Obituaries

Oct 8, 2021

Annette M. Reed, 60, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021.  The daughter of the late Al and Joann (Suplinski) De Cleene was born on January 22, 1961. She married the late Mike Reed on July 12, 2003, at her parents cottage at Legend Lake.   Through the years, Legend Lake held a special place in Annette's heart.  Getting married there was...

Oct 3, 2021

Artist, trail wanderer and avid storyteller Ronald Martin Murray, 76, passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021 after a very strenuous and most courageous battle with cancer. He had 5 children, all of whom were with him at his bedside when he departed for his last great adventure.  Ron was born on March 10, 1945 in Detroit, MI to Virgil...

Oct 3, 2021

John T. Collen, age 88, of De Pere, passed away October 3, 2021. The son of the late Sylvester and Martha (Turiff) Collen was born March 11, 1933, in Green Bay. He graduated from Nicolet High School in De Pere and served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. On December 27,...

Oct 2, 2021

Caroline M. Kocken, age 91, of De Pere, passed away peacefully October 2, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born in Green Bay on August 5, 1930 to James and Marie (Lasee) Wicker and was raised in Glenmore, WI. On May 10, 1952, she married Norbert “Norb” Kocken at St. Mary Catholic Church in Glenmore, and he preceded her in...

Sep 30, 2021

Kristina’s father and grandparents walked with her on her final journey as Kris passed away on September 30, 2021, following a long battle with cancer. Kris was a strong and independent woman who loved everything that was Wisconsin: people, places, and food. She had an eye for quality and supported art and craft events. She was a big fan of...

Sep 28, 2021

Sep 23, 2021

Ervin Zittlow, 101 years old, Wrightstown’s oldest resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021.  He was the third and youngest son of Albert and Bertha Zittlow, born on September 6, 1920.  Born on the family farm along what is today I-41, formerly State Road 14.  Ervin graduated eighth grade in 1934 from the Apple Creek one-room school.  He...

Sep 18, 2021

Jane Vande Velden died on September 18, 2021 after courageously living with ALS for the past 3 ½ years.  Jane was born on Christmas Day, 1956, to Louis and Delores Vande Velden.  She was a graduate of De Pere High School and held degrees in Paralegal Studies and Accounting which she applied to her career with area law and accounting...

Sep 14, 2021

Margaret Lindahl, 94, of DePere, Wisconsin, and nearly a lifelong resident of rural Stoddard, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at DePere where she had been a resident at Angels Touch Assisted Living since February of 2018.    She was born December 5, 1926, to Hilmer and Elise (Role) Stendahl in the Town of Coon.  Margaret was baptized and confirmed...

Sep 14, 2021

Mary Beth (Vanden Elzen) Guns, De Pere, passed away peacefully on September 14th, 2021. Mary was born to Theresa (Ver Haagh) Vanden Elzen and the late Orville Vanden Elzen on January 4th, 1965.  She grew up in De Pere and was one of 9 children.  Mary graduated from De Pere High School in 1982.  On May 15th, 1987, she married...

Sep 14, 2021

Loving wife, proud Mom and Grandma, sister and friend. Diane (Hecker) McDonough was all of these in her 62 year years of life. On September 14, 2021 she peacefully passed with family by her side after a struggle with breast cancer. She met the love of her life Steven McDonough and they spent 39 years together. They loved escaping up...

Sep 14, 2021

Chester “Chet” Nuskiewicz, age 83, Allouez resident, passed away Tuesday September 14,2021. The son of the late Joseph Anthony and Martha (Andrjezwske) Nuskiewicz was born on June 19,1938 in Laona. Chet graduated from Laona High School and Moeller Barber Institute, Chicago, IL. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Chet married the former Audrey Gilson July 13,1963 at St....

Sep 10, 2021

Anthony “Tony” James Spencer, age 36, of Green Bay, entered eternal life on September 10, 2021 at his home. The son of Lee Spencer and Theresa (Bonk Spencer) McKenna was born March 26, 1985 in Green Bay. After graduating from Southwest High School, Tony attended UW-Stout. He attained his second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoyed freelance writing...

Sep 9, 2021

Joann (Suplinski) DeCleene, 87, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021.  The daughter of the late Jacob and Rachel (Simonet) Suplinski was born on August 10, 1934. She married Al DeCleene on October 3, 1953 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Green Bay.  Al and Joann made their home in De Pere, raising 4 girls and the token boy.  Joann enjoyed...

Sep 5, 2021

Karen passed away peacefully at home September 5, 2021. She spent her last days at home surrounded by family and friends.   Karen was born on October 30, 1946. She was the oldest child of Jim and Vern (Malcore) Skornicka. She graduated Kewaunee High School in 1964 and then graduated beauty school from the Milwaukee Accredited School of Cosmetology at Green...

Sep 5, 2021

Ruth Marie Gustafson, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 92.  She was born in Peshtigo on April 2, 1929, to Joseph and Emily (Rubens) Dhuey.  She graduated from Peshtigo High School in 1947 and worked in the offices at Badger Paper Mill until she married.  In 1965, the family moved to Green Bay. Shortly thereafter...

Sep 4, 2021

Shirley (Shirl) Jane Reince, Green Bay, WI entered eternal life on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Unity Hospice, DePere, WI.  Shirl was born September 28,1949 in Wakefield, MI. to Ray and Ellen Franti and raised in Ewen, MI. She graduated from Ewen High School in 1967 and continued her education at Gogebic Community College, completing a 1-year business program.  Shirl...

Sep 4, 2021

Edward Louis Meyer, Jr., age 83, of Ledgeview, passed away September 4, 2021 at a local hospital. He was born February 1, 1938, in Green Bay, the son of Edward Louis Meyer, Sr and Ursula (Lauerman) Meyer. After attending Premontre High School, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1960. On November 24, 1962 he married Joan Gardipee...

Sep 3, 2021

Dr. John Paul Vimmerstedt ("Jack") was born in Jamestown, New York, to Theodore Paul Carl Vimmerstedt and Lella Doris (Johnson) Vimmerstedt. He married Mary Eva Galt in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Vimmerstedt graduated from Jamestown High School and from Syracuse University, College of Forestry. His military service was based at Fort Benning, Georgia. Dr. Vimmerstedt worked for the U.S. Forest...

Aug 30, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” B. Ploen, 85, Allouez, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021.  On December 3, 1935, he was born to the late Bert and Laura (Kipp) Ploen in Marshfield, WI.  Jerry received a Bachelor of Science Degree from UW Stevens Point and then a Master of Science Degree from UW Stout. He served his country in the United States...