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Dolores M. (Detaege) Aubry

Dolores M. (Detaege) Aubry

Jan 17, 2015

On January 17th Dolores Mary (Detaege) Aubry, age 87, found everlasting peace with her loving family at her side. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Joseph in Heaven. Dolores and Joseph were married on May 8, 1948 in Oconto. Joe preceded her in death on March 1, 2005. Dolores was an amazing seamstress and made her beautiful wedding...

Lawrence J. Lacenski

Lawrence J. Lacenski

Jan 16, 2015

Lawrence John Lacenski, 92, Denmark, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 16, 2015. He was born June 23, 1922 in Denmark. He was the son of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Wollock) Lacenski and stepmother Bessie (Mendl) Lacenski. Lawrence graduated from Denmark High School and attended St. Norbert College. He served his country in the United States...

Melle J. Pfleger

Melle J. Pfleger

Jan 14, 2015

Melle J. Pfleger, 53, Denmark, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center. She was born February 1, 1961, daughter to Raymond and Gladys Kleber. Melle married Mark Pfleger in 1981, and worked at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay in the CS Department for the past 15 years. Melle enjoyed gardening, crocheting, needlepoint, making soaps...

Betty Jane Smits

Betty Jane Smits

Jan 14, 2015

Betty Jane Smits, 88, De Pere, passed away on January 14, 2015. She was born on January 20, 1926 to Frank and Ethel (Lenss) Mikle. Betty worked as a buyer for HC Prange Co. (now Younkers). She married Francis J. Smits on August 2, 1947 at St. Mary Catholic Church in De Pere, and he preceded her in death on...

June Dorothy Wilde

June Dorothy Wilde

Jan 11, 2015

June Dorothy Wilde, 91, De Pere, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was born April 22, 1923 in Green Bay, daughter to the late Victor and Blanche (Charbonneau) Johnson. She graduated from East Green Bay High School, and worked as Office Manager at Boss’s News Depot. June married Melvin Wilde on June 4, 1949 in Green Bay, and he...

Royal J. Cenefelt

Royal J. Cenefelt

Jan 10, 2015

Royal Cenefelt, 92 of Denmark, WI passed away Saturday January 10, 2015 at Bellin Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born July 16, 1922 to Alma Kopera and Charles Cenefelt in Cooperstown, WI. Royal graduated from Milwaukee School of Enginering and then served in the Army-Air Corps during WWII. He then worked for the United States Postal Service as...

Stephen Sr. Arbes

Stephen Sr. Arbes

Jan 6, 2015

Stephen Arbes, Sr., 96 passed away peacefully on Tues, Jan 6, 2015. He was born to the late James and Fotina Arbes in Elizabeth, NJ, and at an early age moved to Westfield, NJ where he resided until moving to De Pere, WI in 1990. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Fond Du Lac,...

Alice (Oskey) Schlies

Alice (Oskey) Schlies

Jan 6, 2015

Alice “Moomie” Schlies, age 86, of Maribel, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. On May 21, 1928, she was born to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Hoyer) Oskey. On April 9, 1949 she married Robert Schlies at All Saints Catholic Church in Denmark. She was employed as a cheese maker and spray painter....

Robert F. Kramer

Robert F. Kramer

Jan 3, 2015

Robert F. Kramer, 89, Bellevue, died on January 3, 2015 at Rennes Health Care Center, DePere, due to complications from a hip fracture in November. The son of Fred and Frances (Bonin) Kramer, he was born January 11, 1925 in Oak Park, IL. Bob graduated from St. Mel High School in Chicago in 1943. He served in the U.S. Air...

Robert "Bob" Wiese

Robert "Bob" Wiese

Jan 1, 2015

Robert M. “Bob” Wiese, age 67, of Wrightstown, passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2015 from natural causes. He was born August 1, 1947 in Green Bay, son of the late Wilfred and Mary (Kulhanek) Wiese. He graduated from De Pere High School and went on to work with his family at the Fox Valley Alfalfa Mill. He married Sherry Erdmann...

