Obituaries

Jul 20, 2020

James “Jimmy” Noel Relich, entered into rest on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the age of 80. Our Dad was taken quickly and unexpectedly. His loving and caring nature spared the family extra stress during this time by having this obituary already prepared as below. Born December 25, 1939 in Ironwood, MI to Steve and Marcella (Sterny) Relich. Attended 12...

Jul 17, 2020

Mike “Smitty” Smits, age 65, of De Pere, passed away at his home on July 17, 2020 with family at his side following a 2-year battle with cancer. The son of Donald “Fling” and Phyllis (VanEss) Smits was born December 25, 1954 in De Pere, attended St. Mary Grade School and graduated East De Pere High School. On April 27,...

Jul 17, 2020

Lorraine Matilda Robb, 97, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020 after what she often described as “a good life.” The second of eight children, she was born Lorraine Steinfeldt on August 8, 1922. Her family lived on Reid Street in DePere, where her father, Andrew, worked for the Dan Kidney Boat Company. Lorraine adored her dad and spoke often...

Jul 17, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Wilbur Hovind, age 82, of Appleton, was called home on Friday, July 17, 2020 with family at his side. The son of the late Howard M. and Vivian (Nutting) Hovind was born January 2, 1938 in La Crosse, WI. Jerry attended Washburn School for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing in LaCrosse, where he met his lifelong friend, Howie. In...

Jul 12, 2020

Patricia C. (Saubert) Haevers, 83, was called home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2020. Pat was born on September 1, 1936 to the late John F. and Maude M. (Mallow) Saubert in Green Bay, Wisconsin. On January 26, 1957 she was united in marriage to Arnold J. Haevers, who preceded her in death on May 15, 1995....

Jul 11, 2020

Rose (Peggy) Schlapman passed away peacefully at her home with her loving daughter Chris at her side on July 11, 2020 at the age of 94. Peggy was born October 12, 1925 to the late Vincent and Francis (Alberti) Petta. She attended school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and worked at F.G. Findley where she met her husband Fred Schlapman. They were...

Jul 10, 2020

Sandy passed peacefully from this life and on to the next into our Father’s hands on Friday, July 10, 2020. She was surrounded by her family and caregivers. Sandy was born February 26, 1943-the daughter of the late Clifford and Evelyn Merholtz in New London, WI. She met her husband LeRoy (Roy) Starks in 1958 in Bear Creek, WI, fell...

Jul 4, 2020

Elizabeth (Bette) J. (Pemper) Harter, 78, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020. Bette was born in Ashland, WI, on July 4, 1942, and grew up in Mellen, WI. Bette was preceded in death by her father, Anton T. Pemper, her mother, Jennie P Pemper, her sister, Catherine Silverstein, and her brother, Douglas Pemper. Bette is survived by her daughter...

Jun 29, 2020

Rosemae (Vanness) Schlies, age 87, of Denmark passed away on Monday June 29th, 2020. Rosemae was born September 22, 1932 in the town of Eaton to the late Louis and Alice (Tilot) Vanness. Rosemae married Louis B Schlies on October 24th 1951 at St. Hubert’s in Sugarbush. They spent 68 years together in marriage on their family farm and built...

Jun 27, 2020

Our brother, Robert John Bowers, 72, went to his heavenly home June 27, 2020. He was met there by his parents, Elzear and Johanna (Demerath) Bowers as well as his brothers, David and Gerald. He attended Syble Hopp and Aspiro. Since leaving Wrightstown, he resided in a Rem home in Green Bay for 12 years and most recently in Peshtigo....

Jun 26, 2020

As you may have heard I died Friday, June 26, 2020. I was not really surprised at my death, but I am surprised at the long run I had at life – 86 years! (That means I was born back in 1934, on February 15 to be exact.) I was born in St. Louis, MO to Rich and Henrietta, (nee...

Jun 25, 2020

Eileen Danen, age 101, formerly of De Pere, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in Oconomowoc. She was born on February 25, 1919 in Escanaba, Michigan to the late Henry and Ruth (Larson) Nelson. She graduated from Bellin College of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She worked at Bellin Hospital in the labor and delivery unit,...

Jun 24, 2020

Larry W.T. Goeben, age 84 of Green Bay, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 12, 1936 in Green Bay to the late Walter and Lillian (Naniot) Goeben. Larry was a very caring and giving person who always gave more to others than himself. He tirelessly supported his children, friends,...

Jun 24, 2020

James Leon Sadler, 72, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2020. Jim was born on June 6, 1948 to the late Lee and Irene (McCulley) Sadler. He graduated from Cathedral Grade School where he was active in scouting. A 1967 graduate of Premontre High School, and member of the ROTC Program. Jim moved to Chicago, IL where he...

Jun 18, 2020

Linda Ann Scray, 64, De Pere, passed away on June 18, 2020. She was born on Nov. 21, 1955 to the late Edgar & Delia Scray. She graduated from East De Pere High School. Through the years she worked for the Mirro Corporation & Natural Beauty in Florida and Wisconsin. Linda was a very social person who enjoyed playing cards,...

Jun 9, 2020

Douglas John “Bo” Bangert, age 60, of Allouez, passed away peacefully at his sister’s home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of the late John and Laura (Thede) Bangert was born on July 22, 1959 in Green Bay. He graduated from Preble High School in 1977 and Northeast Wisconsin Technical Institute in 1978....

Jun 8, 2020

Janell Dawn (Wegner) Barlament met the angels on June 8, 2020 surrounded by her family after a brief, but courageous battle with leukemia. Her contagious laugh, smile and love for life will always be remembered by all who knew her. Her children were her top priority, as witnessed in their enjoyment of her cooking. Janell was born May 17, 1975...

Jun 6, 2020

Lucille (Lucy) M. Leanna, age 71, Denmark resident, collapsed and died unexpectedly the morning of June 6, 2020, shortly after she awoke to start another normal day of helping others. The daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Rozmarynowski) Kolanchick was born June 19, 1948 in Green Bay. She married James Leanna on August 3, 1973 at St. Mary Catholic...

Jun 2, 2020

Jun 1, 2020

Wayne Robert Halbrook passed away on June 1, 2020 at Aurora Baycare in Green Bay after a long struggle with health issues. Wayne was born on February 15, 1935 in Loomis, Wisconsin to Leo and Helen (Schroeder) Halbrook. He was the youngest of four children. Wayne and his family moved to Denmark, Wisconsin where he attended and graduated from Denmark...