Obituaries

Nov 1, 2019

Karen (Carignan) March, age 54 of De Pere, passed away on November 1, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 12, 1965 to the late Norbert and Catherine (McGuigan) Carignan in Escanaba, Michigan. On July 26, 1986 she married Joseph March in Gunnison, Colorado. Karen was an energetic, fearless and driven person, a positive...

Oct 31, 2019

Hunter William Brennan, age 21, of De Pere, died unexpectedly October 31, 2019. The son of Bill and Vicky (Bartelt) Brennan was born March 12, 1998 in Green Bay. He was a graduate of East De Pere High School and worked for Kay Distributing. Hunter was a happy man, who liked to hunt, especially for deer, and enjoyed playing guitar,...

Oct 30, 2019

Maureen Jane (Bromberk) Malcolm, age 79, of De Pere, formerly of Niagara, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2019 at Unity Hospice. She was born November 11, 1939 in Iron Mountain, MI to the late Anthony and Agnes (Zaidel) Bromberk. Maureen dedicated her life to God, always putting the needs of others ahead of her own. Besides raising her two...

Oct 27, 2019

Carol M. Wilmet, 92, of Allouez, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on January 31, 1927 to Philip and Clara (Van Vonderen) Dart in Algoma, WI. Following her high school graduation she moved to De Pere and began employment as a telephone operator. On December 27, 1946 she married Merlin...

Oct 26, 2019

Arnold (Arnie) E. Gaestel, 92, of Allouez, left our world and passed through the gates of Heaven and entered the arms of God on Saturday, October 26, 2019. He was born February 16, 1927 in Manitowoc, WI to Arnold and Olga (Stephani) Gaestel. Arnold married Lorraine Kirchoff on June 26, 1954 in Manitowoc at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church....

Oct 23, 2019

William F. Blamer,died October 23, 2019 at age 87 years. William was born December 6, 1931 in Milwaukee to Harmon and Helen (nee Pein) Blamer. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Armbruster). He was a loving and faithful father to Robin Therese, Duane & Carla Blamer, Christine Blamer, Mary Blamer Svitavsky & John Stuyvenberg, John &...

Oct 19, 2019

Helen “Ann” Vissers, 88, De Pere, returned peacefully to her Creator on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born in Manitowoc, on Dec. 16, 1930 to the late Bruno Joseph and Helen Monica (McNulty) Kasten. Ann is a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Green Bay. Following graduation, she worked as a registered...

Oct 17, 2019

LEDGEVIEW - John “Hugo” Fiddelke, age 68, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly as the result of an accident on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Hugo was born August 25, 1951 in Paullina, IA to Hugo and Edna (Runge) Fiddelke. He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University. He went on to pursue a career in engineering...

Oct 16, 2019

Clayton George Bildings, age 88, of Ledgeview, went to eternal rest Wednesday, October 16, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born to the late William and Frances (Agternkamp) Bildings on August 30, 1931. He served his country in the US Army and on August 31, 1957, married Gladys Johnson at St. Joseph Church in De Pere, together they ran a...

Oct 16, 2019

Steve Testa, age 69, Milwaukee, passed away October 16, 2019. He is survived by his father Don (Barb) Szatkiewicz, brother David (Patte) Testa and sister Donna (Chuck) Cole; as well as a nephew Blake Testa. Steve was a veteran of the US Army and enjoyed fishing, golfing, and reading, as well as cooking and baking. He always looked forward to...

Oct 15, 2019

Dorothy “Dottie” Vanden Branden, age 90, Green Bay, passed away on October 15, 2019, following a stroke. Born January 15, 1929 in Green Bay, to the late Russell and Lucy (Cayemberg) Anderson, Dottie attended St. Patrick’s grade school and graduated in 1947 from West High School and was the junior/senior prom queen in 1946. On December 10, 1949 she married...

Oct 14, 2019

Wilbur David “Bill” Springstube, Green Bay, 93, passed away October 14, 2019. On April 30, 1926, he was born in Manitowoc County to the late August and Linda (Luckow) Springstube-Hatton. At the age of 16, Bill came to live with Alfred and Elsie Klipstine and their family, in the Green Bay area. From 1944 to 1946 Wilbur served his country...

Oct 14, 2019

Carol Mae (Ambrosius) Peters passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 surrounded by her family due to complications of cancer. She was born on October 20, 1940 to the late John and Johanna Ambrosius, Carol was the youngest and lone surviving sibling of a family of 6 children. On June 24, 1961, Carol married Richard at St. Boniface Parish in...

Oct 11, 2019

Kevin B. Roels, age 58 years. Born to life July 10, 1961 in De Pere, Wisconsin son of Bernard Roels and Margaret Kraszewski Roels. Passed away suddenly October 11, 2019 at his Thiensville home. Beloved husband of Geri Bielefeld for 26 years. Dear father of Kate (Joshua) Johnson, Nikolaus, Christian and Peter Roels. Loving son of Margaret Roels. Brother of...

Oct 11, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Weigman, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Gerald was born January 30, 1931 the youngest boy of 15 children born to Carl and Rose (O’Donnell) Weigman. He married the love of his life, Dolores Spitz, on January 12, 1957 and together they had four children. Jerry was laid to rest next to his wife Dolores...

Oct 10, 2019

Helen G. Ewald, 95, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully with her sons nearby on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Helen was born in Marinette WI November 1, 1923, the daughter of the late Louis and Ottilia (Zinther) Kopischke. Helen graduated from Marinette High School in 1941. Afterward she attended Marinette Vocational School for one year. Helen married her high school...

Oct 10, 2019

David Norman Classon January 23, 1949 - October 10, 2019 Where did we leave off? Dad had many guiding words of wisdom and some of his last were to live with “no regrets”. Giving ourselves the voice of David Norman Classon here is what he might say: 1. Family and friends come first. Family was absolutely first for Dad. The...

Oct 8, 2019

Oct 6, 2019

Mary Margaret Neugent, 91, passed away October 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. Mary was born October 30, 1927 in Green Bay, WI, the eldest child of the late John and Sarah (Finnel) Vissers. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy, Class of 1945. On May 20, 1950 she married John P. Neugent and he predeceased her in 2014 after 64...

Oct 6, 2019

Joan P. Schott (nee Ruel) passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at age 79. She was born February 20, 1940 in Biddeford, Maine. As a young child she moved to Washington Island, WI, and eventually to Green Bay, WI. She met her husband Gerald and joined him on the family farm in New Franken for several years, before moving to...