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Mike Vandelist

Mike Vandelist

Jun 4, 2018

Michael T. Vandelist, 56, De Pere, passed away on June 4, 2018, with his family by his side. Mike lived with esophageal cancer for a year and a half, smiling, laughing and telling stories until his last breath. He fought his hardest to stay here with his boys, his wife and family. Mike was born on July 6, 1961 to...

Patricia Ann Bero

Patricia Ann Bero

Jun 4, 2018

Patricia Bero, 66, of Ashwaubenon, passed away Monday morning, June 4, 2018 at a local hospital. The daughter of the late Arthur and Esther (Watters) Ziemer was born March 3, 1952 in Shawano. She married Thomas Bero on October 13, 1973 in Shawano. Pat graduated from Shawano High School and was a huge Packer fan. Her grandchildren meant everything to...

Kathleen G. Meyer

Kathleen G. Meyer

Jun 3, 2018

Kathleen "Kathy" Meyer, 66, resident of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2018, surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 17, 1952, daughter to the late Gordon and Marion (Bauer) Ruddy in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Kathy was a very patriotic woman. At a young age, she served as a...

Don R. Denny

Don R. Denny

Jun 1, 2018

On Friday June 1, 2018 the owls called Don R. Denny home. He was born June 11, 1929 to the late Alphaeus and Julia (Hayes) Denny. On April 16, 1949 he married Barbara Schuyler in Oneida. He enjoyed working on cars, especially his 1949 Ford pickup truck. Don also liked to spend time tinkering in his Pout House. He was...

Michael "Mike" F Skenandore

Michael "Mike" F Skenandore

May 31, 2018

Michael "Mike" F. Skenandore, 49, Green Bay, started his journey surrounded by his family, Thursday, May 31, 2018. He was born August 24, 1968 in Milwaukee, WI a son of Robert and Evelyn (Metoxen) Skenandore. Mike graduated from the Indian Community School in Milwaukee. He was a crane operator for a scrap metal company. Mike enjoyed his stress relief of...

Donna Mae Maertz

Donna Mae Maertz

May 28, 2018

Donna Mae Maertz, 80, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed peacefully on Monday, May 28th, 2018, after a short illness. Donna was born August 24, 1937 in De Pere, Wisconsin to the late Elwin "Red" and Vivian "Toots" (Strenn) Cavil. Donna graduated from De Pere High School in 1955. Donna was wed to Milton "Mitty" Maertz August 1st, 1964 and had two...

Patrick James Fridland

Patrick James Fridland

May 24, 2018

Patrick James Fridland, 24, passed away at home, surrounded by his parents and brothers on Thursday, May 24, 2018, following a long, courageous battle with osteosarcoma (bone cancer). The son of James and Teresa (Golden) Fridland was born on May 7, 1994, a minute after his twin brother William. Growing up, Patrick loved playing all sports; he and his brothers...

David E. Benkowski

David E. Benkowski

May 19, 2018

David "Dave" Benkowski left this earth peacefully on May 19th, 2018 surrounded by his wife and family. Dave was born August 22, 1932 in Wisconsin Rapids to Myra (Fogarty) and Frank Benkowski. He graduated from Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School in 1950. He excelled in football, basketball and baseball and was inducted into the Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School Hall...

Marie B. Albers

Marie B. Albers

May 14, 2018

Marie Bertha (Smits) Albers, 91, of DePere passed away peacefully on May 14, 2018 surrounded by her loving and appreciative family. Her rich and loving life on earth began December 10, 1926, the 4th of 12 children to the late George and Martha (Vander Heiden) Smits. On August 27, 1949 at DePere's Saint Mary's Church Marie married Ambrose (Sam) Albers...

Scharlene F. Kasee

Scharlene F. Kasee

May 13, 2018

Scharlene F. Kasee "Shady Lady" 81, Oneida, passed away peacefully Sunday morning May 13, 2018. She was born April 19, 1937 to the late Malphais and Grace Smith. Scharlene had worked for many years at the Oneida Police Department as a dispatcher. After she retired she went on to work at the Oneida Casino. Always there to lend a hand...

