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Leland  Robert Tegen

Leland Robert Tegen

Oct 9, 2023

De Pere – Leland R. Tegen, 84, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. Lee was born November 4, 1938, in Kewaunee WI, the son of Gerald and Agnes Tegen. He was a graduate of Kewaunee High School class of 1956.

Following graduation, Lee joined the U.S. Navy proudly serving aboard the USS Salisbury Sound...

Dick Vanden Wymelenberg

Dick Vanden Wymelenberg

Oct 8, 2023

Richard (Dick) Vanden Wymelenberg, age 94, of Wrightstown, entered eternal life on October 8, 2023. The son of the late Elzear and Martha Vanden Wymelenberg was born July 24, 1929. Dick attended St. Paul Parochial School and graduated from Wrightstown High School. He served his country for two years in the U.S. Army Infantry as a Rifleman and was in...

Carol Johanski

Carol Johanski

Oct 7, 2023

After a courageous battle with cancer, our dear mother, wife, sister and daughter, Carol Johanski, passed away, Saturday, October 7 at 6pm, The Feast of our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary at the hour of the Angelus. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives with the “eternal end” in...

James Gordon Riedi

James Gordon Riedi

Oct 7, 2023

James “Jim” Riedi, 87, passed away peacefully at home October 7, 2023 surrounded by family.

He is the son of the late Matthew and Anna (Kinderman) Riedi and was born on July 13, 1936 in De Pere, Wisconsin.

After graduating from St. Norbert High School, he worked for Sears Roebuck and Company and was drafted into the US Army. He served from...

Mary E. Rich

Mary E. Rich

Oct 4, 2023

Mary E. Rich, age 90, of De Pere, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The daughter of the late Richard and Charlotte (Heesaker) Berendsen was born on October 17, 1932. On August 20, 1960 she married Len Rich. Mary was proud to volunteer at the De Pere Christian Outreach for many years, was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed...

Susan E. Wierschke

Susan E. Wierschke

Oct 1, 2023

Susan Emma Wierschke (Giese), 76 of Kellnersville, died October 1, 2023 at Unity Hospice in De Pere with her family by her side.

Susan was born November 22, 1946 in the town of Oneida to the late Harold and Dorthy (Ganon) Geise. On April 17, 1965, she married Jerome Wierschke and they had four children together.

Susan enjoyed traveling in the motor...

John Michael Gordon

John Michael Gordon

Sep 30, 2023

John Michael Gordon (83) passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023, surrounded by his family after living with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Marshfield, WI to Jack and Jean Gordon and grew up in Green Bay, WI. John was a proud graduate of Premontre High School, St. Norbert College, and UW Madison. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

James Virgil Kohlbeck

James Virgil Kohlbeck

Sep 30, 2023

Our beloved brother, James Virgil Kohlbeck (Kip), departed his earthly life on September 30, 2023, to join our parents, Virgil and Fran Kohlbeck, and brother, Bobby, in their eternal home.

Jim was blessed with a self-reliant and inquisitive spirit that served him well. He was a proud Air Force veteran and volunteered to serve his country from 1964-1968, including 2 tours...

Gregory A. Tiesling

Gregory A. Tiesling

Sep 28, 2023

Gregory Allen Tiesling passed peacefully into our Lord's outreached arms on Thursday, September 28, 2023. We will miss him dearly. Greg was born on August 8, 1947 to Bernice and Robert Tiesling. He was the eldest of 5 children. Greg married Susan Fieck and they had 3 children. They were married almost 50 years.

Greg and Sue loved to volunteer in...

Nancy Carol  Mitchell

Nancy Carol Mitchell

Sep 25, 2023

Nancy Carol Mitchell, 82, of Milwaukee, WI, Birmingham, AL, and Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully on September 25th, 2023. She is survived by her two loving daughters: Terri Sipes and Julie Sai’d; six cherished grandchildren: Donald (Monica), Alyssa (Nick), Zachary, Isabella, Isaac, and Laila; and four devoted siblings: Ken (Shirley), Eileen, Judith, and Charles; many nieces and nephews. A...

