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George Frisbie

George Frisbie

Sep 10, 2011

George F. Frisbie, 70, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 10, 2011. He was born March 20, 1941, son of Bernadette (Hermsen) Staddler and the late George Frisbie. George was co-owner with his brother, David, of Great Lakes Camera Repair in De Pere. He loved woodworking, working on motorcycles cars, and flying airplanes. George is survived by his mother,...

Kenneth ""Mex"" French

Kenneth ""Mex"" French

Sep 7, 2011

Kenneth (Mex) French, 62, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at a Green Bay Hospital. The son of the late Melville (Chuck) and Florence (Campbell) French, was born on May 13, 1949 in Green Bay. Mex served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He repelled out of helicopters for the 1st/9 Calvary...

Alexander A. Cornelius

Alexander A. Cornelius

Sep 2, 2011

Alexander A. Cornelius, 15, De Pere, chose to see the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2011. He was born October 5, 1995 in Appleton, WI, son to Erik and Pamela (Vander Heiden) Cornelius. He was entering his sophomore year at East De Pere High School. Alexander was a very bright, artistic young man who loved reading. Books were very calming...

Lola La Count

Lola La Count

Sep 1, 2011

Lola Jane Daniels La Count of De Pere, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 1, 2011, after a courageous battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Her husband, Michael, was always at her side as she progressed through the various stages of ALS. Lola was born on July 28, 1949, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, to the late...

Doris Caroline (Knutson) Schleis

Doris Caroline (Knutson) Schleis

Aug 26, 2011

Doris Caroline (Knutson) Schleis, 94, Denmark, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011. She was born on May 22, 1917 in Denmark to Nicholas and Ella (Derwort) Knutson. Following her graduation from high school, Doris attended Le Clair School of Beauty Culture in Milwaukee, receiving a diploma in 1935, and also attended the School of Millinery in Chicago. Upon deciding...

Vicki C. (Saftig) Sunderland

Vicki C. (Saftig) Sunderland

Aug 26, 2011

Vicki C. Sunderland, 76, De Pere, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011. She died as she lived – in peace and with dignity, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Kenosha on October 13, 1934 to Victor and Ethel (Mielke) Saftig. She attended St. James Catholic School and was a 1952 graduate of Bradford High School...

Rodney "Rod" Steffek

Rodney "Rod" Steffek

Aug 26, 2011

Rodney Joseph “Rod” Steffek, 80, Denmark, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011, with his family at his bedside, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Rod was born in Green Bay on July 3, 1931, to the late Joseph and Beatrice (Kellner) Steffek. He was a 1949 graduate of Denmark High School. He then served in the U.S. Air Force....

Russ Van Zeeland

Russ Van Zeeland

Aug 23, 2011

Russ G. Van Zeeland, 47, Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. He was born September 21, 1963 to Tom and Maureen (Van Eperen) Van Zeeland in Green Bay. Russ enjoyed running, having competed at high school state track meets, and one of his proudest moments was completing the Fox Cities Marathon. He will be remembered as a loving...

Mary Ann Smith

Mary Ann Smith

Aug 23, 2011

Mary Ann Smith, 98, Allouez, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at her home. She was born January 6, 1913 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Robert J. and Lillian A. (Stordeur) Brunette. Following graduation from high school, she attended college in Washington, DC. to become an art teacher. Mary Ann married Gregg C. Smith and together owned...

Rose Ann (Beno) Milquet

Rose Ann (Beno) Milquet

Aug 18, 2011

Rose Ann Milquet, 85, Allouez, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011. The daughter of the late Elmer and Nettie (Katers) Beno was born May 5, 1926 in Green Bay. She graduated from East High School and then married Norbert Milquet in June of 1946. Together, they owned and operated Norb’s Broadway Bar in De Pere for 36 years. She...

