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Mary Ann Malach

Mary Ann Malach

Aug 30, 2021

Mary Ann Malach, age 99, of Denmark, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. The daughter of the late Emil and Agnes Charney was born March 24, 1922 in Maribel. On March 20, 1943 she married Roland Malach in Georgia and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2005. Mary worked as a cook and baker at the Denmark High...

Judy Smith

Judy Smith

Aug 29, 2021

Judy Smith (Van Wassenhoven), age 58, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with her family surrounding her. The daughter of the late Fred and Loretta (Heller) Van Wassenhoven was born September 20, 1962 in Green Bay. She graduated from East De Pere High School in 1980 and went on to attend Black Hawk...

Adrienne Burke Schmitz

Adrienne Burke Schmitz

Aug 28, 2021

Adrienne Burke Schmitz died on August 28, 2021, at the age of 98.Adrienne Burke, daughter of Paul and Ann Burnham Burke, was born in Green Bay, WI, 1922.She attended public school, graduating from Green Bay East High and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1944 with a lifetime teaching certificate.  During World War II, Adrienne volunteered...

Frances Chiaberta

Frances Chiaberta

Aug 27, 2021

Frances L. Chiaberta, age 95, of De Pere, passed away August 27, 2021.Survivors include her local children, Renee’ Weber and Joseph Chiaberta.Services for Frances will be held in Hubbard, OH on September 11, 2021. Burial will be in Hubbard Union Cemetery. No local services will be held in Wisconsin. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com

Janice Sampo

Janice Sampo

Aug 26, 2021

Janice A Sampo, age 81 of Green Bay, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 with her family at her side.  She was born to the late Rowen and Florence (Heisler) Tuma in Ravenna, Ohio on May 23, 1940.  Janice married Timothy Sampo in 1962. They shared 56 years of marriage before his passing in 2018.  Janice had a long...

Allen "Al" Sabel

Allen "Al" Sabel

Aug 20, 2021

Allen (Al) Sabel, 87, of De Pere, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, after a battle with Dementia. The son of Aloys and Leone (Pechota) Sabel was born June 6, 1934 in De Pere. On July 30, 1982 Al married the love of his life, Carol Pansier, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.            Al served his country for two years...

Joanne Bauer

Joanne Bauer

Aug 19, 2021

Joanne Bauer passed away on August 19, 2021. She was born in Chilton, WI, on January 6, 1938 to Hugo and Josephine (Simon) Salm. Joanne graduated from Chilton High School in 1956. She was very active in high school and was often placed in leadership positions by the school. In 1955, she was a member of the Wisconsin High School...

Norman Vanderkelen

Norman Vanderkelen

Aug 16, 2021

Norman (Pops) VanderKelen, age 84, of Denmark, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, in the care of his daughter Debbie. The son of Norbert and Mabel (Nelson) VanderKelen was born April 12, 1937. On June 2, 1962 he married Janice Schmit at St. Pat’s Parish in Green Bay and celebrated 49 wonderful years before she passed away in 2011.  Janice...

John Jeffrey Lagerquist

John Jeffrey Lagerquist

Aug 15, 2021

John Jeffrey Lagerquist, “Lager,” died on August 15, 2021, after a long and fearless battle with cancer. Anyone that knew him knew his mind and body didn’t agree on much. He was determined to live on earth as long as he could until God called him. John had a calming presence, gentle soul, and enjoyed helping others—he was a true...

Kenneth Mathews

Kenneth Mathews

Aug 15, 2021

Ken Mathews, vibrant and full of life, left this world Sunday night, August 15th, after attending a big family wedding.  Spreading his big smile and sharing as many hugs as he could; completely enjoying the large gathering of family and friends.  He and his wife of almost 54 years, enjoyed a last dance together. He drove home Sunday evening taking...

