Obituaries

Feb 6, 2018

Helen McDonald-Wirtz, age 84 of De Pere, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 19, 1933 in Oshkosh to the late Harry and Pearl (Converse) Pokrandt. She taught second grade in Pulaski for all of her professional years. Helen was a volunteer at Heritage Hill State Historical Park, with Meals...

Feb 5, 2018

NICK CONLON OBIT As the sun set on the 18th hole Monday, Nick Conlon sunk a perfect last putt and with his celebratory club in the air, travelled quietly off to his next round in Heaven. Harry Bennett Conlon, Jr., “Nick” to most, had a passion for golf but it paled in comparison to the love and devotion he had...

Feb 5, 2018

Dick Smits’ time on this earth has come to an end as he moved on to his heavenly home on February 5, 2018 after a three-year battle with cancer. His earthly journey began December 13, 1938 when he became the 11th of 12 children of George and Martha (Vander Heiden) Smits. Dick endured a rough beginning when he was afflicted...

Feb 3, 2018

L. Grant Bourgeois, 83, passed away in his home on Saturday, February 3, 2018 with his wife as he always wanted. Grant was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on April 2, 1934 to the late Leonard and Anne (Hoffman) Bourgeois. He is survived by his beautiful wife Jean, their 6 children, 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild: Mark and (Debbie) Bourgeois, Hartford,...

Feb 3, 2018

Elizabeth (Onsrud) Perry of Green Bay, passed away suddenly on February 3, 2018, she was 46. Beth was born in La Crosse, WI on January 2, 1972 and graduated from Logan High School in 1990. She obtained a BA from Wartburg College in Waverly, IA and was a Certified Public Accountant. She enjoyed photography, running, and cabin weekends. She felt...

Feb 2, 2018

Anita Van De Ven, age 85, of Abrams and formerly of De Pere, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 2, 2018. She married Leland J. Van De Ven and he preceded her in death in 1986. She worked at Milprint for many years. Anita was an avid reader and made frequent trips to the Brown County...

Feb 1, 2018

Gloria A. Hanold, age 86, of Green Bay, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 after a short illness. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family and her dog Heidi. Survivors include her children: Lisa (Gary) Pasterski and James Hanold; grandchildren: Holly (Stephen) Diny and their children Autumn, Ella and Riley; Megan (Joshua) Martinez and Taylor (fiancé Jaclyn Kerner) Pasterski...

Jan 30, 2018

Hefty, Cloyance I. “Hefty”, age 96, passed away quietly on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in DePere, WI. He was born on December 2, 1921, in New Glarus, WI to John and Alice (Zweifel) Hefty. Hefty grew up on a farm outside of New Glarus and married Nona Vinger, of Blanchardville, on June 21, 1950. He went on to drive motor...

Jan 30, 2018

Joyce L. Stary (Glawe), 85, of De Pere, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2018. Throughout her life she was active in her church, clubs and community programs. Her big heart opened her home to many, including 19 exchange students and her granddaughter. Along with her husband, the late James N. Stary, she gave her time generously to a number of...

Jan 30, 2018

Cathleen J. Rynerson, age 73, of De Pere, formerly of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her home with family at her side. She was born September 12, 1944 in Detroit, MI to the late Onen and Barbara (Welty) Cooper. On April 27, 1963 she married Jerry Rynerson in Logansport, IN, and together they celebrated nearly...

Jan 28, 2018

Bruce J. Lund, 61, of De Pere was greeted by angels and led to heaven unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, January 28th. He was born on April 13, 1956 to John and Ruth Lund (Ponczoch) in Green Bay, Wisconsin. From an early age, Bruce had a love and a passion for the outdoors. That love for the outdoors followed...

Jan 27, 2018

Mary Lou Greer, age 88 of Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 16, 1929 in Monroe, MI to the late Bliss and Elsie (Schmidt) Kemmerling. On October 28, 1949 she married Paul Greer at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe Michigan. She enjoyed spending...

Jan 26, 2018

Our sweet baby Madeline Rose Wotachek became our angel in Heaven on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee due to a brain aneurysm. Madeline was born July 5, 2016 to parents Brandon and Michelle (Schott) Wotachek. Madeline smiled and laughed throughout her 18 months; bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched. Madeline loved puppies,...

Jan 25, 2018

Barbara Winiecki, age 77, of Denmark, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. The daughter of the late Frank and Katherine (Kozlovsky) Blohowiak was born September 12, 1940 in Green Bay. She married Richard Winiecki on July 23, 1960 at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown, and he preceded her in death in 2007. Barb was a hard-working farmer, enjoyed bowling...

Jan 25, 2018

Bernadine “Bernie” Moureau, age 86, Town of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2018 with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Felix and Nettie (Ebben) Garsow was born October 13, 1931 in the Town of Lawrence. Bernie married George W. Moureau on November 18, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in De Pere. She...

Jan 22, 2018

Jan 20, 2018

Laura Doris Euclide Fidler, age 97, of Gillett and formerly of Allouez, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018. She was born September 2, 1920, daughter of the late Fabian and Gertrude Denil Euclide, in Namur, WI. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in De Pere. She married Clyde Fidler on December 30, 1940 and they were...

Jan 20, 2018

William J. Jenkel, 91, Green Bay, Wis., a loving husband and father, died Jan. 20. 2018, at Bellin Hospital. He was born Jan. 17, 1927, in Allouez. William was the son of the late Alvin W. and Mae (Landry) Jenkel. Bill was one of the original Allouez kids. He graduated from East Green Bay High School, attended UWGB and graduated...

Jan 18, 2018

Rita Mae (née Ledenbach) Wiltgen, 88, of Ephraim, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2018, joining her beloved husband, Len, in heaven. Rita was born on January 18, 1930, in Evanston, Illinois, to Peter and Gertrude (née Laubach) Ledenbach. She attended St. Scholastica Academy and Mundelein College, both in Chicago, Illinois, and married Leonard R. Wiltgen in Evanston on...

Jan 17, 2018

Linda Marie (Smits) Stoffel, 55, was called home to the Lord early Wednesday morning, January 17, 2018 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer and its complications. She was born May, 26, 1962 in De Pere to the late Donald “Fling” and Phyllis M (VanEss) Smits. Linda was raised in De Pere, WI and a graduate of De Pere...