Obituaries

Sep 20, 2018

Michael W. Mertz, age 73, died peacefully on Thursday morning, September 20, 2018, after a very long illness. Michael was born on July 17, 1945, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Nathaleen A. Moakler Mertz and William C. Mertz. Following some time at the Sacred Heart Seminary in Oneida, Wisconsin, Michael graduated from Lincoln High School,...

Sep 20, 2018

Peter H. Schroeder, age 55, of De Pere, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 in Green Bay, WI at Bellin Hospital, after his battle with cancer. He was born on December 14, 1962 to the late Robert and Lorraine (Sunderland) Schroeder in Milwaukee, WI. He started his medical career, in California, as an EMT and was also a 911...

Sep 20, 2018

Brent Wineinger, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 20, 2018 in Waukesha. He was born on November 16, 1964 to David and Joyce (Preisler) Wineinger in La Grange, Illinois. He obtained his Master of Science Degree in Molecular Cell Biology, and was currently an Instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College and also the University Colleges. Brent enjoyed spending...

Sep 19, 2018

Willard Andrew Bielinski, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was born November 30, 1929 to the late John & Clara (Watzka) Bielinski. He married Josephine Leiterman on June 8, 1955; she preceded him in death on April 10, 2018 Willard graduated from Denmark High School in 1947 and started work at Steve’s Cheese Company. He worked...

Sep 18, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Graczyk, age 86, of Denmark, passed away September 18, 2018 surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Fred and Dena (Paquette) Gunville was born August 30, 1932. She married Melvin Graczyk on October 4, 1952, and together they celebrated over 63 years of marriage before he passed in 2016. Her hobbies included golfing, playing a good...

Sep 14, 2018

Rebecca Anne Grassau, July 7, 1962- September 14, 2018 Our dear Rebecca went to be with her Lord on September 14, 2018 after suffering a sudden heart failure. She was born July 7, 1962 in Menominee, Wisconsin to Ruth and Gordon Helgeson, spent several years in Gillett and then moved to Green Bay in 1968. She attended Langland and Doty...

Sep 12, 2018

Lois Everal Summers May 18, 1933 – September 12, 2018 Very early in the morning of Wednesday, Sept 12, 2018, Lois Summers, age 85, awoke in heaven beginning her well-deserved vacation. She was born in Green Bay, WI to James A and Lois E (Ethington) Haven. She graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1952. Lois married Joseph Summers...

Sep 10, 2018

Arthur Owen Noxon, age 97, of Green Bay, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018. He was born on April 24, 1921 in Missouri Valley, IA to the late Arthur J. and Glenna (Owens) Noxon. Owen attended elementary and secondary schools in Iowa and Nebraska, then attended college at the University of Northern Iowa where he obtained his B.A. in...

Sep 3, 2018

Doris B. Boucher, age 94, of De Pere, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 3, 2018. The daughter of the late Milton and Pearl (Tuyls) Davis was born February 12, 1924 in Green Bay. Doris married Howard Boucher on May 8, 1948 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Green Bay. Doris loved working in her yard, especially with her flowers;...

Sep 1, 2018

We are once again reminded that on this earth, we have no abiding home. It has pleased the Lord in his infinite mercy to call from our midst, Ivar, to his eternal home on September 1st, 2018. He was born on March 29th, 1930 to the late Frank Ivar Johnson and Esther. He is survived by his loving wife, Marcella...

Aug 29, 2018

Gladys C. Diny, age 83, of Greenleaf, passed away at home with her family by her side. She was born on December 15, 1934, in De Pere, to the late George and Mary (Hecker) Dollar. On September 15, 1956 she married Joseph Diny at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, De Pere. Gladys and Joe farmed in Greenleaf with family for...

Aug 26, 2018

Kent A. Plautz, age 78, of De Pere, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. The son of the late Albert and Marcella (Meyer) Plautz was born September 26, 1939 in Fond du Lac. He entered the U.S. Navy and served from August 1958-August 1964. On November 16, 1963 he married Sharon Hofman in...

Aug 24, 2018

Theresa Rose Allen, age 72, of De Pere, passed away on August 24, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was a caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born on July 2, 1946 in Green Bay, WI to the late Joseph and Theresa (Fiel) Maternoski. She married Cletus Allen on October 16, 1965 at St. Mary’s...

Aug 20, 2018

Maynard J. “Fritz” Van Leishout, age 66, of Denmark, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 16, 1952 in Green Bay to the late Joseph and Ethel (Engledinger) Van Leishout. Fritz enjoyed hunting, racing, tractor pulls, going to Shanty Days and County Fairs. He is survived by his brother, William...

Aug 19, 2018

Eugene L. O’Leary, 76, of Denmark, Wis., died Aug. 19, 2018 while on vacation in Asheville, N.C. Born in Green Bay, the son of Leo and Corrine (Rentmeester) O’Leary, Gene attended Denmark School and Premontre High School. He was a proud 1968 graduate of St. Norbert’s College, where he was to be inducted as a Golden Knight in September. He...

Aug 16, 2018

Michael Dennis Wicks, age 71, of Wrightstown, passed away in his home on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born on March 19, 1947 to Walter and Minnie Wicks in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Norridage High School in 1965, after which he studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and worked at the Vogue Wright Art Studios. Later he...

Aug 15, 2018

Richard G. Goral, age 63 of Denmark, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 29, 1954, the son of David and Alice (Mincheski) Goral in Green Bay. He worked for many years as an Industrial Account Manager for Weekes Forrest Products. Rick had a love and passion for softball and...

Aug 15, 2018

William (Bill) Theunis passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 15, 2018 after a brief illness. Bill loved being with his family and running his family farm. In his younger years, he drove milk truck and enjoyed bowling, vacations, playing cards, going to the casino, and snowmobiling. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ruth (Ver Hagen) who he...

Aug 8, 2018

Alan B. Schampers, age 75, passed away on August 8, 2018 following a brief illness. Alan was born December 11, 1942 in Kimberly to the late Leo and Rita (Meulemans) Schampers. After graduation from Freedom High, Class of 1961, he worked a short time at Thilmany Pulp and Paper, then went on to farming for the next 52 years. He...

Aug 3, 2018