Robert Leo Geurts

Robert Leo Geurts

Aug 14, 2021

Robert Leo Geurts, 85, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2021.  Robert was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 31, 1936 to the late Raphael J. and Helen M. (Doyle) Geurts. He was a 1954 graduate of Green Bay West High School.  Robert received a football and track scholarship to attend the University of Wisconsin—Madison, where...

Virginia "Ginny" Fleck

Virginia "Ginny" Fleck

Aug 13, 2021

Virginia (Ginny) Fleck, age 79, of De Pere, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. The daughter of the late Lavern and Adeline (Wille) Priebusch was born April 8, 1942 in Hustisford, WI. After graduating Juneau High School in 1960 she went on to earn a degree from Milton College. She married Howard “Mike” Fleck on August 20, 1966 at Salem...

Karl Schaefer

Karl Schaefer

Aug 12, 2021

Karl William Schaefer, 57, of De Pere WI, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2021. Karl was born in Louisiana to Gerald and Lillian Schaefer. He did his growing up in Richmond VA, graduating from John R. Tucker High School in 1982.After graduating from high school, Karl proudly and honorably served in the United States Navy from March of 1983...

Ruth Vandenbrink

Ruth Vandenbrink

Aug 11, 2021

Ruth Irene VandenBrink passed away August 11, 2021 at the age of 90. Ruth lived a rich life filled with family and friends. She was born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee and lived there till she was eleven years old. Her family made the move to Wapato in 1942. She went to Wapato High School and played tennis and basketball. Ruth...

Lorraine Reeve

Lorraine Reeve

Aug 10, 2021

Lorraine Ellen Reeve of Dexter, Michigan, passed away at age of 69 on August 10, 2021.  Lorraine was born on August 12, 1951, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to parents, Robert and Lila (Breneman) Reeve. Dr. Reeve graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Master’s of Science and Biochemistry and a Ph.D in Philosophy, which led her to have a successful...

Jean Van Rens

Jean Van Rens

Aug 10, 2021

Jean A. (Aschenbrenner) Van Rens, age 69, of De Pere, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. The daughter of Rufus and Mildred (Vanden Hogan) Aschenbrenner was born September 6, 1951. She graduated from De Pere High School in 1969 and on May 21, 1970, married Daniel J. “Dan” Van Rens at St. Mary Catholic Church in De Pere. Jean worked...

John (Jack) Mcmanus, Sr.

John (Jack) Mcmanus, Sr.

Aug 9, 2021

John (Jack) Thomas McManus, of Green Bay, WI passed away on August 9th at Unity Hospice, after a long and valiant struggle with cancer.  He is survived by his four children: Catherine, John, Margaret and Michael, his nephew William, his grandchildren: Jennifer, Nicholas and Marcus, his sister Rita, and his longtime friend and partner, Barbara Jenkins.  He was predeceased by...

Mary (Reinhart) Schall

Mary (Reinhart) Schall

Aug 7, 2021

Mary Louise (Reinhart) Schall, 77, passed away August 7, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born to Norbert ‘Vern’ and Bernice (Fleck) Reinhart on August 24, 1943. She spent her early childhood in De Pere and Manitowoc. After her father died, her mother moved the family to Green Bay. Mary graduated from St. Mary of the Angels grade school,...

Michael Huempfner

Michael Huempfner

Aug 3, 2021

Michael R. “Dickie” Huempfner, age 84, of De Pere, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was born in De Pere on May 6, 1937, to the late Leonard and Phyllis (Besaw) Huempfner.  Dickie worked as a tractor mechanic for a local De Pere farm implement company for many years. He was a caretaker for his mother until the time...

John "Jack" Ebert

John "Jack" Ebert

Aug 1, 2021

John “Jack” F. Ebert , 89 of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 1, 2021 with his loving family by his side.  John was born on May 14, 1932 in Algoma WI.  The son of the now late Herbert and Lillian (Krueger) Ebert.  As a child, John’s father worked for Bloomer Construction building interstate...

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