to the late Robert and Frances (Jusko) Hella. He graduated from Kimberly High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Jeff M. "Smiley" Sahaida

Jeff M. "Smiley" Sahaida

Feb 9, 2023

Jeff “Smiley” Sahaida, 66, Green Bay, passed away suddenly February 9, 2023 at a local hospital.

Jeff was born August 2, 1956 to the late Michael and Bernice (Simard) Sahaida. He attended Saint Francis Grade school and Abbot Pennings High School graduating in 1974.

He had a life time career in the food industry. One of his favorite positions he held was...

Orval Rautmann

Orval Rautmann

Feb 2, 2023

Orval L. Rautmann, 85, Allouez, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Orval was born to his parents Omer and Verona Elder Rautmann on May 28, 1937 in Sheboygan, WI. Orval attended several grade schools and graduated from the same school he started in, the Monroe Grade School in Sheboygan County. He also graduated from Plymouth High...

Gerald Renier

Gerald Renier

Feb 2, 2023

Gerald George Renier, born in Green Bay, WI on October 29, 1934, passed away February 2, 2023. He is the son of the late Doris Huybrecht Zimonick and George Renier. After graduating from Green Bay East High School, Jerry served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After serving 4 years in the U.S. Air Force and achieving...

Clara Kamps

Clara Kamps

Feb 2, 2023

Clara (Ambrosius) Kamps entered her heavenly home on February 2, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born on July 27, 1933 in Wrightstown to Louis and Marie (Minten) Ambrosius. On May 26, 1953, Clara married her true love, Ken Kamps, and they would have been married 70 years in May. They were blessed with three children: Mary Claire,...

Loren Ray Vanderkinter

Loren Ray Vanderkinter

Feb 1, 2023

Loren Ray Vander Kinter, 68 of Shirley, sadly and unexpectedly left us on February 1, 2023. Loren was born on September 25, 1954 in Green Bay to the late Wallace and Joyce (Pahnke) Vander Kinter.

Loren loved farming, driving his motorcycle, traveling, and a good time out with friends. He was a very generous man to many in the community. A...

Martha Jane Van Oss

Martha Jane Van Oss

Jan 30, 2023

Martha Van Oss, age 96, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. The daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Baeten) Liebergen was born August 23, 1926, in the town of Holland.

She married Jerome Van Oss September 4, 1944, at St Paul’s Catholic Church in Wrightstown. The couple farmed in the Denmark area for over 40 years. Jerome passed away November...

Samuel Timm

Samuel Timm

Jan 30, 2023

On January 30, 2023, Samuel Joel Timm chose to leave this earth and enter his eternal home. The son of Philip and Colleen (Morrow) Timm and loving brother of Adam (Mya), Sam was born on November 21, 2005 in Green Bay. He was the best birthday present his dad ever received.

Sam was a Junior at De Pere High School and...

Timothy F. Ritter

Timothy F. Ritter

Jan 29, 2023

Timothy Frederick Ritter, age 78, passed away in Green Bay, WI, on Sunday, January 29, after a brief illness.

Tim leaves a brother Jeff (Kathy); sisters-in-law Mary Ritter and Judith Ritter; daughters Vadan Ritter and Wendy McDowell (Aaron DeGraff); many nephews, nieces and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents John and Esther, twin brother Tom, and brother John.

Tim was...

Daniel Boettge

Daniel Boettge

Jan 29, 2023

Daniel Ambrose Boettge passed away peacefully with hopes of reuniting with his ‘beautiful wife’ on Sunday evening, January 29, 2023.

Dan was born on January 20, 1937, in Oshkosh, in a home he affectionally referred to as “the Shrine.” When in Oshkosh, a quick detour to pass by “the Shrine,” along with a drop-in to Hughes Chocolates for their superior meltaways...

Katherine "Katie" Hamilton

Katherine "Katie" Hamilton

Jan 24, 2023

Katherine (Katie) Hamilton,72, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2023.

There were three things in this world Katie loved: her boys, knitting, and having a good time. There will be a celebration of life this coming Spring. So, until then, raise a glass in her honor because we all know she would appreciate it.

 MA!!.... love you!

She is survived by her...

Martha Sue Prust

Martha Sue Prust

Jan 22, 2023

Martha Hischke Prust passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023. Martha was born January 5, 1936, at home in the town of Howe, the youngest of Otto and Anna Hischke’s 8 children. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran in Hayes, WI and was a graduate from Suring High School. She married James Prust in a double wedding...

Mary Ellen Kuehne

Mary Ellen Kuehne

Jan 21, 2023

Mary Ellen Kuehne, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2023, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born October 25, 1941 in Oshkosh, WI as the only child of the late Walter and Marguerite Hebblewhite.

Mary Ellen graduated from Marquette University with a degree in dental hygiene. She enjoyed a short career as a dental...

Kimberly Sue Lund

Kimberly Sue Lund

Jan 16, 2023

Kimberly (Kim) Sue Lund, age 54, Green Bay, was welcomed to heaven on Monday, January 16, 2023, after a heroic battle with cancer. She was born in La Crosse, WI on November 5, 1968, the daughter of John and Ann Lemke.

Kim’s family later moved to DeForest, WI where Kim graduated from DeForest High School in 1987. She later returned to...

Marian Louise Rhodes

Marian Louise Rhodes

Jan 14, 2023

Marian Louise Rhodes, age 87, of Denmark, passed away January 15, 2023 at her home. The daughter of the late Frank and Effa (Schoch) Cowdin was born April 29, 1935 in Oxford, MI. On November 6, 1954, she married Elmer Rhodes in Lake Orion, MI. She was an active member of the Zion United Methodist Church in Denmark. Marian was...

Vi (Viola) Peeters

Vi (Viola) Peeters

Jan 14, 2023

There must have been a square dance in heaven that needed one more special person to make a set, so the Lord sent an angel to guide Viola as she danced her way to heaven on January 14, 2023 at the age of 88.

Vi (Viola) Peeters was born August 2, 1934 to the late Andrew and Marie (Champeau) Jeckle in...

Marty J. Brezinski

Marty J. Brezinski

Jan 12, 2023

Marty J. Brezinski, age 71, of Denmark, passed away peacefully January 12, 2023 at home. The son of the late John and Claire (Romdenne) Brezinski was born August 16, 1951 in Kewaunee. He graduated form Denmark High School and on September 11, 1971 married Doreen Nelsen. Marty enjoyed sitting outside with friends and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his...

James  A. Lipsky

James A. Lipsky

Jan 11, 2023

James Lipsky passed away January 11, 2023 peacefully at home with family at his

side. Jim was born to Nicholas and Helen (Cesar) January 29,1937 in Kewaunee,

Wisconsin. He was the 5th child in a family of 10 children.

Jim attended Holy Rosary Catholic elementary school and high school in Kewaunee. He continued his education at Door-Kewaunee Teachers College in Algoma where he...