Obituaries

Lisa Fortuna

Lisa Fortuna

Apr 15, 2024

Lisa Becker Fortuna, a cherished daughter, mother and wife passed away unexpectedly on April 15,2024. Lisa was born on August 23, 1980 in Shawano, WI. She graduated from Preble High School, earned a BS in Biology from St. Norbert College - and a second BS from Bellin College of Nursing.

Lisa spent her nursing career as an ICU nurse at St....

Emmet H. Weber

Emmet H. Weber

Apr 14, 2024

Emmet H. Weber, age 98 of De Pere, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of Ruth, his wife of fifty-two years, on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

The son of Joseph and Genevieve (Moran) Weber he was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on April 3, 1926. Emmet recognized a calling to serve others early in life. He was ordained as a Catholic...

Keith Vilas Vander Putten

Keith Vilas Vander Putten

Apr 13, 2024

Keith Vilas Vander Putten, age 59, of Crivitz, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 13, at his childhood home with family and loved ones by his side after battling cancer and other health issues. He was born September 4, 1964, the child of Wayne and Barbara Vander Putten. He graduated from Abbot Pennings High School and attended the Police Academy, beginning...

Donald "Don" Vissers

Donald "Don" Vissers

Apr 13, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Don Vissers of The Villages, FL and De Pere, WI.

Born November 24, 1928, in De Pere to Martin and Nelly Vissers, Don graduated from De Pere High School and attended St. Norbert College until being drafted into the Navy. During the Korean War, Don served a second tour of duty...

Irene R. Simons

Irene R. Simons

Apr 11, 2024

Irene R. Simons, age 100, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1923, in Seymour to the late Anton and Victoria (Brzozowska) Dombrowicki. She graduated from Seymour High School, with honors. On August 28, 1948, she married George Frank Simons at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Seymour. They celebrated 66 years of...

Thomas "Tom" J.  Kitslaar

Thomas "Tom" J. Kitslaar

Apr 9, 2024

Beloved father and husband, Thomas (Tom) J. Kitslaar, 87, of Allouez passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The youngest of 7 children of John J. L. and Dymphna (McLaughlin) Kitslaar. Tom was born July 21, 1936. and married Kathy Fry on August 7, 1965, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Allouez. Over the next 58 years, they raised a...

Erin Mary Simpson

Erin Mary Simpson

Apr 7, 2024

Erin was born on January 6, 1974, to Robert & Carol Simpson in Green Bay, WI. She passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2024. Erin grew up in Green Bay and moved to Cadott, WI in 2000 when she married Greg Sopiarz.

Erin had a very big heart and a beautiful smile. She adored her two sons, Cole and Riley Sopiarz....

Genevieve Stange

Genevieve Stange

Apr 6, 2024

Genevieve J. Stange, age 96, of Green Bay, passed away April 6, 2024. The daughter of the late Ernest and Theresa (Kleczewski) Kaminecki was born October 31, 1927. She married Vernon Stange on June 12, 1950 at St. Joseph Church in Green Bay and together they shared nearly 69 years of marriage before Vernon passed away in 2019. Gen was...

Robert "Robbie" William Mcmenomy

Robert "Robbie" William Mcmenomy

Apr 5, 2024

Robert William McMenomy passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, after his 8-month battle with metastatic melanoma. He was only 40 years old, but he impacted more people than most do in a lifetime.

Known to many as Robbie, he was born in Snellville, GA, to the most wonderful parents, Pat and Geri. He grew up as the third of four...

Marilyn A. Detry

Marilyn A. Detry

Apr 4, 2024

Marilyn A. Detry, age 87 of Wrightstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born in Green Bay on May 6, 1936 to the late Alowen and Elizabeth (Hockstack) Williquette. On April 23, 1960 she married Roger Detry, who preceded her in death in 2019. Marilyn worked for several years as...

