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Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory


Theresa Ann Sanchez

Theresa Ann Sanchez

December 29, 2025

Theresa Ann Sanchez-Webster, 67, passed away December 29. 2025 after a prolonged battle, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born August 12, 1958 to the beloved, late Stewart and Lavinia (Doxtator) Webster.

Theresa worked for many years in the Accounting Department for the Oneida Nation, where she was respected for her dedication and commitment.

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Donna  T. Staeven

Donna T. Staeven

December 27, 2025

Donna T. Staeven, 84, De Pere, passed away surrounded by family on December 27, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1941, daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Schmitz.

Donna was a graduate of Nicolet High School. On April 30, 1960, she was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" Staeven at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Van's...

Joe John Brey

Joe John Brey

December 24, 2025

Joseph John Brey, formerly from Green Bay, passed way in Racine, WI on Christmas Eve morning.

Joe attended St. Patrick School, West High, Milwaukee School of Engineering where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He also attended Marquette University for some time.

Joe worked for WGN-TV in Chicago as Chief Engineer until his...

Wayne Roffers

Wayne Roffers

December 22, 2025

Wayne F. Roffers, 72, passed away peacefully at home in Oneida, WI on the morning of December 22, 2025, surrounded by love and support from family and friends. Wayne was born in De Pere on April 2, 1953, to the late Irvin and Dorothy Roffers.

Wayne was born and raised in De Pere, where as a child,...

Tom Despins

Tom Despins

December 21, 2025

Thomas J. Despins, 83, De Pere, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2025.

He was born March 31, 1942, to the late James A. and Isabella (Schneider) Despins.

On June 17, 1967, he was united in marriage to Bette Colbert in Chippewa Falls.

Tom retired from the U.S.D.A. after thirty years as a...

Dewey E.  Metoxen

Dewey E. Metoxen

December 20, 2025

Dewey E. Metoxen , 87, passed away peacefully at The Good Shepard Home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born in Green Bay, WI on March 04, 1938, to the late Freeman and Hazel (Smith) Metoxen.

Family and friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10th St. De Pere, WI 54115, on Tuesday, December...

Alvira Catherine Fink

Alvira Catherine Fink

December 18, 2025

Alvira Catherine (Cayo) Fink, 93, De Pere, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Alvira was born in De Pere, WI on March 8, 1932, to the late Delmer & Catherine Cayo. Alvira grew up in De Pere, attending De Pere High School until West De Pere High School was built. She...

Breven M. Laabs

Breven M. Laabs

December 17, 2025

Breven Mae Laabs, 18, passed away early Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in a snowstorm on April 10, 2007, to Jeremiah (J.C.) and Renee Laabs.

Breven was a proud graduate of West De Pere High School where she graduated with honors in June 2025. Breven was accepted into...

Rachel Soderdahl

Rachel Soderdahl

December 16, 2025

Rachel (Rottier) Soderdahl, 50, of De Pere, peacefully entered eternal life and is singing with the Christmas angel choir after a seven-year long battle with cancer on Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025. The daughter of Robert "Bob" Rottier and the late Jean M. Rottier was born on October 22, 1975, in Green Bay. She married William "Wil" Soderdahl on...

Björn M. Anderson

Björn M. Anderson

December 15, 2025

Björn Michael Anderson, beloved son of Dominic M. Anderson and Maya C. Chinana, little brother to sister Serana Jade Anderson, passed at home surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, December 15th 2025, at 5:36 p.m. in De Pere, Wisconsin.

Our little bear was the light in our lives and will be with us forever. He was...

Debra S. Zapf

Debra S. Zapf

December 14, 2025

Debra Sue Zapf, 65, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones after a gallant fight with cancer.

Debra was born to Daryl Longfellow and Carol Davis and grew up in Georgetown, Illinois, where she developed the strength, independence, and compassion that would define her life. She dedicated many years to caring for others as a...

Don Meulemans

Don Meulemans

December 14, 2025

Donald "Don" J. Meulemans, 90, passed away Sunday evening, December 14, 2025. He was born on November 29, 1935, to the late Jerome and Agnes (Etten) Meulemans.

Don graduated from St. Boniface Grade School and Nicolet High School.

Don served his country in the United States Air Force, during the Korean Conflict era.

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Arlene A. Zakhar

Arlene A. Zakhar

December 13, 2025

Arlene Alice Zakhar, PhD passed away on December 13, 2025, at age 88 after a short hospice at the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community in Oneida, WI, just 7 weeks after husband Paul Zakhar on October 27th. Arlene was born on March 29, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alice Catherine Kowalski (nee Krueger) and Alfred Francis Robar.

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Bruce F. Klocek

Bruce F. Klocek

December 12, 2025

Bruce Fredrick Klocek passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, joining his beloved wife, Betty Jean. He was surrounded by the love of his daughter, his son from a distance and the compassionate caregivers at McCormick Assisted Living.

Bruce was born on January 29, 1934, in Wells, MN, to Frank and Esther Klocek. He married Betty Meyer...

Thomas Keven Heffernan

Thomas Keven Heffernan

December 12, 2025

Thomas K. Heffernan, 72, De Pere, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025.

He was born August 12, 1953, in Eau Claire, WI., son of the late Patrick and Phyllis (Honadel) Heffernan.

Tom graduated from Durand High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from UW River Falls, and an associate's degree from NWTC.

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Rosella "Rody" Conard

Rosella "Rody" Conard

December 11, 2025

Rosella "Rody" Conard, Green Bay, died peacefully Thursday evening, December 11, 2025, at Residence by Rennes Memory Care in De Pere, WI. Rody was born October 24, 1937, in De Pere to the late Peter and Jeanette Gerrits.

She was united in marriage to Leland "Lee" Conard on May 17, 1958, and celebrated 59 years of marriage....

Bonita  K. Leschig

Bonita K. Leschig

December 7, 2025

It is with immensely saddened hearts that we share the passing of our dear mother, Bonita "Bonnie" Leschig.

Born in Oneida, Wisconsin to the late Emil "Bud" and Florence Elm. Bonnie had a cherished childhood with many fond memories such as ice skating in her friend's backyard and delicious early morning breakfasts her grandmother would make for...

Lloyd Donald Davis

Lloyd Donald Davis

December 7, 2025

Lloyd D. Davis 70 passed away peacefully at St Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, WI on Sunday December 7th, 2025, with his niece and daughter by his side. Lloyd was born in Sacaton, Arizona on September 23rd, 1955, to the late Lloyd Davis and late Beverlene Davis.

Lloyd attended Little Big Horn High School and received his GED....

Marisol Rivera

Marisol Rivera

December 3, 2025

Marisol Rivera, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on her 57th birthday in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Born in Puerto Rico on December 3, 1968, to Dolores Santana and Concepcion Rodriguez, Marisol lived a full and vibrant life. She was a loving mother to her children Robert, Leamsi, Aldemar, Kiana, and Sonia, always putting their needs above...

Randy Fontaine

Randy Fontaine

December 2, 2025

Randall "Randy" James Fontaine, 75, Green Bay, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on December 2, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1950, in Green Bay to the late Clint and Irene (Nooyen) Fontaine.

Randy was a 1968 graduate of Abbot Pennings High School. He was a proud Squire alumnus.

On April 15, 1978,...

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