Obituaries

Nancy A. Hruska

Nancy A. Hruska

Jan 2, 2025

Nancy A. Hruska, age 64, of Kewaunee, WI, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her home. She was born on July 10, 1960 in Green Bay, WI, daughter of Ralph and LaVerne (Heyrman) Leurquin. 

On October 15, 1999, she was married at Holy Cross Catholic in Green Bay, WI to Tom Hruska. 

Nancy enjoyed fishing, boating and just being...

Susan Duquaine

Susan Duquaine

Jan 2, 2025

Susan "Sue" Duquaine, age 80, passed away on January 2, 2025. Born on December 19, 1944, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Catherine (Terris) Fechhelm. On June 18, 1966 she married Roger "Duke" Duquaine in Fond Du Lac, and he preceded her in death in 2007.

Susan was a warm and caring soul,...

Catherine J. Burdick

Catherine J. Burdick

Dec 29, 2024

Catherine J. Burdick, age 51 of Allouez, passed away surrounded by her loving family following a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 27, 1973, to John and Virginia (Gauerke) Burdick in Green Bay. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from UW Madison and then her Masters Degree from UW Milwaukee. Catherine worked for many years as...

Suzanne "Sue" Paider

Suzanne "Sue" Paider

Dec 27, 2024

Suzanne “Sue” Paider, age 82, of Denmark, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI.

She was born on January 10, 1942 in Green Bay, WI, daughter of the late Jules and Margaret (Terry) Demeny. In 1978, she married John F. Paider at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Stangelville, WI. 

Sue “Sue P”...

Kenneth (Ken) Trinkner

Kenneth (Ken) Trinkner

Dec 25, 2024

It is with deep sadness and much love that we share the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Trinkner, a man whose wisdom, faith, and generosity have touched many throughout his life. Ken’s dedication to service, knowledge, and the creation of a better world were evident in his every action. He was a man to be admired, and one that made it...

Alan E. Golueke

Alan E. Golueke

Dec 24, 2024

Alan Golueke, age 68 of Green Bay, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 4, 1956, in Green Bay to the late Nicholas and Alberta (Giese) Golueke. Even before graduating from Green Bay East High School in 1974, he started attending and then racing stock cars all across the state. He built...

Helen J. Meyer

Helen J. Meyer

Dec 24, 2024

Helen Jean Meyer, 92 of De Pere, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1932 in Marshfield to the late Otto and Monica (Bartl) Brown. 

Helen graduated from Marshfield High School. She was a stay-at-home mom and then worked for a number of years at the Boston Store and later at Shopko Express, retiring in...

Milton Bielinski

Milton Bielinski

Dec 23, 2024

Milton “Milty” “Turk” Bielinski, age 85, of Denmark, was reunited with his wife, Gail, on December 23, 2024. The son of the late Walter and Clara (Sladkey) Bielinski was born on January 25, 1939. Milty graduated from Denmark High School and on December 20, 1975, he married the love of his life, Gail (Schmoock), and she preceded him in death...

Daniel L. Wampole

Daniel L. Wampole

Dec 20, 2024

Daniel L. Wampole, age 69 of Denmark, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family following a long courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on March 6, 1955, in Columbus, Wisconsin, son of the late Royce and Mabel (Lovicott) Wampole. On April 26, 1980, he married Marie Brockman in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin....

Bob Tessmer

Bob Tessmer

Dec 15, 2024

Robert Lee Tessmer was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday December 15, 2024. He was beloved by so many, most notably as a husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, mentor and friend.

Bob was born to the late Everett and Dorothy (Abraham) Tessmer on June 20, 1947 in Wausau, WI. He attended Wausau High School, graduating...

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 1955 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,...

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