Obituaries
Anthony James Spencer
Sep 10, 2021
Anthony “Tony” James Spencer, age 36, of Green Bay, entered eternal life on September 10, 2021 at his home. The son of Lee Spencer and Theresa (Bonk Spencer) McKenna was born March 26, 1985 in Green Bay. After graduating from Southwest High School, Tony attended UW-Stout. He attained his second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoyed freelance writing...
Joann Decleene
Sep 9, 2021
Joann (Suplinski) DeCleene, 87, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. The daughter of the late Jacob and Rachel (Simonet) Suplinski was born on August 10, 1934. She married Al DeCleene on October 3, 1953 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Green Bay. Al and Joann made their home in De Pere, raising 4 girls and the token boy. Joann enjoyed...
Ruth Marie Gustafson
Sep 5, 2021
Ruth Marie Gustafson, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 92. She was born in Peshtigo on April 2, 1929, to Joseph and Emily (Rubens) Dhuey. She graduated from Peshtigo High School in 1947 and worked in the offices at Badger Paper Mill until she married. In 1965, the family moved to Green Bay. Shortly thereafter...
Karen Kathleen Duckett
Sep 5, 2021
Karen passed away peacefully at home September 5, 2021. She spent her last days at home surrounded by family and friends. Karen was born on October 30, 1946. She was the oldest child of Jim and Vern (Malcore) Skornicka. She graduated Kewaunee High School in 1964 and then graduated beauty school from the Milwaukee Accredited School of Cosmetology at Green...
Shirley Reince
Sep 4, 2021
Shirley (Shirl) Jane Reince, Green Bay, WI entered eternal life on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Unity Hospice, DePere, WI. Shirl was born September 28,1949 in Wakefield, MI. to Ray and Ellen Franti and raised in Ewen, MI. She graduated from Ewen High School in 1967 and continued her education at Gogebic Community College, completing a 1-year business program. Shirl...
Ed Louis Meyer, Jr
Sep 4, 2021
Edward Louis Meyer, Jr., age 83, of Ledgeview, passed away September 4, 2021 at a local hospital. He was born February 1, 1938, in Green Bay, the son of Edward Louis Meyer, Sr and Ursula (Lauerman) Meyer. After attending Premontre High School, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1960. On November 24, 1962 he married Joan Gardipee...
John Vimmerstedt
Sep 3, 2021
Dr. John Paul Vimmerstedt ("Jack") was born in Jamestown, New York, to Theodore Paul Carl Vimmerstedt and Lella Doris (Johnson) Vimmerstedt. He married Mary Eva Galt in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Vimmerstedt graduated from Jamestown High School and from Syracuse University, College of Forestry. His military service was based at Fort Benning, Georgia. Dr. Vimmerstedt worked for the U.S. Forest...
Mary Ann Malach
Aug 30, 2021
Mary Ann Malach, age 99, of Denmark, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. The daughter of the late Emil and Agnes Charney was born March 24, 1922 in Maribel. On March 20, 1943 she married Roland Malach in Georgia and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2005. Mary worked as a cook and baker at the Denmark High...
Gerald B Ploen
Aug 30, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” B. Ploen, 85, Allouez, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021. On December 3, 1935, he was born to the late Bert and Laura (Kipp) Ploen in Marshfield, WI. Jerry received a Bachelor of Science Degree from UW Stevens Point and then a Master of Science Degree from UW Stout. He served his country in the United States...
Judy Smith
Aug 29, 2021
Judy Smith (Van Wassenhoven), age 58, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with her family surrounding her. The daughter of the late Fred and Loretta (Heller) Van Wassenhoven was born September 20, 1962 in Green Bay. She graduated from East De Pere High School in 1980 and went on to attend Black Hawk...
Adrienne Burke Schmitz
Aug 28, 2021
Adrienne Burke Schmitz died on August 28, 2021, at the age of 98.Adrienne Burke, daughter of Paul and Ann Burnham Burke, was born in Green Bay, WI, 1922.She attended public school, graduating from Green Bay East High and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1944 with a lifetime teaching certificate. During World War II, Adrienne volunteered...
Frances Chiaberta
Aug 27, 2021
Frances L. Chiaberta, age 95, of De Pere, passed away August 27, 2021.Survivors include her local children, Renee’ Weber and Joseph Chiaberta.Services for Frances will be held in Hubbard, OH on September 11, 2021. Burial will be in Hubbard Union Cemetery. No local services will be held in Wisconsin. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com
Janice Sampo
Aug 26, 2021
Janice A Sampo, age 81 of Green Bay, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 with her family at her side. She was born to the late Rowen and Florence (Heisler) Tuma in Ravenna, Ohio on May 23, 1940. Janice married Timothy Sampo in 1962. They shared 56 years of marriage before his passing in 2018. Janice had a long...
Allen "Al" Sabel
Aug 20, 2021
Allen (Al) Sabel, 87, of De Pere, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, after a battle with Dementia. The son of Aloys and Leone (Pechota) Sabel was born June 6, 1934 in De Pere. On July 30, 1982 Al married the love of his life, Carol Pansier, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Al served his country for two years...
Joanne Bauer
Aug 19, 2021
Joanne Bauer passed away on August 19, 2021. She was born in Chilton, WI, on January 6, 1938 to Hugo and Josephine (Simon) Salm. Joanne graduated from Chilton High School in 1956. She was very active in high school and was often placed in leadership positions by the school. In 1955, she was a member of the Wisconsin High School...
Norman Vanderkelen
Aug 16, 2021
Norman (Pops) VanderKelen, age 84, of Denmark, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, in the care of his daughter Debbie. The son of Norbert and Mabel (Nelson) VanderKelen was born April 12, 1937. On June 2, 1962 he married Janice Schmit at St. Pat’s Parish in Green Bay and celebrated 49 wonderful years before she passed away in 2011. Janice...
John Jeffrey Lagerquist
Aug 15, 2021
John Jeffrey Lagerquist, “Lager,” died on August 15, 2021, after a long and fearless battle with cancer. Anyone that knew him knew his mind and body didn’t agree on much. He was determined to live on earth as long as he could until God called him. John had a calming presence, gentle soul, and enjoyed helping others—he was a true...
Kenneth Mathews
Aug 15, 2021
Ken Mathews, vibrant and full of life, left this world Sunday night, August 15th, after attending a big family wedding. Spreading his big smile and sharing as many hugs as he could; completely enjoying the large gathering of family and friends. He and his wife of almost 54 years, enjoyed a last dance together. He drove home Sunday evening taking...
Robert Leo Geurts
Aug 14, 2021
Robert Leo Geurts, 85, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2021. Robert was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 31, 1936 to the late Raphael J. and Helen M. (Doyle) Geurts. He was a 1954 graduate of Green Bay West High School. Robert received a football and track scholarship to attend the University of Wisconsin—Madison, where...
Virginia "Ginny" Fleck
Aug 13, 2021
Virginia (Ginny) Fleck, age 79, of De Pere, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. The daughter of the late Lavern and Adeline (Wille) Priebusch was born April 8, 1942 in Hustisford, WI. After graduating Juneau High School in 1960 she went on to earn a degree from Milton College. She married Howard “Mike” Fleck on August 20, 1966 at Salem...
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