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Bernice Hendricks

Bernice Hendricks

Dec 6, 2017

On December 6, 2017, Bernice Johanna Hendricks passed away at Rennes in De Pere. She was just shy of her 90th birthday bash. Bernice was born on December 18, 1927 in De Pere to Martin and Frances (Lasee) Hendricks. She lived in the family home (where she was born) almost her entire life until she sold it to De Pere...

Mary Louise (Gretz) Cenefelt

Mary Louise (Gretz) Cenefelt

Dec 6, 2017

Mary L. Cenefelt, 87, of Denmark, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab. She was born June 18, 1930 to Frank and Caroline (Holl) Gretz in Denmark. Mary married Royal Cenefelt on January 29, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 2015. She was a member of All Saints Parish and belonged to the Daughters...

William "'Willie"" Zaborowske

William "'Willie"" Zaborowske

Dec 5, 2017

William “Willie” Zaborowske, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 at his home in Denmark, WI. He was born February 13th, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan and was married to Lisa Surfus October 4th, 1980 in Michigan. Willie worked proudly for 30 years at the Nicolet paper mill in De Pere as a welder/pipefitter. On his days off,...

Nicole Lee Douglas

Nicole Lee Douglas

Dec 3, 2017

Nicole “Nikki” Douglas, age 47, unexpectedly passed away on December 3, 2017. She was born on August, 14th 1969 in Milwaukee to Robert and Joanne (Weiss) Klump. Left to honor and remember Nicole are her two daughters, Alexis and Megan Douglas, her husband Jay, as well as her three brothers, Curt, Chad and Brad, and many nieces and nephews. Nicole...

Jim Norder

Jim Norder

Dec 1, 2017

Jim Norder, 69, Cloverleaf Lakes and formerly De Pere, passed away Friday, December 1 at home with his wife and sons by his side. He was born July 11, 1948 in New London to Robert and Mary (Garrity) Norder. Jim attended school in Bear Creek, Wisconsin where he was a standout athlete, especially on the pitching mound, and Prom King...

Nancy A (Moeller) Jacques

Nancy A (Moeller) Jacques

Nov 28, 2017

Nancy (Moeller) Jacques has found the comfort of her parents, brother, and sister in heaven, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She was born on October 4, 1941 to Arthur and Marion (Jaeger) Moeller in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Nancy graduated from high school in Sturgeon Bay and went on to graduate from St. Agnes Nursing School in Fond du Lac, WI....

Susan Lee (De Broux) Brys

Susan Lee (De Broux) Brys

Nov 28, 2017

Brys, Susan L. “Sue” Sue Brys, age 71 of De Pere passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at a local hospital with her family at her side. Sue was born November 1, 1946 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Albert “Gordy” and Pauline “Betty” (Wallen) De Broux. She was a graduate of Green Bay West High School. She married Daryl...

Thomas Edward  Lynn Jr.

Thomas Edward Lynn Jr.

Nov 27, 2017

Thomas “Tom” Edward Lynn, Jr., 60, of Green Bay, WI, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, November 27th, 2017. Tom was born on May 21st, 1957 in Evanston, IL to the late Dr. Thomas and Joanne (Van Drisse) Lynn. Having lost his father at the age of 13 and the oldest of six children, Tom was thrown into...

Jane Elise (Reimer) Brazee

Jane Elise (Reimer) Brazee

Nov 25, 2017

Jane E. Brazee (Reimer), formerly of Oakville, CT and currently of De Pere, WI, passed away after a short illness. The daughter of the late Gustav and Bertha (Becker) Reimer was born September 23, 1941 in Flushing, NY. On November 18, 1961 she married Joseph Brazee in in Ansonia, CT. Jane enjoyed crocheting, crafts, reading and baking Christmas cookies. Jane...

