Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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....
Marlene Greatens
Apr 5, 2017
Marlene A. Greatens, 81, went to her heavenly home peacefully on April 5, 2017. The daughter of Jacob and Genevieve (Pecore) King, was born November 30, 1935 in Green Bay. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker for 61 years with her husband, Joseph B. Greatens. Marlene is survived by her last of nine siblings, Dale King, Green Bay; sisters-in-law...
Janet Sanders
Apr 2, 2017
Janet Ann Sanders, 74, De Pere, Wisconsin, passed away at St. Vincent Hospice early Sunday morning, April 2nd, 2017. Janet was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Charles J. and Guinevere A. "Ma" Sanders on September 1st, 1942. Janet had a tough life but met every challenge head-on with grace and dignity. She was an avid hockey fan (especially of...
Cheryl L. (Compton) O'Keefe
Apr 1, 2017
Cheryl L. (Compton) O'Keefe, 64, Ashwaubenon, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 1, 2017 surrounded by her daughters. She was born May 21, 1952, to Richard and Nancy (Rott) Compton Sr. Cheryl enlisted in the U.S. Navy where she was in the Medical Corps. Upon discharge, she attended NWTC and worked as a bookkeeper for St. Vincent's Hospital and Bay West...
Linda M. Krause
Mar 31, 2017
Linda M. Krause, Green Bay, passed away on March 31, 2017. She was born September 13, 1947 to the late August and Emma Bartels. Linda is survived by her children; Susan (friend Mike) Krause, Kathy (David) Demmith, her her children; Robert Richmond, Beverly Demmith, Bret Demmith, Nicholas Demmith, and Jennifer Demmith, Connie (friend Keith) Krause, and Richard Krause. She is...
Manuel Jesse Torres
Mar 30, 2017
Manuel Jesse Torres, 69, Milwaukee, formerly of Oneida passed away on Thursday March 30, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born July 6, 1947 to the late Manuel F. and Alice (Denny) Torres. Jesse was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Vietnam. He is survived by his children; Ruth (Eric) Peterson, Ricardo Torres, Alicia (Glynn)...
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