Lynne  Marie Mehlberg

Lynne Marie Mehlberg

May 11, 2018

As Lynne Mehlberg's son woke early May 11 to a beautiful sunrise, he knew it was a signal that God would be taking his mom into His arms that day. God also sent a Cardinal to perch outside her loving sister's window to let her know that their Mom had arrived to bring her youngest child to Heaven. Later that...

Geraldine Wishart

Geraldine Wishart

May 11, 2018

Geraldine F. (Kollross) Wishart 88, De Pere, passed away Friday May 11, 2018 with her children at her side. Geraldine was born February 18, 1930 to the late James and Angeline Kollross. On June 15, 1949 she was united in marriage to Gordon Wishart. She enjoyed the time spent at their cottage on Lake Mary with her family. Geraldine worked...

Doris Manders

Doris Manders

May 10, 2018

Doris C. Manders, 87, De Pere, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 10th, 2018. She was born on May 30th, 1930 to the late Joseph and Pearl Linsmier, and she graduated from East De Pere High School. After graduation, Doris worked in the office at Murphy Insurance for 6 years. On February 13th, 1954, she married...

Vernell Starks

Vernell Starks

May 8, 2018

Vernell J. Starks, 32, Green Bay, WI passed away on March 8, 2018. He was born on February 10, 1986 to Gloria Jean Starks in Chicago, IL. He attended Maine Senior High School and Joliet Junior College. Most recently, he was employed with De Pere Cabinets. Vernell enjoyed all sports, but football was his passion. He played football throughout his...

Thomas A. Biebel

Thomas A. Biebel

May 8, 2018

Thomas Arnold Biebel, "The Biebs," passed away in the arms of his loving wife Cheryl and surrounded by family on May 8, 2018. The son of Arnold and Ruth (Jauquet) Biebel was born April 30, 1940 in Green Bay. The Biebs grew up the middle of three children, and attended St. John's Catholic Grade School. While in middle school, he...

Joan M. Mackey

Joan M. Mackey

May 7, 2018

Joan M. Mackey, 86, Antigo, passed away on the evening of May 7, 2018. She was born January 22, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI a daughter of the late Meta Martens. On November 11, 1949, Joan married Charles Mackey at St Veronica Church. Joan is survived by her children: Charles Mackey of Aurora, Linda Klemz of Milwaukee, WI, Dennis Mackey of...

Richard K Smith

Richard K Smith

May 6, 2018

Richard K. Smith, 76, Wausaukee, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 peacefully at home with his family surrounding him. He was born September 2, 1941 in Tomah, WI, a son of the late Jeanette (Skenandore) and Ervin Doxtater. Richard went to school in the Appleton area. On September 30, 1961 Richard married Gloria in Chicago, IL. Richard worked hard as...

Stacey Brightstar King

Stacey Brightstar King

May 6, 2018

Stacey Brightstar King, 35, of Oneida passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 6, 2018. The daughter of Danny King and Patsy White was born June 11, 1982 in Green Bay. Survivors include her three sons, Abel Martinez-King, Carlos Martinez-King, David Cortez, Jr., one daughter, Selena Jentz, Stacey's siblings, Gloria White, Jason King, Joey Webster, Shelly King, Danielle King, Lindsey Metoxen,...

Denis G. Boulanger

Denis G. Boulanger

May 5, 2018

Denis G. Boulanger, 52, De Pere, passed away peacefully Saturday morning May 5, 2018. He was born April 7, 1966 to Joseph and Carole (Steiner) Boulanger. Denis graduated from Southwest High School, and then went on to attend and graduate from N.W.T.C. On May 19, 1990 he married his wife of 27 years, Debbie Lotto at St. Matthew Catholic Church,...

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