Obituaries

Harvey R. Brown

Harvey R. Brown

Feb 3, 2026

Harvey R. Brown, 98, Rockland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born on January 7, 1928 to the late Edwin and Elinora (Reschke) Brown. He married Loretta Carter on September 29, 1954 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Glenmore, and together they shared 61 happy years of marriage. He grew up on the...

Doug Kobes

Doug Kobes

Feb 3, 2026

Douglas A. Kobes, age 72 of Maribel, passed away peacefully at his home, following his long journey with cancer. He was born on November 17, 1953, to the late Joseph and Alice (Petersen) Kobes. Doug graduated from Denmark High School with the class of 1971. Following graduation, Doug joined the United States Marine Corps and served his nation from 1972...

James H Schumerth

James H Schumerth

Feb 3, 2026

James (Jim) Schumerth, age 94, of De Pere, passed away on February 3, 2026. The son of the late Joseph and Loretta (Ehnerd) Schumerth was born on December 17, 1931.

Jim served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Army from 1951-1953. He married Eva Aerts on April 28, 1956.

Jim was a familiar and friendly face in De Pere,...

Elizabeth (Betty) Anderle

Elizabeth (Betty) Anderle

Jan 29, 2026

Elizabeth Mary Anderle (Brunette) 94, was born in Green Bay WI on March 22nd,1931 to James and Theresa Brunette. She was the youngest of 4 children born to two hearing impaired parents. Elizabeth (Betty) was strong willed as a child and always ready for an adventure. Her younger years were spent living on Adams Street in downtown Green Bay. and...

Diane M. Noyes

Diane M. Noyes

Jan 29, 2026

Diane Noyes, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, January 29, surrounded by family. Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on October 27, 1943, Diane graduated from Oshkosh High School and built a life centered on family, faith, and laughter.

Diane married Dwight Noyes, the love of her life; they shared 63 years together and raised four children Keith, Kari,...

James "Jim" Lunney

James "Jim" Lunney

Jan 29, 2026

James “Jim” Lunney, a man of profound faith, quiet generosity to many charities, and legendary kindness, passed away peacefully in hospice care on January 29, 2026, at the age of 93.

Jim was a lifelong Catholic whose life was rooted in the values of hard work and service. He spent decades as a dedicated employee at Fort Howard, providing for his...

Rosemary "Rosie" Meles

Rosemary "Rosie" Meles

Jan 29, 2026

Rosemary (Rosie) Teresa Meles passed away peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born on July 16, 1937, in Hilbert, Wisconsin, to the late Victor and Veronica (Schumacher) Wolf.

A graduate of Hilbert High School in 1955, Rosie worked many years at Brillion Iron Works and the School District of Denmark as an administrative assistant where...

Jon S. Hardt

Jon S. Hardt

Jan 26, 2026

Jon Samuel Hardt passed away on January 26, 2026, after a brief illness and fall.

Jon came into this world on February 9th, 1935, in the middle of a Wisconsin snow storm. His father, the Reverend Samuel Hardt, hiked through the blizzard to retrieve the doctor. Returning to the Auroraville, Waushara County farm, Samuel found his wife, the Reverend Sadie Harrington...

Gordon James Korb

Gordon James Korb

Jan 25, 2026

Gordon J. Korb, age 80 of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born on May 17, 1945, to the late John and Esther (Quammen) Korb in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating from High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps, and served his country during the Vietnam War, returning home in July of 1967....

Most Reverend Robert J. Banks

Most Reverend Robert J. Banks

Jan 25, 2026

With unwavering faith in the Resurrection of our Lord, we offer our prayers for the Most Reverend Robert J. Banks, Bishop Emeritus of Green Bay, who died peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Bishop Banks was 97 years old, having been a priest for 73 years (1952) and a Bishop for 40 years (1985). At the time of his death,...

