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Albert Steven  Leeke

Albert Steven Leeke

Dec 8, 2020

Albert “Butch” S. Leeke, Jr., Green Bay, passed away early Tuesday, December 8th. He was born to Albert S. and Lillian (Herran) Leeke, Sr. in South Bend, IN, on January 5, 1944. Albert graduated from Central High School in 1962. Shortly after high school in 1963 Albert met Carol L. Minder and together they enjoyed 51 years of marriage before...

Russell "Russ" Bowers

Russell "Russ" Bowers

Dec 6, 2020

Russell Bernard Bowers, age 66, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on December 6, 2020. The son of Bud Bowers and the late Eleanor (Green) Bowers was born June 27, 1954. He was raised in Wrightstown, WI, the oldest of 12 brothers and sisters, and enjoyed growing up on the family farm. He was loved and adored by his...

Doris D. Leiterman

Doris D. Leiterman

Dec 4, 2020

Doris D. Leiterman, age 93, of De Pere, died Friday, December 4, 2020. Doris was born October 12, 1927 to the late Royal and Josephine (Meyer) Ambrose in De Pere, and was a lifelong resident. She married Ed Leiterman at St. Francis Church in De Pere in 1948 and they enjoyed 56 years together. For many years, Doris enjoyed being...

Betty Jane Klee

Betty Jane Klee

Dec 4, 2020

Betty Jane Klee found eternal rest on December 4, 2020. She was born March 23, 1927 on a farm near Osage, Iowa to Mato (Frank) Saraga and Anna Frances Setka-Saraga. Anna was a widow with 2 children when she married Mato. The family later moved to Riceville, Iowa where Betty graduated from high school in 1943 at the age of...

Betty Jane Wotruba

Betty Jane Wotruba

Dec 2, 2020

Betty Jane Wotruba, age 91, Cooperstown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Scandinavian Court Assisted Living in Denmark. Betty was born on July 27, 1929 in the Town of Gibson, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Louis and Tillie (Salta) Rezek. As a child Betty walked 1.8 miles from the family farm near Harpt’s Lake to Mapleview Grade...

Joseph "Larry" Bougie

Joseph "Larry" Bougie

Dec 1, 2020

Joseph Lawrence “Larry” Bougie, age 78, of Niagara, passed away December 1, 2020. The son of the late Joseph and Rose (Vanden Heuvel) Bougie was born March 3, 1942 in the Town of Lawrence. He attended St. Norbert High School and St. Norbert College and on November 19, 1971 married Christine Schwab at Old St. Joseph Church in De Pere....

Robert J. Steinberger

Robert J. Steinberger

Nov 30, 2020

Robert Jacob Steinberger 78, of Door County passed away peacefully on November 30th, 2020. Robert was born on November 19th, 1942 the son of the late Raymond and Lucille (Forst) Steinberger. Bob was a graduate of Denmark High School class of 1960 and he served in the United States Navy, from 1961 – 1963. On March 3rd, 1961, he married...

Gloria L. Joyce

Gloria L. Joyce

Nov 29, 2020

Gloria Joyce, 96, passed away on November 29, of natural causes. She was born November 9, 1924 as the youngest of 6 siblings to Peter and Elsie Schoeben (Dockendorf) in Chicago, IL. Gloria graduated from Waller High School in 1942 in Chicago, IL and married Thomas Joyce on May 5, 1948 at St. Michael’s Church in Chicago. She was a...

Jan M. Henning

Jan M. Henning

Nov 28, 2020

A perfect wife. A perfect mother. Early in the morning of November 28th., Jan passed gracefully and gently into eternal life. Through her life, her attention was always focused on her family. She created a home full of love and joy for her husband and children. Our deep love for her will remain always in our hearts. Jan was born...

Brian K.  Berg

Brian K. Berg

Nov 28, 2020

Brian K. Berg passed away on November 30th, 2020 at the age of 59. He spent his life building an incredibly accomplished career as a sound engineer in the music industry. He is survived by his ex-wife and friend Jane Berg of Kaukauna, his two daughters Amber (John) Schmidt of Neenah, and Haley (Anthony) Piscitello of Virginia, his three grandchildren,...