Robert "Bob" Berg

Robert "Bob" Berg

Dec 30, 2014

Robert A. (Bob) Berg, age 99, of De Pere, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Rennes Health Center. The son of the late Henry Berg, Jr. and Jennie (Cornelissen) Berg was born in De Pere on August 21, 1915. He was a 1933 graduate of De Pere High School, and later attended trade school to learn printing. Bob worked...

Rufus Wayne Aschenbrenner

Rufus Wayne Aschenbrenner

Dec 29, 2014

Rufus Wayne Aschenbrenner, 90, De Pere, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at a local hospital. He was born April 20, 1924, at home in Luxemburg, WI, son of the late Antone and Albertina (Leiterman) Aschenbrenner. Rufus graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1942, and proudly served his country in the United States Army, 87th Division during WWII, earning...

Donna M. Justman

Donna M. Justman

Dec 27, 2014

Donna Mae Justman, 71, De Pere formerly of Appleton passed away on December 27, 2014. Donna was born June 6, 1943 to the late Peter and Bernice Kawleski in Stevens Point, WI. Donna grew up in Stevens Point, graduated from Maria High School then continued her education at Badger Business College in Green Bay, WI to pursue a secretarial degree....

Carol E. Gerke

Carol E. Gerke

Dec 23, 2014

Carol E. (Verhagen) Gerke, 87, lifelong resident of De Pere, was called home for Christmas to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2014. She was born March 25, 1927 to George and Alma (Aldrich) Verhagen. Carol married Robert Gerke, her classmate from Nicolet High School, class of 1944, with Abbott Bernard Pennings officiating. Bob and Carol celebrated...

John E. Fronsee

John E. Fronsee

Dec 22, 2014

John E. Fronsee “Jack”, 77, of DePere, comforted by his wife Judy, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2014 at Unity Hospice, DePere. Jack son of Emmanuel and Catherine Fronsee was born in Stephenson, MI July 27, 1937. He is survived by his wife Judith Fronsee and three sons Steve (Brenda), Ron (Allison), and Joe (Tara), five grandchildren and his...

Muriel G. (Johnson) Kittell

Muriel G. (Johnson) Kittell

Dec 17, 2014

Muriel Kittell, 80, Denmark, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 19, 1934 in Denmark to the late Elroy Ione (Lange) Johnson. She married Carlton Kittell on July 28, 1961. She farmed for the early part of her life. Then decided to work out, was employed at many...

Mary Beth (Price) Jones

Mary Beth (Price) Jones

Dec 17, 2014

Mary Beth (Price) Jones, age 83, longtime resident of Allouez, passed away Wednesday December 17, 2014 at Angel’s Touch Assisted Living. She was born December 22, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Leo Price Sr. and Edna (Halpin) Price. She graduated from St. Gregory High School, and studied Theology at St. Norbert College. Mary Beth married Ronald Jones February 5, 1955...

John C. Jr. Viets

John C. Jr. Viets

Dec 13, 2014

John Christian Viets, Jr., a longtime area resident, passed away on December 13 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was 89. Cause was congestive heart failure. Born in Fond du Lac, WI on October 18, 1925, he received a B.A. and Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Agriculture in the field of plant pathology. After completing two years...

Sylvia "Sam" Graczyk

Sylvia "Sam" Graczyk

Dec 12, 2014

Sylvia A. “Sam” Graczyk (Schleis), age 61, of Denmark, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at her home. The daughter of Alvin and Agnes (Bosacki) Schleis was born October 29, 1953 in Green Bay. She graduated from Denmark High School and on September 14, 1974, she married Daniel S. Graczyk at All Saints Church in Denmark. Together, they recently celebrated...

Robert "Bob" Blahnik

Robert "Bob" Blahnik

Dec 5, 2014

Robert J. (Bob) Blahnik, 87, DeKalb, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 5, 2014. He was born on November 24, 1927 in Alaska, WI, son of the late Leander and Agnes (Blahnik) Blahnik. Bob was born at home on Thanksgiving day in 1927. After attending local country schools, he graduated from Brussels High School. He was drafted...

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