Obituaries

Jane E. Ruediger

Jane E. Ruediger

Jan 19, 2019

"A Tribute to My Wife" Jane E. (Rader) Ruediger, 86, of Allouez passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19. Jane was born in La Crosse on April 27, 1932, the daughter of Russell and Helen (Wing) Rader. She is survived by George, her husband of 67 years. Jane attended and graduated from La Crosse Central High School, participating in the...

Neva  (Jewell) Meintzer

Neva (Jewell) Meintzer

Jan 18, 2019

Neva E. (Jewell) Meintzer,93, of De Pere, WI, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2019. She was born Feb. 11, 1925, Kirkland, Illinois, to the late Charles and Karin (Erickson) Jewell. She was a graduate of Elgin High School. Neva married Gail Meintzer on June 21, 1947, in Elgin, Ill. Neva had been employed at the Milwaukee Railroad, was a...

Nicholas J. Metz

Nicholas J. Metz

Jan 14, 2019

Nicholas J. Metz, 66, of Cooperstown died unexpectedly Monday, January, 14, 2019 at his residence. Nic was born on October 15, 1952 the son of Francis J. Sr and Susan (Stahl) Metz. At the age of 17, Nic was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 27th round of the 1970 MLB June Amateur Draft from Denmark high school. He...

Mary W. Larson

Mary W. Larson

Jan 9, 2019

Mary Bradshaw Waite Larson, 97, died Jan. 9, 2019, listening to a favorite hymn, "How Great Thou Art." She was born Jan. 3, 1922 in Glasgow, KY to Frank and Ada (Vaughan) Waite. She attended Centre College in Danville, KY where she studied home economics. She answered a call for civilian volunteers to fill clerical positions in Washington, DC and...

Patricia Ann Thorne

Patricia Ann Thorne

Jan 6, 2019

Patricia A. Thorne, of Collins, WI, passed away January 6th, 2019, after a battle with cancer. Patty was born in Merrill, WI on February 26, 1960, the youngest child of the late Clarence and Margaret Laak. Patty grew up on a small family farm in Merrill and moved to Two Rivers in her early 20s. Later in life she moved...

Dr. Peter Bordini

Dr. Peter Bordini

Jan 3, 2019

Dr. Peter Dominic Bordini of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2019, at the age of 72. He was born June 14, 1946, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the second of six children of Dominic John Bordini and Janette Ida (Burns) Bordini of Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Peter was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, the University of Wisconsin - Stevens...

Joe Pelishek

Joe Pelishek

Jan 2, 2019

Joseph F. Pelishek Sr., age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, after a lengthy illness. Joe was born on the family farm to the late Frank and Clara (Sauer) Pelishek on April 15, 1935, in the Town of Glenmore. He was a graduate of Denmark High School. On September 22, 1956, he was united in...

Thomas F Manders

Thomas F Manders

Dec 28, 2018

Thomas Manders, age 61 of Greenleaf, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born on April 9, 1957 to the late Manfred and Irene (Van De Walle) Manders in Green Bay. He graduated from Wrightstown High School and continued his education throughout his 42-year career...

Laura S. Bangert

Laura S. Bangert

Dec 28, 2018

Laura S. Bangert, age 86, of Allouez, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Friday, December 28, 2018. The daughter of the late Bill and Emaline (Volkmar) Thede was born March 1, 1932 in New Holstein. She attended New Holstein grade school and on August 8, 1953, she married Jack Bangert at SS...

Karla Katherine Konkol

Karla Katherine Konkol

Dec 28, 2018

Karla Konkol, age 58 passed away peacefully Friday, December 28, 2018 at The Bay of North Ridge Nursing Home, Manitowoc. She was battling diabetes for the last four years. Karla was born on May 14, 1960 to Jeanette (Ashenbrenner) Konkol and the late Robert Konkol, Sr. She graduated from Roncalli High School, class of 1979. She last worked for Salm...

Shirley M. Sengbusch

Shirley M. Sengbusch

Dec 27, 2018

Shirley Mae Sengbusch, age 84 passed away December 27, 2018 with her loving family at her side. Born March 6 ,1934 to Peter and Mary Blohowiak in the Town of Eaton, WI. Shirley attended SS Cyril and Methodius for grade school and Denmark High School. Shirley held many positions in her lifetime but having her own shop in Door County...

Mary F. Hoehne

Mary F. Hoehne

Dec 25, 2018

Mary Hoehne, 74, Allouez, passed away Christmas morning 2018. In accordance with Mary’s wishes a private funeral has been held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Interment in Allouez Cemetery. Cotter Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.

Patricia Ann Kitslaar

Patricia Ann Kitslaar

Dec 25, 2018

Patricia (Pat) A. Kitslaar, 91, a life-long resident of Green Bay, passed away peacefully early Christmas morning at Allouez Parkside Village, after an extended illness with Alzheimer’s Disease. Pat was born in Green Bay on March 17, 1927, the eldest child of the late Cyrus and Elizabeth (Bettine) LaPlant. Pat attended St. Francis Cathedral Elementary School and graduated from East...

Patricia Viets

Patricia Viets

Dec 23, 2018

On December 23rd, 2018 longtime Green Bay resident Patricia Viets died peacefully with her family by her side. She was 91 years young. This remarkable woman was born in Wauwatosa on October 31, 1927. Her father, Horace Powell was a feature editor for the Milwaukee Journal. Pat received her journalism degree from UW-Madison. While at the UW she met her...

Carole Jean Huybrecht

Carole Jean Huybrecht

Dec 23, 2018

Carole Huybrecht passed away at Allouez Parkside Village on Sunday, December 23, 2018. She was born June 15, 1936 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Alden and Delia (Selen) Huybrecht. She graduated from East High School in Green Bay and moved to Chicago, Illinois, at age 18. She was passionate about her work and was employed at...

Herman Joe Dykes

Herman Joe Dykes

Dec 23, 2018

Herman Joseph “Joe” Dykes, 69, of Allouez, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. Joe was born July 26, 1949 to Marion Joseph Dykes and Frances Elizabeth (Ingraffia) Dykes in the U.S. territory of Honolulu, Hawaii. As he traveled with his military family, he had the opportunity to attend many grade and high schools in the United States as well as...

Todd James Zachowski

Todd James Zachowski

Dec 23, 2018

Todd James Zachowski, 43, Greenleaf, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. He was born Dec. 27, 1974, the son of Myron and Sharon (Bungeon) Zachowski. Todd attended Wrightstown elementary and Wrightstown High School. He enjoyed cutting wood, being outside, gardening, raising chickens and turkeys. He also loved the studio he lived in above the barn, where he entertained many...

Gert Kouba

Gert Kouba

Dec 22, 2018

Gertrude Kouba, age 92, formerly of Maribel, passed away peacefully at home in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was born April 18, 1926, the eldest daughter of the late Richard and Cora (Jaeger) Becker in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The former Miss Gertrude Henrietta Becker and Edward Paul Kouba, formerly of Gibson, were married on October 4, 1952....

Mary Mathis

Mary Mathis

Dec 22, 2018

Mary Mathis, 72, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a battle with metastatic breast cancer on December 22, 2018. She was born August 15, 1946 to Veronica (Reedy) and Gilbert Mathis in Green Bay. She graduated from Denmark High School Class of ’64. From there she graduated from Manitowoc County Teachers College Class of 1966....

Kari Joan Bastys-Kittell

Kari Joan Bastys-Kittell

Dec 21, 2018

Kari Joan Bastys-Kittell (born Kari Hagenow on January 12, 1968) passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on December 21, 2018. Private services will be held for family and friends.