Obituaries
Claire Marie Steinberger
Jul 31, 2020
Claire M. Steinberger, age 77 of Denmark, passed away early Friday morning, July 31, 2020 at Aurora Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on November 23, 1942 in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Mabel (Vanden Avond) O’Leary. As the second of eight children, she grew up on the family farm, which is presently the site...
Lee Donald Roffers
Jul 27, 2020
Lee Roffers, age 75 of DePere, lost his battle with cancer on July 27, 2020. He was born on September 15, 1944 to the late Randall and Evelyn (Huempfner) Roffers in Green Bay. On March 22, 1969 he married Alice Titulaer. Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing and trips Up North to the cottage. He will be forever missed by his family...
Shirley Drewiske Corrigan
Jul 26, 2020
Shirley Drewiske Corrigan, 90, of De Pere, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 26, 2020. The daughter of the late Ben and Agnes (Grohusky) Drewiske was born July 13, 1930, in Green Bay. She was married to Joe Corrigan who preceded her in death. Shirley was an exceptional teacher and dedicated 35 years to her profession. She started her career teaching...
Mary Ada Petersen
Jul 23, 2020
Mary Ada Petersen, 89, De Pere passed away peacefully on July 23, 2020. Mary was born on March 29, 1931 to the late John and Helen (Vanden Heuvel) Lamers. Mary attended St. Paul’s Catholic School and Wrightstown High School. She married her high school sweetheart Elton (Pete) Petersen on February 17, 1949. She enjoyed playing her accordion and trombone. She...
Donald "Smiley" Van Deurzen
Jul 21, 2020
Donald “Smiley” Larry Van Deurzen, age 77, of De Pere passed away on July 21, 2020. He was born on July 15, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Antoinette (Coenen) Van Deurzen. He graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School and Abbot Pennings High School in De Pere. Don married the love of his life, Evelyn Brantmeier on August 8, 1964...
James "Jimmy" Relich
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...
Mike "Smitty" Smits
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,...
Lorraine Matilda Robb
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...
Gerald "Jerry" Wilbur Hovind
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...
Patricia Haevers
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....
Rose "Peggy" Schlapman
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...
Sandra "Sandy" Lea Starks
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...
Elizabeth J. Harter
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...
Rosemae Schlies
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...
Robert Bowers
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....
Richard J. Reichert
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...
Eileen H Danen
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,...
Larry W.T. Goeben
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,...
James Leon Sadler
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...
Linda Ann Scray
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,...
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