Obituaries

Myron P. Shimanek

Myron P. Shimanek

Jun 17, 2025

Myron Shimanek, 91, formerly of Denmark, WI, passed away peacefully at Oak Park Place, Green Bay, WI, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Myron was born to Peter and Antonia (Pivonka) Shimanek on September 30, 1933, in Kewaunee, WI. He grew up in the Ellisville area on a family farm and gravel pit.

On July 23, 1960, he married the love of...

Delores "Dee" Noxon

Delores "Dee" Noxon

Jun 16, 2025

Delores “Dee” Noxon, age 84 of Allouez, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. She was born on September 10, 1940, in Huron, South Dakota to the late Frank and Arlene (Coates) Phipps. Dee graduated from Staint Leo’s High School in Minot, North Dakota, class of 1958. She went on to Minot State College where she graduated with a Bachelor...

William "Bill" Michiels

William "Bill" Michiels

Jun 16, 2025

William “Bill” Michiels, 89 of Denmark, died peacefully Monday, June 16, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Sugarbush, WI on May 6, 1936, to the late Frank and Clara (Jauquet) Michiels. Bill graduated from Luxemburg High School with the Class of 1954 and on July 12, 1958, he married Arlene Mercier, at St Joseph Church,...

Eleanor "Ellie" VanKauwenberg

Eleanor "Ellie" VanKauwenberg

Jun 11, 2025

Eleanor “Ellie” VanKauwenberg, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. In her early life, she worked as an office worker and at Town and Country Golf pro shop, where she met her future husband, Bob. After marriage, she focused on her home and family. She was an avid golfer, and enjoyed cooking and baking, sometimes for the neighbors...

Joanne M. Burns

Joanne M. Burns

Jun 11, 2025

Joanne M. Burns, age 92 of De Pere, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1932, in Green Bay to the late James Patrick and Josephine (Dantine) Burns. Joanne attended schools in De Pere and was a high school graduate of St. Joseph Academy, class of 1950. She was a 1954 graduate of St....

Patricia "Patty" Vogels

Patricia "Patty" Vogels

Jun 7, 2025

Patricia Joanne (Baumgart) Vogels, 73, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 7, 2025.

Patty was born to the late Timothy and Margaret (Stengel) Baumgart on December 11, 1951 in Green Bay, WI. She was a 1970 graduate of De Pere High School.

Patty was a caring and gentle soul who embraced her role as grandmother with the...

Deacon Michael Dabeck

Deacon Michael Dabeck

Jun 7, 2025

Deacon Michael Dabeck, surrounded in love, passed through the gates of Heaven on June 7, 2025 after a brief battle with glioblastoma. Michael was born on September 29, 1957. He was proud to point out that it was also the day Lambeau Field opened. He was the second child and first son of the late Ann Marie Dabeck and Walter...

Patricia Ann Ley

Patricia Ann Ley

Jun 5, 2025

Patricia A. Ley, 95, De Pere, passed away June 5, 2025. The daughter of William F. McGee and Elsie G. Fassbender was born June 27, 1929 in Marquette, Michigan. She was a graduate of Bishop Baraga High School in Marquette, Michigan. Patricia was united in marriage to Joseph L. Ley on August 16, 1952 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Marquette,...

Edith Barth

Edith Barth

Jun 4, 2025

Edith Barth, born Roehl, 84, passed away on June 4, 2025 of natural causes. Edith was born in Berlin, Germany in 1940 and was one of four siblings. She is preceded in her journey to heaven by her mother, Anni, father, Werner, brother, Wolfgang, sister, Karin, Aunt (Tante), Elli, sister-in-law, Margie and her niece, Amanda.

Edith will be remembered for her...

Mark Vandermeuse

Mark Vandermeuse

Jun 4, 2025

Mark Vandermeuse, age 65 of Maribel, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1959, in Green Bay to the late Clifford and Armella (Deterville) Vandermeuse. On April 12, 1980, he married the love of his life, Susan Schuh. Mark was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He would do anything for his girls. He...

Richard J. Siehr

Richard J. Siehr

Jun 3, 2025

Richard J. Siehr, age 77, formerly of Maribel, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born March 12, 1948, son of the late Victor F. and Georgiana (Schuh) Siehr. He attended Mishicot High School graduating with the class of 1966. Shortly thereafter he would enlist in The United States Army, serving with honor...

Kristy Wenner

Kristy Wenner

Jun 2, 2025

Kristy Wenner, age 66, of Manitowoc, WI, was called home to her eternal peace on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Aurora Hospital in Green Bay.

Kristy was born in Green Bay on January 16, 1959, to the late Ray and Elsie Grusznski. A graduate of Denmark High School, class of 1977, she went on to earn her degree in Business Administration...

Bonnie Louise Rosek

Bonnie Louise Rosek

Jun 2, 2025

Bonnie Louise Rosek, age 67, Denmark, passed away peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025 at home with her family by her side.

Bonnie was born April 23, 1958 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Martin and Betty Wotruba. Growing up in Cooperstown with her 3 siblings and graduating from Denmark High School in 1976. On September 4, 1976 she married...

Alvin Tilkens

Alvin Tilkens

Jun 1, 2025

Alvin Joseph Tilkens, age 85, was born to eternal life on June 1, 2025. Born on October 3, 1939, in Green Bay, Al was the son of Raymond and Hilda (Vanden Langenberg) Tilkens. Al married his beloved wife Nancy November 11, 1961, and celebrated 63 years of marriage.

Al had a passion for music that was undeniable. He taught himself to...

John C. Wagner

John C. Wagner

May 30, 2025

John C. Wagner passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was born on March 6, 1945, to Robert and Elizabeth (Heintskill) Wagner in Burlington, WI.

John devoted his life to education, compassion, and the beauty of nature. His passion for sharing knowledge and helping others led him to establish Tanglewood, a nonprofit educational corporation...

Stephen Thomas

Stephen Thomas

May 29, 2025

Stephen L. Thomas, 81, formerly of Algoma and Green Bay, Wis., died May 29, 2025 at his home in Tower, Minn.

Steve was born on March 16, 1944 to Arlene (Stika) and Norbert Thomas and was later joined by siblings Tom and Mary at their Algoma residence.

He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Reinhart in Algoma Sept. 30, 1967. Their children,...

Lou Ann Weden

Lou Ann Weden

May 29, 2025

Our dear sister and aunt Lou Ann Weden, 75, died Thursday May 29, 2025, at the AccentCare Hospice Unit at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Wolfe) Weden.

Lou Ann was born in Wausau, spending her early years on the family farm, and then moving with them to Medford when she was...

Joseph A Brazee

Joseph A Brazee

May 29, 2025

Joseph A. Brazee, 90, formerly of Oakville, CT, currently of New Franken, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. Joseph was born on August 4, 1934, the son of Albert and Anna (Kiyak) Brazee.

Joe served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Jane Reimer November 18, 1961 in Ansonia, CT....

Nancy Funk

Nancy Funk

May 29, 2025

Nancy Joan Funk passed away May 29, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on May 4, 1954 to Cyril and Arlene (Dollar) Thomas. After graduating De Pere High School, she embarked on a fulfilling career as a seamstress.

Nancy was known for her remarkable talent as a seamstress, always leaving people in “stitches.” Friends and family often found...

Jerome R. Wierschke

Jerome R. Wierschke

May 27, 2025

Jerome Robert Wierschke, age 80, of Denmark, passed away peacefully at Scandinavian Assistant Living on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1944, in Green Bay, WI, to the late Oscar and Eleanor (Brown) Wierschke. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Susan Geise, whom he married April 19, 1965. Their marriage was blessed...