Obituaries

Dec 23, 2011

Ruth Schuman, 86, Maribel, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 23, 2011 at her home. She was born May 31, 1925 in the town of Cooperstown, daughter to the late Louis and Leona (Pautz) Jaeger. She married Edward Schuman on May 8, 1948 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Maribel, and he preceded her in death in 1986. Ruth operated...

Dec 21, 2011

Mabel Delahaut, 102, longtime resident of Allouez, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011. She was born in De Pere on March 17, 1909, daughter of the late John and Christina Larsen. She spent her formative years in De Pere, and then moved to Allouez when she became governess for the children of Dr. Robert Cowles, Sr. On February 4, 1931,...

Dec 20, 2011

Jonathan M. “Jon” Diekow, 46, Denmark, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, December 20, 2011. He was born August 17, 1965. Jon married the love of his life, Lori, in Kewaunee on April 1, 2010. He was a heavy equipment operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 139. He loved tending his garden, and was an avid Packer...

Dec 19, 2011

Sally A. Huempfner, 80, De Pere resident, went home to be with her Lord and Savior in the loving presence of her family Monday, Dec. 19, 2011. She was born Dec. 10, 1931 in Green Bay, the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude (Despins) Gavin. Sally married Gerald H. Huempfner May 7, 1955 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay. Sally...

Dec 19, 2011

Evelyn L. Roffers, 93, De Pere, was called home to God, Monday, December 19, 2011, at Rennes Health Care Center. She was born August 7, 1918 in Marinette, daughter to the late Leonard and Ivy (Williams) Huempfner. Evelyn married Randall Roffers on October 14, 1939 at St. Mary Catholic Church in De Pere. Randall preceded her in death on July...

Dec 15, 2011

Allen J. Corrigan, 85, De Pere, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011. He was born September 10, 1926 in De Pere, son of the late Patrick and Lavinia (Carter) Corrigan. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, primarily on the U.S.S. Missouri. Allen was married to the former Beverly Thyes who passed away in 1982. He retired from...

Dec 7, 2011

Eugene Johnson, 90, formerly of Denmark, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011. He was born in Denmark, July 21, 1921, son of the late George and Sylvia (Jensen) Johnson. He had worked at Tauber’s Standard Station in Denmark, and at Aspiro in Green Bay earlier in his adult life. He was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Denmark,...

Dec 5, 2011

Elizabeth “Betty” Jeannine Ausloos, 80, Denmark, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 5, 2011, at a local hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 24, 1931, in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter to the late William and Irene (Lalor) Newman. She graduated from Trinity High School, Oak Park, IL. Betty married John M. Ausloos of Lena, WI on January 31,1953. Over...

Dec 4, 2011

John C. Walker, 67, Green Bay, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011. He was born in Joliet, IL on February 15, 1944, son of the late John and Lucy (Harrison) Walker. John loved cats and was known for his sense of humor. A memorial visitation will be held at Cotter Funeral Home Cremation Services, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere,...

Nov 29, 2011

Lillimae M. De Cleene, 90, De Pere, passed away Tuesday night, November 29, 2011. She was born on April 26, 1921 in the town of De Pere, daughter of the late Peter and Cecelia (Vanden Heuvel) Leiterman. On May 4, 1940, Lillimae married Norbert M. De Cleene at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, De Pere. He passed away July 2,...

Nov 26, 2011

Robert J. Brosig, 86, De Pere, passed away November 26, 2011. He was born February 26, 1925 in Bellevue to the late Paul and Nellie (Vanden Langenberg) Brosig. On September 7, 1946 he married Erna Matzke at St. Mary Church in De Pere. He was a self-employed mason contractor and operated Brosig Brothers Construction with his brother Richard. Robert loved...

Nov 21, 2011

Teresa C. Brittnacher, 87, Greenleaf, passed away peacefully Monday, November 21, 2011, with her family by her side. She was born January 16, 1924 in Kimberly, daughter of the late John and Marie (Vanderlogt) Vermeern. As a young girl, Teresa was an excellent gymnast and won many competitions. She was fondly called “the girl with no backbone.” During her early...

Nov 20, 2011

JoAnn E. VerDoot, 74, Sobieski, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, Nov. 20, 2011, after a battle with cancer. She was born on December 7, 1936, in Green Bay, to the late Henry and Laura (Ceasar) VerDoot. JoAnn was a graduate of Green Bay East High School. She worked at Freeman Paper Company and Oneida Casino. JoAnn...

Nov 18, 2011

Nov 12, 2011

Victor M. Berger, 90, Denmark, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Harmony of Denmark. He was born February 24, 1921 in Maribel, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Spurney) Berger. He married Dolores Wanek on January 2, 1947, and farmed in the Rosecrans area until 1977, then moving to Denmark. He worked at Arien’s until his retirement. Victor...

Nov 9, 2011

Kenneth A. Kussow, 76, Wrightstown, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Ken was born November 30, 1934 in Brown Co., son of the late Willard and Irene (Brandt) Kussow and Sophie (Rohloff ) Kussow. Following graduation from West DePere High School, he served his country in the United States Army. He farmed on the family farm...

Nov 9, 2011

Gregory T. O’Brick, 58, Brothertown, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011. He was born July 22, 1953, son of the late James and Lucille (Giese) Brick. He grew up on the family farm in Greenleaf, and graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1971. Greg served in the U.S. Air Force from June 1972 to July 1998, retiring with the rank...

Nov 8, 2011

Adeline Addie Davis (nee Pelot) age 88 of De Pere, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 8th, 2011 at Rennes Health Center in Appleton, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband J. Bon Davis. Survivors include her children Dan, Cedarburg; Donna (Rick) Riehl, West Bend; Susan (John Evans) Flemming, Appleton. Surviving grand children are Tyler (Lindsey)...

Nov 8, 2011

Warren J. Steinfeldt, 91, lifetime resident of De Pere, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Warren was born on December, 9th, 1919 to Odelia (Bellin) and Arnold Steinfeldt of West De Pere. Located at 441 Reid Street (now the Nicolet Apartments), the Steinfeldt family home was a bustling place in a time before city sidewalks, when well-worn backyard paths connected...

Nov 3, 2011

Rosemary Van Straten started a new life in heaven Thursday, Nov 3rd, joining her husband of 62 years, son, and many cherished friends and relatives. Although Rosemary’s passing leaves a void in the lives of many, all are thankful for the example of strength and compassion that she shared during her 83 years of life. A lifelong resident of De...