Obituaries

Mike Fleck

Mike Fleck

Oct 23, 2023

Howard (Mike) Fleck entered eternal life on October 23, 2023, at the age of 84. Mike was a lifelong resident of De Pere and loved all things Wisconsin - especially the Packers. He and his brothers - Pete, Ken, and Bill roamed around town as kids getting into plenty of mischief. After graduating from De Pere High School in 1957,...

Laura Sandra Haas

Laura Sandra Haas

Oct 21, 2023

With broken hearts we announce that Laura Sandra (Kolbach) Haas, 38, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at UCSD Hospital San Diego, CA in the presence of her loving family. Diagnosed with sarcoma cancer in June of 2020, she battled with courage, grace and dignity.

Laura was born in Green Bay, WI on August 27, 1985 to Paul and Sandra...

Bernie Buresh

Bernie Buresh

Oct 20, 2023

DENMARK - By Bernie’s estimation, everything was done “good enough” and he was ready for his next adventure when he passed away peacefully – and with a final smile - on Friday, October 20, 2023 at The Unity Meng Residence in De Pere, Wisconsin, at the age of 80.

Bernard (Bernie) Anthony Buresh was born in Green Bay on June 13,...

Dan P. Bittner

Dan P. Bittner

Oct 17, 2023

Daniel Paul Bittner, 80, of DePere, Wisconsin, passed away on October 17th following a courageous and inspirational battle with brain cancer. He was extraordinarily loved by family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Dan was born on March 25, 1943 in St. Cloud, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in 1961....

Marilyn C. Olson

Marilyn C. Olson

Oct 16, 2023

Marilyn C. (Fonferek) Olson, 81, De Pere, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023.

The daughter of the late Peter and Florence (Van Der Kelen) Fonferek was born on December 5, 1941, in Green Bay. Marilyn attended Pleasant View School in De Pere. She is a 1960 graduate of De Pere High School. On May 14, 1966, she married Anthony Olson...

Ethel Mae Macaux

Ethel Mae Macaux

Oct 13, 2023

Ethel Macaux, passed on October 13, 2023, at age 100 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. Ethel was born in Green Bay on April 8, 1923, and is the daughter of the late Eunice (Darr) and Henry Jahnke.

Ethel graduated from East Green Bay High School in 1941 and later in life took history courses at UWGB. After years...

Sherwood J. Williams

Sherwood J. Williams

Oct 13, 2023

Sherwood “Woody” J. Williams, of Green Bay, Wisconsin passed away and took his final plane ride on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 85 with his loving wife of 29 years by his side. Woody was born on July 28, 1938, in Cambria, Wisconsin to the late Morris “Joy” and Wilma (Smith) Williams. He married Sid Lytle on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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