Obituary Listing

Apr 11, 2018

On Wed, April 11, 2018, the family of Thomas William Snyder said good-bye to their loving father, devoted husband, and best PaPa in the whole wide world. His battle with Cancer ended at his home, surrounded with love and peace. Tom was born September 29th, 1948 to Lola (Jean) and Frank Snyder. He met and married his one and only...

Apr 9, 2018

Steve Leo Sinclair, age 53, resident of De Pere, WI passed away on April 9, 2018. He was born October 11, 1964 to Rosalie (Geurts) Sinclair and Roland "Gene" Sinclair in Green Bay, WI. He attended West De Pere High School, St. Norbert College, Purdue University, UW-Green Bay, Lesley University, NOVA Southeastern University, Northeast WI Technical College and several more...

Apr 6, 2018

Loretta J. (Aerts) Thyssen, 96, De Pere, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 6, 2018. She was born April 21, 1921 to Fred and Frances (Verheyen) Aerts in the Town of Lawrence. She was united in marriage on October 4, 1941 to Raphael "Ray" Thyssen. They started their family in Spokane, Washington, eventually moving to De Pere....

Apr 6, 2018

Peter Randall Hendricks passed away shortly after his birth into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 6, 2018. He is the son of Marina Goza and Erik Hendricks. Angels danced the day you were born. Peter is survived by his parents: Marina Goza and Erik Hendricks; his siblings Kaylee and Daniel; grandparents: Jamie Kellow, Jeff Goza, Annette Goza, Randall...

Apr 1, 2018

Steven R. Schadrie of Green Bay, WI passed away Sunday April 1, 2018. He was born January 23, 1955 to Jerome Schadrie and Lorraine (Leanna) Schadrie. Steve grew up in Little Rapids, WI with his four siblings. He attended and graduated from West De Pere High School. After graduating Steve took a job at Dean Foods where he continued to...

Mar 31, 2018

Henry "Hank" Leo Brooks, 82, Askeaton, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born January 6, 1936 in the Town of Holland, WI, son of the late Henry and Mary (Brochtrup) Brooks. He was their 12th child of the 16 children they were blessed with. He never married, but was a friend to all....

Mar 29, 2018

Anna M. Kocken, 84, De Pere, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018. The daughter of Dewey and Margaret (Walton) Hempton was born November 18, 1933 in Green Bay. On October 7, 1953, Anna married the former John J. Kocken at St. Francis Cathedral in Green Bay. The couple farmed in Oneida for 15 years. They ran Wayside Lanes for...

Mar 27, 2018

Theresia Joseph Vanderpoel, age 94, entered her heavenly home on March 27, 2018. Theresia was born October 1, 1923 in Hannersdorf, Austria, to Adolph and Maria (Schöck) Joseph. In 1936, Theresia and her family left Austria and made Chicago their new home. While Theresia's heart was always in "the old country," she grew to love city life in Chicago and...

Mar 27, 2018

Mar 24, 2018

Rita M. Doherty, 86, De Pere, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning March 24, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1932 to the late Kazmir and Sophia Molik. On September 25, 1954 she married her sweetheart, Leland Doherty at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, Green Bay. Rita was a wonderful homemaker and loved to...

Mar 22, 2018

Father Xavier Gerald Gilbert Colavechio, O. Praem., age 86, a member of the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI, and a Norbertine priest, passed into God's Eternal Kingdom on 22 March 2018. Father Xavier was born on 7 April 1931, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Archibald and Catherine (McCrossen) Colavechio. In 1948, Father Xavier graduated from Southeast Catholic...

Mar 21, 2018

Joel Cree Fantle, age 77, passed away on March 21 after a short hospitalization. He was born July 13, 1940 in La Crosse, WI to Willard and Ingrid (Widlon) Fantle. Joel often spoke fondly of his childhood amongst the river and bluffs of La Crosse, which nurtured a love of nature and the out-of-doors that lasted the rest of his...

Mar 20, 2018

Kathleen Anne Van Eyck, 68, resident of Menominee, MI, formerly of Green Bay, WI, passed away on March 20, 2018. She was born June 6, 1949 to Richard and Patricia (Kernan) Gille in Green Bay. She attended St. Joseph Academy, then NWTI. Kathleen married Stephen Van Eyck on September 13, 1974 at St. Peter & Paul Church in Green Bay....

Mar 19, 2018

Melissa "Mel" Jo Whitver, 39, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly on Monday March 19, 2018. She was born September 24, 1978 to Kathy Schimmel and the late Tim Dolata. Mel enjoyed spending time with her friends, and was always the life of the party. She also enjoyed shopping, going to concerts and listening to music. It was her three boys...

Mar 18, 2018

Kenneth Joseph Butz, 89, De Pere, formerly of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2018 at Rennes Nursing Home. Ken was born to Frank and Amanda (Holzmann) Butz on May 31, 1928 in St. Cloud, WI. Ken was the sixth of eight children, six boys and two girls and was raised on a farm. He was a graduate...

Mar 17, 2018

Kelly R. Braaten, 55, Oneida, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on Saturday afternoon March 17, 2018. She was born January 14, 1963 to Alfrieda Grignon and the late Lester Braaten. Kelly was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, godmother and great aunt. She loved the outdoors, especially camping, swimming and spending time with her family. Kelly is survived by her...

Mar 13, 2018

Barbara Ann (Smits) Kornowske, 59, De Pere resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at her home with her husband and sons at her side, following a short battle with cancer. She was born on August 15, 1958, in Green Bay, WI to Richard and Arlene (Stammer) Smits. Barb attended De Pere High School graduating in 1976. She married...

Mar 10, 2018

John "Mike" Thomas Tobin, 78, De Pere, WI passed away on March 10, 2018. He was born May 13, 1939 to John "Jack" and Rose (Shay) Tobin in Channing, MI. Toby attended Channing High School and was an Engineer for the Milwaukee Road Soo Line for 40 years. He served in the Army from 1963 to 1968. John was a...

Mar 10, 2018

Denise C. Wenner, 83, Green Bay, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was born February 16, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to James and Elizabeth (Scherer) Burke. On August 13, 1983 Denise married Ray Wenner in Clearwater, FL. After graduating from Duke University, the University of South Florida, and Nova University, with her bachelors and masters degree, Denise became a...

Mar 4, 2018

Eugene P. Williams, 52, De Pere, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born on May 18, 1965 to Russell and Pearl (Gallagher) Williams in Green Bay. Eugene attended East De Pere High School. On August 6, 1983, Eugene married Lisa Boguski in Green Bay. He was a carpenter for over fifteen years and was most recently employed...