Obituaries

Dec 12, 2021

Alan J. (Al) Malewiski, age 74, of Denmark, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. The son of the late Leo and Betty (Bielinski) Malewiski was born March 14, 1947 in Green Bay. He graduated in 1965 from Denmark High School and was drafted into the US Army in August of 1966. After basic training in Missouri, he deployed to Vietnam...

Dec 8, 2021

Kathryn “Katie” Rasmussen, age 97, passed away December 8, 2021. She was born November 6, 1924 to Mike and (Helen Reedy) Keehan in Maribel. She married Reginald “Rex” Rasmussen in Denmark October 17, 1947. The couple farmed on the Rasmussen Homestead, a Century recognized farm, until they retired in 1987. She was a graduate of the Denmark High School. After...

Dec 6, 2021

Rosalinda J. “Rosie” Smith, 63, of Maribel, passed away December 6, 2021. The daughter of the late Wilbert and Eileen (Baeb) Maes was born January 20, 1958 in Green Bay. After attending West De Pere High School until 1976, she went on to cook and bake for many area restaurants. She is survived by her partner of 33 years, Mike...

Dec 5, 2021

Joann “Jo” Marie Vande Loo, 77, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2021.  She was born in Green Bay on June 12, 1944 to the late Henry and Sadie (Gerrits) Vande Loo.  Joann graduated from St. Joseph Academy and attended St. Norbert College.  After college Joann was employed for over 40 years at Van Sistine Dentistry/De Pere Family...

Dec 4, 2021

Sandra Dorothea (Thiessen) Wise, 81, passed away on Saturday, December 4, while surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay, Wisconsin.  She was born on October 17, 1940 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edgar and Ethel Thiessen. Sandy grew up in Kiel and New Holstein and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1958 and Lakeland College...

Dec 4, 2021

Scott Mark Engelking, 72, Ashwaubenon, passed away December 4, 2021 with his family by his side.  He was born April 24, 1949 to the late Rev. Edgar and Veles (Bigelow) Engelking in the Town of Portage.  Scott worked for 30 years as a truck driver for Cal-Les II, Joy, WH, WEL Trucking services.Scott enjoyed woodworking, getting greasy, helping neighbors, cutting...

Dec 3, 2021

Kenneth Francis Hettmann passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021 with his family by his side.  He was born at home on August 2, 1928 to Edward and Martha (Maternoski) Hettmann in the Town of Glenmore.  On April 23, 1949, Kenneth married Agnes VandenBush at St. Mary Catholic Church in Humboldt.  Agnes preceded him in death on December 2,...

Dec 2, 2021

Bernice Mary Rukamp (Jadin), 82, passed on to her eternal home surrounded by her loving family on December 2, 2021. Bernice was born April 2, 1939 in New Franken, Wisconsin to the late Edward and Tillie (Vincent) Jadin. Bernice graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy. She then met the love of her life, Clarence Henry Rukamp; together they were happily married...

Dec 2, 2021

Lorenzo R. Cruz, MD December 18, 1936 - December 2, 2021  He always had the right words without having to say many. A quiet man who spoke volumes through his eyes and actions, Dr. Lorenzo R. Cruz left this world on December 2, 2021 to continue his life’s work from above.   Born December 18,1936 to Valentin and Consuelo Cruz, Lorenzo...

Dec 2, 2021

Clement J. Kueper, De Pere, passed away December 2, 2021. He was born Feb. 2. 1928, in Menominee, Mich., to Joseph and Helen Pietsch. Because his mother died when he was born, he was adopted by an uncle and aunt, Clement and Mary Kueper, also of Menominee. He attended Epiphany grade school and graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High...

Dec 1, 2021

Gordon “Gordy” Anthony Trybek, 78, of Stangelville, WI, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on December 1, 2021, from various heart, blood, lung and neurological conditions. The son of the late Leo and Mary (Wanic) Trybek was born June 3, 1943, in Green Bay, WI, and grew up in Krakow, WI. After his father’s death, Gordy’s family moved...

Dec 1, 2021

Nov 30, 2021

Clyde “Blackie” “Doc” Rosin, age 73, of De Pere, passed away November 30, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. The son of the late Oscar Rosin and Betty (Schubring) was born April 24, 1948 in Green Bay. He graduated from Wrightstown High School and married Kristine A. Boogaard on February 10, 1968. He was then drafted into the U.S....

Nov 30, 2021

Barbara Jean (Zimmerman) Benecke, 65, Ledgeview, entered life eternal with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of November 30, 2021, with John at her side. The daughter of Karl and Joyce (Dumdei) Zimmerman was born June 2, 1956 in Wausau , WI.  She was a 1974 graduate of Wausau High School. In 1978, she received...

Nov 28, 2021

Alex DeTennis, age 50, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, November 28, 2021, from an automobile accident. The son of Betty (Bressers) DeTennis and the late Paul DeTennis was born August 29, 1971. He graduated from East De Pere High School in 1990 and from UWGB in 1999 with a degree in Economics. He later received a master’s...

Nov 28, 2021

Virgil L Vande Hey finished his earthly journey on November 28, 2021.  “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 The son of the late Henry Martin & Petronella (Kerkhoff) Vande Hey, Virgil was the proud youngest of seventeen born in the town of Wrightstown  on June 18, 1939....

Nov 27, 2021

Judy A. Henrickson, age 83, of De Pere, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021.  She was born November 6, 1938 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to the late Durwood and Louise McVey.  Judy earned a bachelors degree from UW-Milwaukee and later earned a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.  She married Donald Henrickson on July 1, 1967, and together...

Nov 26, 2021

Alice Georgianna Hazaert, 88, Town of Glenmore, passed away at home on Friday, November 26, 2021.   Daughter of Henry and Cecilia VanHulst, born February 20, 1933. Alice married Richard Hazaert on May 15, 1954. The wife of a dairy farmer Alice shared in the chores while at the same time managing to care for her home and for her 9...

Nov 25, 2021

Susan Barbara Schmitt was born on October 3, 1939 and was the oldest of eight children.  She embraced her role as the eldest child and her wisdom and strong family values were highly regarded by her sisters and brother.   Susan loved her family dearly and her kindness touched each one of their hearts in a special way.   She loved the...

Nov 22, 2021

Kenneth (Ken) Holewinski (66) passed away November 22, 2021 following a recent diagnosis of cancer. Ken grew up in Green Bay and graduated from Preble High School in 1972. During those years Ken performed gymnastics and played tennis. He spent the majority of his employment years as a napkin machine operator at Georgia Pacific (formerly Fort Howard – West Plant)....