Obituaries

Vernon M. Christopherson

Vernon M. Christopherson

Dec 15, 2024

Early in the morning of December 15, 2024, Vernon Martin Christopherson took the hand of the love of his life, Dorothy and joined her in their heavenly home-just in time to spend Christmas together. 

Vernon was born on MARCH FOURTH, 1929 as the third child of August and Isabel. He was followed by five other brothers. Vernon attended UW Madison where...

Roger Pierce

Roger Pierce

Dec 14, 2024

Roger Pierce, age 75 of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born on August 12, 1949, in Marshfield to the late Albert and Marie (Bender) Pierce. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. On July 12, 1969, Roger married Paula Weinfurter and was then enlisted in the United States...

Ralph R. Zellner

Ralph R. Zellner

Dec 9, 2024

Ralph Zellner, 87, of De Pere, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2024.

Ralph was born in Luxemburg, WI on August 22, 1937, to the late Peter and Emma (Theys) Zellner. He was a 1956 graduate of Luxemburg High School. Ralph worked at American Motors, Red Owl, and American Marketing.

Ralph enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country...

Leroy J. LaBine

Leroy J. LaBine

Dec 8, 2024

Leroy J. LaBine, age 92, went to his eternal home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna, WI. 

He was born on November 17, 1932, in Green Bay, WI, son of the late Edgar Sr. and Minnie (Bowers) LaBine. 

Leroy enjoyed music, daily Mass, weekly games of bingo and collecting stuffed animals and quarters.

He is survived by...

Gerald "Jerry" Plog

Gerald "Jerry" Plog

Dec 7, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Plog, age 95 of Ashwaubenon, passed away on December 7, 2024 at a local nursing home.

He was born on February 2, 1929, in Green Bay to the late William and Lillian Plog. He was a graduate of Nicolet High School and Northeast Wisconsin Technical Institute. 

 On July 21, 1951, he married the love of his life, the former Alice...

Lou Ann Gutzman

Lou Ann Gutzman

Dec 7, 2024

Lou Ann Gutzman, age 68, of Wrightstown, passed away suddenly on December 7, 2024. The daughter of the late Carl and Lois Bunnow was born on May 26, 1956. On July 2, 1974, she married Greg Gutzman at St. Luke Church in Little Chute, and together they shared 50 years of marriage. For over 20 years Lou Ann proudly served...

Mark Bredael

Mark Bredael

Dec 6, 2024

Mark Lee Bredael, 82 years old, passed away peacefully December 6, 2024 in Denmark, Wisconsin.

Mark was born on August 27, 1942, in Luxemburg, Wisconsin to the late Harvey and Viola (Joppe) Bredael and shared many adventures with his seven brothers and sisters growing up. Mark’s amazing work ethic was instilled at a young age and began with setting pins at...

Gordy Pritzl

Gordy Pritzl

Dec 5, 2024

Gordy Pritzl, age 92, of De Pere, passed away on December 5, 2024. The son of the late Joseph and Renata (Fischer) Pritzl was born on May 9, 1932. On November 23, 1961, he married Alice Richard in Green Bay. Gordy was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Ledgeview, where he was an usher for many years.

Survivors include his...

John Tweet

John Tweet

Nov 30, 2024

John Andrew Tweet, age 68, passed away peacefully on November 30th with his sister and brother-in-law at his side. He left this world after a short illness but is now at peace in the presence of God and his parents, Pat and Andy Tweet. John’s kind and gentle heart, his passion for supporting animals, his keen eye for design, and...

Kathryn "Katie" Ann Dykes

Kathryn "Katie" Ann Dykes

Nov 30, 2024

Kathryn Ann “Katie” Dykes passed away on November 30, at Unity Hospice. The daughter of the late Frank and Stella Korzilius was born in Racine, WI on Sept. 11, 1951.

She is survived by her children (Kathryn, Stephanie and John), sister Mary Ann (Kim) Watt of Cape Coral, FL, dear cousin Jeff Karls of Madison, WI, brothers-in-law John Dykes of Columbia,...

Charlotte "Char" Christensen

Charlotte "Char" Christensen

Nov 25, 2024

Charlotte “Char” Christensen, age 81, of Denmark, WI passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Monday, November 25, 2024.

She was born on October 29, 1943, daughter of Otto Habeck and Luella Van Laanen (Gehrke). On August 25, 1962, she married Melvin “Mel” Christensen at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Denmark.

Char worked for Diana Manufacturing until the time of...

Susan Davis

Susan Davis

Nov 25, 2024

Susan Mary Davis (Huelsbeck), age 77, of Denmark Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born on All Saints Day in 1947, Susan attended Xavier High School in Appleton, WI and The University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she received a BA in Journalism.

After marrying the love of her life and raising two boys, Susan enjoyed...

Helen A. Hawk

Helen A. Hawk

Nov 14, 2024

Helen A. Hawk, age 99, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. Helen was born on June 4, 1925 in Kentucky to Clifford and Henrietta (Reardon) Boehner. 

Helen earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and taught grade school in Ohio and Green Bay, WI.

Helen enjoyed knitting and traveling. She was a volunteer in the Bellin Hospital...

Donna Durawa

Donna Durawa

Nov 12, 2024

Donna L. Durawa, 86, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, at Teal Shores in Mequon. Born on February 7, 1938, in Little Chute, Wisconsin, Donna was the only child of Joseph N. Gerrits and Frances Marie (Van Hammond) Gerrits. Despite being an only child, she was never without companionship, as she was surrounded by her many loving aunts, uncles,...

Rose E. Gysbers

Rose E. Gysbers

Nov 12, 2024

Rose E. Gysbers, age 91, of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Brookdale of Oakwood. She was born on October 29, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Lucille Gysbers.

After graduating from Julienne High School she attended the University of Dayton. She was the music director of Julianne High School in Dayton Ohio for 16...

Carol L Wakeman

Carol L Wakeman

Nov 9, 2024

Carol Lucy (Muraski) Wakeman, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 9, 2024. On September 15, 1958, she married Fred Wakeman at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Green Bay. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage before his death in 2012. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who made the lives of those around...

Gary Lee Vervoren

Gary Lee Vervoren

Nov 9, 2024

Gary Lee Vervoren, age 80, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, in the presence of his loving daughters. Gary was born on June 28, 1944, to the late Liel and Marcella (Eger) Vervoren in Green Bay. He was a hard worker, working for the Southern Pacific Railroad for his entire career. It brought him to Arizona where...

Patrick Hockers

Patrick Hockers

Nov 9, 2024

With deep sadness and cherished memories, we come together to honor and celebrate the life of Patrick “Pat” Jacob Hockers, a man whose heart overflowed with love, generosity, and joy. Pat’s radiant presence brightened every space he entered, and his laughter was as warm and infectious as the love he shared with everyone around him. Born with a boundless spirit,...

Mike Jacobs

Mike Jacobs

Nov 7, 2024

Michael Joseph Jacobs was born on September 7th, 1971, and passed away on November 7th, 2024 at his home at the age of 53. Mike had increasingly struggled with some chronic health issues over the last number of years. The family is comforted knowing that his beloved dad, along with Jesus, was waiting to receive him into his heavenly home....

Robert "Bob" J. Seitzer

Robert "Bob" J. Seitzer

Nov 6, 2024

Robert J. Seitzer, age 73, passed away peacefully with his son by his side on November 6, 2024. Bob was born on April 9, 1951 in Green Bay to the late William and Doris (VandenPlas) Seitzer. He was a graduate of Green Bay East High School. Bob married Tina Reimer in 1970. Their son Steve was welcomed into their family...

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