Leroy E. Radtke

Leroy E. Radtke

Aug 16, 2011

Leroy E. Radtke, 81, De Pere, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at a local hospital. He was born November 1, 1929 in Rib Lake, WI, son of the late William and Minnie (Batzer) Radtke. He graduated from Rib Lake High School, and attended classes at Wayne State University and Northwestern University. Leroy served his country in the United States...

Nancy Lou (Miessler) Koch

Nancy Lou (Miessler) Koch

Aug 12, 2011

Nancy Lou (Miessler) Koch was born to Paul T. and Hilda L. (Heartel) Miessler on may 6, 1940 in South Bend, IN. In 1948 they moved to Green Bay, WI. She was baptized on May, 30 1940 by her grandfather in Chicago, IL. She attended public school here and graduated from West High School in 1958. She then attended Milwaukee...

Bramwell Laughlin Iv Christy

Bramwell Laughlin Iv Christy

Aug 12, 2011

Bramwell Laughlin Christy IV, Wrightstown, the 10 month old son of Bramwell L. Christy III and Amber N. VanRossum passed away on August 12, 2011. Private family services are being held. Service: Highland Memorial Park 3131 N Richmond Street Appleton, WI 54911

Kenneth "Ken" Krueger

Kenneth "Ken" Krueger

Aug 10, 2011

Kenneth J. Krueger, 93, De Pere, went to meet his Lord, Jesus, on August 10, 2011. He was born on March 2, 1918 in Appleton to the late Lydia (Greb) and John Krueger. Ken enlisted in the United States Navy in March 1937 and served on the USS Arizona for 4 years, being discharged from the ship prior to December...

Elizabeth "Beth" Schultze

Elizabeth "Beth" Schultze

Aug 9, 2011

Elizabeth Jean “Beth” Schultze, 29, born July 30, 1982, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2011 from a brain hemorrhage. Formerly of Abrams, WI, Beth was living in California where she surfed, studied to be an electrician, and practiced medieval swordsmanship. Her kind hearted nature and exuberant spirit inspired the people around her, and her determination to be and do...

Donald W. Mallow

Donald W. Mallow

Aug 6, 2011

Donald W. Mallow, 76, Allouez, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011, at Woodside Lutheran Home. He was born August 23, 1934, in Watertown, WI, son of the late Bernard and Frieda (Ihde) Mallow. Don served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He graduated from Spencerian College in 1958. Don married Kathleen McKindles in 1984 and...

Marion 'Jane' (Pfister) Reeb

Marion 'Jane' (Pfister) Reeb

Aug 2, 2011

Marion “Jane” Reeb, 74, De Pere, entered into eternal peace, free of her human suffering on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at a local hospital, with her six children by her side. She was born January 29, 1937 in Sturgeon Bay, WI, daughter to the late Lawrence and Catherine (Blonde) Pfister. She married Donald Reeb on November 26, 1955. She was...

Ruth H. (Zeamer) Maertz

Ruth H. (Zeamer) Maertz

Jul 29, 2011

Ruth H. Maertz, 88, De Pere, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 at a local hospital. Private services were held. Cotter Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. Service: Cotter Funeral Home 860 N Webster Ave De Pere, WI 54115

Sophie Martha (Rosek) Vaessen

Sophie Martha (Rosek) Vaessen

Jul 28, 2011

Sophie M. Rosek Maternoski Vaessen, 99, De Pere, formerly of Glenmore, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at a local nursing home. The daughter of the late Andrew and Frances (Siva) Rosek Sr. was born on January 13, 1912, in the Town of Glenmore, where she lived for most of her life. Sophie had worked as a waitress at the...

Louis "Big Louie" Dekker

Louis "Big Louie" Dekker

Jul 28, 2011

Louis Bernard “Big Louie” Dekker, 65, Ledgeview, passed away July 28, 2011 at his home after a short battle with cancer. The son of the late Louis and Julia (Amich) Dekker was born December 6, 1945 in Ontonagon, MI. He attended Ontonagon High School and Northland College in Ashland, WI with a degree in Biology. He married Marie Vi Jensen...

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