Rev. Nicholas E. Nirschl O.Praem
Jan 17, 2016
Rev. Nicholas E. Nirschl, O.Praem., 88, a Norbertine priest for nearly sixty years, died peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2016. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Louise and his siblings Joseph, Jr., Florence and Richard. He is survived by his Norbertine Community, Maureen Nirschl, many nieces and nephews and their families....
Mildred D. Erdmann
Jan 14, 2016
Mildred D. Erdmann, 94, longtime resident of the city of De Pere, died peacefully, January 14, 2016. She was born February 21, 1921 to Bernice and William Verhagen. On July 22, 1947, Mildred married Melvin Erdmann at Congregational Church in De Pere. Mildred was a teacher for many years in the area. She was a very active member of The...
Ambrose R. Manders
Jan 13, 2016
Ambrose R. Manders, 91, Allouez, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning January 13, 2016. He was born September 14, 1924 in Greenleaf to the late George and Barbara (Kempen) Manders. Ambose served his country in the Army Corp. of Engineers. On September 9, 1950 he was united in marriage to Florence Bacon. Ambrose worked at Ft. Howard Paper Co. for...
Bonnie L. Rozek
Jan 10, 2016
Bonnie L. Rozek, 79, De Pere, died Sunday, January 10, 2016. She was born February 15, 1936 to the late Owen and Loretta (Lipke) Searl. On September 3, 1960 she married Franklin Rozek in Princeton, WI. Bonnie devoted her life to her son Peter. She is survived by her husband Franklin; son Peter; daughter Amie (Dan) Dettman; grandchildren: Amber, Kyle...
John C. Buckley Jr.
Jan 4, 2016
John C. Buckley, Jr, 85, died Monday, January 4, 2015. He was born to late John C. Buckley, Sr and Eileen Bourquin on October 13, 1930 in St. Paul, MN. John was a graduate of Cretin High School, St Paul, MN. After high school John joined the US Navy and served in the Korean War and following his service he...
Bobby Jack Smith
Jan 3, 2016
Bobby Jack Smith, Oneida, formerly of Milwaukee and Mole Lake died early Sunday morning January 3, 2016. He was born February 6, 1952 to the late Edwin and Shirley Smith. Bobby had worked as a slot attendant in Milwaukee and Oneida. An avid Packer and Badger fan, he had recently been learning the Chippewa language. He is survived by his...
Ruth M. Staeven
Jan 3, 2016
Ruth M. Staeven, 99, De Pere, passed away on Sunday morning January 3, 2016. She was born March 13, 1916 in the Town of Lawrence to the late Robert and Ida (Kussow) Schreiber. Ruth graduated from Nicolet High School, as well as Outagamie Co. Normal School and St. Norbert College. She went on to teach for 9 years at Michalson...
Adam Matzke
Dec 31, 2015
On December 31, 2015, this world lost an incredible free spirit with a huge heart and an infectious smile. Adam Daniel Matzke, 21, son of Dan and Myra Matzke, was born on January 28, 1994 and died unexpectedly as the result of an auto accident. He was a 2012 graduate of West De Pere High School and worked for Salm...
Paul J. Calaway
Dec 27, 2015
Paul J. Calaway, 72, De Pere, died Sunday afternoon December 27, 2015 after a short illness. He was born February 24, 1943 to the late Frank and Catherine (Rottier) Calaway. Paul's parents died when he was young and was then raised by Felix and Mame Calaway. He was a graduate of West De Pere High School in 1962, and served...
Gary Bongers
Dec 26, 2015
Gary Bongers, 76, of De Pere, passed away Saturday December 26, 2015 at a local hospital. The son of the late Gordon and Mary Alice (O'Connell) Bongers was born June 19, 1939 in Green Bay. He married Mary Bowman on August 27, 1971. Gary was a 1958 graduate of West High School. He served twenty seven years on the Brown...
James "Izzy" Francart
Dec 25, 2015
James P. "Izzy" Francart, 65, De Pere, died early Christmas morning, December 25, 2015. He was born December 11, 1950 in De Pere, a son of the late Israel and Marie (DeWilde) Francart. Izzy was a lifelong truck driver having worked for Richco, Callaway Carriers, and spending the last 20+ years with VS Midwest Carriers. He was a sports enthusiast...
Michael Robert Johnson
Dec 21, 2015
Michael Robert Johnson, age 40, De Pere, Wi passed away unexpectedly from sudden medical complications December 21, 2015 at Bellin Hospital. Michael brightened our world on November 12, 1975 in Clintonville, WI. Mike loved the simple things in life; nature, wildlife, walking a stream casting a line, the beauty of a trout, being an artist, French toast, Christmas cut out...
Thomas D. Boyea
Dec 21, 2015
Thomas "Tom" Boyea, 54, Greenleaf, died unexpectedly early Monday morning December 21, 2015. He was born December 30, 1960 to Arlene VandeHei and the late James Boyea. Tom was a graduate of West De Pere High School. On December 14, 1993 he married LuAnn Knapp. He was employed at MillerBradford & Risberg Inc. as a Construction Mechanic. Over the course...
Frankie Johnson
Dec 19, 2015
Frankie Allen Johnson, 72, of Oneida, died unexpectedly Saturday December 19, 2015 at an Oshkosh hospital. The son of the late Bernard and Millie (Hammer) Johnson was born January 7, 1943 in Green Bay. Frankie was a member of the Brotherton Tribe. He married Theresa Novitski on November 3, 1969 at the Oneida Methodist Church, with Rev. Eldon Riggs. He...
Mary Ann Blackburn
Dec 18, 2015
Mary Ann Blackburn, 69, Green Bay, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at a local hospital. She was born September 9, 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Kaveny) O'Meara. On December 27, 1969 in Aurora, IL she married John Blackburn. Mary Ann graduated from Marquette University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing....
Diane Olsen
Dec 12, 2015
Diane Olsen, 62, of Green Bay, was relieved of her pain and suffering on Friday evening December 11, 2015 at home, with her husband at her side. The daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Munker) Heimann was born August 19, 1953 in Sheboygan. She grew up in Chilton and attended St. Martin's Grade School and Chilton High School with...
James C. Danforth
Dec 11, 2015
James Danforth, 71, of Oneida, formerly of Milwaukee, died Friday December 11, 2015 at home in Oneida. The son of the late John and Nancy (Elm) Danforth was born April 25, 1944. John served his county in the U.S. Army and lived in Milwaukee most of his life. Survivors include his children, Robyn Bushke, James Schemerhorn, and Molly Blackstone, his...
Thomas P. Vandenack
Dec 7, 2015
Thomas P. Vandenack, 59, Hobart, passed away due to a long illness on Monday afternoon, December 7, 2015, at his home. He was born on September 2, 1956 to the late Donald and Marie (Vanden Langenberg) Vandenack in Green Bay. Thomas served his country in the US Army, and was stationed in Korea for a time. He had been employed...
Kenneth "Buck" Derouin
Dec 4, 2015
Buck Derouin, 69, De Pere, died on Friday December 4, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. He was born November 24, 1946 in Green Bay to the late Kenneth and Fern (Dennisen) Derouin. He was a 1964 graduate of West De Pere High School. On December 28, 1965 he married Janis Hagemeyer at St. Boniface Church in De Pere....
