Obituary Listing

Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory


Charles F. Merkatoris

Charles F. Merkatoris

Nov 16, 2010

Charles F. Merkatoris, 83, lifelong resident of Green Bay, died Tuesday November 16, 2010 at Unity Hospice of a rare brain disorder, Jakob-Creutzfeld Disease. He was born February 9, 1927 to the late Frank and Valma (Rothe) Merkatoris. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he returned home to marry the love of his life, Nancy Johnson on May 26, 1951....

Karen E Skenandore

Karen E Skenandore

Nov 16, 2010

Karen Elsie Skenandore of Oneida, 70, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family and friends November 16, 2010 at Anna John Nursing Home. She was born February 03, 1940 to the late George and Hilda (Doxtator) Skenandore in Tomah, WI. Karen worked for United Amerindian Center for twenty years. She enjoyed traveling, bingo, going to concerts, reading, visiting with family...

Mary Ann Jensen

Mary Ann Jensen

Nov 15, 2010

Mary Ann Jensen 86 of De Pere died Monday November 15, 2010 of natural causes. She was born May 29, 1924 in De Pere to the late Louis and Antoinette Smith. Mary Ann graduated from Nicolet High School. On February 23, 1952 she married the late Clifford L. Jensen. Mary Ann was the owner/operator of the "Snip & Tuck" Tailor...

Carol (Kersten) Gossen

Carol (Kersten) Gossen

Nov 9, 2010

Carol Jean (Kersten) Gossen The world was left a better place because Carol was in it. Carol (Kersten) Gossen passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Family was the most important thing in Carol's life. She was the glue that kept the family together. Carol had a way of always making you feel special,...

Jack Baraniak

Jack Baraniak

Nov 9, 2010

John (Jack) Baraniak, 82, of Antigo, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 with his wife and four children at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of the late Frank and Anna (Maly) Baraniak, was born on June 16, 1928 in Antigo. Jack was a 1947 graduate of Antigo High School. He served in the Army...

Lauretta Marie Brozyna

Lauretta Marie Brozyna

Nov 8, 2010

Lauretta Marie Brozyna, 90 of Allouez, went joyfully home to Jesus on November 8, 2010. She was born August 17, 1920, the daughter of the late William and Gladys Beaumier. On May 20, 1939 she married Edwin J. Brozyna. They were married for 56 years when he died on July 15, 1995. She was also preceded in death by their...

Richard D. Nusbaum

Richard D. Nusbaum

Nov 6, 2010

Richard D. Nusbaum, 58, formerly of De Pere, died unexpectedly Sunday November 7, 2010 at his home in Cathedral City, CA. The son of the late David and Aleen (Kuhlman) Nusbaum was born June 8, 1952 in Green Bay. He was a graduate of East De Pere High School. Richard served in the U. S. Navy and served on the...

Purcell R. Powless

Purcell R. Powless

Nov 5, 2010

Purcell R. Powless, Retired Chairman of Oneida Nation Purcell R. Powless born December 25, 1925 Oneida, WI passed into the spirit world, surrounded by his family on Friday morning, November 5, 2010. He was the son of Mark Powless and Margaret (Stevens) Powless. In 1946 he married Angeline (Skenandore) Powless. (Angeline passed away 2003). Purcell is survived by 8 children,...

Virgil Morschauser

Virgil Morschauser

Nov 3, 2010

Virgil F. "Virg" Morschauser born Feb 08 1942 passed away November 03 2010 after a brief struggle with lung cancer and is survived by his loving wife Cheryl Morschauser Wrightstown, Son's Kirk & Cheryl (Mercer) Morschauser children Noelle, Kelsie & Hailey Appleton, Wade & Julie (Otto) Children Jade, Jana, Jami Fond Du Lac, Troy & Hera (Herzog} children Justus, VIctor,...

