Obituaries
Marie A. Franklin
Aug 8, 2025
Marie A. Franklin passed away on August 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is now healed in the loving arms of her Savior. Her final days were spent in the compassionate care of Unity Hospice, where she was surrounded by peace and comfort.
Born on June 19, 1960, in Watertown, NY, Marie was the fifth child of John...
Elizabeth "Betsy" St. Peter
Aug 8, 2025
Elizabeth “Betsy” St. Peter passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2025. Betsy was born in Iron Mountain, MI on August 13, 1947, daughter of Albert and Charlotte (Olds) Lindberg. Growing up, Betsy spent her days helping and working for the family business, Lindy’s Fruitstand. This is where Betsy learned to make her famous pasties! Betsy completed nursing school in Escanaba,...
Lori Beth Hardy (née Smetana)
Aug 8, 2025
Lori Beth Hardy, age 46, passed away on August 8, 2025, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication to those around her.
Lori is survived by her devoted husband, Jonathan Hardy; her beloved fur babies, Sadie, Diesel, Grayson, and Vinnie; her mother, Joan Smetana; her brothers, Mike (Michelle) Smetana and Rick...
Donna M. Belongia
Aug 5, 2025
Donna Mae (Courchaine) Belongia, age 84 passed away peacefully in her home on August 5, 2025.
She was born on October 14, 1940 to Marcella and John Courchaine in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. On April 28, 1962, she was united in marriage to Roger Belongia at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Donna is survived by her husband of 63 years, Roger; daughter Renee(James)Hussman...
Mary "Marie" Ourada
Aug 2, 2025
Mary “Marie” Ourada age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. She was born on July 7, 1934 in Green Bay, WI, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Braun) Vogel.
Marie grew up in Mishicot on a dairy farm and graduated from Mishicot High School. On October 27, 1956, she...
Eleanora Belleau
Jul 31, 2025
Eleanora Belleau, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the Unity Hospice Meng Residence in De Pere on July 31, 2025 at the age of 94.
She is survived by her children: Linda Danen and family of Athelstane, Brenda (Terry) Martin and family of Crivitz, Dave and family of Green Bay; step-children: Terry, Linda, David, Jerry, Lisa and their families;...
Douglas H. Mathieson
Jul 29, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Mathieson age 74, of Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI.
He was born on January 12, 1951 in Denmark, WI, son of the late Gordon and Olive (Bursek) Mathieson.
Doug was a District manager for Gannett Paper Company in Appleton, WI until the time of his retirement....
Jane Alva Champ
Jul 28, 2025
Jane “Janie” Alva Champ, 86, of De Pere, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Angel’s Touch Assisted Living & Memory Care/Unity Hospice on Monday, July 28, 2025. Jane was born on November 19, 1938 in Barnsdall Oklahoma to Lenora (Daniels) and Miner Mann. She was preceded in death by her parents. She also lost her brother, Larry Mann, a...
Mary Van Dyk
Jul 28, 2025
Mary Helen Van Dyk, age 98, of De Pere, passed away July 28, 2025. The daughter of the late Edward and Mollie (Shaughnessy) Kane was born on February 22, 1927 in Green Bay. She married John Van Dyk on October 18, 1947 at Old St. Joe’s Church, and he preceded her in death in 2012.
Mary and her friends proudly formed...
Peter Herber, Jr.
Jul 28, 2025
Peter J. Herber, Jr., also known as “Pepsi Pete,” passed away peacefully on the morning of July 28, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born in 1937 to Peter and Mareena Herber, Pete was the eldest of twelve children. He married Deloris (Nell) Nelson, at St. John Lutheran Church in Wrightstown. Together, they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage, building a...
Robert "Bob" Mancoske
Jul 28, 2025
Robert “Bob” Mancoske, age 81 of Greenleaf, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, peacefully at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 1, 1944, to the late Clement and Marie (Harlow) Mancoske. Bob graduated from Brillion High School, class of 1963. On January 16, 1965, he married Mary Brantmeier at St. Patrick Catholic...
Ruth L. Ketcham
Jul 27, 2025
Ruth Alice Lindner Ketcham, 98, of De Pere, WI passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025 at Century Ridge in Green Bay, WI. Ruth had a zest for life and was deeply devoted to her family, her church, and giving back to the community. She was a watercolor painter, an honorary member of Job’s Daughter’s, and an avid volunteer who...
Mark A Lasee
Jul 27, 2025
Mark A. Lasee, age 72 of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born on October 10, 1952, in Green Bay to the late Gerald and Beatrice (Gottier) Lasee. He graduated from West DePere High School, class of 1970, he went on to NWTC for woodworking. On May 4, 1974, he married Margaret...
Scott "Mac" McDonald
Jul 26, 2025
Scott Hubert “Mac” McDonald, born on December 11, 1980, passed away on July 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love. He was the son of Susan G. (Wilcox) and Michael R. McDonald.
Scott attended Chateaugay High School, graduating as part of the Class of ‘99. Soon after, he answered the call to serve his country, dedicating 21...
Leeann Busse
Jul 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Leeann Busse, age 50, on July 25, 2025. Her departure has left an unimaginable void in the lives of all who knew her. Larger than life in every possible way, Leeann was a woman whose strength, humor, compassion, and love radiated through every...
Mary Jane Chervenka
Jul 21, 2025
Mary Jane Chervenka, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully July 21, 2025, of natural causes, at the age of 80. Mary Jane was born on March 14, 1945, to Ardeal and Irene (Piszczek) Ledvina and grew up in Luxemburg, where she attended Luxemburg High School. On August 26, 1967, she married her beloved husband, Denis Chervenka, in Pilsen. Together,...
Grace C. Piper
Jul 21, 2025
On July 21, 2025, Grace (Thibodeau) Piper passed away peacefully with her family at her side. She was born on December 29, 1930, to Alvin and Leone (Entringer) Thibodeau in Sturgeon Bay, WI. When she finished sixth grade Grace moved to Algoma Wi with her mother and five siblings to live in her grandmother’s house. Although they never had much...
Michael Schoshinski
Jul 20, 2025
Michael John Schoshinski, 62, son of James and Carol (Larsen) Schoshinski, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in San Francisco on Sunday, July 20, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on May 19, 1963, Mike grew up as the second oldest of four children in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mike graduated from Southwest High School in...
Dakota Steinhorst
Jul 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dakota Steinhorst, who left us too soon following an accident on July 20, 2025, at the age of 21. Dakota was born on April 27, 2004, in Green Bay, and he grew up in Denmark, where he made countless memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
A proud graduate...
James W. Martin
Jul 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James W. Martin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend on July 19, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born September 7, 1939, in Shawano, to Alex and Frieda (Fink) Martin. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1957. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1962,...
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