Obituaries

Jul 1, 2024

Dear Helen, age 63, passed away at Aurora Hospital in Green Bay after illness and stroke. She was born on September 8, 1960. She was preceded in death by her little boy Jessiee Kelley, father Douglas Rupp and her brother Carl Rupp.

She is survived by her four sons Justen, Nathen, Nick and Joe Kelley, her mother and father Bertha and...

Jun 29, 2024

God called Sharon Ann Kidney to her heavenly home on June 29, 2024. She was born in Green Bay on January 12, 1951, to the late Delner and Myrtle (Miller) Beaupre.

Sharon spent her childhood riding bike to the parks and pools in De Pere, and spent much time with her best friend, Dale. Kim was the love of her life....

Jun 25, 2024

The Joe Zondlo deep-belly laugh was instantly recognizable and infectious. We will hear his laugh forever. We will also remember his deep concern for all people, his calming and supportive manner, deeply held values, clear thinking, subtle humor, and passion for medicine and nature. 

 Joseph Zondlo passed away at his home on June 25, 2024. Joe was born to George and...

Jun 23, 2024

Carolyn Zawacki, 72 years young, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, with her loving husband and children by her side. 

 Carolyn was born on January 25, 1952, in Passaic, NJ to the late Ralph and Sophie (Zepka) West. She was the oldest sister to Lorraine (Marc) Daniels of Lansdale, PA, Linda (Tom) Bramhall of Toms River, NJ, the late Marianne...

Jun 22, 2024

Thomas George Van Erem, 76, passed away at Bellin Hospital on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Tom was born on December 5, 1947, to the late Caroline and Arthur Van Erem. On August 31, 1974, he married Linda Mooren at St. Francis Church in De Pere. They were just two months from their 50th wedding anniversary.

Tom graduated from De Pere High...

Jun 21, 2024

Evelyn Hanson, 89, passed away on June 21, 2024. She was born on October 29, 1934 to Frank and Johanna Bialek. She embraced life as an Air Force wife, raising three children across the U.S., including Wyoming, Hawaii (where she won a hula dancing competition), and California. She had a career as an executive secretary, working on base while her...

Jun 21, 2024

Helen M. (Belongia) Wellens, age 88, passed away on June 21, 2024 at home with family by her side. The daughter of the late Elmer and Kathryn (Lipp) Belongia was born October 12, 1935. She graduated from Green Bay East High School as part of the class of 1953. On September 17, 1955 she married Robert Wellens at St. Francis...

Jun 20, 2024

James “Jim” Bergman, age 91, passed into eternal life on June 20, 2024. He was born on December 9, 1932, in Little Chute, WI. to the late Henry P. and Matilda (Bongers) Bergman. Jim graduated from Annunciation Grade School and Catholic Central High School.

In 1955 he married Nancy Kosnar, together they placed priority on faith and family. They were very...

Jun 20, 2024

Jun 16, 2024

Lois Leonhard, age 94 of De Pere, passed away peacefully with her loving children by her side. She was born on May 22, 1930, to the late Cyril and Eleanor (Reddemann) Haberman in Milwaukee. She graduated from East De Pere High School and went on to Northwest Institute of Medical Technology in Minneapolis, where she earned a degree as a...

Jun 11, 2024

Nancy Ann (Busa) Stankevitz, age 78, passed away peacefully June 11, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1945 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Clara (Kaminski) Busa. She is a graduate of P.J. Jacobs High School in Stevens Point. On June 4, 1966 she married James Stankevitz at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. For many years Nancy worked...

Jun 10, 2024

Mary Jo Janssen, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1933 in Wausau, WI to Louis & Mae (Sheridan) McNamara. Her family moved to Rhinelander when she was young, and she graduated from Rhinelander High School. She attended Mount Mary College and transferred to St. Norbert College the first year they accepted...

Jun 9, 2024

Jennifer Nora Bennett, age 61, a loved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a brave fight with cancer. Jen was born on May 4, 1963, in Rockford, Illinois to John Frederic and Elizabeth Mary (Owens-Jones) Bennett. Her family relocated to the Green Bay Area when her father started his career at...

Jun 7, 2024

Carol Ann Kreft, age 92, passed away on June 7, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1931, in Green Bay to Lawrence and Matilda (Jorgenson) Kafka. Carol graduated from Denmark High School and went on to marry the love of her life, Harry Kreft, on May 30, 1953, at All Saints Catholic Church.

Throughout their 61 years of marriage, Carol...

Jun 7, 2024

Marjorie A. Schuldes, 95, passed away June 7, 2024. She was born June 20,1928. Her parents were Richard and Helen Garot.

Marjorie graduated from Green Bay East High School and had a brief career as a secretary to the sales manager at Wisconsin Public Service. That was automatically terminated when she married Ken Schuldes, her high school sweetheart, when he returned...

Jun 5, 2024

Roger Lynn Marvin Tenor Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Ledgeview on June 5, 2024. Roger was born on November 30, 1943, in Algoma to Marvin and Rose (Ropson) Tenor. He graduated from Preble High School in Green Bay. While at school, he was active with their Sharpshooter Club.

He married his high school sweetheart, Jane (Mineau)...

May 30, 2024

Bernard "Dezz" Des Jardins, loving son of Bernard and Evelyn Des Jardins, passed away peacefully May 30, 2024. Dezz was born on September 10, 1948, and proudly served in the US Air Force before working as a contractor. Throughout his life, Dezz called both Morehead City, NC, and Green Bay, WI, home. 

He is survived by his sister, Mary Hitchcock; and...

May 30, 2024

Dale E. Blazei, age 57, Town of Franklin, passed away on May 30, 2024. The son of Ray and Dorothy (Buresh) Blazei was born October 31, 1966 in Green Bay. Dale graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1985 and attended NWTC for welding. For many years, Dale drove cement trucks, first for Fred Fels Concrete, then Green & Gold Concrete...

May 29, 2024

Gary Ross Austin, 78, passed away on May 29th, 2024 after a long illness. He was born in Milwaukee on June 28, 1945 to Nyle and Maude Austin and grew up in Neenah, WI. After graduating from Neenah High School he attended UW-Madison and received a degree in education from UW-Oshkosh. Gary married Bridget McCarty a week after graduation and...

May 27, 2024

Harold “Butch’’ Zelten, 93 years young, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024. He was born June 18, 1931, in De Pere, the son of Everson and Emma (Vander Heiden) Zelten. Butch served his country during the Korean Conflict, from 1952 to 1953 as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He married June Bacon and she preceded him in death...