Obituaries

Oct 10, 2017

Ruth E. Schmidt, age 79, died peacefully in her sleep on October 10, 2017 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living in Suamico. She was born August 17, 1938 in Wayside to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Jensen) Haese. She married Loyle Schmidt at Zion Lutheran Church in Wayside. Ruth was a stay-at-home mother in Manitowoc. She moved to Silver Cliff in...

Oct 8, 2017

William F. “Bill” Harrison, Jr., 85, passed away Sunday morning, October 8, 2017, at Allouez Parkside Village. He was born in Green Bay to the late William and Emily (Harthun) Harrison, Sr. Bill was a 1949 graduate of Green Bay East High School and then went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at UW Madison. He later...

Oct 7, 2017

Mary Lou Backes, 80 (ish), passed away peacefully Saturday surrounded by love and family. Mary Lou was born to parents Marie and Lawrence Rebman on August 19, 1932. She married Cyril John Backes on November 22, 1952. Together Mary Lou and Cyril raised their four children, Nancy, Cynthia, Mary and Stephen, in several Wisconsin towns before settling in Allouez in...

Oct 6, 2017

Connie M. Van Oss, age 68, of Denmark, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2017. The daughter of the late James and Loraine (Bowers) Shillcox was born January 31, 1949 in Appleton. She graduated from De Pere High School in the class of 1967. On September 21, 1968 she married Michael J. Van Oss at St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Oct 6, 2017

Maureen “Mickey” Margaret Lunney (née Kadletz), of DePere, WI died unexpectedly on October 6, 2017. She was 82 years old. Mickey is survived by her husband of 56 years, her sister Kay Knauf-Lavoie of Bakersfield, CA and sister-in-law, Kit Lunney of Washington, DC. Six children: Pat of Onalaski, WI, John of Shawano, WI, Mary Kay (Carrell) of St. Paul, MN,...

Oct 5, 2017

Raymond “Ray” Detaege, age 81, of Allouez, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017. The son of Henry and Margaret (Leneau) Detaege was born October 2, 1936 in Oconto. He married Patricia Belongia and together they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Ray worked at Packerland Packing for many years before retirement. In his spare time enjoyed watching the Badger games, and...

Oct 5, 2017

A beautiful and loving soul, Andrew O. Lopez passed away on October 5, 2017. The youngest of three children, born to Rebecca and Oscar Lopez on April 18, 2003, Andrew changed the lives of his family. Andrew was truly gifted, teaching himself to play the guitar and piano, he entertained his family and friends with the various songs that he...

Oct 4, 2017

Oct 3, 2017

Luella Adeline Rose (Zeamer) Ossmann, 91, passed away peacefully at Unity Residence, De Pere. She was born to Otto and Clara (Brandenburg) Zeamer on May 23, 1926 in Green Bay, WI. Luella married Emerald Ossmann on June 20, 1946; he preceded her in death on December 14, 2012. They shared 66 years of marriage and together they built their farm,...

Oct 1, 2017

Billie B. Lambert, 86, passed away on October 1, 2017 at Sunrise Assisted Living Communities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter M. Lambert. Billie is survived by one son, Oscar Feichtinger, Maine; three daughters by marriage, Laurie Lambert, Green Bay; Jackylyn Samborski, Virginia; and Susan Glawe, Florida. Billie was a former Green Bay Elementary teacher. She loved...

Sep 27, 2017

Mary Jane Micolichek went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. She was born in Green Bay on May 17, 1952, daughter of Charles and Mary (Polus) Micolichek. Mary Jane enjoyed listening to classic country and western music, with Glen Campbell as one of her favorites. Also, spending time with her two best friends, Sandy Lepp and Margaret...

Sep 19, 2017

Brian D. DeGroot, age 46, of De Pere, passed away peacefully from a brain tumor September 19, 2017. Brian was born July 22, 1971 in Green Bay to Paul and Patricia (DeStaercke) DeGroot, the youngest of their three sons. He attended Dickinson Elementary and graduated from East De Pere High School in the class of 1989. Brian had many interests...

Sep 16, 2017

Diane C. Lotter, age 78, of Denmark and formerly of Menomonee Falls, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017. She married Marvin Lotter and together they enjoyed going to the casino in their retirement. Diane also loved watching football, watching the hummingbirds out the window and pontoon boat rides with a beer in her hand. Survivors include her children: Todd (Renee)...

Sep 13, 2017

Dorothy J. (Dottie) Neerdaels, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Woodside Senior Communities in Green Bay. On April 26, 1931 she was born in Sagola Twp. Michigan to Paul and Ruth Sitka. She graduated from Channing High School and attended Illinois College in Springfield, IL. Dorothy married Donald G. Neerdaels on June 27, 1953 and he...

Sep 8, 2017

Nancy Ann Hofkes (Thorpe), age 81, died peacefully on September 8, 2017 with loved ones by her side. She was born on May 8, 1936 to the late Clarence and Marcellaine (Amerling) Thorpe in Stanley, Wisconsin. She married Richard Hofkes on March 2, 1957 and they spent 45 wonderful years together. Nancy enjoyed sewing, knitting, baking, golfing, traveling, musicals, singing...

Sep 8, 2017

Richard A. “Dick” Northway, 76, of De Pere passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017. Dick was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on December 18, 1940 to Edwin and Dorothy Northway. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and completed his recruit training at Parris Island. Dick graduated from the Marine Corps Scout Sniper School...

Sep 7, 2017

Donald “Donvis” Kuchenbecker, 68, Denmark, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Ervin and Norma (Schneider) Kuchenbecker was born on May 24, 1949. Don was employed by the Manitowoc Company for 25 years. On June 3, 1972, he married Julie Hansen at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Denmark. They...

Sep 5, 2017

Richard F. Murphy (80) passed away September 5th, 2017 in De Pere. He was born November 24th, 1936 in Green Bay to the late Maxwell and Genevieve Murphy. Dick’s interest during a full life included spending time with his family, sailing and working on his father’s many sailboats. He also loved traveling the country in his RV’s attending rallies all...

Sep 3, 2017

Marian M. Kiley, age 87, of Glenmore, passed away peacefully at Scandinavian Court in Denmark on September 3, 2017. She was born on September 2, 1930 in De Pere to the late John and Gertrude (Hockers) Koltz. On May 30, 1951 she married Thomas Kiley in De Pere, and together they had ten children. Marian was a member of the...

Sep 3, 2017

Norman G. McClintock, 85, Bellevue and formerly of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. On July 17, 1932 he was born in Comanche, Texas to the late James Henry and Alma McClintock. As a young child his family moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he received his education. During Norm’s junior year of high school he joined the...