Obituaries
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...
Darrell James Kane
Jan 3, 2026
Darrell J. Kane, age 78, currently of Appleton, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his home. The son of the late Michael and Katherine (Rukamp) Kane was born on October 21, 1947 in Green Bay. Darrell faithfully served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for 7 years, serving one tour in Vietnam and remained proud of his service...
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,...
Mary E. Jensen
Dec 31, 2025
Mary E. Jensen, 72, Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1953, to the late Richard and Nancy. Mary; the oldest of 17 children. She graduated from Marquette University and soon after met the love of her life, Dr. Richard Jensen. In 1980, she married Rick and lovingly...
Terese A Huempfner
Dec 29, 2025
Terese A. "Teri" Huempfner
Terese Huempfner, known by most as Teri, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, December 29, 2025.
Born Terese Arlene Morelock in Harvard, IL on September 19, 1960, to Harry Robinson Morelock and Nellie Rae (Carter) Morelock, she was the seventh of nine children. Throughout her youth, her family lived on several dairy farms in northern Illinois...
Sylvia A. Boudreau
Dec 27, 2025
Sylvia A. Boudreau, age 86, of De Pere, WI, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home.
She was born on June 14, 1939 in Racine, WI, daughter of the late Alexander and Emma (Derr) Weitzel.
Sylvia attended Horlick High School in Racine, WI and then graduated from Racine-Kenosha County Teachers College. She began her teaching career in grades K-8,...
Donald E. Dickrell
Dec 24, 2025
Donald E. Dickrell, age 85, of Cooperstown, WI passed away with his family at his side on Wednesday, December 24th at Woodside Senior Community in Green Bay where he had been recovering after a fall on October 31st.
He was born on July 23, 1940 in the Town of Russell to Nicholas and Norma (Becker) Dickrell. Don attended St. Anna Grade...
Gene O. Halbrook
Dec 24, 2025
Gene O. Halbrook, age 85, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by his daughters. He was born on June 24, 1940 in Green Bay, WI, to the late Norman and Leona (DeJardin) Halbrook.
Gene proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1961. In his early years, he owned and operated several...
Janice Ann Vande Hey
Dec 21, 2025
Janice Ann (Strenn) Vande Hey, age 75, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness. She was born on May 20, 1950, in Green Bay to the late Robert and Eunice (Nohr) Strenn. Janice graduated from Wrightstown High School with the class of 1968. Following graduation, she worked for Zwickers in Appleton, followed by Wisconsin Bell in Green Bay, finally Ariens,...
Marvin J. Kostka
Dec 18, 2025
Marvin James Kostka, age 94, passed away on December 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones while under hospice care.
Marvin was born on May 14, 1931, in Algoma, Wisconsin, to Frank and Ida (Deprey) Kostka.
He proudly served and was a combat veteran in the United States Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, known as the Rock of the Marne, during the Korean War.
Following...
Kurt A. Welsing
Dec 16, 2025
Kurt Welsing died December 16 after a brief illness. Born November 4, 1929, to Arnold and Ethel Welsing (Jobelius) he was the second of seven children.
Words cannot convey the impact that Kurt had on his family, neighbors and anyone who was blessed to have met him. He had a magical ability to engage anyone, even strangers, in conversation. Kurt's genuine...
Carl H Reckelberg
Dec 16, 2025
Carl H. Reckelberg, age 94 of Eaton, passed away early Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born in the town of Montpelier on January 26, 1931, to the late William and Martha (Mueller) Reckelberg. He graduated from Luxemberg high school, class of 1948. He was then drafted into the Army and served his country in Korea.
On June 15, 1957, he...
Robert A. Neufeld
Dec 12, 2025
Robert Arnold Neufeld, age 92 passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Allouez Senior Living.
He was born September 10, 1933 to Arnold Elmer Neufeld and Gladys Marie (Pazourek) Neufeld of Antigo, Wisconsin. Robert was baptized and confirmed at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Antigo.
He graduated eighth grade from Peace Evangelical Lutheran School, attended and graduated from Antigo High School...
Mark Allen Dorvinen
Dec 10, 2025
Mark Allen Dorvinen, age 60, of Green Bay, WI, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1965 in Milwaukee to the late Lawrence and Elaine (Alsteen) Dorvinen. On August 3, 1991, he married Luann (Kempen) and together they have one son, Samuel Joseph Dorvinen.
Mark was a true adventurer at heart. An avid skier—both on water...
John "Jack" Wilmet
Dec 4, 2025
John “Jack” Wilmet,84, of De Pere, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. John was born on October 12, 1941, to Alvin and Magdalen (Vanden Heuvel) Wilmet and grew up in De Pere. He graduated from West De Pere High School and remained a proud member of the community throughout his life.
On July 21, 1962, John married the love of...
Thomas D. Platz
Nov 28, 2025
Thomas Donald Platz, age 40, joined his brothers in their heavenly home on November 28, 2025.
Tom was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on July 24,1985 where he joined his parents Donald and Nancy (Wicker) Platz and brother Steve. Tom was a determined little guy with a strong will and a sweet, loving personality. In 1988 his family moved back to Wisconsin...
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