Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory
Jack Van Gheem
Feb 22, 2018
John T. (Jack) Van Gheem, age 81, life-long resident of West De Pere, unexpectedly passed away at Bellin Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 22, 2018, after suffering a stroke. Jack was born December 13, 1936, to Raphael and Alberta Van Gheem. He was born at home on a bright sunny morning. He was later baptized that...
Barbara M. Roffers
Feb 21, 2018
Barbara M. (Basinski) Roffers, 78, De Pere, went to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday February 21, 2018 and was surrounded by her family as she passed into Jesus' arms. She was born December 1, 1939 to the late Edwin and Athlene Basinski. Barb graduated from Green Bay East High School, and shortly thereafter married her lifetime love Harvey Roffers at...
Jack R. Rocque
Feb 19, 2018
Jack R. Rocque, 77, Green Bay, passed away on February 19, 2018 surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Green Bay on November 12, 1940 to the late John Rocque and Vesta Williams. He is a graduate of Green Bay East High School. On May 12, 1962 Jack married Sharon Prefontaine at St. Mary of the Angel's Church in...
Clarence "Wick" Wickham
Feb 18, 2018
My husband and best friend Clarence "Wick" Wickham, 62, Green Bay, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Milwaukee from Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born June 30, 1955 in Millville, NJ, a son of the late Clyde Grayson and Beatrice Leona (Kindle) Wickham. On February 16, 1979, Wick married Barb (Seidl) in Richmond, VA. Wick graduated from Vineland High School,...
Caroleen M. Skenandore
Feb 15, 2018
Caroleen M. Skenandore, 87, Oneida, died at home of natural causes on Wed., February 14, 2018 surrounded by her family. Caroleen was born on July 10, 1930 in Green Bay to the late Eastman and Ellen (Moore) Cornelius. She married Norbert Skenandore on April 16, 1949 at Oneida Methodist Church in Oneida. Together they had a family of 12. Caroleen...
Laverne Selissen
Feb 11, 2018
Laverne M. Selissen, 101, passed to her eternal reward on February 11, 2018, at the home of her daughter. She was born March 24, 1916 to Jules and Cecelia (Fabry) Joachim. On June 22, 1937 she married Lawrence J. Selissen who preceded her in death November 18, 1980. Together they raised nine children. She was a charter member of St....
Jaimen Lou Johnson
Feb 10, 2018
Jaimen Lou Johnson began his journey into this world on October 7, 2017. His journey into the spirit world began on February 10, 2018. We are very saddened by our little one's unexpected passing but know in our hearts he is at peace and in a better place. His short presence on this earth will leave an everlasting footprint in...
Doris Diny
Feb 6, 2018
Doris Mae (Maes) Diny, 91, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2018. The daughter of Clarence and Helen (Smits) Maes was born September 27, 1926 in Green Bay. She married Lawrence "Larry" Diny on July 31, 1948 at St. Mary's of the Angels, Green Bay. She was a member at St. Clare Parish – Greenleaf Site, where she was active...
Vernon Peters
Feb 4, 2018
Vernon David Peters, 66, Green Bay, passed away on February 4, 2018. He was born on May 17, 1951 in Green Bay to Ruth Peters. He attended West De Pere high school and cooked at many restaurants over 25 years. He enjoyed having a cold beer, spending time with his family, and creating and working on many different projects in...
Arleen H. Vanden Heuvel
Feb 4, 2018
Mrs. Harold (Arleen) Vanden Heuvel, 93, of De Pere, Town of Lawrence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 4, 2018. She was born December 29, 1924, the daughter of the late Frank and Cecilia (Van Gheem) Roffers. She was united in marriage to Harold Vanden Heuvel on November 5, 1971 at St. Boniface Church, De...
Susan S. Foehse
Feb 2, 2018
Susan Shelly (Smits) Foehse, embraced by God, surrounded by her family, passed away Friday, February 2nd. The word "legacy" is defined as "a gift left for others"; her legacy was one of love, compassion, kindness, and a scandalous grace that was available for everyone she encountered. She left in us a playbook for life and how to treat others; it's...
Joyce A. Summers
Feb 1, 2018
Joyce A. Summers, 82, Oneida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2018. She was born February 2, 1935 in Green Bay, a daughter of the late Sadie (Summers) Moes. Joyce loved volunteering for the Salvation Army for over 20 years and being a part of the Women's League. She enjoyed babysitting, putting puzzles together, riding her bike, going camping,...
Vivian Williams
Jan 29, 2018
Vivian A. (Hill) Williams, 76, Green Bay, passed from this life on January 29, 2018, surrounded by family after a short illness. The daughter of Dennison and Sadie (Powless) Hill was born on June 29, 1941 in Green Bay. Vivian grew up the youngest in a family of nine children. She was "a bit of a pistol" growing up, and...
Gerald Van Lanen
Jan 27, 2018
Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Van Lanen, 81, De Pere, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2018 with his family at his side at Rennes Health Center. He was born on February 14, 1936 in Green Bay to Leonard and Leona (Puyleart) Van Lanen. Jerry worked as a machinist at US Paper Mill for 42 years where he was known as "Elvis"....
Liam Michael Zahn
Jan 27, 2018
Liam Michael Zahn, 17 months, earned his angel wings on Saturday January 27, 2018. He was born August 25, 2016 to Adam and Liz (Madero) Zahn. A nookie in his hand and a giggle, was how he started his day, and a smile that could light up a room and blue eyes that could melt your heart. He loved and...
Ricky Dickson
Jan 24, 2018
Ricky (Rick) R. Dickson, 68, Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 after a long battle with cancer with his loving wife, Barb, by his side. Born December 2, 1949 in Green Bay, Rick was the son of the late Ronald D. and Shirley A. (Hartleben) Dickson of Krakow, WI. He worked at various jobs in his life that...
Stella J. Cortright
Jan 21, 2018
Stella J. Cortright, 94, De Pere, passed away Sunday January 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 22, 1923, to the late Conrad and Isabella (Vetter) Lang. On February 6, 1943, she married George Cortright at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marathon. Stella was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, De Pere. Stella...
Jane E. Oakley
Jan 21, 2018
Jane E. Dassow-Oakley (70) of Green Bay and formerly of Sheboygan, passed with peace and grace on Sunday, January 21st. She was in the company and hearts of family and friends who loved her deeply and will miss her greatly. Jane is survived by two daughters, Roxanne (Chris) Knight of DePere, Jenny Oakley of Suamico, two grandsons, Cameron Knight, and...
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