Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Germaine L. Reed
Jan 8, 2026
Germaine “Gerry” Loraine Reed, 93 of Denmark passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1933, in Greenleaf, WI to Olive & William Fritsch. Germaine was united in marriage to Robert James Reed on January 5, 1952. Her love lives on woven through the generations she nurtured and cherished. Germaine was a devoted homemaker who...
Mary Margaret Burd
Jan 8, 2026
Mary Margaret (Gabrielson) Burd, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with her four daughters at her side. She was born on April 25, 1929 (a birthday she often celebrated on the 24th). Mary grew up with five brothers and one sister in Bear Creek, Wisconsin. Though their home lacked modern conveniences such as plumbing, it...
Jennifer Marie Gross
Jan 8, 2026
Jennifer Marie Gross, age 63 of Green Bay, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Aurora BayCare Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on September 14, 1962, in Green Bay to the late Norbert E. and Jeannine (Rahr) Gross. Jennifer graduated from St. Joseph High School, (The Academy Catholic High School). Following her graduation from high school,...
Charles "Chuck" Ramsay
Jan 7, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Ramsay, 91, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in De Pere, Wisconsin, surrounded by his children and his beloved wife of 68 years, Georgia.
Born in Cheboygan, Michigan, and raised in Dearborn, Chuck was a lifelong and captivating storyteller. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he began his broadcasting career in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
In 1965, Chuck joined WBAY-TV...
Craig V. Wenner
Jan 6, 2026
Craig V. Wenner, age 73, of Manitowoc, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Aurora Hospital in Oshkosh, WI.
He was born on June 24, 1952 in Maribel, WI, son of the late Ward and Marjorie (Zeman) Wenner. Craig married Kristy Grusznski on August 21, 1981. She preceded him on death on June 2, 2025. Craig was an ED...
Darrell James Kane
Jan 3, 2026
Darrell J. Kane, age 78, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on October 21, 1947, in Green Bay, the son of the late Michael and Katherine (Rukamp) Kane.
Darrell proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for seven years, including one tour in Vietnam. He remained deeply...
Kim Barnas
Jan 3, 2026
Your purpose is not what you do, your purpose is what happens to people when you do what you do.” Dr Caroline Leaf
The Ward of the Warrior Fairy has transitioned to her just reward.
Kim Barnas’ energy transitioned this earthly confine carrying with it the lessons learned throughout a productive life. She lived life with integrity, wisdom and love. The world...
Mary Prebelski
Jan 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Prebelski, age 88, of De Pere, who was reunited with her husband Arvin on January 1, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1937 to Lawrence and Virginia (Cadeau) Vizina. Shortly after graduating in 1954 from Baraga High School, Mary moved with her sister Helen to become a...
Barbara Ann Jensen
Dec 31, 2025
Barbara “Bobbie” Ann (Harder) Jensen passed away peacefully at Woodside Senior Community in Green Bay, Wisconsin with her husband Paul Jensen by her side, on December 31, 2025, at the age of 90.
Born on April 22,1935, in Hood River, Oregon, to Lloyd and Bonnie (Weinheimer) Harder, Bobbie grew up in several places, including Odell, Oregon on her grandparents’ farm, Stevenson,...
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