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David Van Grunsven
Nov 18, 2017
David E. Van Grunsven, 87, De Pere, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening November 18, 2017. He was born December 22, 1929 to the late Frederick and Agnes (Jacobs) Van Grunsven Sr. Dave served in the U.S. Army from 1951 – 1953. On October 11, 1958 he was united in marriage to Kay Janssen. He retired from the U.S. Postal...
Kathy Gehrke
Nov 16, 2017
Kathleen L. "Kathy" (Haig) Gehrke, 71, White Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 16, 2017. The daughter of Elmer and Violet (Aho) Haig was born August 8, 1946 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Kathy was the youngest of three children, and graduated from Lakeland Union High School in 1964. There, she started going together with Dave Gehrke in her sophomore...
Douglas L. Mayotte
Nov 12, 2017
Doug L. Mayotte, 77, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning November 12, 2017. He was born January 24, 1940 to the late Raymond and Bessie Mayotte. Doug was the Valedictorian of his graduating high School Class, he then went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force from 1958 – 1962. In 1961 he married Sharon...
Roland "Rollie" Carl Hackbarth
Nov 8, 2017
Rollie (Roland) Hackbarth (1931-2017) was preceded by his beloved Jean McClure. He was the cherished father of Sandra (Wence) Martinez, grandfather of Claudio and Angel (Ale), brother of Lois Sherwood of Albuquerque, best buddy of Glen Zachow (North Milwaukee Indians), and loving, patriarchal stepfather to a tribe of McClures in Green Bay who knew him as Papa Rollie. Rollie was...
James "Jimmy" Wheelock House
Nov 4, 2017
James "Jimmy" Wheelock House, of Houston, TX, died suddenly on November 4, 2017 at his home. He was born August 13, 1936 to Walter and Pearl (Archiquette) House in Green Bay, WI. Jimmy served his country in the U.S. Army where he did three tours in Vietnam. He is survived by his siblings: Gordon House, Loretta R. (Stanley) Webster, Carol...
Bernice M. Bain
Nov 4, 2017
Bernice (Driessen) Bain, 86, De Pere passed away peacefully early Saturday morning November 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving daughters Sherry, Carol and Bonnie. Earlier in the day Bob, Bill, and Jim were each able to have their cherished and memorable moments. The girls planned a "Sleep Over" with mom like they have done for the last 20 plus years....
Karen Foellmi
Nov 3, 2017
Karen L. (Leis) Foellmi, 63, Green Bay, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on November 3, 2017 after a ten year battle with cancer. The daughter of Gerald "Jerry" and Marie (Barlow) Leis was born on August 1, 1954 in Sparta, Wisconsin. Karen attended Sparta High School, and went on to graduate from the La Crosse School of...
Robert "Bob" Lewins
Nov 3, 2017
Robert "Bob" Lewins, 77, Lakewood, formerly of West De Pere passed away Friday November 3, 2017. He was born November 13, 1939 to the late Earl and Margaret Lewins. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve. On February 24, 1962 he married Judy Van Enkevort. Bob retired from the Village of Ashwaubenon after 30 years of service. He...
Richard C. Johnson
Nov 1, 2017
Richard "Rick" Johnson, 72, died peacefully at his home on November 1, 2017, when he was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His devoted family and friends and steadfast faith in God tenderly supported him during his courageous battle to live. Rick was born May 7, 1945 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Raymond and Mildred...
David Borman
Oct 31, 2017
David James Borman, 76, De Pere, passed away on October 31, 2017. He was born in Green Bay, WI on April 20, 1941 to the late Howard and Beatrice (DeRuyter) Borman. Dave married Mary Kittell on December 19, 1997. Dave was an avid hunter and fisherman and adored spending time with his grandchildren, including riding four wheelers, playing catch, and...
Shania Jordan
Oct 27, 2017
Shania Jordan, 19, of Haines City, FL, passed away on Friday October 27, 2017. She was born on July 26, 1998 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Phillip Jordan and the late Cherisse Slove and raised by her second mother Michelle Jordan. Shania moved here in 2012 from Oneida, Wisconsin and was a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Shania...
Sherry J. Honaker
Oct 25, 2017
Sherry Jeanine (Silas) Honaker, 63, of Green Bay, WI, passed away on October 25, 2017,surrounded by her family. Born in Wauwatosa, WI, on August 12, 1954 to John Floyd Sr. and Marilyn Silas, Sherry was the oldest daughter of seven children. Growing up, Sherry played a huge role in raising her siblings. She eventually decided to have a family of...
Dexter Baxter
Oct 22, 2017
Dexter David Anthony Baxter, born July 9th, 1987 will be remembered by all who have crossed paths with him. Dexter was truly caring and faithful to his loved ones and always kept his word. Dexter loved playing lacrosse, enjoyed singing and always was there for somebody in need. Dexter sadly passed away on the night of October 22, 2017. He...
Linden L. Burt
Oct 21, 2017
Linden L. Burt, 91, Hobart, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning October 21, 2017. He was born January 25, 1926 in the Town of Lawrence to the late Hugh and Emily (Zastrow) Burt. On March 19, 1952 he married Dolores Manders, and this past March celebrated 65 years of marriage. Linden proudly served his country from 1951 – 1953 in...
Reynold "Spider" Denny
Oct 20, 2017
Reynold H. "Spider" Denny, Sr., 73, Oneida, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, October 20, 2017. The son of Sunrise and Sarah (House) Denny was born August 22, 1944. Spider grew up in Milwaukee and was a two time Illinois State Amateur Boxing Champion for the Welterweight Division. He also won the Milwaukee Area Golden Gloves Middleweight...
Daniel Hendricks
Oct 19, 2017
Daniel J. Hendricks, 50, Sobieski, formerly of De Pere, passed away Thursday October 19, 2017. He was born April 14, 1967 to the late Jerome and Elaine (Nichols) Hendricks. Dan proudly serves his country in the United States Navy. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting. Dan was a member as well as a mentor for the National Federation of Turkey...
Gary J. Basten
Oct 18, 2017
Gary Jule Basten, age 80, died peacefully at home October 18, 2017, with his loving wife by his side, after a heroic journey with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinsonism. Born November 16, 1936, the only son of Mildred Delveaux and Louis Basten he lived in Green Bay his entire life. Gary graduated with the Central Catholic Class of 1955 and...
Elizabeth Batten
Oct 15, 2017
Elizabeth Ann Batten, 79, resident of DePere, WI passed away on October 15, 2017. She was born on September 19, 1938, to Gertrude Kostuch and Dale Sherman in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. She attended Waupaca High School. She married Gary Batten on September 27, 1958 in Waupaca, Wisconsin. She was employed by the West DePere School District at Westwood Elementary School...
John D. Hussey
Oct 14, 2017
John Hussey lived his life with gusto, with humor, and with caring. On October 14, 2017 that life ended. He was born February 23, 1930 in Fond Du Lac, WI and grew up in Appleton, WI. In 1949, he graduated from Appleton West High School where he excelled as a distance runner. He passed this interest onto his children and...
Penelope Ann Enders
Oct 14, 2017
Penelope "Penny" Enders died Oct. 14 in De Pere after a short battle with cancer and heart disease. She was 78. Born Penelope Ann Ball in Jacksonville, Ill., Penny participated in the Rainbow Girls and was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Rochester High School in Rochester, Ind. She was also editor of her high school yearbook, and, after...
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