Darlene M. Lefevre

Darlene M. Lefevre

Apr 3, 2024

Darlene Margaret LeFevre, age 83, and who resided in De Pere, WI, went to the Lord in peace on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 as a result of an illness she could no longer fight. She was born in Manitowoc, WI on August 5, 1940 to the late Leonard and Cyrilla (Suttner) Duenkel. She graduated from Manitowoc High School in 1958,...

Francis "Fran" D. Pietsch

Francis "Fran" D. Pietsch

Apr 3, 2024

Francis D. Pietsch “Fran,” 82, Denmark, WI, passed away on April 3, 2024, at Bellin Hospital. Francis was born on July 20, 1941, in Menominee, MI to Francis L. and Marian (Sindelar) Pietsch.

Fran graduated from Menominee High School class of 1959. While in high school, he became interested in printing and it became his chosen career. He attended Ferris Institute...

Marvel Dittrich

Marvel Dittrich

Mar 31, 2024

Marvel Dittrich, age 86 of De Pere, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away on March 31, 2024. Marvel was born on January 29, 1938 to the late Frederick and Elsie (Ehoff) Gorr. Marvel attended schools in Sheboygan and graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the class of 1956. She was previously married to Jerad Dittrich.

Marvel was employed in management with...

Theresa Rose Ann Vondracek

Theresa Rose Ann Vondracek

Mar 31, 2024

Theresa Rose Ann Vondracek, age 93, passed away March 31, 2024. She was born January 16, 1931, to the late Hugh and Nellie (Dwyer) Finnerty on the family farm in Askeaton. Rose Ann graduated from Kaukauna High School and, while working at Knauf and Tesch feed mill in Greenleaf, met her future husband Al, whom she farmed with in Greenleaf....

Robert Kozlovsky

Robert Kozlovsky

Mar 30, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Alois Kozlovsky passed away on March 30, 2024, in De Pere, Wisconsin, at the age of 77. He was born on December 13, 1946, in Green Bay, WI. Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his kind and supportive nature. He was a listener by heart, with a sharp wit, impeccable timing, and dry...

Samuel Nicholas Holland

Samuel Nicholas Holland

Mar 28, 2024

Samuel Nicholas Holland, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 28th at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sam was born on April 9, 1997 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Brian Holland and Wendy (Strom) Holland.

When Sam was growing up he was always curious and precocious. He often enjoyed the company of adults more than kids his own age. He...

Eleanor (Ellie) Rozmarynoski

Eleanor (Ellie) Rozmarynoski

Mar 27, 2024

Eleanor (Ellie) Rozmarynoski, 86, passed from her earthly home on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, and was reunited with her husband, Rozy, and her daughter, Joan, in heaven's kingdom.

The daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Ostrenga) Jurczykowski was born September 11, 1937, in Eaton, WI. Ellie married Edward (Rozy) Rozmarynoski on July 26, 1958, at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic...

Cynthia J. Volz

Cynthia J. Volz

Mar 26, 2024

Cynthia Jane Volz, 73, of Green Bay, passed away on March 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born April 30, 1950, in Beaver Dam to Martin and Gertrude (Christian) Keup and was a faithful, lifelong member of the Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod.

Cynthia grew up on the family farm in Theresa and loved the scenic, rolling countryside. After...

Dorothy M. Janssen

Dorothy M. Janssen

Mar 25, 2024

***Location of service and visitation changed to St. Francis Xavier 220 S. Michigan St De Pere***

Dorothy Janssen, age 94 of De Pere, passed away peacefully into the awaiting arms of her husband, daughter and granddaughter on Monday, March 25, 2024. She was born on July 13, 1929 in Brillion Wisconsin, to the late Earl and Viola (Fischer) Lavey. Dorothy attended...

Holly Elizabeth Pieters

Holly Elizabeth Pieters

Mar 24, 2024

Holly Elizabeth Pieters, 70, of De Pere, WI passed away peacefully in her home on March 24, 2024. She was born on February 4, 1954 to Richard Tiesling and Jean (Komp) Tiesling in Milwaukee, WI. She attended Nicolet High School and completed college coursework at Cardinal Stritch University. Holly married Daniel (Dan) Pieters in October of 1986. Holly was a...

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