Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 2, 2018

Mary L Klunk, 60, Muskego, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, March 2, 2018. She was born April 27, 1957 to Doyle and Carol (Williams) Brugman. Mary was a compassionate and caring CNA who cared for many at a number of nursing homes and she was truly exceptional in her career. Mary's life revolved around time with her...

Mar 2, 2018

Tony E. Skenandore, 72, Oneida, passed away Friday March 2, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1945 in Cook Co. Illinois and was raised by Henry and Cynthia (Metoxen) Skenandore. Tony played football at Freedom High School and went on to play semi – pro football for the Manitowoc Chiefs. He also enjoyed motorcycles and shiny...

Feb 23, 2018

Evelyn G. Rausch, 83, of Ashwaubenon passed away at home with her family by her side on February 23, 2018. The daughter of the late Henry and Cecelia (Freeman) Van Hulst was born on June 3, 1934 in Wrightstown, Wisconsin. As a devoted wife, loving mother, supportive grandmother and proud great-grandmother, family was the essence of Evelyn's whole life. Evelyn...

Feb 23, 2018

Wayne Harold Smits, 64, of De Pere, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Born on June 10, 1953, to Hazel Greatens and Harold Smits in Green Bay, he attended West De Pere High School and Silver Lake College. He married Kathleen Kramer on June 2, 1984 at Our Lady of Angels in...

Feb 22, 2018

Virginia E. Skenandore "The Fox", 87, Oneida, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 22, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born July 20, 1930 to the late Edward and Agnes (Skenadore) Metoxen. She was united in marriage to David G. Skenandore Sr. at Church of the Holy Apostles in Oneida. Virginia was an avid Packer fan, loved listening to...