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Arlene Mae Wotruba

Arlene Mae Wotruba

Dec 5, 2014

Arlene Mae Wotruba, 83, Maribel, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, December 5, 2014 at a local hospital. She was born March 9, 1931 in Manitowoc Co., daughter to the late Joseph and Anna (Rezek) Hynek. She married Lawrence Wotruba, Sr., on June 22, 1949 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kellnersville, and he preceded...

Donald J. Maes

Donald J. Maes

Dec 4, 2014

Donald J. Maes 72, De Pere, passed away on Thursday December 4, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born July 9, 1942, in Green Bay, WI, to the late Von and Kate Maes. Don graduated from West De Pere High School in 1960 and enlisted in the United States Army. He married Rosemary Le Tourneau in 1962...

Rita M. (Simoens) Marnocha

Rita M. (Simoens) Marnocha

Nov 30, 2014

Rita M. Marnocha, 77, of De Pere and formerly of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 30, 2014. The daughter of the late John “Wes” and Mabel (LaCount) Simoens, she was born on November 10, 1937 in Green Bay. She graduated from Pulaski High School and on August 30, 1958, she married Raymond “Skip”...

Adrian Roland Mansbridge

Adrian Roland Mansbridge

Nov 29, 2014

Adrian R. Mansbridge, age 45, De Pere, suffered a heart attack on Saturday, November 29 and was taken from us much too soon. Adrian was born September 22, 1969 to Moira and Jonathan Mansbridge in Brisbane, Australia. He relocated to England as a young boy, and then later to Palo Alto, California as a teenager. He attended college at the...

Robert "Bob" Dunks

Robert "Bob" Dunks

Nov 28, 2014

Robert E. (Bob) Dunks, age 68, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home from a heart condition. The son of Earl and Dorothy (Smits) Dunks was born June 17, 1946 in Seymour. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 18 in 1964, and after 3 years of active duty, he served in the reserves until...

Robert "Bob" Winnekens

Robert "Bob" Winnekens

Nov 27, 2014

Robert J. (Bob) Winnekens, age 66, of Denmark, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 27, 2014 of heart complications. The son of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Pieschek) Winnekens, was born September 1, 1948, with an identical twin, Richard, who passed away shortly after birth. He graduated from Denmark High School in 1966 and went on to NWTC to learn the...

Amanda Lynn Czarneski

Amanda Lynn Czarneski

Nov 26, 2014

Amanda Lynn Czarneski, 34, Denmark, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. She was born July 30, 1980 in Manitowoc, daughter to Al and Connie Czarneski. Amanda enjoyed shooting pool, riding motorcycles, dancing, was very creative, and loved spending time with her daughter, Rylie. Survivors include her parents, Al and Connie Czarneski; her daughter, Rylie Czarneski; sister, Chris (Jim)...

Mary Olive (Heyrman) Kleuskens

Mary Olive (Heyrman) Kleuskens

Nov 24, 2014

Mary (Heyrman) Kleuskens, 81, of Wrightstown, was unexpectedly united with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2014, surrounded by her loving family following complications from surgery. The daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (Hazaert) Heyrman was born April 22, 1933. She married John (Bud) Kleuskens on October 15, 1952. Mary and John moved to a small dairy farm north...

Edward G. Kraynek

Edward G. Kraynek

Nov 24, 2014

Edward G. Kraynek, 92, Stangelville, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at Bellin Hosptial. He was born October 10, 1922 in the town of Franklin, son of that late Joseph and Doris (Hynek) Kraynek. Edward served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He married Viola “Vi” Sekora in September of 1949 in Denmark,...

Richard "Rick" Wenzel

Richard "Rick" Wenzel

Nov 24, 2014

Richard “Rick” Wenzel, age 41, of Denmark, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, November 24, 2014, while enjoying his passion for hunting. The son of Ronald and Mary Ann (Sloma) Wenzel was born November 6, 1973 in Green Bay. He married Angie Nelsen on June 23, 2001 in Denmark, and together they have two children, Samantha and...

