Obituaries

Robert Dayton

Robert Dayton

Sep 13, 2025

Robert E. Dayton (Bob), age 79, of Shawano (formally of Waupaca and Denmark) passed away on September 13, 2025. Robert was born on August 9,1946 in Neillsville WI to the late Howard and Winnifred Dayton. On January 27,1973 he married Dorothy Cartwright who preceded him in death on April 26, 2017. For many years Bob worked as a mechanic at...

Frederick P Wessel

Frederick P Wessel

Sep 12, 2025

Frederick Peter Wessel (“Fred”), 83, passed away peacefully at his home in De Pere, WI, on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by family.

Fred was born on December 27, 1941, in St Louis, MO, a son of the late Peter John Wessel and Frieda Franceska Wessel (née Buss). He grew up on the North Shore of Chicago and attended Palatine High...

Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

Sep 12, 2025

Stephen M. Johnson 78 was called to his Eternal Salvation on September 12, 2025. Born on January 12, 1947 in New London, WI to John and Dorothy Johnson. Moved to Wrightstown, WI in 1968 to join Nabisco as Office Manager and later became Plant Controller until the time of plant closure in 2002. Serving brief stints with Wolfrath’s Nursery, at...

Alvin C. Miller

Alvin C. Miller

Sep 11, 2025

Alvin C. Miller, 99, Denmark, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 11, 2025, with his son Dave by his side. He was born on November 25, 1925, son of the late Clarence and Ella (Stuebs) Miller. Alvin married the love of his life, Ruth Klipstine on August 29,1953 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, De Pere. She preceded him...

Barry Kaliebe

Barry Kaliebe

Sep 9, 2025

Barry Jon Kaliebe, a dedicated diesel mechanic with over 50 years of experience, passed away peacefully in his home on September 9th, 2025, at the age of 71.

Barry was born on February 17, 1954, to hardworking parents who instilled in him a strong work ethic. From a young age, he had a fascination with how things worked. A curiosity that...

Myron B Kudick

Myron B Kudick

Sep 4, 2025

Myron B. Kudick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 4, 2025. Born on November 2, 1948, in Green Bay to Leonard and Frances (Pieschek) Kudick. He graduated from Denmark High School in 1966. He then married his high school sweetheart Kathleen Schlies at St. Mary’s Church in Tisch Mills on October...

Klair Elizabeth Helen Koenig

Klair Elizabeth Helen Koenig

Sep 1, 2025

Klair Elizabeth Helen Koenig, age 35, of Green Bay, WI, passed away early Monday morning, September 1, 2025.

Klair was born to Karen and Kevin Koenig and immediately took the world by storm. She was a Queen who slayed life and could never be tamed. As a child she regularly gave her family heart attacks by climbing silos or 30-foot pine...

Hans E. Barth

Hans E. Barth

Aug 31, 2025

Hans E. Barth, 91, passed away on August 31st, 2025, of complications from COPD. Hans was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany in 1933 and was one of three siblings. He is preceded in his journey to heaven by his wife, Edith, mother, Anna Lena, father, Adolf, brother, Karl Heinz, sister, Eleanor Margarete (Margie), Niece, Mary Ann and niece, Amanda....

Joseph Neuser

Joseph Neuser

Aug 30, 2025

Joseph Herman Neuser passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

He was born February 23, 1946 to Edmund & Alice Neuser in Manitowoc, WI. He was born 9 of 10 children, 5 boys & 5 girls, and enjoyed his early childhood living in the country and having the benefit of his older siblings looking after him (lots of presents). Joe graduated...

Mike (Mick) Lotto

Mike (Mick) Lotto

Aug 29, 2025

Mike “Mick” Lotto, age 78, passed away at his home recently. Born to Myron and Margaret (Hutjens) Lotto, Mike, a career home builder, was a lover of books, music and theology. He spent many years active in the local, state and national home builder’s associations, winning several awards and holding leadership positions for many years. His second career was as...