Lisa Deyo

Lisa Deyo

Nov 2, 2010

Lisa Dawn Deyo, 42, of Greenleaf, passed away unexpectedly Monday November 1, 2010. The daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Bjerkvold) Deyo was born June 1, 1968 in Green Bay. She was a graduate of Wrightstown High School, Class of 1986, and earned her degree in Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University in Wisconsin. Lisa served in the U.S....

Abraham P. Ninham, Jr.

Abraham P. Ninham, Jr.

Oct 31, 2010

Abraham Paul Ninham, Jr, 45, born May 16, 1965 to Edith and the late Abraham Ninham, Sr. He was the oldest of six boys and one girl. Abraham worked for years as a Roofer but became disabled about four years ago. His favorite things he enjoyed the most in life was fishing with his grandchildren and friends, gambling, rummaging, and...

Elaine D. Kottke

Elaine D. Kottke

Oct 29, 2010

Elaine D. Kottke, 85 of De Pere passed away on Friday October 29, 2010. Born August 16, 1925 in Green Bay to the late Paul and Anna (Vogel) Kottke. She graduated from Nicolet High School in West De Pere and was employed for many years at L.C.L. Transit Co., Green Bay. Elaine was preceded in death by a brother Lt....

Roy P. Shwery

Roy P. Shwery

Oct 26, 2010

Roy P. Shwery, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 26, 2010. Roy was born on July 19, 1923 to the late James and Mary (Adamany) Shwery in Janesville, Wisconsin. Roy P. Shwery has been deeply involved in aviation since his first solo flight at the age of 16. Early in WWII, he earned his Flight Instructor rating and served...

Margaret Cowles

Margaret Cowles

Oct 24, 2010

Margaret A. (Lindstrom) Cowles, 84, of Allouez, passed away Sunday afternoon October 24, 2010 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee. The daughter of the late Enard and Ada (Keene) Lindstrom was born October 1, 1926 in Escanaba, MI. She was a graduate of Escanaba High School, Class of 1944. On September 17, 1949 she married Robert L. Cowles, Jr....

Barbara French

Barbara French

Oct 22, 2010

On October 22, 2010, our mother, Barbara Louise (Wenberg) French of DePere seized the everlasting prize of living in eternal peace with her Savior Jesus Christ. She was born February 2, 1937 to the late Elizabeth (Clark) Wenberg and the late Herbert Wenberg. She graduated from East De Per High School in 1955 and attended Carroll College. She married our...

Bernice Beechtree

Bernice Beechtree

Oct 22, 2010

Bernice Beechtree, 80, Oneida, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 27, 1930 a daughter of the late Franklin and Cora (Webster) Doxtator. She married Bernard "Oliver" Beechtree on June 23, 1981 in Elco, NV. He preceded her in death on August 2, 1996. Bernice worked at the Salvation Army in the Food Distribution Program....

Sandra Galbraith

Sandra Galbraith

Oct 20, 2010

Sandra L. Galbraith, 59, Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 30, 1951 in Green Bay, WI a daughter of the late Melvin and Heleema (Cooper) Jordan, Sr. Sandra is survived by her husband Larry Galbraith; son Larry (Misty) Jordan and their children Kommanche and Lorenz Jordan; son Tony...

Audrey Van Camp

Audrey Van Camp

Oct 20, 2010

Audrey Van Camp, 79, of De Pere, was called to Heaven on Wednesday October 20, 2010. The daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Schumacher) Van Handel was born August 21, 1931 in the Town of VandenBroek. She married Fabian Van Camp on January 20, 1953 at St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute. He preceded her in death January 28,...

Herbert William Coenen

Herbert William Coenen

Oct 18, 2010

Herbert Coenen, 88, De Pere died peacefully with his family by his side on Monday night, October 18, 2010 at a local nursing home. Herb was born on November 10, 1921 in De Pere to Frank and Lena (Albers) Coenen. On January 6, 1947 he married the former Beatrice Gerarden the love of his life. He served his country for...

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