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Bob Heuvelmans

Bob Heuvelmans

Mar 30, 2014

Robert (Bob) Heuvelmans, 59, of De Pere, died on Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2014. The son of Vernon "Cully" and Alice (Bernetzke) Heuvelmans was born September 29, 1954 in Green Bay . He was a graduate of West De Pere High School, Class of 1972. On April 20, 1974 he married Vicki Coenen at Old St. Joe's Church. Mr. Heuvelmans...

Sylvia Butz

Sylvia Butz

Mar 30, 2014

Mrs. Ken (Sylvia) Butz, 84 of Naples, FL, former De Pere resident, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Frances Georgeson Hospice House. Sylvia was born April 6, 1929 in Fond du Lac, WI to the late John and Helen (Krapfl) Bieri. She has been a Naples resident for the past 23 years. Along with her parents she was preceded...

James C. Van Hefty

James C. Van Hefty

Mar 30, 2014

James (Jim) C. Van Hefty, 71, of De Pere passed away Sunday morning March 30, 2014, surrounded by his family. The son of Clarence and Marjorie (Sherman) Van Hefty was born July 29, 1942 in Oconto. Jim was a graduate of Lena High School, Class of 1960. He served his country in the US Army. Jim married the former Chris...

Eleanora K. Smith

Eleanora K. Smith

Mar 29, 2014

Eleanora K. Smith 51, of Oneida passed away peacefully March 29, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born February 18, 1963 to the late Clayton and Arletta Cornelius. Eleanora was a graduate of Seymour High School, and then went on to further her education by obtaining an Associate, Bachelors, and Masters Degrees. She had worked for the Oneida...

Dorothy Van De Ven

Dorothy Van De Ven

Mar 26, 2014

Dorothy Van De Ven, 88, of De Pere, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. The daughter of the late Theodore and Ann Keyser was born on September 20, 1925. On June 28, 1947 she married Donald Van De Ven at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Wrightstown. He preceded her in death on February...

Ruth Koltz

Ruth Koltz

Mar 25, 2014

Our mother Ruth went to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening, March 25, 2014. Ruth died peacefully from the effects of Lewy Body Disease. Ruth was born on April 26, 1933 in De Pere to Henry George Secor and Winifred Calaway. She married George J. Koltz on August 27, 1955. He preceded her in death on September 10,...

Carol M. Keyser

Carol M. Keyser

Mar 23, 2014

Carol M. Keyser, 82, of West De Pere, passed away peacefully with family surrounding her on Sunday, March 23, 2014 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. The daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Du Prey) Hentz was born January 13, 1932 in West De Pere. She enjoyed gardening, embroidery, sewing, puzzles, and being with her children and grandchildren....

Anita Van Vonderen

Anita Van Vonderen

Mar 23, 2014

Anita Van Vonderen, 85, of De Pere, passed away at home on Sunday evening, March 23, 2014 , surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Avery and Eva (Findley) Alexander was born on October 22, 1928 in Winston-Salem, NC. She married Earl Van Vonderen on February 4, 1946 at St. Patrick Rectory in Washington, DC. He preceded...

James Braaten

James Braaten

Mar 21, 2014

James "Jimmy" E. Braaten, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. He was born August 15, 1961 to Alfrieda Grignon and the late Lester Braaten. Jimmy was an avid Packer fan, enjoyed watching NASCAR, and camping. He loved his family especially his nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is survived by his mother Alfrieda, his siblings; Lisa (Terry) Metoxen,...

Gordon Wishart

Gordon Wishart

Mar 17, 2014

Gordon E. Wishart, 88, De Pere passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 17, 2014. Gordy was born February 19, 1926 in De Pere to the late Harvey and Elizabeth (De France) Wishart. In 1949 he was united in marriage to Geraldine Kollross. Gordy was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WWII. Gordy enjoyed fishing, hunting, and...

Anita Ann Van Den Elsen

Anita Ann Van Den Elsen

Mar 17, 2014

Anita Van Den Elsen, 65, of De Pere, passed away late Monday night, March 17, 2014 at home. The daughter of the late John Swartz and Violet (Medbourn) Swartz was born on September 24, 1948 in Chicago IL. She married Joseph Van Den Elsen on September 16, 2000 in Oneida WI. Anita worked in the paper industry for 33 years....

Lois Shwery

Lois Shwery

Mar 14, 2014

Lois M. Shwery, 87, of De Pere, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at a local nursing home. The daughter of the late George and Lilas (Paine) Goggins was born May 3, 1926. She married Roy P. Shwery in Marshfield and he preceded her in death on October 26, 2010, as did her son Paul Shwery on July 18,...

Wayne Clark

Wayne Clark

Mar 9, 2014

Wayne "Buck" Clark, 76, of Little Rapids, died late Sunday night, March 9, 2014 at home with his family at this side. The son of the late Gilbert "Toady" and Edna (Constance) Clark was born on November 7, 1937 in Green Bay. He married the former Joan Baril on October 26, 1957 at First Congregational Church, De Pere. Buck worked...

Lenore Luberda

Lenore Luberda

Mar 7, 2014

Lenore Sophie Luberda, 93, of De Pere, died Friday, March 7, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late William and Sophie (Van Vonderen) Doeren, she was born in De Pere on May 18, 1920. On that morning, the church bells were ringing. On May 18, 1946, she married Bruno Luberda at St. Mary Catholic Church in...

John Deffke

John Deffke

Mar 7, 2014

John Deffke, 59, of Green Bay, died unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, March 7, 2014 at a local hospital. The son of the late Frank and Ileen (Laurent) was born June 21, 1954 in Green Bay. He had worked at Fort Howard Steel for twenty seven years. John's passions were the Green Bay Packers and spending time with his grandchildren. His...

Jeremy Schleis

Jeremy Schleis

Mar 6, 2014

Jeremy A. Schleis, 25, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 6, 2014. He was born April 16, 1988 in De Pere, WI, a son of David and Jodi (Ligocki) Schleis. Jeremy graduated from West De Pere High School and continued his education at St. Norbert College graduating in 2011. Jeremy enjoyed his music whether it was playing his...

John Zimmer

John Zimmer

Mar 6, 2014

John Zimmer, 81, of Allouez, passed away on Thursday. March 6, 2014. The son of the late Joseph and Anna (Schmall) Zimmer, was born on December 28, 1932. On January 30, 1954, he married the former Delores Schingeck in Marinette, WI. John was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. John was a car enthusiast,...

Thomas Robert Myers

Thomas Robert Myers

Mar 3, 2014

Thomas Robert Myers, 64, passed away on March 3, 2014. Thomas was born in Chicago, IL on December 16, 1949. The loving son of Robert and Stella (Mikus) Myers, brother of Constance. Thomas attended Our Lady Gate of Heaven Elementary School, Mt. Carmel High School, DePaul University (B.A., M.A.), Purdue University (Ph.D). He taught university courses at Purdue University, University...

Peter R. Suhr

Peter R. Suhr

Feb 27, 2014

Funeral Home: Ryan Funeral Home 305 N Tenth Street De Pere, WI US 54115

Judith Pennenberg

Judith Pennenberg

Feb 26, 2014

Judith "Judy" Pennenberg, De Pere, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The daughter of the late Orville and Dorothy (Splan) Baril was born on September 7, 1942. On June 21, 1961, she married Robert "Bob" Pennenberg at St. Paul's Wrightstown. Together they had nine children. Judy enjoyed cooking, baking, and canning from their garden, which she kept...

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