Mary Ann Bressers

Mary Ann Bressers

Nov 23, 2014

Mary Ann Bressers, age 81, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2014, at Ledgeview Nursing Center. She was born in De Pere, on August 23, 1933, to the late Henry and Clara (Vander Heiden) Bressers. For many years she worked at Parkview Manor in Green Bay as a cook until her retirement. Mary Ann loved to play...

Eugene "Gene" Kennedy

Eugene "Gene" Kennedy

Nov 19, 2014

Eugene (Gene) A. Kennedy, 63, rural Denmark, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at a local hospital following a short illness. He was born April 30, 1951 in Green Bay, son of the late Francis and Helen (Grimm) Kennedy. Gene graduated from Denmark High School and worked for Brillion Iron Works, retiring in 2013. Gene loved going to...

Dan Grassl

Dan Grassl

Nov 18, 2014

Daniel Edward Grassl, age 67, of De Pere, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Dan was born June 27, 1947, in Stratford, WI to Harold and Eleanor Grassl. He married Cathy Knaapen on May 30, 1970 and they raised their family in De Pere. He is survived by his wife, Cathy, and their children: Erin and...

Martha Elaine (Lindsley) Verhagen

Martha Elaine (Lindsley) Verhagen

Nov 16, 2014

Martha Elaine Verhagan, age 82, of Wrightstown, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. She was born April 10, 1932 in Benderville to the late George and Theresa (Vickman) Lindsley. On May 24, 1952, Martha married Raymond M. Verhagen at St. Sebastina Catholic Church in Isaar. Martha worked for the shoe factory in Wrightstown until its closing. She was a member...

Henry "Harry" Kreft

Henry "Harry" Kreft

Nov 11, 2014

Henry “Harry” Kreft, 92, of Denmark, WI, passed away on Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff at Angel‘s Touch Assisted Living Facility in De Pere, WI. He was born in Poniatowski, WI, September 30, 1922, to the late Allie and Helen (Witucki) Kreft. He was educated in the schools of Edgar,...

Lilith Jane Lubinski

Lilith Jane Lubinski

Nov 10, 2014

Lilith Jane Lubinski, 79, Athelstane, WI, died peacefully on November 10, 2014. Born July 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Judith and Alfred Makovsky. She met her sweetheart, Richard Lubinski, as a freshman at Wausaukee High School, and married him on June 25, 1955 in Chicago, IL. Lilith was an active member of the Cornerstone Assembly...

Helen M. (Rotzenberg) Paul

Helen M. (Rotzenberg) Paul

Nov 6, 2014

Helen M. (Rotzenberg) Paul, 96, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2014. The daughter of the late Peter and Louise (Vande Voort) Rotzenberg was born on September 2, 1918 in Askeaton, WI. Helen graduated from Nicolet High School. She married Sylvan Paul on September 6, 1941 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Askeaton. They enjoyed over...

Melvin Alden Olsen

Melvin Alden Olsen

Nov 1, 2014

Melvin A. Olsen, 76, of Denmark, died on Saturday, November 1 of complications after heart surgery, with Marleen sitting by his bed side. Melvin was born in Denmark, WI on January 23, 1938 to the late Harvey and Pearl (Hansen) Olsen. Melvin married Marleen Pautz on September 24, 1960 at Henrysville Lutheran Church. Melvin was in the National Guard for...

Judith (Rosenbaum) Gilson

Judith (Rosenbaum) Gilson

Nov 1, 2014

Judith Ann (Rosenbaum) Gilson, age 59, formerly of Greenleaf, received her angel wings on Saturday, November 1st in Henderson, NV. Judy was born to Harold and Grace (Schweiner) Rosenbaum on August 2nd, 1955. Judy’s faith filled life allowed her to take care of others with her own special flare. Whether it be her children, the flowers in her garden, the...

Rita Teresa (Linnenkamp) Carter

Rita Teresa (Linnenkamp) Carter

Oct 27, 2014

Rita (Linnenkamp) Carter, 77, of Greenleaf, passed away peacefully at Unity Hospice on October 27, 2014 rejoining her loved ones who have gone before her. Rita was born in Harper, Iowa on February 13, 1937 to the late Francis and Pauline Linnenkamp. She was joined in marriage to Harold Carter on February 24, 1984 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Allouez....

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