Robert G. Smits
Jul 1, 2009
Robert "Bob" G. Smits, 37, died unexpectedly Friday, July 3, 3009. Bob was born in Green Bay, WI a son of Gary and Judy (House) Smits. He was a graduate of West De Pere High School and worked for a local concrete company. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, making others laugh, and he was a jack-of-all-trades. He was a high school...
Robert Boyd Olmsted
Jun 28, 2009
Robert Boyd Olmsted passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the age of 84. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandpa. Robert was born on June 20, 1925, to the late Arthur and Evelyn (Nolan) Olmsted, in Marinette, WI. He married the love of his life, Joyce (Ronsmans), on August 17, 1946 and they would have celebrated...
Audrey Ann Hendricks
Jun 20, 2009
Audrey Ann (Zittlow) Hendricks, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 surrounded by her family after a five year battle with poly-cystic kidney disease. She was born April 10, 1930 in West De Pere, a daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Deppe) Zittlow. She graduated from Nicolet High School (West De Pere) in 1947. On September 9, 1950 Audrey married...
Delia R. Denny
Jun 16, 2009
Delia R. Denny, 94, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was born June 29, 1914 in Oneida, a daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary (Hill) Elm. She married Morris Denny in Appleton. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1986. Delia worked at Larsens Canning Co. for 11 years; was a foster grandparent...
Fred C. Szarzak
Jun 15, 2009
Fred C. Szarzak, 70, of De Pere, died at home on Monday June 15, 2009. The son of the late Carl and Helen (Gubala) Szarzak was born in Chicago on January 3, 1939. Fred proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an avid bowler and fisherman. Fred was survived by one son Mark Szarzak, two daughters Lisa (Mike)...
Father Robert Clarence Vande Hey
Jun 10, 2009
Father Robert Clarence Vande Hey, O. Praem., age 84, a member of the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI, and a Norbertine priest, passed into God's eternal kingdom on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Father Vande Hey was born on July 19, 1924 in Hollandtown, WI, to Peter and O'Delia (Meulemans) Vande Hey. His home parish was St....
Donald Verbruggen Sr
Jun 9, 2009
Donald "Boogie" VerBruggen Sr., 79, Abrams, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 of natural causes. He was born November 15, 1929 in Pound to the late Leonard and Mary (Van Erman) VerBruggen. Don was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. Don had worked at Frank O. Zeise Construction for a number of years until he retired....
Inez Grignon
Jun 6, 2009
Inez Grignon, 96, of Oneida passed away Saturday evening, June 6, 2009 at a local nursing home. The daughter of the late James and Julia (Skenandore) Adams was born March 5, 1913 in Oneida. She married Michael Grignon on July 10, 1934 in Oneida and he preceded her in death. Inez lived in Oneida as a child and after marriage,...
Leona Ann John
Jun 4, 2009
Leona A. John, 85, Oneida, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Anna John Nursing Home. Leona was born on January 1, 1924 in Lily, WI, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Baird) Bowman. On September 24, 1942, she married Irving P. John at Holy Apostles Church, Oneida. Irving preceded her in death on April 6, 1996. Leona...
Audrey Ann Calaway
Jun 4, 2009
Audrey Ann Calaway, 70, DePere, died Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Audrey was born May 3rd, 1939, the daughter of the late Wilford and Edna (Kazik) Van Lanen. She married Clarence Calaway on September 5th, 1959. Audrey was a Nicolet High School graduate, class of 1958. Audrey's first job was at Derek's...
Verona Mary Van Lanen
May 30, 2009
Verona M. Van Lanen, 92, De Pere passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2009. The daughter of the late Martin and Cecilia (Wilmet) Vissers was born February 24, 1917 in De Pere. On June 22, 1939 she married the late Harvey Van Lanen in De Pere. Mrs. Van Lanen was a member of the Latin Mass Association of Green Bay....
Peter H. Bethke
May 30, 2009
Peter H. Bethke, 81, Greenleaf, died peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday morning, May 30, 2009. He was born April 14, 1928 to the late Peter P. and Elsie (Hauser) Bethke. On February 4, 1950 he married Claire Myers in Rome New York. Peter was a veteran of the United States Air Force, he farmed and...
Delores Hill
May 30, 2009
Mrs. Kenneth (Delores B. "Honey") Hill, 77, of Oneida, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, May 30, 2009 at a local hospital. The daughter of the late Harold and Rose (Doxtator) Schuyler was born February 21, 1932 in Milwaukee. On January 31, 1953 she married Kenneth Hill in Oneida, Wisconsin. Delores was a full-time homemaker, she loved taking care of her...
Michael John Kerkman
May 28, 2009
Michael John Kerkman, age 64 of De Pere, WI, passed away peacefully in his home while in Hospice Care on May 28, 2009 after a nearly 5 year, courageous battle with Kidney Cancer. Born in Burlington, WI, Mike was raised on the Kerkman family farm with 8 siblings and was known for his spunky, fun-loving and easy-going nature. An avid...
Prudence A. Doxtator
May 21, 2009
Prudence A. Doxtator, 93, of Oneida , passed away Thursday evening, May 21, 2009 at local hospital. The daughter of the late Frederick and Lydia (Doxtator) Bennett was born October 15, 1915 in the Town of Hobart. Prudy attended boarding school in Tomah, WI The Flandreau Indian School in S.D., and UW River Falls. She married Roman "Domey" Doxtator in...
Adam J. Van Rite
May 18, 2009
Adam J. Van Rite, 32, of Ashwaubenon, answered his last alarm on Monday morning, May 18, 2009 at the home of his mother, Diane, following a courageous battle with cancer. The son of John Van Rite and Diane (Johnson) Van Rite was born August 15, 1976 in Green Bay. He was a 1994 graduate of West De Pere High School,...
Edward J. Watruba
May 18, 2009
Our dad, Edward J. Watruba joined the "TRUE LOVE" of his life on Monday evening, May 18, 2009. Dad was born on May 12, 1924 to the late John and Emma (Hoffman) Watruba. Dad was proud of his Bohemian heritage. Due to the untimely passing of his mom at a young age, dad was put in an orphanage which he...
Doris Boncher
May 16, 2009
Doris Caroline (Kussow) Boncher died peacefully Saturday evening with family at her side. The daughter of the late Edgar and Esther (Rasmussen) Kussow was born March 3, 1922 in Wrightstown, WI. Doris married Austin M. Boncher on November 11, 1940. He preceded her in death on September 9, 1997. They happily farmed for forty years along with her mother and...
Doris Theodora Deruyter
May 12, 2009
Doris T. DeRuyter, 85, De Pere passed away peacefully Tuesday morning May 12, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was born July 15, 1923 in Freedom to the late Frank and Martha VanDenHeuvel. On May 11, 1943 she married John DeRuyter at St. Boniface Church in De Pere. Doris farmed with John in the Town of Lawrence ofr over...
