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Gary A. Brukardt
Aug 21, 2012
Gary Brukardt, 66, of Nashville, TN and De Pere, WI passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday evening in Nashville. Gary was born January 26, 1946 in Green Bay, WI, a son of the late Otto and Margaret (Machurick) Brukardt. On August 20, 1966 he married the former Karen Peterson in Sheboygan, WI. Mr. Brukardt was a highly respected leader in the healthcare...
Kenneth Elliott
Aug 16, 2012
Kenneth "Corky" Elliott, 60, of Green Bay, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on January 9, 1952 in Green Bay to Violet (Wennesheimer) and the late William Elliott. On August 11, 1979 he married his one love Robin at the Suamico Methodist Church. Together they had two children: Zeta...
Phillip Eliason
Aug 16, 2012
Phillip G. Eliason, age 70 of Ashwaubenon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Lewey Body Dementia. He was born August 27, 1941 to the late Hilmar and Martha (Baeb) Eliason.Phil was a lifelong community service kinda guy retiring after 35 years of service to Brown County at Austin Straubel Airport. A second generation volunteer...
Gail Kempen
Aug 15, 2012
Gail R. (Turriff) Kempen, 77, of De Pere, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. She was born July 7, 1935 a daughter of the late Earl and Unise (Lusier) Turriff. On September 24, 1955 she married Norman "Butch" Kempen at St. Boniface Church in De Pere. Butch preceded her in death on...
Richard Dietz
Aug 14, 2012
Judge Richard J. Dietz was born on July 6, 1944 and died on August 14, 2012. The son of the late Roy J. Dietz and Esther C. Dietz of Milwaukee, Richard grew up in Milwaukee and attended Marquette High School, Marquette University, and Marquette Law School. He worked full-time in the offices at the Pabst Brewery while also a full-time...
Linda Felber
Aug 11, 2012
Linda M. Felber (nee Lenz), of Milwaukee, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 11, 2012, in Door County, the place she loved the most. The daughter of the late Dr. Ralph and Jane (Beauregard) Lenz, and loving sister of the late Nancy Kosnar was born in Green Bay. She was thoughtful, caring, and full-of-life. She will be sadly missed by all...
Robert L. De Baker
Aug 6, 2012
Robert L. "Bob" De Baker of Green Bay died Monday, August 6, 2012. He was born on May 1, 1931 in the town of Red River in Kewaunee County to the late Arnold and Hilda (Ouradnik) De Baker. Robert, "Bob", grew up in a small community in Door County where as a boy he and his brother helped run De...
Doug Brozek
Aug 6, 2012
Doug Brozek, 72, Townsend, WI, passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside on Monday, August 6, 2012. He was born on August 22, 1939, in Green Bay. Doug attended East De Pere High School where he was a star defensive tackle on the football team. He began playing semi-pro football for the Manitowoc Chiefs right out of high...
Virginia Konshak
Aug 4, 2012
Virginia Theresa Konshak, 78, of Ashwaubenon, WI, passed away on Saturday, Aug 4, 2012. She was born February 2, 1934 to Viola (Naniot) and John Baenen, in Bay Settlement, WI. She married Gerald Konshak on November 15, 1952, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Bay Settlement. Virginia worked at Green Bay, Foods until retirement in 1999. Virginia enjoyed her family and...
Bonnie Parins
Aug 4, 2012
Bonnie L. Parins, 61, of De Pere, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 4, 2012. She was born November 12, 1950 in Green Bay to the late Harry and Dorothy (Thyssen) Cady. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and walks. Bonnie is survived by her three children; Heather (Gabe) Vandenbush, Shane Mason, and Scott Williamsen; grandchildren Joseph and Ashley Vandenbush; her brother...
Russell Kussow
Aug 4, 2012
Russell L. Kussow, son of the late Elmer and Elnora (Pagel) Kussow. Born May 25, 1940 and died on Saturday August 4, 2012 at a local hospital. Russ was born and raised and lived his entire life on the family homestead, which will always be the farm to all of us. Russ worked for Bay Drafting most of his work...
Donald Kenneth Lardinois
Jul 31, 2012
Donald Kenneth Lardinois, 79 of Allouez passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 31, 2012. He was born March 15, 1933 in Walhain, WI. to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Etienne) Lardinois Jr. On October 16, 1954 he married Odile Gilson at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dykesville. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to...
Gerald Blaese
Jul 28, 2012
Gerald D. "Gerry" Blaese, 69, of Greenleaf, died on Saturday morning July 28, 2012 at a local nursing home, following a brief battle with cancer. The son of the late Henry and Frances (Eichinger) Blaese was born March 20, 1943 in Appleton. He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Gerry worked at Thilmany Paper Company in Kaukauna...
Thomas Kleczka
Jul 28, 2012
Thomas J. Kleczka, 58, of Green Bay, died Saturday evening July 28, 2012. The son of the late Walter and Marcella (Baenen) Kleczka was born September 16, 1953 in Green Bay. Tom has worked as a crane operator for many years. Survivors include his daughters, Jessica Eschelweck, Coleana Eschelweck, and Terri and Laurie, his grandchildren, Kaelyn, Jaedyn, Devin, and Kameron,...
Carole M. Mcvane
Jul 26, 2012
Carole M. McVane, 81, Hobart, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 26, 2012, with her family at her side. She was born December 1, 1930 the daughter of the late Harvey and Marie (Parezik) Peterson. On June 9, 1973 she married James McVane. Carole was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Oneida. Carole loved camping, travelling, gardening, fishing, cooking, canning, and...
Gail Gaura
Jul 26, 2012
CALL TO CONFIRM (920) 336-3171 Gail A. Gaura, 59, of Green Bay, passed away on Thursday July 26, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. The daughter of Jack and Elaine (DeGroot) Larscheid was born August 14, 1952 in Green Bay. She graduated from Preble High School. On April 10, 1981, she married Gary Gaura at St. Peter and Paul...
Nancy Lou Osborne
Jul 22, 2012
Nancy Lou (Stevens) Osborne, 67, Green Bay, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 3, 1945 in Bowler, WI, a daughter of the late Sheldon and Samanthia (Metoxen) Stevens. She is married to Ruie Osborne. Nancy loved teaching and working with Oneida children. She earned a degree in Communication...
Mary Ann Smet
Jul 18, 2012
Mary Ann Smet, 60, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2012. She was born on June 4, 1952 to Gerald Manders and Bernice Wauters in De Pere, WI. On July 3, 1971 she married Don Smet at St. Peter and Paul's in Green Bay. Mary enjoyed traveling, dancing, gardening, eating chocolate, and baking cakes, which she was...
Paul Baeten
Jul 14, 2012
Click Here to view the service for Paul Baeten. Paul Baeten, 52, of De Pere, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon July 14, 2012 in Menominee County. He was doing what he loved best, being outdoors with friends and family and enjoying a beautiful summer day. The son of Harold and Mary Ann (Geurts) Baeten was born December 29, 1959, in Green...
Isabelle Fries
Jul 14, 2012
Isabelle Fries, 96, De Pere, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 14, 2012. She was born May 7, 1916 in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Peterkin) Brown. She was married to Robert Fries in 1938 and they resided in Racine, WI and later in Milwaukee. Isabelle was a member of Preble Park Presbyterian Church until its...
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