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Scott "Murf" Murray

Scott "Murf" Murray

Dec 18, 2015

Scott “Murf” Murray, age 60, of New Franken, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, December 18, 2015. The son of Daniel and Barbara (Frechette) Murray was born on November 25, 1955 in Sheboygan, where he resided until age 10 before moving to Grafton. He attended Grafton High School, where he lettered in five sports: basketball, baseball, golf, cross...

Dennis Novicki

Dennis Novicki

Dec 17, 2015

Dennis Michael Novicki, age 76, of Allouez, died unexpectedly in a local hospital on Thursday, December 17, 2015. The son of Michael and Evelyn (Staub) Novicki was born August 3, 1939. Dennis received his B.A. from the University of Nebraska and married Lois Muhle on September 22, 1962 in Columbus, Nebraska. Before retirement in 2002, Dennis worked as the director...

Eugene "Geno" Honzik

Eugene "Geno" Honzik

Dec 16, 2015

Eugene B. “Geno” Honzik, age 86, of De Pere, quietly passed into the loving hands of the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2015. The son of the late Wenzel and Anna (Stangel) Honzik was born January 10, 1929 in Tisch Mills and grew up on the family farm. He married Lucille Larson in Two Rivers on May 2, 1954, and...

Mary Catherine Graf

Mary Catherine Graf

Dec 15, 2015

Mary C. Graf, 72, Allouez, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. The daughter of the late Werner “Bud” and Martha (Ferron) Graf was born on December 4, 1943 in Sturgeon Bay. Mary worked as an OB/GYN Physician’s Assistant for 38 years. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Mary loved to travel, going to Rome, Lourdes,...

Lorraine Van Wassenhoven

Lorraine Van Wassenhoven

Dec 14, 2015

Lorraine Van Wassenhoven, 90, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015. The daughter of the late Herbert and Lucy (Mocco) Thome was born in Oconto. On June 14, 1947, she married Joseph Van Wassenhoven at St. Mary Church, De Pere. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1977. She was employed for 31 years at the Ramada Plaza Hotel...

Carol Ann (Charneski) Golueke

Carol Ann (Charneski) Golueke

Dec 14, 2015

Carol A. Golueke, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by familly on Monday, December 14, 2015. The daughter of the late Stanley and Winnifred (Walker) Charneski was born on October 14, 1932. She attended the Cathedral Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Green Bay East High School. On May 12, 1956 she married James H. Golueke at St. Francis...

Ronald A. Lange

Ronald A. Lange

Dec 11, 2015

Ronald A. Lange, 69, Denmark, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. He was born February 5, 1946 in Two Rivers, WI, son of the late Alden and Ruth (Valentine) Lange. Ron attended the first class at Syble Hopp School. He enjoyed music, especially polka and country; watching westerns, van rides, listening to his radio and watching birds. Survivors include his...

James Van Gemert

James Van Gemert

Dec 10, 2015

James V. Van Gemert James Jim Van Gemert passed away peacefully with family at his side, in his De Pere home on Thursday morning, December 10, 2015. The sixth son of Victor and Elizabeth (Van Beckum) Van Gemert was born in De Pere, on August 17, 1917. Jim graduated Nicolet High School, 1936, his favorite activity was Band. He was...

Bernard U. Roels

Bernard U. Roels

Dec 6, 2015

Bernard U. Roels of De Pere passed away after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease on Sunday afternoon, December 6, 2015 with his wife and children at his side. The son of the late John and Irene (Shelter) Roels was born October 29, 1930 in the town of Hobart. He married the former Margaret Kraszewski on September 3, 1960. Bernard...

Margie R. Hockers

Margie R. Hockers

Dec 4, 2015

Margie R. Hockers, 94, De Pere, passed away peacefully at Bishop’s Court on December 4, 2015. She was born August 4, 1921 in Kewaunee, WI, daughter to the late Thomas Sr. and Verna Ratajczak. Margie married Elmer Hockers on April 16, 1941 at St. Hedwig’s Church in East Krok. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2007 after 66...

