Obituaries

Irene Lily Zittlow

Irene Lily Zittlow

Apr 25, 2025

Irene Lily Zittlow, age 96 of Allouez passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1928, to the late Frank and Emma (Snell) Schroeder and was a 1946 graduate of Seymour High School. Irene went on to school and became a beautician. On May 22, 1948, she married Marlin Zittlow, he preceded her in death...

John W. "Jack" Utrie

John W. "Jack" Utrie

Apr 23, 2025

The tap root of the UTRIE left his earthly confines after a life lived with integrity, conviction and love. Jack wrote his own obituary but the family felt the need for emphasis and expansion to reflect his 91 years.

I was born December 2nd 1933 at home in Juneau, WI to Wendel N Utrie and Eugenia (Becker) Utrie. I was told...

Donald R Smith

Donald R Smith

Apr 21, 2025

Donald R. Smith, age 89 of Allouez, was reunited with his loving wife Bernice and welcomed into heaven on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born on November 28, 1935, to the late Claude and Viola (Vandenberg) Smith in Green Bay. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in June of 1955 and three months later, on September 17,...

Joan Aerts

Joan Aerts

Apr 18, 2025

Joan L. Aerts, age 87, of Wrightstown, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Prairie Home Assisted Living in Menasha, WI. It is not lost on anyone who knows Joan that she died with Jesus on Good Friday. Joan was raised in faith by loving parents and grew up on a farm with...

Linda A. Hermes

Linda A. Hermes

Apr 13, 2025

Linda A. Hermes, age 76, formerly of Greenleaf, WI, passed away peacefully at her home in Manitowoc, WI.

She was born on April 22, 1948 in Appleton, WI, daughter of the late George and Geniveve (Kobs) Hermes. She shared her life with her lifelong partner, William Moser for 45 years.

Linda worked as head color engineer at Thilmany’s Paper Mill in Kaukauna,...

Barb A. Wagner

Barb A. Wagner

Apr 11, 2025

Barbara (Brand) Wagner, age 88, of De Pere, passed away with her children by her side and was reunited with her loving husband, Jerry, on April 11, 2025. The daughter of the late Michael P. and Mildred (Morrisey) Brand was born on April 25, 1936, in Sheboygan, WI

Barb, a graduate of Central High School in Sheboygan and the Marquette University...

Michael Kehoe

Michael Kehoe

Apr 10, 2025

Michael (Mike) John Kehoe, 51, of Luxemburg passed away on April 10, 2025, unexpectedly and peacefully at home. The son of James and the late Patricia (Kust) Kehoe was born on July 12, 1973.

Mike graduated from Denmark High School in 1992. He was a big fellow with a big heart. Mike’s size helped him to excel in Football and Track...

Ignatius "Iggy" Gorenc

Ignatius "Iggy" Gorenc

Apr 10, 2025

Ignatius “Iggy” Gorenc, age 91, of Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Eden Vista Green Bay.

He was born on February 19, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI, son of the late Ignatius and Mary (Pauc) Gorenc. On October 3, 1980, he married Carolyn "Carrie" O'Brien at St. Matthew's Parish in Green Bay, WI.

Iggy was a supervisor...

James L. Waters

James L. Waters

Apr 6, 2025

Green Bay – James Larson Waters (Jim) passed away surrounded by his loving family from bladder cancer on April 6, 2025. Jim was loved by all, and his heart of gold and sense of humor spread kindness to everyone who knew him. He spent his wonderful life as the most loving son, husband, dad, papa and friend.

The son of Everett...

Earl Kufahl

Earl Kufahl

Apr 5, 2025

Earl A. Kufahl joined his wife Sandra in heaven on Saturday, April 5, 2025, following a briefillness. He was born on January 14, 1939, in Deerfield, Wisconsin to the late William and ClaraKufahl. Earl met the love of his life in Madison, Wisconsin and they were married on August 6,1966. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2024.Earl worked...

Richard Otis Garber

Richard Otis Garber

Apr 2, 2025

Richard Otis Garber, age 83 of De Pere, passed away this week following a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Richard was born on September 26, 1941, to the late Lester and Winifred (Whitney) Garber in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up, Richard was active in the Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating from Clayton High School in...

Bernadine "Bernie" Queener

Bernadine "Bernie" Queener

Mar 27, 2025

For more than 86 years, Bernadine “Bernie” Mary Ann Queener lived to serve her Lord God and her family. On Thursday, March 27, 2025, God called her to everlasting life with Jesus and all the saints who passed before her. On May 27, 1938, she was born to the late Ohrend and Amy (Hansen) Pittner in Glenmore, WI. Bernie lived...

Lawrence "Smokey" F. Van Gruensven

Lawrence "Smokey" F. Van Gruensven

Mar 27, 2025

Lawrence “Smokey” F. Van Gruensven, age 81 of De Pere, passed away peacefully at Allouez Senior Living on March 27, 2025. He was born to Ben and Martha Van Gruensven in De Pere, Wisconsin on December 31, 1943. Smokey married Janet Zelten on May 22, 1965.

Smokey worked as a shop foreman and head mechanic at Daanen & Janssen for 46...

Brad J. DeCleene

Brad J. DeCleene

Mar 26, 2025

Brad J. “B-Rad” DeCleene, age 44, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Born March 1, 1981, to Joseph and Patricia (Van Rossum) DeCleene in Green Bay, Brad grew up on his family farm in Greenleaf, WI. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and Wrightstown High School. Brad joined the Greenleaf Volunteer Fire Department and served the...

Kenneth "Kenny" Voyles

Kenneth "Kenny" Voyles

Mar 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Kenny” Voyles on March 25, 2025, unexpectedly, at the age of 61. Kenny was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and uncle; he will be fondly remembered for his kindness and the love he shared with his family and friends.

Kenny was born on June 8, 1963, to Edith and...

Michael (Mike) Petersen

Michael (Mike) Petersen

Mar 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Petersen, who left us on March 25, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on April 22, 1952, to Elton and Mary (Lamers) Petersen, Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Mike began grade school at Ledgeville Elementary until the 4th grade, then finishing through 8th...

Mark K Dart

Mark K Dart

Mar 24, 2025

Mark Kenneth Dart was born May 31, 1957, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was born to Louis Dart Jr. and Mary Anne Dart (Policky). During his lifetime, he lived in 8 states and 2 European countries growing up as a military brat. Graduating from East Butler High School in Brainard, NE and then Wilma Boyd airline school in 1975, he...

Patricia "Pat" Buresh

Patricia "Pat" Buresh

Mar 22, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Buresh (Bielinski) of Denmark, WI passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at Oak Park Place in Green Bay, WI at the beautiful age of 82. With her collecting and nurturing work complete, she’s off to her next great adventure.

Pat was born to Walter and Clara (Sladke) Bielinski on February 24,1943.

After graduating with the Denmark High School Class...