Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory
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)...
Phoebe Madalyn Horvat
Mar 24, 2017
Phoebe Madalyn Horvat was taken home to Jesus on March 24, 2017. The daughter of Scott and Anna Horvat was 7 pounds, 10 ounces and 21 inches long. She is loved by her sisters, Zoe and Ayris, and her brothers, Elijah and Judah. Phoebe will be laid to rest at Allouez Cemetery on Friday, March 31, 2017.
Geoffrey Gardner Zoeckler
Mar 23, 2017
Dr. Geoffrey Gardner Zoeckler, Professor of Marketing, PHD Scholar, husband, father, grandfather passed peacefully March 23, 2017 at Aurora hospital in Green Bay. He was surrounded by his 2 sons JL Zoeckler and Geoffrey Zoeckler, daughter in laws Melodie and Kristen Zoeckler, all 7 grandaughters, Jordan, Maya, Emilie, Lily, Maddy, Eden and Bella, brother in law Bob Nolingberg, nephew Wayne...
Vernon Nelson Ninham
Mar 20, 2017
Vernon Nelson "Shakoyaʔtakénhas" (He Helps Them) Ninham passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the age of 89 at the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community in Oneida, Wisconsin. Vernon was the first-born to the late Nelson and Rebecca (Schuyler) Ninham on July 11, 1927 in Bowler, Wisconsin. As a child he attended Oneida Indian Mission School prior to...
Robert Barrette
Mar 20, 2017
Robert J. "Bob" Barrette, 85, De Pere, went to his Eternal Reward on Monday morning, March 20, 2017 after a short illness. He was born October 3, 1931 to the late Gilbert and Clara Barrette. On September 9, 1953 he married Marge Ferry in Sugarbush, and they left the next day to Charlestown, SC, where Bob served in the U.S....
Jesse Urena
Mar 17, 2017
Jesse Urena, 70, of Green Bay WI, passed away on Friday evening March 17, 2017, following a brief illness. Jesse was born July 12, 1946 to the late Jose and Isaura (Rodriguez) Urena. Jesse served in the U.S. Army in his younger years and was a very proud veteran. In his later years, he was an over the road commodity...
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