Carolee Borntreger

Carolee Borntreger

Jan 24, 2026

Carolee Borntreger, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday January 24th, 2026. A devoted Christian and a true pillar of faith for her family, Carolee’s life was marked by courage, creativity, service, and an unshakable trust in God.

She is survived by her four children: Deborah (Rusty Huff) Zander, Amberlee (Brendon) Ribble, Rory (Lynn) Zander, and Greg (Teresa) Zander; one sister, Cherrie (Richard)...

Susan Z. Murphy

Susan Z. Murphy

Jan 24, 2026

Susan “Sue” Murphy, 79, passed away peacefully in DePere, Wisconsin on January 24, 2026 with her sons, Brian and Christopher, lovingly by her side.

Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Sue was a warm and kindhearted woman who brought out the best in others. Thoughtful and generous by nature, Sue helped people find hope and strength - often at moments when they...

Larry E. Laundrie

Larry E. Laundrie

Jan 22, 2026

Larry E. Laundrie, aged 75, passed away peacefully after a brief but devastating illness at Aurora BayCare Medical Center on the evening of January 22nd, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born to the late William P. (Bus) Laundrie and Betty J. Laundrie (Vander Muss) in Green Bay on October 9th, 1950. He attended and graduated from East High...

Carol Jean Lacenski

Carol Jean Lacenski

Jan 19, 2026

Carol Jean Lacenski (Pashouwer), 72, of Denmark, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on June 10, 1953, to the late Clarence and Apolonia (Schaetz) Pashouwer. She graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1971. She later worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, where she met the love of her life, Clarence “Clary”...

Bernard and Dorothy Fabry

Bernard and Dorothy Fabry

Jan 13, 2026

Dorothy (Burr) Fabry, age 94, and Bernard “Bernie” Fabry, age 96, of De Pere, passed away peacefully within 8 hours of each other, both by natural causes, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. They were married for more than 72 years and shared a deep love for family, friends, and travel.

Survivors include their children, Jan (Jerry) Pavlik, Mike Fabry, and Dan...

Frank A. Otto

Frank A. Otto

Jan 13, 2026

Frank A. Otto, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born on December 10, 1944, in Eugene, OR to the late Werner and Irene Otto. He moved to Oshkosh in grade school and graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1963. Frank then served as a Drill Sergeant E5 in the US Army before returning to Oshkosh...

Joyce Mae Wecker

Joyce Mae Wecker

Jan 11, 2026

Joyce M. Wecker, 93, of De Pere, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home. She was born on October 15, 1932 to the late Walter and Lucille (Van Eyck) Orde. She married Armand “Bud” Wecker on August 6, 1955 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Green Bay. After 46 years of marriage, he preceded her in death...

Norbert "Norb" W. Kussow

Norbert "Norb" W. Kussow

Jan 10, 2026

Norbert W. Kussow, age 88, of De Pere passed away peacefully January 10, 2026, with his devoted wife of 56 years, Betty, by his side. Norb was born June 17, 1937, in Brown County, the son of the late Willard and Irene (Brandt) and Sophie (Rohloff) Kussow. Following graduation from West De Pere High School he served his country in...

Mark "Gofer" Bildings

Mark "Gofer" Bildings

Jan 10, 2026

Mark “Gofer” Bildings, age 70, of De Pere, WI, passed away unexpectedly following a sudden medical event on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Northwoods that he loved.

He was born on April 22, 1955, in De Pere, WI, son of late John and Idabell (Ambrosius) Bildings. On October 11, 1975, he married Ruth Willems in De Pere, WI.

Mark was a...

Robert "Bob" J. Bauer

Robert "Bob" J. Bauer

Jan 9, 2026

Robert “Bob” Bauer, age 93 of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1932, in Mondovi, WI to the late Walter and Bernice (Mickelson) Bauer. On August 5, 1961, he married the love of his life, Joanne Salm and in 2021 they celebrated their 60th anniversary, only two weeks before Joanne’s...