Obituaries

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)....

Nov 22, 2021

Leonard “Buddy” Goeben, age 84, of Green Bay, passed away November 22, 2021. The son of the late Harry and Clenora (Schumacher) Goeben was born March 7, 1937 in Green Bay. He married Ruth VandenElzen on June 19, 1957 at St. Francis in De Pere. Buddy served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and spent over 42 years at...

Nov 20, 2021

Keith Otis, age 69, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born April 29, 1952 to the late Jack and Theresa Otis. Keith loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching wildlife outside his living room window. He went deer hunting every November and enjoyed fly fishing trips to Colorado. After graduating from UW-Stevens Point, Keith worked for...

Nov 20, 2021

Jules L. VanGheem, age 78, of De Pere, passed away Saturday, November, 20, 2021. The son of the late Edmund and Caroline (Kadlac) VanGheem was born February 13, 1943 in Green Bay. On June 27, 1964 he married Beverly Berrens in Chilton and they had 5 children. Jules was a proud over-the-road trucker for over 55 years, having started with...

Nov 17, 2021

Patricia “Patty” A. Stubb, age 75, passed away on November 17, 2021 unexpectedly during surgery. She was born on July 11, 1946. Patty is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Jon P. Stubb; daughter Beth A. (Bruce) Tomcheck and children: Melanie A. Geurts, Carlyn A. Geurts, Amber (Levi) Johnson, Amanda Tomcheck and Noah Tomcheck; son Jon J. (Heidi)...

Nov 16, 2021

Omer F. Vander Bloomen, 90, De Pere, passed away Tuesday morning, November 16, 2021. The son of Omer W. and Geneva G. (Van Vonderen) Vander Bloomen was born in Green Bay November 19,1930. Omer served his country in the Navy Reserve and the United States Army during the Korean War.  He worked and retired from the Green Bay Correctional Institution. ...