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Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory


Gerald J. Calaway

Gerald J. Calaway

Dec 16, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Calaway, 68, De Pere passed away on Friday December 16, 2016 due to an accident. He was born August 24, 1948 son of Lorraine (Daul) & the late John Calaway Jr. Jerry served his country during the Vietnam War. He spent most of his life as a truck driver, going out in 1984 and starting his own business,...

Lisa Michiels

Lisa Michiels

Dec 16, 2016

Lisa Mae Michiels, 56, of De Pere, passed into loving arms of the Lord on Friday morning, December 16, 2016. The daughter of the late Bernard and Patricia (Seroogy) Bani was born October 5, 1960. She was a graduate of West De Pere High School, Class of 1979. On October 3, 1981, she married James Michiels. Lisa was a loving...

Aileen Oates

Aileen Oates

Dec 15, 2016

Aileen L. (Kennin) Oates, 80, a lifelong resident of De Pere, died Thursday, December 15, 2016. The daughter of Otto and Nora (Heider) Kennin was born December 4, 1936 in Abrams. On February 4, 1956, she married Robert Oates in Green Bay. They raised six children together. Aileen worked as a bookkeeper for the 41 Truck Plaza for 32 years,...

Althea G. Schuyler

Althea G. Schuyler

Dec 14, 2016

Althea G. Schuyler, 91, Oneida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening December 14, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1925 to the late Andrew Sr. and Cecelia (Silas) Parker. On December 18, 1945, she married Lester Schuyler, and he preceded her in death in 1979. Althea had numerous passions in her life. She loved her house...

Lori Smits

Lori Smits

Dec 12, 2016

Lori Louise Smits, 62, Townsend, passed away at home on December 12, 2016, following a stroke. She was born on July 23, 1954 in Waupaca. Lori was the baby of five children born to Dale and Gertrude (Kostuck) Sherman. Lori graduated from Waupaca High School and moved to Green Bay to attend Nursing School. On Memorial Day weekend in 1973...

Marcella M. Ambrosius

Marcella M. Ambrosius

Dec 10, 2016

Marcella M. Ambrosius, 91, De Pere passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday evening December 10, 2016. She was born November 12, 1925 to the late George and Martha (Sigl) Lambert., On May 4, 1946 she was united in marriage to Vernon Ambrosius. Along with Vernon, they worked side by side daily on the family farm. She is...

Chevelle Brown

Chevelle Brown

Dec 9, 2016

Chevelle Brown, infant daughter of Mathew Brown and Samantha Phelen gained her wings shortly after birth on Friday December 9, 2016. She is survived by her parents Mathew and Samantha. Her parental grandparents; Jeanine Snyder and David Brown. Maternal grandparents; Maureen & Stefan Schaefer, and Scott Bowers. Friends and family may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth...

Nicholas P. Knutson

Nicholas P. Knutson

Dec 6, 2016

Nicholas "Nick" P. Knutson, 43, Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at home. He was born June 20, 1973 in Minnesota to Robert and the late Cynthia Knutson. Nick worked at Specialty Auto as an auto mechanic. He graduated from the Dunwoody College of Technology. Nick was a US Army veteran having served a tour of duty in Germany...

Gordon Smet

Gordon Smet

Nov 28, 2016

Gordon Lee "Gordy" Smet, 61, Hortonville, passed away in the early hours of November 28, 2016. The son of John and Gertrude (Weidenhaft) Smet was born on September 15, 1955. Gordon graduated from Green Bay Preble High School with the class of 1975. He continued his education at UW-Whitewater and NWTC. He was a laborer and volunteered at the Athelstane...

Anita Kersten

Anita Kersten

Nov 26, 2016

Anita Kersten, 73, our fun-loving mom, grandma and great grandma was called home to heaven November 26, 2016 after a short diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. She was born March 30, 1943. Anita found her soul mate Jim Kersten and was married for 44 years until Jim went to heaven in February 2008. Anita had missed him tremendously. Together they had...