Patricia Lou (Stephani) Colwitz

Patricia Lou (Stephani) Colwitz

Aug 28, 2025

Patricia “Patti” Lou (Stephani) Colwitz, age 75, of De Pere, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, following a courageous two-month battle with an aggressive cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Patti was born on June 28, 1950, at St. Elizabeth Memorial Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin. She grew up...

Judith Trad

Judith Trad

Aug 25, 2025

Judith M. “Judy” Trad, age 79, of De Pere, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 25, 2025 at her home with her husband by her side.

Judy was born on November 28, 1945, in Ontonagon, MI, to Clifford and Dorothy Aileen (Ranta) Cummings. She grew up in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula and graduated from Ewen High School in 1963....

Barbara Mae Strom

Barbara Mae Strom

Aug 24, 2025

Barbara Mae (Togstad) Strom, 93, of Green Bay, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with dementia.

Barbara was born in Madison, Wisconsin on November 10, 1931, to Karl Raymond and Iona MaeTogstad. She attended grade school in Madison. After moving to Whitefish Bay, she graduated with the class of 1949 from Whitefish Bay High...

Sandra A. Bryfczynski

Sandra A. Bryfczynski

Aug 23, 2025

Sandra A. Bryfczynski, age 78 of De Pere, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1947, in Green Bay. Following high school, she attended Alverno College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree as a Medical Technologist. Sandi worked for St. Mary Hospital as a Medical Technologist for her entire career. On...

Kay Carol (Yuenger) Wisneski

Kay Carol (Yuenger) Wisneski

Aug 20, 2025

Kay passed away peacefully with her partner, Mike, by her side on August 20, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital due to complications from cancer. She was 84.

Born on August 3rd, 1941, in Green Bay to David A and Carol J (Haines) Yuenger, Kay attended St. Joseph Academy (1959) and graduated from St. Norbert College (1963). It is here that she...

Carol Greivell

Carol Greivell

Aug 17, 2025

Carol Elizabeth Greivell, 94, passed away Sunday evening, August 17, 2025 at the Courtyard at Bellevue, from complications of Ahlzheimer’s. She was born in Green Bay on March 29, 1931 to the late August and Alice (nee Flaherty) Jahn, the second of three daughters.

On December 27, 1952, she married Daniel J. Greivell at Annunciation Catholic Church in Green Bay. Daniel...

Benjamin Wagner

Benjamin Wagner

Aug 17, 2025

Benjamin Albin Wagner, born the second of 3 children to Agatha and Norbert Wagner on July 2, 1934, passed away August 17, 2025 surrounded by family. Ben was very active in his community - recording books for the blind, volunteering for years at St. Vincent DePaul, as a active member the Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus and Serra Clubs of...

Sonia del Milagro Roman

Sonia del Milagro Roman

Aug 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sonia Del Milagro Roman, who passed on August 14, 2025, at the age of 61. Born in Tyler, Texas, on August 16, 1963, Sonia was the beloved daughter of Consuelo Cervantes Rodriguez and Roberto Gustavo Mesa. 

Sonia spent her early years in Tyler, Miami and Hollywood before moving to Chicago,...

Rita M. Van Laanen

Rita M. Van Laanen

Aug 12, 2025

Mrs. Rita Mary Van Laanen, age 93, of De Pere, passed away August 12, 2025. She was born August 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl (Dorsey) Linsmier.

Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Francis J Van Laanen III; her siblings, Nabby (Lola), Harold (Geneva), Helen (Joe) Lenss, Doris (Jim) Manders.

Rita is survived by her children,...

Karen (Stange) Cotter

Karen (Stange) Cotter

Aug 12, 2025

Karen A. (Stange) Cotter, age 73, of De Pere, passed away August 12, 2025, following a recent surgery. The daughter of the late Vernon and Genevieve Stange was born on June 4, 1952.

Karen was known for her incredible talents in quilting, sewing, and her cherished collection of buttons. She found joy in creating beautiful quilts and stitching memories into every...