Kay E. Duescher-Kind

Kay E. Duescher-Kind

Nov 26, 2015

Kay Elaine Duescher-Kind, 60, Maribel, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was born September 21, 1955. Kay married Douglas A. Kind on September 2, 1984, and together were blessed with two children, daughter, Tasha (Arvind) Kumar, and grandson, Ishan; and son, Bryant Kind; also survived by her brothers: Robert and Debbie Duescher, Duane and Ruthann Duescher, and Charles and...

Isabella "Izzy" Brunner

Isabella "Izzy" Brunner

Nov 26, 2015

Isabella A. Brunner, 94, formerly of New Franken, passed away on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2015. She was born in the Town of Humboldt on August 9, 1921 to the late Elmer and Emma (Jauquet) Davister. On November 21, 1940 she married Walter “Wally” Brunner at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Sugarbush. Together they operated a dairy farm in New Franken...

Carol Jean (Massey) Kaster

Carol Jean (Massey) Kaster

Nov 25, 2015

Carol Kaster, 77, Ledgeview, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, November 25, 2015, at her home. The daughter of the late Cyril and Berdine (DeJardin) Massey was born on October 6, 1938 in Sugarbush. On October 5, 1960, she married Jerome F. Kaster at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pine Grove. The two farmed for most of their life on the...

Alice L. (Abel) Sonnabend

Alice L. (Abel) Sonnabend

Nov 24, 2015

Alice L. Sonnabend, age 93, of De Pere and formerly of Manitowoc, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Emil and Millie (Kurth) Abel was born April 15, 1922 and raised in Reedsville. She married Rueben Sonnabend on August 28, 1940, and...

Amanda Wagner

Amanda Wagner

Nov 24, 2015

Amanda was a very special person. She was beautiful inside and out. She was kind, respectful and considerate to all. She has so much love to give and those around her knew that. The most important person in her life was her son James. He is a fine handsome young man. Amanda and James have a very special bond that...

Jesse J. Morella

Jesse J. Morella

Nov 23, 2015

Jesse J. Morella, 45, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly November 23, 2015 due to an automobile accident. He was born February 24, 1970. Jesse was a 1988 graduate of De Pere High School where he enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball. He enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool and riding his Harley. Jesse was a kind, compassionate son, brother and friend....

Richard "Butch" Mianecki

Richard "Butch" Mianecki

Nov 18, 2015

Richard “Butch” Mianecki, 86, Allouez, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015, after a short illness. He was born June 14, 1929 in Green Bay, son of the late John and Bernice (Gorski) Mianecki. Butch graduated from East De Pere High School in 1949 and served his country in the United States Army, 887th Artillery Batallion. He was a longtime member...

Vincent Gregory Pelletier

Vincent Gregory Pelletier

Nov 17, 2015

Vincent Gregory Pelletier, age 76, of Allouez, passed away November 17, 2015 at his home. The son of the late Louis Gregory Pelletier and Mary McRae Pelletier was born July 31, 1939 in Newberry, Michigan. He graduated from Newberry High School and later from Northern University and Marquette University, where he earned his Masters in Social Work. Vincent married Kathleen...

Loretta Elizabeth (Carter) Brown

Loretta Elizabeth (Carter) Brown

Nov 10, 2015

Loretta Elizabeth (Carter) Brown, 80, Rockland, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at a local hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on July 1, 1935 to the late Oliver “Levi” and Edith (Patton) Carter. She married Harvey Brown on September 29, 1954 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Glenmore, and together they shared 61 years of marriage. She...

Margaret Reince

Margaret Reince

Nov 9, 2015

Margaret Elizabeth (Smits) Reince, 92, Green Bay, formerly of De Pere, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015. She was born on March 9, 1923 to the late Martin and Louise (VanDyck) Smits in De Pere. She is a graduate of East De Pere High School. On November 16, 1946 she married Fabian Joseph Reince at St. Mary Catholic Church,...

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