Helen Smits

Helen Smits

Nov 25, 2017

Helen Smits, age 81 of Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Woodside Lutheran Home. She was born on September 29, 1936 in Shelby Michigan to the late Benjamin and Ada (Ossman) Camber. Helen spent her career in nursing, teaching as well as practicing. She received her RN at West Suburban Hospital, Chicago, her BSN at Minot...

Braxten David Volkema

Braxten David Volkema

Nov 24, 2017

Braxten David Volkema was born on November 24, 2017, to Mikayla Thomma and Sean Volkema, of Mishicot Wisconsin, and became our angel on November 25, 2017, due to many complications. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister Breylynn Volkema, his maternal grandparents Carmen (Les) Frank of Norway, MI and Vaughn Thomma of Escanaba Mi. His paternal...

Mary Ellen (Sepersky) Kesler

Mary Ellen (Sepersky) Kesler

Nov 20, 2017

Mary Ellen Kesler, 86, Appleton, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017. She was born on June 30, 1931 in De Pere to the late Kenneth and Suzanne (Antisdal) Sepersky. Mary was blessed with a full and interesting life. At De Pere High School she starred and sang in many high school musicals and performances. Growing up, her family loved...

Mary Alice Reynders

Mary Alice Reynders

Nov 16, 2017

Mary Alice Reynders, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was born August 14, 1935 the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DeWane) Effert. On January 21, 1961 she married Vern Reynders at St. Francis Cathedral in Green Bay. Together they owned and operated a dairy farm in Greenleaf, where they...

Ruth Nora (Peterson) Nohr

Ruth Nora (Peterson) Nohr

Nov 16, 2017

Ruth (Peterson) Nohr, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Born to Peter C. and Karen (Hansen) Peterson on May 10, 1919. The youngest of eleven children. She attended Langes Corner Grade School and graduated from Denmark High School in 1937. Ruth graduated from Bellin School of Nursing in 1942. She married Marvin Nohr on June 10, 1943...

Mark William Verboomen

Mark William Verboomen

Nov 14, 2017

Mark Verboomen died peacefully at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born November 10, 1970 in Green Bay to Carl and Linda (Moran) Verboomen. He graduated from Xavier High School in 1989 and attended Fox Valley Technical College. He was a machinist for Ariens Manufacturing and for the past...

Gary Patrick Johns

Gary Patrick Johns

Nov 14, 2017

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Debra "Debbie" Winnekens

Debra "Debbie" Winnekens

Nov 12, 2017

Debra Ann “Debbie” Winnekens, age 61, of Denmark, passed away Sunday evening, November 12, 2017. The daughter of Joseph and Mary (Horkman) Pieschek was born October 31, 1956 in Green Bay. She married Gerald (Butch) Winnekens on October 29, 1977 at SS Cyril and Methodius Church in Eaton, and together they shared 40 years of marriage. Debbie and Butch owned...

Don E. Burns

Don E. Burns

Nov 12, 2017

On November 12, 2017, Don E. Burns passed away in De Pere, WI while in Hospice care after a long illness. He was 80. Don overcame early adversity. He was born on a farm near Prarie City, Iowa, and raised by a single mother, Lena Burns (ne’e Funk), in nearby Mingo. He contracted polio as a youth, but survived and...

Donald John Bildings

Donald John Bildings

Nov 10, 2017

Donald J. Bildings, 64, Ledgeview, passed away unexpectedly Friday November 10, 2017 at a local hospital. The son of Idabell (Ambrosius) Bildings and the late John Bildings was born March 14, 1953 in Green Bay. Donald enjoyed talking and joking with the many people he came across in his travels. Farming was in his blood and he loved to work...

Barbara A. (Lacount) Leiterman

Barbara A. (Lacount) Leiterman

Nov 10, 2017

Barbara Anne Leiterman, age 77, of Denmark, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. The daughter of Earl and Geneva LaCount was born July 19, 1940 in Green Bay. She married Gerald Louis Leiterman on May 30, 1962 at Saint Willebrods Roman Catholic Church and he preceded her in death in 2004. Most of...

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