Obituary Listing

Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory


Sean J. Metoxen

Sean J. Metoxen

May 4, 2017

Sean Joseph Metoxen, 27, Green Bay passed away on Thursday May 4, 2017. He was born December 17, 1989 in Illinois to Edward Sr. and Tammy Metoxen. Sean graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, and was a proud member of the Oneida Tribal Police Department. He enjoyed Gaming, the Cubs, Packers, and Blackhawks, but the time spent with...

Louis H. Mcabee Jr.

Louis H. Mcabee Jr.

May 4, 2017

Louis H. McAbee, Jr. (Buck) passed away peacefully on May 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81 after a short illness. Lou will always be remembered for his dedication to family, his sense of humor, passion for community service and professionalism as an international airline captain. Lou is survived by his wife, Pauline (Parins), his...

Harold "Harry" J. Baeten

Harold "Harry" J. Baeten

May 3, 2017

Harold "Harry" J. Baeten, 85, West De Pere, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was born April 14, 1932 in West De Pere to Peter H. and Hattie (Gerrits) Baeten. On July 8, 1953 Harry married the former Mary Ann Geurts at St. Mary's in De Pere. In addition to serving his country in the U.S. Army, Harry...

Dewain D. Danforth

Dewain D. Danforth

May 3, 2017

Dewain David Danforth, Tehawelake "Of Two Winds", of the Oneida Nation unexpectedly started his journey to the Creator's land on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was born on February 13, 1974 to Linda and Redmon Danforth Sr. On February 7, 2004, he married his best friend Apache Bright Star, and together they have been raising their family of six children....

Robert "Bobby" Vajda

Robert "Bobby" Vajda

May 3, 2017

Our beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend, Robert Geza Vajda, age 47, passed away on May 3rd in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He fought a courageous eight month battle against a rare and little known autoimmune disease. Bob touched so many lives all around the world. Everyone that knew him loved him for his honesty, generosity and passion for life...

Rosemary "Bud" Meulemans

Rosemary "Bud" Meulemans

Apr 28, 2017

Rosemary (Bud) Meulemans (nee Dorsey) went to be united with her husband Don on Friday April 28, 2017. She was born on August 4, 1930, in Morrison, WI, to the late Lester and Genevieve (Nies) Dorsey. Bud graduated from East De Pere High School in 1947 and married Don on June 27, 1953, at St. John's Catholic Church in Morrison....

Philip A. Van Gheem

Philip A. Van Gheem

Apr 28, 2017

Philip A. Van Gheem, 76, of De Pere, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 28, 2017. He was born December 17, 1940 in the Town of Lawrence to Raphael and Alberta (De Ruyter) Van Gheem. On June 23, 1962 Phil married the former Delores Van Den Heuvel. Phil was a dairy farmer all of his...

Virgil Van Camp

Virgil Van Camp

Apr 27, 2017

Virgil J. Van Camp passed away April 27, 2017 in Iron Mountain Veterans Hospital. He was born January 12, 1923 in Kaukauna to John and Minnie Van Camp. He served in World War II for three years in the Army Air Corps in Japan and ground combat on Iwo Jima. He received an honorable discharge on February 26, 1946 as...

Gerald M. Mattern

Gerald M. Mattern

Apr 27, 2017

Husband, father, brother, teacher, musician, activist, Buddhist, reader, liberal, athlete, brewer, conversationalist, cook, and philosopher Gerald "Gerry" M. Mattern, 88, of De Pere, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Unity Hospice Residence in Ledgeview on Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born July 30, 1928 in Appleton to Antone and Martha (Jankowski) Mattern, the fourth of thirteen children....

Juanita M. Cornelius

Juanita M. Cornelius

Apr 23, 2017

Juanita M. Cornelius, 90, Oneida, died Sunday, April 23, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born May 13, 1926 to the late Hyson and Adelia (Hill) Powless. Juanita was a family woman who truly treasured every moment she had with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino....

Susan Moore

Susan Moore

Apr 19, 2017

Susan P. "Sue" Moore, 70, De Pere, passed away with her loving family and friends by her side on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, following a nine month battle with cancer. The daughter of Erwin and Muriel (Duprey) Staeven was born on August 17, 1946 in Green Bay. Sue grew up as one of seven children, and graduated from West De...

Robert "Bob" Sexton

Robert "Bob" Sexton

Apr 17, 2017

Robert M. "Bob" Sexton, 57, Oneida, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017. The son of Emil Sexton and Helen Huff was born March 4, 1960. Bob was one of eleven kids, growing up in Sturgeon Bay. He loved going to the stock car races and playing horseshoes, and was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan. His best times were...

Shyan Lee Wheelock

Shyan Lee Wheelock

Apr 16, 2017

Shyan L. Wheelock, 26, Green Bay was tragically taken from us on Sunday April 16, 2017. He was born October 31, 1990 to Shane Wheelock and Angela Danforth. Shyan loved being by his son Alex (His little dude). He always enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Shyan will be remembered for his laid back friendly attitude. Especially his generosity...

Brad J. Mcginley

Brad J. Mcginley

Apr 14, 2017

Bradley "Brad" John McGinley, 56, De Pere, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017. He was born on June 8, 1960 to Dennis and Judy (Lenss) McGinley in Antigo, WI. He was a graduate of West De Pere High School and went on to graduate from NWTC with a focus in Architectural Design. Brad married Mary Pat Reesink on May...

Richard E. Zunker

Richard E. Zunker

Apr 14, 2017

Richard E. Zunker, 43 of Luxemburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 14, 2017 at his residence. Richard was born July 8, 1973 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Michael R Zunker and the late Judith (Drews) Lyons. Richard attended Kewaunee High school where he was a power house in wrestling and football. Richard married Dawn Gossen June 12, 1999....

Patrick Henry Smits

Patrick Henry Smits

Apr 12, 2017

Patrick "Pat" H. Smits, 65, Howard, was received by his heavenly Father into eternal life on Wednesday April 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born the 4th of 11 children on July 18, 1951 to the late Richard and Margaret Smits. He was a Class of '69 graduate of Ashwaubenon High School and then attended NWTC and received...

George F. Garrity Jr.

George F. Garrity Jr.

Apr 8, 2017

George F. Garrity Jr., 79, Ashwaubenon, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 8, 2017. He was born March 21, 1938 to the late George L. and Helen (Bertrand) Garrity. On February 23, 1957 he was united in marriage to Donna Murray. George had a lifelong love of learning, and was a Chief Power Engineer. He loved the land and was...

Mabel E. Peterson

Mabel E. Peterson

Apr 6, 2017

Mabel E. Peterson, 78, De Pere, passed away Thursday morning, April 6, 2017. She was born July 18, 1938 to the late Edwin and Cecelia (Fox) Rosenthal. On November 29, 1956 she was united in marriage to Don Peterson at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna. Mabel assisted Don in the running of their business, Peterson Poured Walls, as well as...

Elmer Peter Kerkhoff

Elmer Peter Kerkhoff

Apr 6, 2017

Elmer P. Kerkhoff, 91, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 6, 2017. He was born June 8, 1925 to the late Peter and Dorothy (Liebergen) Kerkhoff. On May 23, 1946, he was united in marriage to Rita McCabe at St. Paul Catholic Church, Wrightstown. He retired from Ft. Howard Paper after 37 years of service to the mill....

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