Joel Stephen Butz

Joel Stephen Butz

Sep 23, 2023

Big Sky - Butz, Joel Stephen

Joel Butz, 64, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on September 23, 2023. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family. Joel was born in Green Bay and grew up in De Pere, Wisconsin. He attended Notre Dame grade school and Abbot Pennings High School, where he made many lifelong friendships. He matriculated at...

Leslie Schmidt

Leslie Schmidt

Sep 21, 2023

Leslie Norbert Schmidt, 85, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on September 21, 2023, after a short battle with gastric stomach cancer. Les was born in Green Bay on March 24, 1938 to the late Norbert and Violet Schmidt. He attended East Depere High School. He married the love of his life, sweetheart and dance partner,...

Bethany A. Lynn

Bethany A. Lynn

Sep 20, 2023

Bethany “Beth” Ann Lynn, 66, of Green Bay, WI, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous lifelong battle with Type 1 Diabetes.

Bethany, a New Year’s baby, was born on January 1, 1957, in Fort Eustis, Virginia, to Carol Jean (Sweeney) Temp and the late Jim Temp.

After her brief period in Virginia, Bethany...

Doris Lamers

Doris Lamers

Sep 20, 2023

Doris M. Lamers, age 55, passed away on September 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with brain cancer, surrounded by her loved ones who will miss her greatly.

The daughter of Joseph and Eleanor (Diedrick) Uitenbroek was born January 15, 1968 in Appleton. Doris graduated Wrightstown High School and went on to work for Ahlstrom Munksjo for 30 years. On April...

Gerald J. Beining

Gerald J. Beining

Sep 19, 2023

Gerald J. Beining “Jerry” 1939 - 2023

On September 19, 2023, we said goodbye to our father, Jerry. He was born November 19,

1939, to the late Roman and Agnes (Danen) Beining. On May 14, 1971, Jerry was united in marriage to Joan Hutjens. Jerry and Joan had five children.

Jerry enjoyed spending his time outdoors hunting and fishing and his trips out...

Kathlyn C. Mertz

Kathlyn C. Mertz

Sep 18, 2023

Kathlyn C. Mertz (Schroeder), age 76, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, September 18, 2023, after battling cancer.

Kathlyn was born on June 24, 1947 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Schroeder and Mary (Taddy) Schroeder. Kathlyn graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers in 1965. Afterward, she went on to further her education...

Michael Geurts

Michael Geurts

Sep 17, 2023

Michael (Mike) Geurts, 75, De Pere passed away peacefully Sunday evening, September 17, 2023 at home after battling cancer.

Son of Arthur & Erma (Heim) Geurts, was born October 27, 1947 in Green Bay.

Mike married Louise Haen on February 14, 1968 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown. Mike worked at Nichol Tool & Machine, Green Bay Western Railroad for 20...

Holly Hendra

Holly Hendra

Sep 16, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Holly Ann Hendra, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday September 16, 2023. Holly was born May 29th, 1975, to Thomas and Nancy Hendra in Green Bay, WI. She graduated from Southwest High School in Green Bay in 1993 and entered the work force thereafter. Holly resided in Escanaba, MI...

Carl Rupp

Carl Rupp

Sep 15, 2023

With a heavy heart our dear son Carl Rupp left to enter Heaven on September 15th due to health problems. He was born October 7, 1961 and was 61. He was born in Platteville WI. Carl loved watching wrestling on TV and loved our dear Green Bay Packers.

He was a very proud Navy veteran of over 8 years. He will...

Marilynn E. Mcnerney

Marilynn E. Mcnerney

Sep 15, 2023

Marilynn E. McNerney, age 87 of Allouez, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 15, 2023 at home with family. She was born on January 24, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to Frederick and Helen (Misanko) Hile.

Marilynn was a 1954 graduate of Emerson High School in Gary, Indiana. She was involved in the school yearbook, theater, and lettered in sports. She...

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