Gail Glen Van Caster

Gail Glen Van Caster

Nov 23, 2016

Gail Glen Van Caster, 78, De Pere, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born July 6, 1938 in Green Bay, WI to Mark and Mary (Simon) Van Caster. On May 5, 1973 he married the former Eunice Shevy in Menominee, MI. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1956. Gail spent his career working for the City of...

Tim Wilmet

Tim Wilmet

Nov 22, 2016

Tim Wilmet, 60, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, November 22, 2016 from health complications of a recent serious health condition. The son of the late Don and Ruth (Le Caire) Wilmet was born April 4, 1956. He was a 1974 graduate of West De Pere High School and a graduate of the Bellin School of Radiology...

Joe D. Kiefer

Joe D. Kiefer

Nov 22, 2016

Joe died unexpectedly at his home on November 22, 2016. He was born May 4, 1961 to John and Jeanne Kiefer in Green Bay, WI. Joe was a graduate of the Premontre High School, class of 1980. His hobbies were playing pool and ping pong, riding his bike all over town and hunting and fishing. Joe was an avid Packer...

Robert Pennenberg

Robert Pennenberg

Nov 10, 2016

Robert P. "Bob" Pennenberg, 76, De Pere, passed away November 10, 2016 at home. The son of Raymond and Vanita (Kamps) Pennenberg was born May 4, 1940. He married Judith "Judy" Baril on June 21, 1961. They raised nine children together. Bob graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1958 and spent his life as a dairy farmer. He was a...

Jane Janes

Jane Janes

Nov 9, 2016

Jane Margaret Janes, 84, Marinette, WI., formally of Kalamazoo, MI, died November 9, 2016, in Green Bay, WI, following a stroke. The daughter of the late Cele and Kenneth Edge was born December 30, 1931, and raised in Appleton, WI. Jane was married to Professor Raymond L. Janes for 53 years, who preceded her in death in 2009. She graduated...

Gary B. Powless

Gary B. Powless

Nov 7, 2016

Gary B. Powless, 69, Oneida, passed away peacefully on Monday November 7, 2016. He was born August 15, 1947 to the late Benjamin and Lucille (Charles) Powless. ON September 18, 1992 he married Kim Anderson. Gary was a sports fan, whether it was the Brewers or the Packers. He also enjoyed crossword puzzles, going for rides and a good game...

William E. Kelley

William E. Kelley

Nov 7, 2016

William E. Kelley, 61, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning November 7, 2016 at his home. He was born October 5, 1955 in Eau Claire, WI. to the late James and LaVonne (Lahr) Kelley. Bill marched with the Eau Claire Boys Drum & Bugle Corps for 8 years, and graduated from UW Stout in 1977. On April 8,...

John R. Dollar

John R. Dollar

Nov 5, 2016

Early Saturday morning, November 5, 2016, John R. "Jack" Dollar was called home into the loving arms of Jesus. The son of John and Lydia (Matzke) Dollar was born in De Pere. John graduated from De Pere High School, where he played baseball and football. He was proud to say he played for Dad Brasier, and was offered a chance...

Carolyn J. Hill

Carolyn J. Hill

Nov 4, 2016

Carolyn Jean Hill, 49, Oneida, passed away peacefully on Friday November 4, 2016 at St. Mary Hospital. She was born March 2, 1967 to Irene (Webster) Hill and the late Casper Hill. She had attended Freedom High School. Carolyn liked to go to the casino, work out at the Oneida Fitness Center, and the Green Bay Packers. Spending time with...

Ronald C. Miller

Ronald C. Miller

Nov 4, 2016

Ron Miller, 79, of Little Suamico, passed away on Friday November 4, 2016 at home following a long battle with cancer. The son of the late Clarence and Ona (Guth) Miller was born June 6, 1937 in Baldwins Mills near Weyauwega. He was a graduate of Neenah High School. He married Catherine Farley in 1956 and they had three children,...

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