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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
Mercedes "Merc" Messinger
Feb 25, 2014
Mercedes "Merc" Messinger, 98, of De Pere, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning February 25, 2014 at a local nursing home. The daughter of the late Barney and Alma (Deering) Christensen, Merc was born on July 18, 1915 in rural Brown County. Merc graduated from West High School, Class of 1933. She married Clarence...
Theodore M. Leicht
Feb 25, 2014
Theodore M. Leicht, 87, De Pere, passed away peacefully early Tuesday evening February 25, 2014 at his home. Ted was born February 18, 1927 in Green Bay to the late Frederick and Kathryn (Stern) Leicht. He graduated from Green Bay West High School, and joined the Navy. After his discharge from the service he attended UW Madison. Ted then returned...
Todd G. Diny
Feb 21, 2014
Todd G. Diny, 45, of De Pere passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 21, 2014. Todd was born December 1, 1968 to Patricia and Nick Diny in De Pere, WI. He graduated from East De Pere High School. Todd was an avid sports and concert fan and attended as many as he could while traveling throughout the country, eventually returning to...
Ryan M. Pelegrin
Feb 18, 2014
Ryan M. Pelegrin, 26, of Green Bay passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2014 of natural causes. He was born on October 16, 1987 to Larry Webster and the late Sally Pelegrin. Ryan loved the outdoors, and animals of all kinds, especially his dog Jasper. He liked to play football and also achieved the rank of Black Belt in Tae...
Robert "Bob" Wilmet
Feb 17, 2014
Robert J. (Bob) Wilmet, 71, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014. Bob was born in Green Bay in 1942 to Alvin and Magdalen (Maggie Vanden Heuvel) Wilmet. He attended St. Boniface Grade School and graduated from West De Pere High School in 1962. In 1964, Bob married Bonita (Bonnie) Clabots at St. Francis Xavier Church in De Pere. The couple...
