Obituaries
Richard L. Gollnick
May 24, 2019
Richard L. Gollnick, 77, Green Bay passed away at home, under Hospice Care from the complications of Parkinson’s on Friday, May 24, 2019. Richard was born December 29, 1941 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Walter and Evelyn (Gehrts) Gollnick. Richard was a true renaissance man: He served his country in the US Army. He played the flute in...
Michael E. Hansen
May 23, 2019
Michael E. Hansen Mike Hansen, 67, Green Bay, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 25, 1951 in Spooner to the late Elroy and Lola (Erickson) Hansen. He graduated from Spooner High School in 1969 and graduated from UW-Green Bay in 1973. Mike loved all sports, but was especially...
Robert "Bob" M. Pratsch
May 22, 2019
Robert M. “Bob” Pratsch, passed away at his home, May 22, at the age of 76. Born Robert Marvin Pratsch on February 15, 1943, in Green Bay to Blanche (nee Goffard) Pratsch and Lloyd Anthony Pratsch. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Bonnie Baldwin. Bob graduated from Premontre High School in 1961 and went on...
Gerald "Gerry" Huempfner
May 19, 2019
Gerald H. Huempfner, 85, of De Pere entered eternal life May 19, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Gerry was born January 19, 1934 in Green Bay to the late Hubert and Mayme Huempfner. He graduated from East Green Bay High School. Gerry worked at Northern Paper Mills where he met his wife Sally A. Gavin. They married May 7,...
Luann M. Nelson
May 17, 2019
LuAnn M. (Prokash) Nelson, 64, Green Bay, was called to heaven on Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born on November 4, 1954, to Robert and June Prokash. She grew up in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and graduated from Assumption High School. She then attended the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, majoring in accounting. After graduation, she moved to Green...
Nancy Christman Blakesley
May 15, 2019
Nancy Christman Blakesley, 86, passed away peacefully at Unity Hospice, May 15th, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born October 5, 1932 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the youngest child of Peter J. and Mabel (Zeugner) Christman. Nancy attended St. Francis Xavier Cathedral grade school (1938-1946), East Green Bay High School (1946-1950) and was a graduate of Mount Mary College, Milwaukee,...
Steve "Weef" Lorrig
May 11, 2019
Steve “Weef” Lorrig, passed away May 11, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra; daughter Danielle (Chad) Klaus and 2 precious grandchildren: Maxx and Jaxx; sister, Julie. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N Webster Ave, De Pere, from 3-7pm. Service will follow from 7-7:15pm officiated by Rick DeMars. We wish...
Rosalee Aerts
May 7, 2019
Rosalee Aerts, age 79, of Wrightstown, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at her home. The daughter of the late Robert and Martha Coenen was born June 26, 1939 in Kaukauna. She graduated from Wrightstown High School and on April 14, 1959, married Donald Aerts at St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown. She enjoyed sewing/needle work, gambling, playing cards, cooking...
David J. Schlies
May 5, 2019
David J. Schlies, age 73, of Denmark WI, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019. David was born August 9, 1945 the oldest son of the late Theodore and Marcella (Stodola) Schlies. At a young age David was milking cows alongside his father. Working on the family farm and attending school brought forth his impeccable work ethic. He graduated from Kewaunee...
Duane "Dewey" Eugene Schrader
May 4, 2019
Duane E. “Dewey” Schrader, 86, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, May 4, 2019 surrounded by his family. Dewey was born on June 5, 1932 in Delmar, IA to the late Howard and Juanita (Burke) Schrader. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy. Following his Naval service, he met the love of his life, Joyce (Luczynski). They...
John Dwyer
May 3, 2019
John Dwyer, age 95 of De Pere, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. He was born in Askeaton, Wisconsin on July 20, 1923 to the late Phillip and Anna (Farrell) Dwyer. He moved to De Pere at a very young age and became a lifelong resident. After graduating from High School, he joined the United States Army and served...
Shirley Schoen
May 2, 2019
Shirley I. Schoen passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. She was born in Green Bay to Walter and Ruth Schoen who preceded her in death in 1955 and 1981, respectively. Shirley graduated from East High School in Green Bay and was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, undergraduate work at other universities and post graduate studies at...
Beatrice Henrigillis
Apr 30, 2019
Beatrice Henrigillis, age 94, entered into eternal life on April 30, 2019. The daughter of the late Charles and Mayme (Vanden Langenberg) Linssen was born February 18, 1925 in the Town of Bellevue. She married Norbert Henrigillis on September 1, 1945 in Green Bay and he preceded her in death on May 12, 1988. Beatrice was very dedicated to her...
Helen M. Thomas
Apr 29, 2019
Helen M. Thomas, 93, of De Pere, passed away peacefully Monday morning with family by her side. The daughter of the late William and Adeline (Fox) Daul was born July 5, 1925 in Kaukauna. On June 9, 1951 she married Clyde Thomas at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Freedom, and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2013. Throughout...
John "Jack" Manley
Apr 28, 2019
John J. Manley, age 92, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully under the caring hands of the superb staff at Unity Hospice on Sunday, April 28, 2019. John was born on December 27, 1926 in Green Bay to Evelyn (Maloney) Manley and Frederick Manley. He married Frances McAuliffe on June 20, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. They had five children: Deborah...
Nellie Grace Shillcox
Apr 28, 2019
Nellie Grace Shillcox, 97, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on April 28, 2019. She was born June 12, 1921, in Reek, Netherlands, to the late Frank and Antonia Simons. She came to America with her parents and brother in July of 1923. She graduated from Seymour High School in 1940 and went on to work at Zwicker...
Jacalyn "Jaci" Arne
Apr 27, 2019
On Saturday, April 27, 2019, Jacalyn “Jaci” Ann Arne unexpectedly passed on to unite with the Lord Jesus Christ and her spiritual family, including her daughter Roseanne, in heaven. She is survived by her husband, Darrell; two sons, Ryan and Steve; two daughters-in-law, Joung Ju and Kelly; and eight grandchildren, Melissa, Justin, Emily, Abigail, Liam, Aidan, Shawn and Lars. Jaci...
Vernon "Vern" Stange
Apr 25, 2019
Vernon B. “Vern” Stange, age 89, of Green Bay, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. The son of the late Byron and Linda (Frehse) Stange was born July 18, 1929. He married Genevieve Kaminecki on June 12, 1950 at St. Joseph Church in Green Bay and together they shared nearly 69 years of marriage. Vern served his country in the...
George Compton
Apr 25, 2019
George Compton, 79 passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. George was born February 5, 1940 the son of the late Bert and Lucille (Brunette) Compton. He was the youngest of 16 children. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a dental helper. He retired from Lov-It Creamery as a “truckologist” after 36 years. George loved spending his free time...
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