Ann Marie Johnson

Ann Marie Johnson

Nov 27, 2020

Ann Marie Johnson, age 65, Green Bay, passed away on November 27, 2020. She was born on October 23, 1955, to the late Bruce and Elsie (Berken) Johnson. As an employee, Ann Marie enjoyed her work at Big Lots greeting customers with her friendly and welcoming smile. Ann Marie enjoyed socializing with her friend, Joe Roffers, for Friday night “fish...

John "Jack" Mathies

John "Jack" Mathies

Nov 26, 2020

John F. (Jack) Mathies entered God’s Kingdom on Thursday, November 26, 2020. The son of the late John E. and Dorothy (Aerts) Mathies was born May 6, 1943 in Manitowoc, Wis. He attended Hickory Grove School, Denmark High School and UW-River Falls, graduating with a degree in animal science and business. Jack worked at Proctor and Gamble for 17 years...

Jeannine J. Mathews

Jeannine J. Mathews

Nov 25, 2020

Jeannine Mathews passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was born January 8, 1933 to James and Irene Barber in McPherson, Kansas. On November 28, 1953 she married the love of her life, Jim Mathews, in McPherson, Kansas. She was a devoted and loving mother and very proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jeannine spent many years opening...

Shelby Elizabeth Matzke

Shelby Elizabeth Matzke

Nov 25, 2020

Shelby Elizabeth Matzke, 29, Appleton, but a native of De Pere, died Wednesday night November 25, 2020, unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident. Shelby was born on January 28, 1991, her parents are Alan and Toni Matzke. She graduated from Notre Dame Grade School and Academy. Shelby worked at BMO Harris in Appleton, but her passion and joy came from...

Mary Ann Hager

Mary Ann Hager

Nov 25, 2020

Heaven is a great place and heaven gained Mary Ann Hager as another angel on November 25, 2020. Born on January 28, 1943, Mary Ann was the youngest daughter of Nicholas (Nick) and Anna Glaser of Luxemburg, WI. She was the youngest sister of Lila, Helen, Gladys and Arlene. Mary Ann married John (Jack) Hager on April 20, 1963. They...

Patrick S. Grusznski

Patrick S. Grusznski

Nov 23, 2020

Patrick S. Grusznski, age 79 of Denmark, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2020. He was born of March 17, 1941 to the late Stanley and Edna (Terrien) Grusznski. Pat served in the US Army from December 1963 to December 1965 with time spent in Vietnam. He married the former Marie Andrastek on Sept 14, 1968. Pat and Marie owed...

Robert "Bob" Friebel

Robert "Bob" Friebel

Nov 21, 2020

Robert “Bob” Friebel, 70, originally of De Pere, WI, went to heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2020 from his home in Door County after a 22 month battle with cancer. He was born on August 22, 1950 to Joseph and Lucille (Martell) Friebel. He grew up on the west side of De Pere on what is now part of St....

Helen J. Welsing

Helen J. Welsing

Nov 20, 2020

Helen J. Welsing, died peacefully at home after a brief illness. She was born August 19, 1930 in Green Bay to Art and Della Christensen. On November 12, 1949 she married Kurt Welsing and they recently celebrated 71 wonderful years together. Together they spent time traveling and camping with family and friends. She was employed by the Brown County Library...

Roger H. De Noble

Roger H. De Noble

Nov 19, 2020

Roger Harry De Noble, died on November 19, 2020. He was born on June 16, 1943 in Green Bay to the late Harry and Marie (Haas) De Noble. He graduated from De Pere High School, the class of 1961. On June 17, 1963 he married (the love of his life) Beverly Wypiszynski. During their 40 years of marriage they had...

Martha M. Dries

Martha M. Dries

Nov 19, 2020

Martha M. Dries, 90, Shirley, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at St Mary’s Medical Center, Green Bay WI. She was born on March 13, 1930 in Freistadt, WI to the late Theodore and Martha (Boeder) Wilde. Martha was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Freistadt, which has the unique distinction of being the first Lutheran...

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