Obituaries

Aug 27, 2020

Janet McIntosh (née Schmiedl) passed peacefully at home on August 27, 2020. She was born June 6, 1924 in Chicago, IL, the only child of Iris and Joseph Schmiedl. She attended the University of WA and earned her degree in Microbiology. She worked for the Chicago Water Dept. as a bacteriologist prior to her marriage, and later as a microbiologist...

Aug 24, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Deem, age 63, of De Pere, passed away August 24, 2020. The son of the late Elliot and Dora Jean (Bell) Deem was born July 2, 1957 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. On May 7, 1988 he married Margaret “Meg” Rentmeester at St. Mary Catholic Church in De Pere, and they shared many years of travel throughout the world...

Aug 23, 2020

Austin Paul Jones, age 24, resident of Kaukauna, was born October 5, 1995 and on August 23, 2020 passed away unexpectedly of natural causes. Austin lived a complete and happy life where he was able to enjoy traveling, especially to Las Vegas with his dad, and trips to National Parks and Michigan with his step-dad. He loved attending many movies...

Aug 22, 2020

Bernice E. Gomach, age 100, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2020 at Omro Care Center. The daughter of the late George and Mary (Blecke) Roder was born January 22, 1920 in De Pere. She graduated East De Pere High School and in 1942 married Robert Gomach at St. Mary Catholic Church of De Pere. He preceded...

Aug 20, 2020

Evelynn’Marie Grace Gonzales, was born and passed into the arms of the Lord on August, 20, 2020. She will be missed and forever remembered by her mother, Eliza Gonzales, brothers, Ace and Kannon, grandparents, Sondra and Alonzo, uncle Gabriel, aunt Amelia, and great grandparents, Charles and Joyce. She was preceded by her cousin, Elias. Cotter Funeral and Cremation Care is...

Aug 19, 2020

Helen B. Mleziva, age 85, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. She was born on February 16, 1935 to the late Charles and Ludmilla (Stodola) Ourada in Kewaunee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Kewaunee High School and on September 26, 1959, she married Leonard Mleziva at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Stangelville. Her early employment was at...

Aug 14, 2020

Aug 10, 2020

Richard “Dick” Kornelly, age 80 of Denmark, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born on July 26, 1940 to the late Leo and Alice (Bonin) Kornely in Maribel Wisconsin. He served his country in the United States Army and in 1968, married Judith Ann Burkart at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Dick enjoyed going Up North...

Aug 9, 2020

Valerie L. Flanigan, 65, of Denmark, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020. The daughter of John and Shirley (Haines) Flanigan, was born in Wilmington, Ohio on January 18, 1955. When Valerie was a young girl her family moved to West Palm Beach, Florida. Valerie had a career in healthcare, for many years worked for ARC of Maryland where she...

Aug 5, 2020

John F. Schmitt, 93, Greenleaf, beloved and dedicated husband of Shirley J. Schmitt, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born April 5, 1927 in Greenleaf, to the late Frank and Catherine (Kettenhofen) Schmitt. After high school John entered the United States Navy serving two tours, one of which was during the Korean Conflict. Upon...

Aug 4, 2020

Stephen Edward Spaulding, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 4th of 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife; Kelly Spaulding (Waterstradt); two sons Christopher and Timothy Spaulding; brother Keith Spaulding and his wife Leigh Ann Spaulding. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lori Spaulding. Steve was born...

Jul 31, 2020

Claire M. Steinberger, age 77 of Denmark, passed away early Friday morning, July 31, 2020 at Aurora Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on November 23, 1942 in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Mabel (Vanden Avond) O’Leary. As the second of eight children, she grew up on the family farm, which is presently the site...

Jul 27, 2020

Lee Roffers, age 75 of DePere, lost his battle with cancer on July 27, 2020. He was born on September 15, 1944 to the late Randall and Evelyn (Huempfner) Roffers in Green Bay. On March 22, 1969 he married Alice Titulaer. Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing and trips Up North to the cottage. He will be forever missed by his family...

Jul 26, 2020

Shirley Drewiske Corrigan, 90, of De Pere, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 26, 2020. The daughter of the late Ben and Agnes (Grohusky) Drewiske was born July 13, 1930, in Green Bay. She was married to Joe Corrigan who preceded her in death. Shirley was an exceptional teacher and dedicated 35 years to her profession. She started her career teaching...

Jul 23, 2020

Mary Ada Petersen, 89, De Pere passed away peacefully on July 23, 2020. Mary was born on March 29, 1931 to the late John and Helen (Vanden Heuvel) Lamers. Mary attended St. Paul’s Catholic School and Wrightstown High School. She married her high school sweetheart Elton (Pete) Petersen on February 17, 1949. She enjoyed playing her accordion and trombone. She...

Jul 21, 2020

Donald “Smiley” Larry Van Deurzen, age 77, of De Pere passed away on July 21, 2020. He was born on July 15, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Antoinette (Coenen) Van Deurzen. He graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School and Abbot Pennings High School in De Pere. Don married the love of his life, Evelyn Brantmeier on August 8, 1964...

Jul 20, 2020

James “Jimmy” Noel Relich, entered into rest on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the age of 80. Our Dad was taken quickly and unexpectedly. His loving and caring nature spared the family extra stress during this time by having this obituary already prepared as below. Born December 25, 1939 in Ironwood, MI to Steve and Marcella (Sterny) Relich. Attended 12...

Jul 17, 2020

Lorraine Matilda Robb, 97, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020 after what she often described as “a good life.” The second of eight children, she was born Lorraine Steinfeldt on August 8, 1922. Her family lived on Reid Street in DePere, where her father, Andrew, worked for the Dan Kidney Boat Company. Lorraine adored her dad and spoke often...

Jul 17, 2020

Mike “Smitty” Smits, age 65, of De Pere, passed away at his home on July 17, 2020 with family at his side following a 2-year battle with cancer. The son of Donald “Fling” and Phyllis (VanEss) Smits was born December 25, 1954 in De Pere, attended St. Mary Grade School and graduated East De Pere High School. On April 27,...

Jul 17, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Wilbur Hovind, age 82, of Appleton, was called home on Friday, July 17, 2020 with family at his side. The son of the late Howard M. and Vivian (Nutting) Hovind was born January 2, 1938 in La Crosse, WI. Jerry attended Washburn School for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing in LaCrosse, where he met his lifelong friend, Howie. In...